Imagine this situation: you have just moved into your new rented home after giving your landlord your tenancy deposit. You’re confident that your money is…
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Author: Elysia Terry
How to Create a Guest Room That’s Comfortable, Even in a Pandemic
The experts offer a few simple rules — and some advice for making overnight guests feel at ease during challenging times.Did you miss our previous…
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Weekend Reading 12.5.21
Holiday greetings! I’m off to get a Christmas tree with the fam today, and tomorrow I’ll be finishing up the new calendars for 2022 that…
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Botanical Staircase Garlands
I finished decorating my staircase today, I was in the mood to deck the halls. We’ve had a few weeks of sunshine and my yard…
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Restoring a 1788 House in Charleston, S.C., With a Walled Garden
The stately 1788 home in South Carolina had expansive rooms and a walled garden. But it needed a lot of work — and that would…
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Our New Kitchen Porch
Finally took the photos and videos for this post and I can’t wait to share it because it changed our house in such a major…
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Shopping for Decorative Ceramics
Artisanal ceramics can be just as special as fine art — and acquiring them is usually simpler and a lot less expensive.Did you miss our…
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Weekend Reading 11.28.21
Well this week I had my fill of Thanksgiving flavors. We hosted a teen Friendsgiving on Tuesday, a classic Thanksgiving on Thursday, and attended a…
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How to Build a Terrarium, So It’s Always Gardening Season
As winter closes in, there’s at least one place where plants will still grow: a terrarium. Here’s how to get started on yours.Did you miss…
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Before & After Photos: 14 Months In!
Note: This post was born from an updated Before & After page that we heard people were having trouble finding (since it wasn’t at the…
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