Painted tile 5-year honest update
How did painted tile hold up in two different bathrooms after five years? Is painted tile worth the risk? I have painted my kitchen backsplash, bathroom floor and two showers over five years ago and here’s what I’ve learned. I’ll show you the good, bad and the very nit-picky. Can you paint tile? Sure you…
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Storage bin makeover with rattan contact paper
These plastic storage bins with soccer cleats and balls have been bothering me, but I didn’t know what to put here instead. This lanai can flood during rainy season so I can only use plastic or wood on the ground. The plastic bins work well to protect them from water and are also big enough…
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Classic neutral winter capsule for dressy & casual travel
Marcello and I are headed to New York City to meet friends for a big wine festival. We are so excited but were absolutely clueless on what to wear! This Florida girl hasn’t been in freezing temperatures for YEARS, so I spent hours and hours trying to come up with a basic, classic wardrobe capsule…
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10 day habit + routine reset printable
“The secret of your future is hidden in your daily routine.” I saw this quote by Mike Murdock earlier this year, I wrote it down on a post it and stuck it to my computer. I see it every day and ask myself who I want to be and what do I want to do?… Read More
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Clean slate decorate with me
All the Christmas and New Year’s decorations are down, the house is kinda-semi-clean, so I thought it would be the perfect time to re-evaluate our space, bring in some new plants and freshen things up! Reading nook Figgy is having a mid-tree crisis. She used to be beautiful with lush green leaves, but even in…
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NYE decoration ideas + 50th anniversary party
Today I’m going to be decorating for New Year’s Eve and also my parent’s 50th wedding anniversary. First I need to take down some Christmas decor and these paintings so I can create a blank canvas in this dining room for our big family dinner. My palette for both parties is gold and silver. I…
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Airfryer 240 calorie turkey meatballs and sides week meal prep
I’m trying to get back on track this week so I’m meal prepping four nutrient-dense lunches with (gluten and egg-free) turkey meatballs, cauliflower rice and sweet potatoes with a creamy herb sauce. It’s super easy, requires few ingredients and all done in the airfryer! This is my first YouTube cooking video. Here it is to…
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Valentine’s basket ideas for kids & teens
I made the kids Valentine’s Day baskets this year. I usually don’t give them extra sugar because they come home with bags of it from Elementary school! But the boys are in middle school now and I thought it would be fun to have some holiday-themed snacks. I know they’re going to love them —…
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Transform your home in 5 steps
Our styles evolve and change throughout the years, but there are some timeless concepts that can make a huge impact. They don’t cost a lot of money and anyone can do them. Here are my five favorite, simple ideas to elevate and transform any home. 1. Reduce clutter The first one is boring, I know.…
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