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What started as a cold, gray, awkwardly laid out living room is now a cozy, moody space with built-ins, a centered fireplace, and all the warm Christmas touches ✨

This has been months in the making and I’m so excited to finally share it!!

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What started as a cold, gray, awkwardly laid out living room is now a cozy, moody space with built-ins, a centered fireplace, and all the warm Christmas touches ✨ This has been months in the making and I’m so excited to finally share it!! Comment “LIVING ROOM” for a link to shop everything! livingroommakeover beforeandafter homemakeover cozyhome christmasdecor2025 builtins ikeahack livingroominterior christmasinspo

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This living room didn’t always feel this cozy 🤍

We took my in-laws’ cold, awkward living room and turned it into a warm, moody space with built-in bookshelves and a centered fireplace — and this is just one room in their full home makeover.

More projects in this house are coming next, so follow along for the rest of the transformation ✨
Everything in this room is linked on the blog.

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Cozy + thoughtful Gifts for Her for 2025 — perfect for moms, sisters, best friends, girlfriends, mother-in-laws, and every woman on your list. These are practical, beautiful gifts she’ll actually use every single day: the best hair brush, cashmere joggers, matching pajamas, a personalized tote bag, lip oils, a weighted eye mask, and the Apple Pencil for the iPad girlies.

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I rounded up every single one of my holiday gift guides in one place — cozy finds, practical picks, personalized ideas, and things people will actually use and love.
From him, her, kids, teens, and the hardest-to-shop-for people… it’s all here this year.

These gift guides updates in real time as I’m shopping!
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My in laws living room really has changed for good! Waiting on a few finishing touches before sharing the full room reveal!

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My paper garland has brought so much fun and whimsy into our Christmas decor this year!

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Welcome to my cozy Christmas home tour.
This year I leaned into nostalgic colors, handmade touches, and that “nothing has to be perfect to feel magical” kind of decorating. 🎄🎅🏼❤️🦌✨

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#AD because what's more fun than a festive bedroom for the holidays! Loved dressing up my @casper mattress!

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Literally can’t believe this is the cozy space I get to work from now!!

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Today I am finishing up the final touches on my Christmas decor! My new stocking just arrived in time and it’s stunning! (The top is a navy velvet) @petiteplume

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Stuck in the in between time where the Christmas decor is starting to go out but the fall/Thanksgiving decor is still out! 🦃🍂🌲🎅🏼

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I’m obessed with this little French horn ornament @mcgeeandco @ltk.home

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Matching Christmas pj set they come in sizes for the whole family! Family Christmas pj’s, matching pj’s gingham pj’s

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Learning to romanticize your mundane week day nights is such a game changer 🕯️✨🌛

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Yes, I'm decorating for thanksgiving and not jumping right into Christmas! Let’s see how long it lasts! 🤭🦃🌲

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Listen, I know daylight savings can really bum some people out but let’s use it an opportunity to get extra cozy!

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