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You can have a beautiful home and still not feel good in it. And that’s the part that confuses people. Because on paper, everything looks right. The furniture is in place. The colors work. The styling is done. Maybe it even looks like something you’d see in a magazine. But when you actually live in […]

When Design Looks Right But Feels Wrong

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This sleek kitchen makes use of additional light
and textured tile to create real impact in a small space.

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DESIGN

This sleek kitchen makes use of additional light
and textured tile to create real impact in a small space.

featured HOME THERAPY story

DESIGN

This sleek kitchen makes use of additional light
and textured tile to create real impact in a small space.

featured HOME THERAPY story

DESIGN

This sleek kitchen makes use of additional light
and textured tile to create real impact in a small space.

featured HOME THERAPY story

DESIGN

This sleek kitchen makes use of additional light
and textured tile to create real impact in a small space.

featured HOME THERAPY story

DESIGN

This sleek kitchen makes use of additional light
and textured tile to create real impact in a small space.

featured HOME THERAPY story

DESIGN

I decided our master bedroom needed an update, especially since Travis disliked the bedroom wallpaper. Personally, I thought it was sooo fun, cute and lively! The Before Alas, we took it down and replaced it with Travis’ love for neutral tones. And I am not adverse to it at all. Lately, my design heart has […]

California Casual Master Bedroom Makeover

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As you know from Instagram, last month I got the best happy mail ever! Article generously sent me their Madera oak dining table and complementing Ecole dining chairs in mist grey for my once dark dungeon of a dining room. Now, with a fresh coat of white paint, and a brand new oak dining set, I can honestly say […]

Scandinavian Dining Room Style

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Time has literally flown by in a blink of an eye! February is more than halfway through and it feels like my visit to the HGTV Dream Home in Seattle was only yesterday. While I was there, I had the pleasure of meeting extraordinary designer Brian Patrick Flynn and I am ecstatic to share his […]

Designer Profile: Brian Patrick Flynn

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Lately, I have noticed that my penchant for vintage rugs is turning into a very real deal. My first two vintage rugs are my babes. I love them with all my heart and soul. Whenever new rugs appear in my favorite online stores, my first inclination is to click BUY. Not realistic obvy! Money certainly doesn’t […]

How to Blend a Vintage Rug into your Home

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If you have windows that need new shades, consider woven shades for a clean and textured look. Love the Scandinavian or the California Casual vibe? This is definitely a top contender.

The One Design Secret You Need Now: Woven Shades

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My oldest daughter Rachel’s birthday is the first week of January. Each year we struggle with gift ideas because Christmas was only two weeks ago. What else would this vibrant tween want or need? Well, actually maybe more than we think. We only allow one gift from us and of course a gift or two […]

Adding Organized Space to a Tween Girl Bedroom with Home Goods

Organization

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So my Victorian birdie wallpaper is torn down in our master bedroom. Cue the *gasp* in horror! Why Anita? You ask, The birdie wallpaper was so cute and fun! Yes, but poor Travis really couldn’t take it anymore. And I am a firm believer that your bedroom should be your haven and sanctuary. If he’s […]

Creating the Perfect Bedroom Office Space

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I started 2018 with a bang by visiting the 2018 HGTV dream home in Gig Harbor, Washington! To say I was excited was an understatement. As you might know, every year HGTV renovates an older home and makes it stunning and eco-friendly. When the home is ready, they give it away to a lucky winner! […]

HGTV 2018 Dream Home Tour

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Nothing brings a home back to life faster than a can of paint! Sorting through a million swatches can be daunting, but I’ve got a shortcut for you: my all-time favorite shades of blue & green to revitalize any space. 

My free guide to the best blue and green paint colors 

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