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Serena and Lily Summer Sale Top Picks

This post is sponsored by Serena and Lily, but as always, all opinions are 100% my own. When Serena and Lily has their summer sale it’s my opportunity snag the items I’ve been eyeing before they are gone! These are some of my favorite Serena and Lily products + things still on my wish list! […]

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Kitchen Island Sink Layout

This post is sponsored by Elkay, but as always, all opinions are 100% my own. Back in January when we started the construction and planning phase of the basement I struggled a lot with the kitchen layout. I knew the kitchen was confined to the section of the room due to plumbing and sewer drains. […]

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Rainbow Cat Bedroom Reveal

A rainbow cat theme is definitely a unique twist that only a 6 year old with a creative imagination would envision for her bedroom. The theme was definitely a challenge, but I think we pulled off a neutral, sophisticated, yet playful space for Jillian to enjoy for years!

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DIY Rainbow Cat Wall Decals using Cricut Vinyl

I found the perfect in between solution to a custom wallpaper look for under $50 using removable vinyl and my Cricut Explore Air 2. Here’s how you can turn any purchased SVG image into your own personal custom wall decals using vinyl.

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Fluted Box Molding Accent Wall Tutorial

So if too are dying to try this modern, youthful take on traditional wainscoting box molding lets dive into the tutorial on how to make a fluted box molding accent wall.

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How to Install Luxury Vinyl Flooring on Concrete

This is a sponsored post written by me on behalf of Floor & Decor. All opinions are 100% mine.

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How to Budget & Plan for a DIY Kitchen

One of the best investments you can make into a home is updating kitchens and bathrooms, but what about adding an entire 2nd kitchen in your home? In some regions it might be atypical, but Utah homes are built with full basements under the main floor, which means double the square footage and ample space […]

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DIY Dreambox Crafting Closet

DISCLAIMER: This post is sponsored by DAP and also includes affiliate links. We have a huge closet space in our temporary playroom that we have never finished. And I have had my eye on the Dreambox Crafting closet system for some time now, but they are extremely expensive (like, $2,500 expensive!). I knew I could […]

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How to Choose the Perfect Pet-Safe Carpet for You

Selecting carpet can be a daunting task, especially when you consider all of the factors: cost, durability, style, and longevity. Will this carpet hold up to a busy family with lots of spills, and pet messes? I know those were the same questions I asked myself as we went through the selection process for our […]

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