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Fix Friday 💡
This is a lighting design mistake I made 20 years ago.

Learning from experts matters — but don’t follow advice blindly.
Trust your intuition and do what actually makes sense for your home.

Good design is about balance 💕✨

Save this if you’re planning your lighting layout.

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Fix Friday 💡 This is a lighting design mistake I made 20 years ago. Learning from experts matters — but don’t follow advice blindly. Trust your intuition and do what actually makes sense for your home. Good design is about balance 💕✨ Save this if you’re planning your lighting layout. lightingdesignmistake cozylivingroom designmistakes newhomeowner homerenovationtips

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We moved into Willow House in May 1998 🤍

Over the years, I’ve learned which design choices stand the test of time…
and which ones I’d do differently today.

This year, I’m sharing real design lessons from living here for 25+ years —
so if you’re a new homeowner, you don’t have to make the same mistakes.

This is the beginning of my Do As I Say, Not As I Did series.
Follow along for honest design advice, lessons learned, and real-life remodels ✨

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If you just bought a house, this is your permission slip.

You don’t need to renovate everything at once.
Live in your home first and learn what actually matters.

Some of our biggest design regrets came from rushing decisions we didn’t need to make yet.

Save this if you’re a new homeowner. 💕✨

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Living room coffee table measurements you need to know!

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Arhaus boucle and chenille swivel accent chairs for your bedroom, living room, foyer, or entryway home decor.

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This Jonathan Adler brass living room chandelier is still on the showroom floor which is always a good sign it was a timeless design choice

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Fix Friday 💡

Light bathroom tile grout looks beautiful when it’s first installed,
but over time it can start to look dull and dingy.

Even newer tile isn’t immune.
The right grout cleaner brought this bathroom back to life — without replacing a thing.

Best Amazon find!

Save this before you demo 🤍

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POV: HomeGoods Gets Me Every Time

I went into HomeGoods “just to look”…
walked out with a bag, styled it immediately, and tried to hide the evidence 😅

Why do husbands always notice?

Obsessed with the new coffee table styling and living room decor!

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Sunday reset vibes 😂

I clean.
They get cozy.
Repeat.

Living room sofa and home decor ideas. Ottoman’s in front of the fireplace bringing those cozy vibes

At least the living room gets five minutes of peace 💕✨

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My rotating vanity organizer is from homegoods but they have it on Amazon too. Update your bathroom decor with this home find!

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This Marble coffee table book riser is stunning in the living room. // new home decor I’m loving!!

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I was wrong about this one.

When we designed our walk-in shower years ago, we skipped the handheld.
I didn’t think we needed it — until cleaning meant buckets and frustration.

In our bathroom remodel, we added a diverter and handheld, and I’d never design a shower without one again.

If you’re planning a bathroom makeover, don’t skip this 💕✨
Save this before you finalize your fixtures.

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Crate & Barrel accent chair ideas for cozy living room vibes. Home decor and decorating ideas for your home. shearling accent chair, boucle accent chair, faux fur accent chair, velvet accent chair, leather and wood accent chair. mixed material accent chairs blog post 1-22-26

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When he says “trust me” and I’m panicking the whole time 😅
But the living room chandelier and lighting turned out so good.

Worth it.

Me and my trust issues. IYKYK

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All you need for cracked dry skin in the winter. Colleen Rothschild universal rescue balm is great to use on your hands, feet or skin when it feels dry. Love it!!

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Gold drink table for your living room home decor. Add one next to an accent chair or your sofa for an elevated look!

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If I were shopping for a cozy living room, these accent chairs would be at the top of my list 🤍

Each one feels warm, timeless, and easy to live with. Plus the plush fabric is soft and luxurious. 💕✨

Comment CHAIR and I’ll send you the links.

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Pottery barn swivel chair looks for Less to update your living room, bedroom, or family room. Pick swivel chair, blue swivel chair, velvet swivel chair, boucle swivel chair

#LTKOver40 #LTKHome #LTKmomlife

Living room accent chair ideas// open frame leather and metal chair, boucle swivel chair, upholstered wood barrel chair // west elm looks for less

#LTKmomlife #LTKOver40 #LTKHome

Arhaus boucle and chenille swivel accent chairs for your bedroom, living room, foyer, or entryway home decor.

#LTKmomlife #LTKOver40 #LTKHome

Crate & Barrel accent chair ideas for cozy living room vibes. Home decor and decorating ideas for your home. shearling accent chair, boucle accent chair, faux fur accent chair, velvet accent chair, leather and wood accent chair. mixed material accent chairs

#LTKmomlife #LTKOver40 #LTKHome

Crate and Barrel look for less accent chairs for your living room, bedroom, foyer, or entryway home decor.

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