Effortless Holiday Decorating Ideas You’ll Love for the Family Room

Welcome friends to my family room as I share effortless holiday decorating ideas with you! After many months of hard work creating our basement family room, we are so excited to actually celebrate the holidays in this space. So much so, that my eight year old placed a note for Santa upstairs to let him know that Christmas would be in the basement this year. Isn't that the cutest thing ever! As you can see we are excited to celebrate Christmas in our new family room! Certainly with all of the hustle and bustle it can be hard to find time…

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Home Decorating Ideas on a Budget for Summer

Summer is right around the corner, which means long summer nights, backyard barbecues with friends and family (of course we will follow social distancing guidelines 😉) and relaxed living. We have been refreshing our homes for summer and would like to share some simple summer home decorating ideas on a budget. In fact we will share ideas that can update your living room without spending any money. Now doesn't that sound good?!This year I have been drawn to white home decorating ideas for summer, with white flowers and white textiles, like linen and cotton.A few weeks ago I shared how to…

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How to Build DIY Fireplace Mantle and Surround

Are you looking for ideas to DIY a Fireplace Mantle and Surround. Whether your style is shaker, craftsman or farmhouse, clearly you will find this easy step by step guide will help you create a beautiful fireplace for your living room or family room. Without a doubt, we LOVE fireplaces. Not only do we love the way a fireplace anchors a room, but it also adds charm, character and architectural detail.There is nothing better than cozying up with a blanket by the fireplace on a chilly winter's day. Just ask my youngest grandson, Mr. A about that!It can be 90 degrees…

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