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Easy Floral Cake Pop Centerpiece

In a hurry and need a sweet treat that says I care? Try this absolutely easy floral cake pop centerpiece and impress everyone, including yourself. It would be great dessert centerpiece for Mother's Day! We threw a little party the other day. Although I had so much to...

Easy Floral Cake Pop Centerpiece

In a hurry and need a sweet treat that says I care? Try this absolutely easy floral cake pop centerpiece and impress everyone, including yourself. It would be great dessert centerpiece for Mother's Day! We threw a little party the other day. Although I had so much to...

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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

Zero Dollar Room Refresh and Redesign

Want a new look in your space without spending a dollar? Let me show you how I recently completed a zero dollar room refresh and redesign. I love a good challenge, especially a good design challenge! Our family room got a makeover, but not the kind that costs hundreds...

FAMILY & LIFESTYLE

Double the Style: Transforming One Dress into Two Elegant Pieces

I thrifted this H&M dress and turned it into two separate pieces. Let's call it Double the Style: Transforming One Dress into Two Chic Pieces. My closet is a mix of many colors, but not green. So when I saw this gorgeous satin green material in the form of a...

DIY, PROJECTS & RENOVATION

How To Decorate with Curtains for a Chic Cozy Look

Do you have a wall of windows? If so, read on and see how to decorate with curtains for a chic and cozy look. Our builder grade home has a huge bank of windows in our front room. I love these windows, but have never added curtains because we have two large trees...

GARDEN

Memories of Gathering Wild Flower Bouquets

What did you like to do most as a child? I have wonderful memories of gathering wild flower bouquets. The country roads were my flower shop. Can you think of something you loved to do as a kid that you still do today? Memories of Gathering Wild Flower Bouquets I...

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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.

DIY

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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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