Library Renovation Progress 2

Library progress! I can’t believe the foundation of the library is done and now I can start decorating, and best of all get books on the shelves! We did SO much work to this room, between cutting a hole to create a passthrough to the back room, adding French doors, creating custom built-ins, shiplapping the ceiling, replacing the old hardwood with wide plank white oak floors, painting the room a nice fresh white…it’s a whole new room! You can see our first progress post here.

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Our Privacy Hedge Reveal

I’m so excited to share our privacy hedge project with you all today! This was one of those things where we were just talking about how it would be nice to have more privacy in the side yard and the next thing you know we’re planting bushes and building a gate 😂

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Get the Look: Sophisticated Home Office

I haven’t done a “Get the Look” post in quite some time, and as I was doing it I realized how much I missed this! I love creating design boards and plans both for fun and for clients :) If you have a project you’d like to work with me on, please visit my services page. I’d love to hear from you!

Anyway, here are 3 sophisticated office design options. I do these both to hone my skills and hopefully give my readers inspiration for spaces in their own home. Take a look back at my other “Get the Look” posts for more inspo!

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DIY Citronella Candle in a Planter

This is a DIY I’ve been wanting to do for a while and I’m so happy I finally got around to making them! I combined a variety of bug-repelling essential oils in this beeswax based candle and the smell is amazing! I think having them housed in terra cotta pots (or other small planters) is a fun touch for the outdoor space. See below for how to make your own!

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My Go-To Dressing Recipe // Vegan, Gluten-Free

I’ve been obsessed with this dressing recipe the past few months! It’s light and healthy but has a little more pizazz than just oil and vinegar. I have a hard time finding dressings that I love and that are vegan, gluten-free and soy free, so I just make my own. I’m sharing the recipe below along with my go-to salad base that’s the perfect bed for any protein and/or fats you want to add!

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My Favorite Houseplant Tools

Today I’m sharing some of my go-to houseplant tools! I’ve learned a lot about keeping houseplants happy and healthy through the years, and am learning more each day :) So I wanted to share some tools/tips with you guys! I’ve linked to the products I use below.

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How to Love Your Home Right Now Without Spending a Dime

It can be a challenge to love your home 24/7. We all have projects we want to do, rooms that need organizing and furniture we’d love to buy. But reality is that most of us can’t do those things right away! At this time in our lives when most of us are spending time at home more than ever and aren’t shopping for non-essential items, this post may really resonate with you and hopefully be helpful! I have been getting a lot better about loving my home in every state it’s in and enjoying the process. So, today I’m going to share some of my tips that help me love my home and may help you!

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