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How to Turn a Plastic Flower Pot into a Trash Can
Okay, can I just rant for a second about how expensive nice-looking trash cans are? Like, why does something that holds garbage need to cost a small fortune? I had this basic black plastic one in my kitchen for ages, and it was fine… but it definitely wasn’t cute. You know how it is—it gets…
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Inside DeVOL Kitchen’s Stunning NYC Showroom: Kitchen Design Inspiration
There’s something magical about a kitchen that feels both timeless and fresh—where every cabinet, countertop, and handle tells a story of craftsmanship and intention. That’s exactly what I found at the DeVOL Kitchen Showroom in New York City. As someone who obsesses over design details (especially cabinetry and color!), stepping into their space was like entering my…
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DIY Vintage Map Table – A Thrifted Table’s Stunning Glow-Up
This little $8 thrifted table had seen better days. When I first brought it home, it was already scratched and worn, but I needed something to sit between our leather chairs—a spot for a lamp and our morning cups of coffee. At the time, I didn’t bother refinishing it properly, and over the months, life happened: water…
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Shabby Chic Doily Lantern in 5 Minutes: A Dollar Tree DIY
You know those projects that turn out sweeter than you expected? This little paper doily lantern was exactly that. I originally made it for Gigi’s birthday party (because what’s a shabby-chic celebration without twinkly lights?), but it was so darling I decided to hang it in her bedroom afterward. Now it glows above her reading…
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Designing a Home: Trusting Your Instincts & Finding Joy in the Process
I didn’t go to design school. Instead, I learned by doing—by experimenting with finishes, unusual color combinations, trusting my gut, and discovering what makes a space feel like home. For me, interior design isn’t about following strict rules; it’s about creating rooms that feel warm, authentic, and deeply personal. Learning Through Layers: How Painting Finishes Taught…
