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I had a vision. He had three questions. One of us is still standing in the dining room holding a sconce. 😂

Follow along to see if this project ever gets off the ground.

The Designer vs. The Project Mgr — episode 1

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I had a vision. He had three questions. One of us is still standing in the dining room holding a sconce. 😂 Follow along to see if this project ever gets off the ground. The Designer vs. The Project Mgr — episode 1 whenyouremarriedtoadesigner homedesign designerlife husbandreactions homedecor

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So many requests for this bed! It’s worked wonderfully-had it for 2 years with no issues. It’s been a great way to have an office and guest room in one!

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Leaving for vacation soon so naturally I'm starting a half dozen house projects this week...
My whole thing is design and organization on a single-income budget. No renovations, no custom orders — just stuff that actually works.
I walked through our house and pulled 13 budget things I'm loving + using right now. Some I've had for years, some were gifted (that bed vacuum), some I just installed. All DIY-able, all under $100, all worth copying.

Save this for your next "I should get the house perfect before I leave it empty for a week" moment.

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We’re not finished yet! But here are some of the pieces we are using so far!

(2) target shoe racks
(4) target hooks
(1) 3-cube storage
(3) fabric baskets
(1) roll beadboard wallpaper
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POV: my mom suffers from Amazon trigger finger and Prime Day just gave her better aim 😆
She surprised me with the Shady Lady 6ft faux black olive tree I've had saved (and recommended) for months — proof that mom is always right.
After unboxing it, I can say it actually looks exactly like the pictures... which is awesome because the price + look were why I recommended it to begin with. Realistic trunk, full, bright leaves on manicured branches you can fluff, and it instantly filled my corner with life and greenery. It's the tall artificial olive tree every home needs right now-coming in various heights.
I'm NOT keeping the black base it comes with though — stay tuned because I'm upcycling a Walmart planter to make it look high-end. Follow along for part 2!
Shop this exact Shady Lady faux tree + my favorite planter styles for it below.

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I built DIY sliding tile doors to hide our laundry hookups, and somehow the least qualified woodworking woman in the room survived to tell the tale.

The goal: hide the wall hookups but make them easily accessible (because parents don’t need to add a step to the laundry routine).

The solution: a lightweight sliding door unit made with ceiling tiles, Morcart peel-and-stick tile, sliding tracks, and a level of confidence that was not fully earned.

It’s not the shortest tutorial I’ve ever made, but it might be the most useful if your front loaders came with hookups that were placed directly in your line of sight like a decorative feature nobody asked for.

👉Comment SHOP and I’ll send the materials I used.

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I wanted designer lantern sconce energy… but my budget was giving Dollar Tree aisle. So I turned two little lanterns into DIY wall sconces for my laundry room using spray paint, Rub ’n Buff, leftover ceiling tile, and golden battery candles.

They’re now hanging in the laundry room quietly pretending they were always meant to be sconces — and honestly, I think they work.

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I decided preserving my vision was worth these Amazon magnetic motion-sensor LED lights. And instant gift 🙌 -not only for the closet and my kids but for my future self, sans crows feet from my squinting habits. Win, win, win!

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This playroom has been re-invented a couple of times as the kids have grown older. Now it’s just a matter of storage keeping up with their ever-growing toys/interests! The best thing I did in this last move was buy 2 besta units and stack them to match the height of the BHG cubby storage. Saved us some money and it works great!
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I flounder this beautiful console table in a smaller size!

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Beautiful side table find!

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I’ve banished the orange! If you only knew the time I spent evaluating the finish BEFORE I ordered the first top…but I learned the hard way.
Apart from the finish, I LOVE having this worktop on top of my washer/dryer. It’s a great way to reclaim space, add a contrasting finish to warm the space and be assured you aren’t going to lose socks in between your units.

SpaceAid’s top came well-packaged, with plenty of screws and one tool to set it up. It’s lightweight enough to carry up the stairs and set in place.

It’s definitely an addition worth having in your laundry space! And if you’re a fan of the maple wood tone, they have that too. 🩶
Everything linked below!

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When you’re redesigning all of the rooms in your house at once, you learn a lot! 😆

I found a bed with a headboard over 5 feet tall, a console design previously unavailable for a small wall, and a non-standard size area rug—all these little nuggets add up!

Because sometimes the “good find” isn’t the cheapest option — it’s the one with the right height, the right width, the right function, or the exact detail you’ve been looking for for your home.

I went through my Prime Day finds with my designer “hat” on and pulled together the pieces that solve oddly specific problems I keep running into while updating my own house… plus a few personal favorites I genuinely think are worth watching.

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My redesigned desk space! Feel free to copy this calm for your own work corner.

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This bathroom makeover was mostly cosmetic, but the cabinet paint made one of the biggest differences.

I used Sherwin-Williams enamel paint on the vanity and chose the matte finish, but if I were doing it again, I’d choose satin. The matte looks pretty, but it feels a little rough to the touch, and I think satin would give a shinier, more durable finish for a bathroom cabinet.

My other cabinet painting tip: use a roller only. No paint brushes. The roller gave me a much smoother finish and helped avoid visible brush marks.

Linking what I used for this bathroom refresh + similar pieces to get the look.

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I’ve always loved wall sconces but hiring an electrician was not in the cards. So I absolutely love that I can get rechargeable LED lights for my wall from Amazon. These in particular are peel n stick (although I recommend screwing them in as I found the adhesive was not a permanent solution).
I love how they balanced out the mirror on my wall and that I can install all by myself.

You can buy these sconces that come with their own bulbs or choose any hardwired sconce, cut the wires and use an LED rechargeable bulb (linked below).

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I’m trying to reimagine my stair landing to be a bit more of a destination. Right now, it’s a bit of an afterthought. So I’ve incorporated a cane back sofa, some anthropology-inspired candle sconces, some shiplap wallpaper, and a linen Roman shade toy bring this space some warmth.

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I got some compliments on this dress today so I thought I’d share! The original dress is actually an aisle-of-shame find at Aldi. 😆 I can’t give you a link for that but I found some similar!

It’s a great throw-it-on and go dress for summer! Cute Tory Burch-style sandals to go with it.

I’m a size small, 5’-4” height.

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Not artistic? No problem. You don’t need to be to make this art! I used a shadow box, wrapped it in linen fabric, then spray-painted some fabric stems gold. After they dried, I pinned them onto the board and secured the back.
You don’t even need to be crafty to pull this one together. But the end result was pretty satisfying.

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I just need like 40 more of these and we’s have the pantry dreams are made of!
I seriously love organizing groceties inti drawrs. Perfect for snacks, plasticware (they have long flat ones), creamer cupss, tea bags…the list goes on.

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My favorite LED outdoor step lights.

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I have used and love these for years. I can shine up my rings. Anytime I need to. It works on my fashion jewelry as well.

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Can’t wait to experience this area rug! Love that it’s washable.

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Can’t wait to do this bathroom space next! I’ve always wanted a tiled wall behind the sinks. These tiles I found are perfect!

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Here are some of my picks!

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I’ve literally had this tree in my cart, recommending it to my friends for months. I love the shape and the color and the price.

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When I researched, I found that these volufiline sticks actually had less ingredient than the ordinary’s serum. Plus, apparently your skin absorbs a serum better than it does a paste from a stick.
And it’s less money. 😊

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In my cart! Looks like a great pick for hot sleepers.

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My favorite dual probiotic + prebiotic gummy. After some research, I realized taking one without the other was useless.

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Prettiest metal garage storage cabinets.

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My favorite laundry room addition (besides my sliding door) is this laminate work top. Minutes to put together but it makes folding, organizing and clean up so much easier.

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This steam cleaner is the OG. Connections for everything you’d want to steam are included. No extra cleaning solutions required. I erased 8 years of kitty-related stains on my bedroom rug in an hour.

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Been swooning over these glass table lamps for a while! I love the luminescence and the classic shape.

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My port-hole mirror on a rope wasn’t cutting it anymore. I’m so happy with this mirror upgrade! It has a silver metallic finish and lovely curves that complement the wallpaper.

Bathroom mirrors really are the jewelry of the room.

Comment SHOP and I’ll send you the mirror link.

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A more grown-up take on my son’s mountain mural bedroom 🏔️

We kept the mural and built-ins, then layered in a faux wood-look bed, denim blue bedding, a soft cream gauzy throw, brass globe sconces, a textured striped rug, boucle ottomans, and a concrete-look storage table to make the room feel calmer, older, and more finished without losing the cozy kid-room feel.

Everything I could link is saved here — bedding, rug, sconces, ottomans, bed, pillows, curtains + accessories.

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I had a very unrealistic dream board for this laundry room makeover… so naturally, I’m recreating the feeling for less. 😅

These are the pretty pieces, inspiration finds, and affordable lookalikes that are helping me pull together the designer feel without the designer price tag.

Because apparently after 9 years of pinning laundry room ideas, this little walk-in closet with appliances is finally getting her moment.

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This one Amazon light fixture made me hate doing laundry a little less.

I wanted something that felt prettier than the builder-basic light we had, but still simple enough for a small laundry room. This one instantly made the space feel more finished, brighter, and less like a room I avoid until absolutely necessary.

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