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Elegance in Black: Stunning Wedding Guest Dress Ideas for a Formal Wedding

Let's talk elegance in black. Today I have two stunning wedding guest dress ideas for a formal wedding to share with you. I appreciate a black dress as much as the next person, but I also like to find a black dress that's just a little bit special. A formal evening...

Elegance in Black: Stunning Wedding Guest Dress Ideas for a Formal Wedding

Let's talk elegance in black. Today I have two stunning wedding guest dress ideas for a formal wedding to share with you. I appreciate a black dress as much as the next person, but I also like to find a black dress that's just a little bit special. A formal evening...

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ABOUT US

Maria & Jeremy

High school sweethearts and parents to five, we have renovated several homes together. Now our children, who are home educated, have joined in the fun of DIY and design.
We live near the shores of Lake Michigan where we share DIY projects, design inspiration, and family moments. We also have lots and lots of budget friendly tips for making life cozy.

Home can be beautiful when you let your creative side shine!

HOME DESIGN & DECOR

5 Ways to Add Bright Color to a Bedroom

While working on Elsa's tween bedroom it was important to me that she really love it, so I found 5 ways to add bright color to a bedroom. Elsa has always been drawn to happy, bright colors. Me? I love neutrals. I wanted her to be happy with her room, but I also wanted...

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Elegance in Black: Stunning Wedding Guest Dress Ideas for a Formal Wedding

Let's talk elegance in black. Today I have two stunning wedding guest dress ideas for a formal wedding to share with you. I appreciate a black dress as much as the next person, but I also like to find a black dress that's just a little bit special. A formal evening...

DIY, PROJECTS & RENOVATION

Transform Wood Counters with Paint in an Hour

If you're determined to save money and still have a home you love, let me show you how to transform wood counters in an hour. When we renovated our kitchen, we got to the end of the project and like so many people, we ran out of funds. Along the way there were several...

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Seasonal Strategies – Adapting Ficus Care Throughout the Year

It's my ficus tree's 25th birthday! In honor of my fav plant I'm sharing my Seasonal strategies -adapting ficus care throughout the year. One of my prized possessions is our ficus tree. Twenty five years ago, I was grocery shopping in Connecticut and came across what...

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The feeling of accomplishment a DIY project brings is pretty hard to beat. Our kids have watched us learn new skills as we transform our home.

Vintage Finds

Searching thrift stores and estate sales for unique and high quality pieces is a favorite pass time of ours. We’ve saved some of out best finds for you.

Plants & Gardening

Whether a terrace or rolling hills, our homes extend into the spaces around them. Finding ways to make nature part of the places we live brings healing and restoration.

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Is there a project you’d love to try? Don’t know where to start? If you want to make your spaces cozy, functional and organized begin with basics. Get your notebook and supplies and let’s get this project done!

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