Hello everyone! I've missed you! I am so excited to say that I am back from taking a break and more motivated than ever! As you know, I've been on a blogging hiadus for a few months now. Towards the end of 2017 I was just feeling run down and burned out. At the end of November, I decided that it was time to take a break from the blog. So, I let the posts continue as scheduled through the end of the year, scheduled my autoreplies, and turned off my email notifications on my phone. I was quite hesitant ...

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We all aspire to live a life full of luxury, but not all of us can afford it. However, you don’t have to give up luxury just because you have a tight budget. Today, luxe is not all about the price tag anymore, but rather about the impression an item leaves no matter how much it costs. So, if you want to luxe-up your home and not blow all your savings     , here are some budget-friendly ways you can do that. Stay neutral – make a statement There’s a little paradox in interior design: the strongest impressions are created ...

My front deck and back porch are the favorite parts of my house.  Relaxing on a clear night watching the shooting stars wiz by or enjoying a cool breeze in the shade on a hot summer day are just some of the ways that I enjoy my deck and porch.   I like that by adding some simple features, I can change up the deck and porch and make it a more enjoyable place to be.  I've put together a list of some of my favorite ways to improve the look (and feel) of your porch, patio or deck. Flowers and ...