The fireplace mantle is often the centerpiece of a living room, and decorating it can transform the entire space. It really sets the tone of the room. Whether your simple mantle decor style is modern, rustic, or traditional, starting with a few foundational must-haves can make mantle decorating simple and stress-free. In this post, we’ll break down the essentials for creating a beautiful and cohesive mantle display that works year-round. 1. A Statement Piece Every mantle needs a focal point to draw the eye. This could be a large mirror, an oversized piece of artwork, or even a unique clock. The statement piece sets the tone for the entire mantle and…
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The Best Chemical-Free Nontoxic Candles
If you’re looking for high-quality, nontoxic candles that fill your home with cozy, inviting scents, Antique Candle Co. should be at the top of your list. And it has taken me years of researching to still get that cozy vibe without toxic chemicals. They are known for their commitment to clean, safe ingredients. I personally love that their candles are hand-poured and that they are free from harmful chemicals. Often traditional candles are filled with things you don’t want floating around your house. I don’t need any extra yuckiness in my house! Antique Candle Co. uses soy wax, which is derived from natural soybeans, so their candles are a more…
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50 Gender Neutral Nursery Ideas That Will Blow Your Mind
When I saw those two pink lines for baby number three, I knew that this time around I was going to be on team green. That means I was going to need an adorable gender neutral nursery that I would be able to add feminine or masculine touches to as soon as I knew the gender! I compiled this list of gender neutral themes for your nursery while I was doing my research. Knowing that we weren’t going to find out the gender on any of my ultrasounds was so hard, but so worth it!! Note: This blog post contains some affiliate links. If you shop using my links, I…
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14 Unexpected Need to Knows When Renovating Your Home
When you purchase a home, it’s one of those things that you buy with the final product in mind. You don’t think about all the steps that it takes to get you to your dream farmhouse kitchen renovation just right or to get your perfect statement front porch. I want to share all the things I’ve learned with you so that you can know exactly what it looks like going in and taking on the project of renovating your own home with confidence. Note: Thank you for supporting my family. This blog post contains affiliate links. If you shop using my affiliate links, I make a small commission at…
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Kitchen Storage Secrets: The Secret to an Organized Kitchen
It’s actually pretty amazing how much you can get done when you’re under the wire! The contractors (& us) have been working on our new house for months, since before Christmas. We were kind of coming to a place where we were done and could actually move into the space, but it still felt like the contractors were dragging their feet on final things such as implementing my kitchen storage must-haves. When this “stay at home” mandate was put into effect in Ohio, I had a serious talk with our contractor and said just do what needs to be done because I don’t want you in my house anymore. Want…
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How to German Smear Brick (an Easy Tutorial on a Budget)
Love your fireplace, but wanting to do a complete rehaul without all of the expense of hiring someone? I did exactly that through this technique and I’m going to teach you exactly how to German Schmear! This gives you a quick updated fireplace for about $50 instead of spending money on expensive stone work. My main goals were to keep the beauty of the brick without fully covering it (like whitewash will typically do) and brighten the room up, making it look fresh and modern, but still cozy. You see my dilemma. I want fresh and modern and bright but still cozy… that’s hard to achieve, but German Schmear gave…
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Boho Nursery Inspiration: Easy Gender Neutral Nursery Guide
Grayson’s nursery is one of my favorite rooms in the whole house, so I’m surprised that it took me this long to write about it! It’s so peaceful and calming. I looked at lots of baby boy nursery inspiration and ideas. When I didn’t find anything I really loved, I knew I had to create a boho nursery with safari details so I could inspire others! I love the green accent wall and the black and white boho vibes, all the plants (even if they are fake haha), everything about it screams boho safari to me. I knew I wanted to do something with a kind of adventure boho vibe,…
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Living Room Decor Ideas: How to Create a Masculine Industrial Vibe
This space is like my sacred space and I looked through so many living room decor ideas to get here. I don’t mean that in the way that most would take it – that it’s always clean or it’s pristine or it’s always peaceful. I mean that this is where my life happens. The living room is where we spend most of our time, so it’s almost always a little messy. There are dishes on the coffee table, there are graham cracker crumbs on the floor. Our Couch Choice But we didn’t let that keep us from decorating it exactly like we wanted to. Now let’s be honest, we all…
