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    Drop cloth curtains/galvanized curtain rod

    Ok guys, I found an inexpensive way to add a sleek industrial feel to your home!  I used galvanized pipe to make our curtain rods with no sew painters drop cloths as our curtains.  I did 2 Windows, and our  French doors for around $100!  That’s 6 curtain panels in all!  Here’s what we bought from The Home Depot or Lowe’s. Galvanized pipe ( comes in 10ft pieces so you get them to cut lengths of your windows) I used 1″ pipe floor flanges you’ll need 2 for each Windows galvanized nipple 2 for each window galvanized elbow 2 for each window. I used 3″ I also chose galvanized over…

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    Bathroom vanity

    So, we love our kitchen cabinet color so much we decided to give our master bathroom vanity a fresh coat of fabulous!  We used the same paint: Behr marquee Classic Silver. Here is the before: Excuse the mess!  But you can see how “dated” this space was! You won’t believe the after! It’s ah-mazing what a little paint will do! You can find the paint and supplies at your nearest Home Depot.  Sources: black metal chair: Wayfair, black and white pillow: Amazon.

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    Chalkboard Fridge

    Do you adore cooking?!? I do!  Do you have children? I do!!  Ok so, this is why I chalkboard painted my refrigerator.  It keeps my daughter busy while I prepare our meals.  AND I love leaving messages on it for my husband.  Little reminders help so much.  Encouragement bible verses for my family to read before heading out the door. Our refrigerator is white, not stainless.  I recommend not painting over stainless.  That’s just my opinion.  Here’s how I did it. First, I cleaned the surface and let it dry well.  Then I tapped off the area.  I chose to just paint the front. The supplies I bought from Walmart.…

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    Blackberry herb infused water

    Ok guys, I’m back!  I am sitting here watching my husband and baby girl nap enjoying a little quiet time reading a quick devotional by Holley Gerth.  I’m enjoying my herb infused blackberry water.  Everyone always asks for the recipe so here ya go: a sprig or two of each: mint, lemon thyme, basil, and rosemary ice water fruit of choice You can use any herb/fruit mixture. I usually like to make this mixture a day ahead of time.  Either way it’s delish and not to mention the health benefits!  Enjoy!  

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    House to HOME

    I know, it has been a minute from my last blog post.  I am so so sorry, I know you all have missed me!!  Recently, my husband and I bought a house.  We are so excited to make this house a home.  Slowly, we are transforming it into our very own farmhouse that we can love for life.  I will be sharing this journey here on my blog.  So,  first I am sharing the progress in our dining area. My goal as a designer is to be very budget friendly for my clients.  I apply this to my own home as well.  That is why I am known as the…

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    Design News

    What?!?  Kate Spade is getting into the interior design biz!  The brand announced this week they are expanding their already lovable home furnishings to include: furniture, lighting, rugs, and fabric.  The full collection will make their appearance SPRING 2016 and I cannot wait!  Thanks for the sneak Kate!  Check it out: Living Room Hallway Home Office Bedroom This is just a sneak peek.  She is launching over 325 pieces Spring 2016 so stay tuned!  Which look is your favorite?  Share your Interior Swag and mention/tag us on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter for a re-post!

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    Top 3 Design DON’TS

    Timeless unforgettable advice!  Designer wisdom!  It is hard to know what works in a space.  Here are a few easy tips to remember when designing your next space: Ditch the fake greenery! Always always have fresh flowers on hand!  Bring life into your space.  AND less is more.  If the top of a cabinet is the problem,  add a vintage basket, something that could be used for storage later. Photo credit: Pinterest Matchy Matchy! Make your room sing by ditching the bedroom suite or living room suite and mix and match AND mix styles.  Make your kitchen island or bar stand out by using a different color or use different…

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    Renting? How to make the space your own..

    I have had some inquiries about how to make rental homes look and feel like HOME while staying within the landlord’s rules.  Being a renter myself, this can be challenging.  First step is to talk with your landlord to see what you can/cannot do.   So, now I am going to give you a few tips to make your rental home aesthetically pleasing and welcoming while bringing out your personality. 1 – Paint Typically,  the landlord doesn’t want you to change the wall color so improvise by adding a POP of color by painting a statement piece of furniture!  You can paint anything from a small accent table to a…

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    3 Reasons to hire a interior designer

    Thank  you Houzz for your never ending design inspiration to create beautiful spaces.  Houzz, Pinterest, and HGTV are all great resources for design ideas, but it takes a true professional to make the most out of your space AND your pocketbook!  Here are a few reasons why you should hire a interior designer.   # 1 SAVE money in the long run!! Have you ever bought a piece of furniture and got it home and it does not fit your space?  Have you ever bought gallons of paint to find out it’s not the same color as you tested in the store? Most of the time, your furniture placement is…