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Hill Country Lake House: Before and After

Built in the early 2000s, this getaway home right off Lake Travis was due for a refresh. Like many other homes built in the early 2000s, the brown tones of the cabinets, tile, flooring, and countertops all together in one space felt a bit dated. The goal for this project was to update the kitchen […]

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Hill Country Lake House: Before and After

Built in the early 2000s, this getaway home right off Lake Travis was due for a refresh. Like many other homes built in the early 2000s, the brown tones of the cabinets, tile, flooring, and countertops all together in one space felt a bit dated. The goal for this project was to update the kitchen […]

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Best Plants for Texas Hill Country

Note to reader: We’re talking primarily about the TX Hill Country in this post. Texas is a big state with diverse climates and soils, but if you’d like more information about your Texas region, please visit our friends at the Native Plant Society of Texas  If you’ve been in Texas for a while and paid […]

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How To Best Care For Indoor Plants!

As beautiful and comforting as house plants can be, it can also be a struggle to know how to care for them to keep them looking their best. Here are five plants I love that look great inside and the best way to care for them. 

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How To Put On A Duvet Cover

A beautifully made bed can be a great way to start your morning, and some studies show that it can even improve your health. A duvet cover can become a key design feature when dressing your bed, and also a practical option that offers protection for your comforter.  It is arguably easier to wash a […]

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Why Styling Your Space Is Important!

It’s easy to get to the end of a major renovation and be tempted to skip the final step – styling- because you are tired and may have decision fatigue. But we KNOW that styling your space with those little touches that bring extra personality and the feeling of completion is crucial to finishing any project well!

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What Is The Best Coffee Maker?

coffee before you begin your day. Whether you spend 10 minutes carefully brewing a single cup or you spend 60 seconds pushing a button and letting the coffee drip on its own, we’re here to tell you which coffee maker can help you get your day going.

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How to Make a Gallery Wall

Hanging art is an art in and of itself. What you chose to put on your walls is a form of expressing who you are and what is important to you. Some people crave blank walls to bring in simplicity while others might go a little crazy with too much wall space exposed. Either way, gallery walls can be for just about anyone, as they can be super simple or incredibly detailed.

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How to Arrange a Floral Centerpiece

Making a floral arrangement is a celebratory experience. It marks an event and represents the mood and creativity of the maker. Whether the arrangement is for an event, a gift to someone special, or a way to brighten up your space; the design intent is going to blossom in the room it’s placed in. Here are a couple of things to consider when putting together your own flower centerpiece:w

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How To Hide Appliances

If you’ve ever picked up a home magazine you’ll notice that the kitchen counters are usually clutter free. That means the stylist has either moved/taken away the microwave, coffee maker, toaster etc, or, the interior designer has created hidden little homes for these everyday appliances.

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Wallpaper That Never Goes Out Of Style

When talking about wallpaper I often think people think of it in two ways: WOW or EW.  The latter response may come from an initial reaction when thinking about their aunt’s kitchen from 1980 with blue gingham borders and lots of chickens. Am I right?!  

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