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I have the best job on earth! I get to meet lots of new people, decorate amazing rooms, and see the pure enjoyment of my clients when they see their newly-styled spaces! That’s exactly what happened this week when I created a super hero-themed room for one young guy. I didn’t get to see his reaction

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We are heading into soup weather here in Iowa and I can’t get enough of it. The soup, that is…not the weather. It’s always amazing to me how easy it is to come up with ingredients for a pot of soup from my cupboards and refrigerator/freezer, even if I don’t plan ahead for it.

A couple months ago, I styled in a kitchen/dining space that had gotten a major face-lift, including upgrades of new paint ( Sherwin Williams Repose Gray ), backsplash subway tile , + shiplap (everyone’s favorite material!). In addition to the upgrades and new décor, my clients’ and I also wante

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I don’t know if everyone has had the pleasure of picking out food that’s displayed in giant bowls, sitting on ice, behind a glass counter, but if not…you for sure need to at least once. We didn’t grow up eating a lot of pre-made foods, especially the expensive stuff from the grocery store deli, but

Every time I start a new project at a client’s house, the first thing I ask them is “What is your ultimate plan for the space, your house, your style?” Sometimes they have a pretty good handle on what it is they want to see happen, but many times, I definitely open a can of worms with that question.

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Happy Friday, friends! We're down to crunch time for Christmas shopping, so I thought I'd share a few gift ideas for the ladies in your life. There's a little bit for everyone, so I hope you can cross a few more gifts off your list and take some time for yourself!

I am admittedly a ‘dumper’ when it comes to cooking—I have a hard time being prepared enough to have all the ingredients for a recipe and usually just kind of wing it. Sometimes, though, you just have to admit that only a recipe will do. Chicken noodle soup is one of those dishes that I’ve never qui

If you’ve been struggling to find the right paint color for your space, I totally understand! There are a lot of things to consider, including what color your trim work is. So, I’m sharing my top 3 paint colors to use with dark trim, to help make the decision easier! You'll also find suggestions for

Today's mood board features items from Homemakers Furniture . They have so many great pieces to choose from, and they have some amazing sales going on right now!