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Sneak peek of our 13 day trip to Europe as empty nesters! We picked up our kids for 8 days & did France, Spain & Portugal with them. Then we stayed on for 4 extra days just the two of us! Can’t wait to share the highlights & Airbnb’s where we stayed along the way ~ if you know me you know I have to stay somewhere cute! 10/10 highly recommend adventuring through Europe! Last time I backpacked through Europe I was in college!

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Sneak peek of our 13 day trip to Europe as empty nesters! We picked up our kids for 8 days & did France, Spain & Portugal with them. Then we stayed on for 4 extra days just the two of us! Can’t wait to share the highlights & Airbnb’s where we stayed along the way ~ if you know me you know I have to stay somewhere cute! 10/10 highly recommend adventuring through Europe! Last time I backpacked through Europe I was in college! europeanvacation travelwithus emptynesters adultchildren whatifwejustleft vacation outfits LTKMens LTKTravel LTKmomlife

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Our island isn’t just for eating - it’s the hub of our home.

It’s where homework gets done, work emails get answered, quick breakfasts happen, family game nights begin, and friends gather.

When it came time to replace our counter stools, we wanted more than something that looked good. We wanted chairs that were actually comfortable enough to sit in for hours.

These stools were it—comfortable backs, soft swivel seats, a timeless style, and just the perfect pop of color. Great for working, eating & entertaining!  
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One day when doing laundry I just decided to go for it! Is it perfect? No! Does it make me happy when I do laundry? A resounding yes!
Things I could have done differently:
1. Ordered new wallpaper. I used what I had left from another project. This is Lillian by @paintedpaper Love it in here!
2. Measured height BEFORE I cut- luckily I was spot on! Those estimation skills coming in handy in my 50’s!
3. Had my husband move the washer dryer unit so I wasn’t working in such a tight space! I wanted to see how long it would took him to notice I did it! So I made it work, barely!
4. Had someone spot me! No one was home. Love that our washer and dryer is on second floor between all our bedrooms BUT we have two sets of stairs on either side of that landing and my ladder was moving with my effort!
5. Waited for a cooler day & worn a hat! I was a sweaty mess!
6. Regrets? None! I was really proud of myself. I kept thinking wow I really don’t give up! It was one of the hardest projects I have done all by myself. Would I do it again? Yes, but only if I had the washer and dryer moved out of the way! I love this LG set but there is not a lot of wiggle room in here!

#wallpaper #laundrycloset #2ndfloorlaundry #dıy #antiquehomes @paintedpapery
stole a closet from a bedroom, laundry solutions, making home work for you @lowes

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We didn’t know we could relax more at the lake until we got these chaise lounges! There is something about putting your feet up that forces you to slow down, read a book, watch the birds, take it all in. There is no reason to jump up and do the next thing on your to do list! This is the priority~ relaxing, pausing, slowing down! Taking time to relax is not something you earn when the to do list is done- it is an essential part of life! How are you relaxing this summer?
Comment “Relax” for link. Use code KARIMAC10, 10% off, valid before January 3

#summertime #relaxandunwind #chaiselounge #purpleleaf #lakelife

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Not everything that calls to me when shopping gets put in my cart. But this did! If I can think of multiple ways to style something I love then you better believe it is coming home with me! This “wine coaster” is just darling and is so easy to style around my home! Which use is your favorite?

#homedecor #stylewithme #beautifulhomes #homesweethome #somanyuses @Target

What do you collect when you travel? My 3 daughters collect post cards & magnets from everywhere they go. When @heartprinted reached out to collaborate I knew just who would love some of their custom magnets!

Need your own? https://heartprinted.com/?ref=kmdesignanddecor23 use code Kari10

My youngest daughter just got back from a semester abroad in Europe and took photographs of all her adventures & places she traveled. These magnets are so much more than the pretty pictures she took! They are the memories & experiences she collected along her way. Love that @heartprinted is a mom run business & that you get a little thank you note from her daughter along with these quality magnets. Who would you gift them to? What pictures would you include? The possibilities are endless!

#memorabilia #travelphotos #magnetcollector #womenownedbusiness #travelmagnets

#LTKTravel #LTKSeasonal #LTKmomlife

Loving these latest finds @Michaels ~ perfect transition pieces to enjoy from the end of summer into fall! #homedecor #viralvase #kitchenbaskets #decorfinds

#LTKdayinmylife #LTKHome #LTKvlog

Loving these custom sweatshirts with our lake house cabin name!

#camp #cottage #lakehouse #beachhouse #customsweatshirts #summersweatshirts @Etsy

#LTKHome #LTKKids #LTKstorytime

The coziest bedrooms have all the layers and start with the softest sheets! What is it about a freshly made bed that makes us sleep so much better? Am I right?! Love these all cotton 400 thread count sheets from @pizuna_linens such a perfect base layer for a great night’s sleep! Want all our sleep essentials? Comment SLEEP for everything (including our magic bedtime sleep spray)! pizuna_linens 400 count cotton sheets

#sleeptight #cozybedroom #hotelvibes #mauveandplum #sleepessentials

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How are we doing mommas? This is your reminder that it is okay to take time to fill your cup (or your bath) midsummer and take some time for yourself!

I remember having midsummer burnout when my kids were little! Spending every moment trying to give my girls the summer of their dreams but forgetting to schedule in some me time so I could deal with the inevitable summer meltdowns that happened when temperatures got hot! Ice, warm or hot- find a way to fill your cup this summer! It’s good for everyone! How do you fill your cup? Is it a solo walk, an iced coffee & @homegoods run, a night out with the girls, a date night to have some time with your partner, or just a bath while someone else cooks dinner or puts the kids to bed? Remember to take some time for yourself! @Wayfair @amazonfindsandfashion

#metime #clientsbathroom #mommatime #midsummers #dreambath

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Love to shop my home & my yard to give a corner of my home a mid-summer refresh. It doesn’t take a lot to change the mood of of a space! The simplest way to do it is

1. Change pillow colors to reflect the season. Pillow covers barely take up any space and have such a big impact on the mood and feel of a room. All of these pillows from @fabdivinehome are gorgeous! Love the hand blocked patterns, designs and colors. So many gorgeous ones to choose from!

2. Switch out your bowl filler. I love to use natural items you would find outside in each season. These are shells, stones & coral I have collected over the years on trips to the beach.

3. Change out florals. Real or faux florals that reflect the seasons make such a big impact in a room!

#homedécortips #seasonalrefresh #summerdecor #handblockedprints #pillowcoverdesign @Wayfair

Bing, bang, boom! A kitchen isn’t complete until it is organized! So much that goes into a functioning workable kitchen is the organization inside the cabinets. All that empty space but no organization system makes it hard to find what you need! I’ve always had storage bins in my pantry to organize similar items together. I wanted them to match and wanted more of them. Love these that I ordered from Amazon- come flat-packed but super simple to put together. Instant organization for my baking supplies, snacks & pantry essentials. Love that they add some warmth to my white kitchen too! Where would you use these baskets?!

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It’s official! After a month with our Mellow pillows and blanket we are sleeping better, longer and more comfortably than we have in years!

We also wake up with Brandy in our bed every day! Apparently sleeping between mom & dad is THE spot! She loves our new Mellow cooling comforter too and how we sleep through the night and don’t notice she snuck in!

You’ll notice the difference night one but after a month we feel rejuvenated! The pillows have removable cooling covers, cloud like support for back and side sleepers, were designed with chiropractors and sleep doctors & come in two sizes: regular for people under 5’7” like me and high for people taller like my husband. The blanket? We are obsessed! Soft on one side & silky on the other both cooling & perfect for these summer heatwaves we’ve been having!

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The perfect neutral room darkening curtains for this bedroom! Love the quality, ease to hang & how dark they are! Perfect for day time naps & sleeping late! Love this neutral color & that they have other color options as well! Just what this bedroom needed to feel finished!

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Noctura Series: Flame Retardant Blackout

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When it came time to replace our counter stools, we wanted more than something that looked good. We wanted chairs that were actually comfortable enough to sit in for hours.

These deep blue stools checked every box—comfortable backs, soft seats, a timeless style, and just the right pop of color. 
Sometimes it’s the little updates that make the biggest difference in how a home feels. 💙

#counterstools #kitchensofinsta #bluestools #homedecor #kitchenisland

#LTKHome #LTKdayinmylife #LTKKids

Why pick boring when you can pick plaid?! So many gorgeous fabrics to choose from @twopagescurtains Just what this lake house cottage bedroom needed! The summer camp plaid curtains of my dreams! Love the camp detail they add and the privacy & room darkening for a good night’s sleep after a day on the lake. Now I want plaid curtains in every room! Don’t you? Comment “NEED” for details! Use code: KMDESIGNDECOR

My paint brush may be coming for this room but not till fall! Stay tuned!

#cottagebedroom #plaidcurtains #cozyhomevibes #twopageshome #twopagescurtains @TWOPAGES

lake house, cottage style, cottagecore community, summer camp vibes

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At the lake we like to work hard, play hard & relax even harder! Enter these chaise lounge chairs where we can literally & figuratively put our feet up! Supportive, comfortable & dry so quickly ~ perfect for pool side, lake side, patios and decks! We love this set & how it reminds us to relax between projects & spins around the lake with tubers & waterskiers!

#summertime #relaxandunwind #chaiselounge #purpleleaf #getoutside

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What’s going to be in their package?!? A few of our favorite pup purchases below! @Chewy

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The best catchall for any room in your house. Keys, jewelry, candles or diffusers this @Alice Lane dish is perfect & stylish to catch all your favorite things!
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These baskets & liners are such a great solution for summer! Camping, at the lake, BBQs, on the patio or porch- easy clean up, less trash!

#LTKdayinmylife #LTKSeasonal #LTKfoodie

Loved helping our client fall in love with her new beach house bedroom! We had fun shopping for a new rug, bedding, bedside table, lamp, art, decor and plants to pull this space together. The hat wall is made of all the hats she buys every time she goes on a beach vacation and forgets to pack one 😂! Now that she is living at the beach she can just grab one off her wall! We hung the art opposite from her bed so she wakes up to that view before grabbing coffee & enjoying her oceanside views! Happy Summer!

@Target bedding @TJ Maxx for literally everything else!
#newenglandliving #summer #cozyvibes #bedroomdetails
#beachhouse

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Cleaning the kitchen together, filling vases with whatever is currently blooming in our yard, watering plants, seasoning the cast iron pan my husband cooks everything in, getting coffee ready for tomorrow, decaf cortados and a little cribbage before retiring to the couch for the series we are currently watching. Any good ones we should add to our list? What does your nighttime routine look like?

#kitchen #nightime #routine #emptynesters #kitchensofinsta

#LTKdayinmylife #LTKvlog #LTKHome

This cafe curtains made the sweetest difference in our lake house kitchen! Cottage style at it’s best! What all my cottage dreams are made of! #cottage #cabin #lakefront #kitchen #bathroom #cafecurtains
@TWOPAGES

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Couldn’t resist adding a little color to the guest room! Was planning to use this set as an end of bed blanket but could’t resist trying it on the whole bed! The details in their bedding sets is unmatched- ruffles, texture- give me all of it!! So good! And for a purple girl this color is so pretty!
#guestroom #summerbedding #amazonprimedeals

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RUN don’t walk! Completely obsessed with these Trader Joe’s striped bags. Where are you going this summer? These are perfect to pack up a few treats for your host or hostess! What would you bring? Respond with any emoji ☀️🇺🇸🌊to have links sent to you!

Just a few ideas:
For a family: pocket travel games, a sweet treat and family friendly drink

For the couple: a wine cooler, bottle of their favorite wine, a sweet treat & a gift card to a favorite restaurant

For a new homeowner: A reed diffuser, plant or flowers (real or faux) & a sweet treat for the candy bowl.

For the dog owner: a few new toys & some treats

For a weekend: a meal to cook & share is always fun!

@traderjoes #hostgiftideas #hostessgift #summervibes☀️ #vacation #giftbag
lunch bag, gift bag, host gift ideas @totalwine

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Just got this new mauve bedding in the mail! Can’t wait to style it! They just do ruffles right!! My new fav bedding co!

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Just got the CloudAlign Pillow in Regular for me & high for him and the CloudCool cooling comforter White/King. We’ll let you know tomorrow what we think! HINT: they are THAT good!

Great deals right now ->
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over 50, slept like a baby, obsessed with this cooling comforter, linus, back and side sleeper, hot sleeper solution, cloud pillow

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One of my best friends is a gifted and intuitive medium, energy healer, and educator. When I received this Hisummer Candle Warmer Lamp I knew just where it belonged. I helped her create her healing room in her home. She uses crystals, light, sounds & smells to surround her clients & friends with love & light in their healing journies. This candle warmer from @hisummerlighting is the perfect addition to this healing space. Would be a great addition to a yoga room, meditation space or any place in your home that would benefit from the beautiful crystal glow and slow melting scent of a your favorite candle! Comment “Glow” for Links.

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I mean they had no choice! Target Circle Deals, early fall decor, year round plum
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Great time to stock up on these reed scent diffusers! Pretty & make your house smell great! Stock up! Amazon Prime Week
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$500 giveaway on Instagram this week! Come follow along & stay tuned for more! kmdesignanddecor23
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When the only thing missing to complete this room was the roman shades. Love the texture, quality & room darkening feature of these roman shades from @homerilla_official ~ Comment “LINK” for specifics! Make sure to use our code KRKT17 to get your own custom shades & curtains ! Link in bio.

We went with:
Lille Linen Cordless Roman Shades
color: ivory white
mounting: inside mount
lining: 100% blackout

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Anyone else stop & style a few things they think would look nice together? Just us?! @Target
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Target is sneaking in some plums and burgundy colors lately and I’m not mad about it! I decorate with plum year round. I found so many fun finds for you! Save for later! Shop @Target Circle this week!

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Throwback: the DIY patio we built in 3 parts all while our girls were little! Part of our series of things we do ourselves that other’s would hire out. Is a work ethic inherited or learned? We have always said that our family has a strong work ethic. We are not afraid to work hard to accomplish what we want in life. Our girls age at the time didn’t prevent us from creating the patio of our dreams it gave us a family project that we could accomplish together. Now that these little girls are 25, 23 & 21 they are continuing to work hard to create the lives of their dreams. So many memories made on this patio that we built together! #diy #patiobuild #getoutside #patiolife #newenglandliving

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Love these wireless wall sconces we got for our lake cottage! So simple to put together, easy to hang with a self adhesive backing and no electrician or wiring necessary! Love the remote to easily turn on and off and to switch the colors! Perfect cozy cottage feel for this corner of our lake house. We considered using them in a window-seat and over our bed ~ so many great uses for these lights! My husband and I enjoyed reading some old entries from our lake house guest books. Fun memories & stories shared in them!

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So happy with how these few small changes completely transformed this part of our cottage kitchen! How many changes can you count?!
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