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The Makings of a Dream House

My name is Chanel, and I’m a house-aholic. I’m coming to you guys about it because I’m hoping someone out there can relate. You see, ever since my husband and I purchased our first home a few months ago, ideas of how I want to furnish it, what renovations we want (need!) to make, what […]

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13 Woven Chairs We Need Right Now

Remember our obsession with straw bags last summer? Well, turns out our affinity for all things woven has only gotten stronger, and right now, we want the natural texture all over our home. The easiest, most non-commital way to get it in your space? An accent chair or two that’ll turn your landlocked pad into a beachside […]

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The Ultimate Guide to a Girls Weekend in Sedona

Last month, a few friends and I traveled to Sedona to celebrate my friend Abby‘s bachelorette party. For all of us it was our first time to visit, and aside from the beautiful scenery, we really didn’t know what to expect. What we discovered was a mystical, magical hippie wonderland that was — albeit sort […]

diy easter egg radishes
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These DIY Easter Eggs Look Just Like Our Favorite Spring Veggie

I love any holiday that comes complete with its own crafting traditions. It’s one of the reasons we’re obsessed with Valentine’s Day around here, and also why Easter is at the top of our favorite holiday list (yes, that’s a real thing that exists.) When our friends at McCormick challenged us to come up with […]

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The Best Beachy Movies to Cure the Cold-Weather Blues

If “beach movie” can actually be considered a genre, it’s one that’s always been laden with throwaways. From 1964’s Muscle Beach Party to 2017’s Rip Tide, it seems that every decade has seen it’s share of wash ups. That said, sometimes there’s simply no cure for the cold weather blues better than a good beach movie. […]

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5 Ways to Declutter Your Life — From a Professional

Have you ever done an epic closet clean-out, donating and giving away much of your belongings, only to be met with an overflowing closet all over again 6 months later? “It’s like gardening,” explains Jennifer Slaski Halligan, a life decluttering coach and  the founder of Prune & Bloom, “you can plant and mulch your garden, but […]

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These are the 12 Most Instagrammable Spots in Austin

image by Kristen Kilpatrick Austin is without-a-doubt Instagram worthy!  Wandering the city, phone in hand, snapping everything you see . . . it’s normal in these parts.  No apologies necessary for shameless selfies and silly group photos, it’s expected.  Austin establishments work hard to perfectly curate and style spaces and then add music and food […]

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The Ultimate Life Hack for Removing Candle Wax

I’ve spent an inordinate amount of my life cleaning up candle wax. I’m not a glutton for punishment, it’s just that I can’t stand the thought of entertaining without candlelight. (If you saw this week’s house party story, you already know I have a thing for candles.) My home decor style has been lightly referred to […]

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The Home Trends to Watch in 2018

Now that you’ve survived that juice cleanse and started doing yoga again, your body and mind are feeling refreshed for 2018. But what have you done for your home this year? I asked home styling and staging expert Sarah Brady of The Platform Experiment what changes she makes to start the year, and she said […]

love note printable for valentine's day
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Spread the Love with this 5-Minute Valentines DIY

Our friend Chelsea of Go Forth Creative is one of the most talented gals I’ve ever met. The design work she creates for clients is jaw-droppingly beautiful, and her personal projects are equally inspiring. When Chelsea started printing and posting these “Give A Nice Note” fliers last year, the first thing I thought was, “Why […]

Free Printable Bookmark Valentines
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Printable Bookmark Valentines

I created these four cheeky bookmarks as party favors for our romance novel book swap this February. Download our free template below and create your own super cute bookmark Valentines this year. Add a tassel to the end to give it a special touch! photographed by kristen kilpatrick It was so fun brainstorming cheeky phrases […]

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I’m Addicted To This Podcast Series, A Miracle Foot Treatment, & More

For today’s edition of I’m Addicted To, I’m sharing the podcast series that’s inspiring me lately, and the miracle (not an exaggeration) treatment that has turned my calloused feet into something almost fetish-worthy. Also, Jenn’s popping in with a crazy new product that is bringing her rebel fantasies to life. Keep scrolling, and keep an eye on my Instagram […]