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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 […]

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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 […]

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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 […]

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A Ceramicist In Another Life

We all know that it’s never too soon to start saving for retirement, but is it premature to start planning my post-retirement career now? Ever since coming across this tour of a beautiful ceramicist’s studio a few weeks ago, I’ve been fantasizing about life at the pottery wheel. It would all take place at my […]

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5 Things You Should Know Before Buying Window Treatments

Window treatments are the kind of thing that have a huge effect on a space, but may not necessarily be the first thing you notice upon entering a room. When it came time to select our window treatments for #CSBungalow, we were working within a pretty specific set of needs: we wanted them to offer […]

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10 Hotels That Are Budget Friendly But Still Cool

Is there ever a time of year when you’re not planning your next trip? I find it inspiring how much our culture has embraced travel in recent years, finally following the lead of our friends across the pond in realizing how much it can truly enrich life. And with design-forward boutique hotels taking the place of […]

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I’m Addicted to This Netflix Series, The Prettiest Lip Balm, & More

Hi guys! Today I’m super excited to kickoff a new series called I’m Addicted To. I’m always discovering cool tech gadgets, new favorite recipes, life-changing podcasts and books, and of course beauty products that quickly become essentials, and when I do… I want to share them with everyone I know (including you!) SO, today’s post is the […]

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You Won’t Believe This Thrifted Chair Makeover

Today we shared my home tour on the blog, and though truly every piece of furniture in the apartment comes with a story, this project was too good not to share. I scored this leather sling chair on Craigslist a couple years ago — cool right? The leather was worn when I bought it, but it […]