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Light summer packing wardrobe

Here are my favorite items I packed for a trip to Indiana to visit family. I was quite pleased that I have unintentionally bought lots of items recently that mix and match — mainly black, white, camel and olive green. I’m excited to show you ..

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Have seashells? Make these pretty crafts!

These fun crafts display vacation memories in a creative way. And they also make for great, affordable DIY gifts! We had so much fun making framed art, planters and jewelry holder from our beach treasures. I hope you find something here that inspires..

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Whimsical outdoor ideas

My video whimsical decor ideas got more YouTube views than any other post I’ve ever done, so here’s a an outdoor edition! Here is how I’ve tried to add some whimsy and character to our southern Florida outdoor space with lighting, p..

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ALLL my planning ideas for the best summer yet

Summer break is finally here! By the end of “Maycember” I think we’re all ready for a schedule break! So let’s talk about calendar planning, bucket list, daily routines, chore charts and fun prizes for the best summer yet. And..

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Whimsical decor ideas: Part 2

Whimsy is playful and clever. It gives our home a history, places to be discovered, a lived-in charm. In part one I showed you my whimsical ideas for unexpected color, wall murals, antiques, cute animal details, bold patterns, bringing the outside in..

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Whimsical decor ideas: Part 1

Whimsy is unexpected, intriguing, magical, even mysterious. Creating a home with your personal style, with layers and details takes time. We’ve lived in this house for six years and here are some ways I’ve tried to add a touch of whimsy. ..

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I tried an at-home food sensitivity test

I bought an $80 food sensitivity test online, mailed it in and changed my diet for a month based on the results. Here’s what happened. After reading reviews, I decided to go with 5 Strands that tests for 414 foods from Amazon. (This is not spon..

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Summer sets & dresses from Amazon

Here are my favorite affordable finds from Amazon for summer — and they’re all under $50! I love sets and dresses because you don’t have to match anything and they always look put together. It’s getting super hot here in Florida a..

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How to paint stripes (hallway update)

Here’s an easy DIY that will add character and interest to your hallway. I love to paint instead of wallpaper when I can. It’s cheap and when you’re ready for a change you can just paint back over it. Here’s what to do …..

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Decorate for Easter with me

This weekend we decorated for Easter with some potted plants, Easter dishes and, of course, bunnies. As usual, I didn’t have a grand plan, just some fun spring touches on the fly. I’ve started limiting myself to one bin per holiday — ex..

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