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How to Love Your Current Home

Now that interest rates are so much higher than in recent years and our local real estate market does not seem to be cooling down, more and more people are finding themselves stuck in homes that are seemingly less than ideal. That starter home many people bought with the intention of moving in a couple years is now becoming a family home that is bursting at the seams and has a whole new list of demands.

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How to Decorate on a Budget- Part 1 - Online Options

You know about Facebook Marketplace and Craigslist but do you really know how to use them? Knowing the ins and outs of each can save you some serious time and money - and if used properly can help you discover things you didn’t even know to look for!

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Stone-Look Vase Hack

A trend we are seeing a lot right now is the use of pieces of pottery/stoneware with an old-world feel. These pieces aren’t perfectly polished and the imperfections are part of the appeal. However if you aren’t bringing back authentic ancient relics from your frequent travels around the globe (me neither) then you either have to buy an expensive imitation or create your own.

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Serena and Lily Cane Headboard Dupe

I have been eyeing the Harbour Cane bed from Serena and Lily for a while. I love the natural feel found in the caning detail accented with the white frame. However, at almost $4000, I decided to go for something less expensive. There are several options with similar looks from various retailers. (Click on the photos to be taken to the retailers’ sites for further details.)

If you know me, you know that I love a good DIY. So, after a few weeks of thrifting, I found the perfect king sized headboard to modify for only $30 at our local Habitat Restore.

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