IKEA hack! We created a DIY entertainment system using the IKEA’s BESTA Planner for a custom look that can be completed in a weekend! When we first moved into our new house, filling up the living room felt like a daunting (yet super exciting!) task because it was a big, white, open space: our living...

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It can be a challenge to know how to decorate shelves, but this foolproof formula will teach you how to style shelves beautifully in no time! Not long after we moved into our house, we put in an entertainment unit (made with IKEA’s BESTA system) with a bunch of open shelving in our living room,...

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We added character to our builder basic living room by installing a board and batten wall treatment! We'll walk you through the DIY tutorial step by step-- it's easier than you think!

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Learn how to install craftsman style interior window trim to give your windows a beautiful custom, finished look! Lately we’ve been doing a lot of work in our main living space, which includes our kitchen, sun room, and living room. We spend a ton of time in this space, so we knew it would be...

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Our aqua and white fall living room decor has our home feeling welcoming and festive for the autumn season! Of all of the rooms in our house, the living room may have experienced the greatest transformation since we moved in. To be quite honest, I was a bit worried about decorating this room at first....

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Declutter your living room one baby step at a time with our free printable decluttering calendar! It’s time for our monthly decluttering calendar, and in December we’re going to be decluttering the living room! Each month I choose a space and break it down into little baby steps so that we can get it looking...

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Easily transition from summer to fall with these simple fall shelf decor ideas! You don’t have to spend a lot of money or buy a bunch of new decor to make your house look gorgeous and seasonal! Fall is coming, friends! Don’t get me wrong, I love summer, but lately I have been feeling so...

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Organize DVDs and video games quickly and easily with these simple tips! These strategies will make it so much easier to find the movie or game you’re looking for! We’ve been working on some projects in our living room recently (Can you spot anything different in the photo below? 😉 ), so while we were...

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IKEA storage systems have help us organize and decorate our houses and get the look of custom closets and built-ins on a budget! My favorites– the ALGOT, BESTA, and PAX storage systems– have helped us to make the most of every inch of space in our homes! It’s no secret that I love IKEA. In...

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Happy summer, dear friends!! My kiddos’ school went extra long this year– they just finished up a few days ago– so I truly feel like our summer is kicking off this week! Hooray! A few weeks ago I shared my summer dining room and kitchen, and today I’m delighted to show you our summer living...

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