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Roundup: 25+ DIY Cloud Decor Projects

Cloud-shaped decor has been a quietly growing trend for the past few years and, considering how easy (and adorable) most of these projects are, it’s no wonder! Check out some of our favorite DIY cloud ideas below!      

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The Curbly House: Our Dream Mudroom and Laundry Room is Finished!

Not long ago, when we shared our kitchen renovation with you, we left a little something out. When we began planning our new addition, we decided to add a laundry and mud room off the kitchen to create an entry point with storage and give ourselves the luxury of first-floor laundry. This room has absolutely been the best decision we made […]

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How To: Make DIY Macrame Curtains

A Beautiful Mess Add a touch of bohemian chic to your decor with these DIY macrame curtains! They’re a great addition to door-less closets, hallways, or even just hung as wall art.     

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How to: Throw a Party in a Small Space

Aubrey Trinnaman If you’ve always wanted to throw a party, but thought that your place was simply too tiny to actually pull the trigger, this post is for you. Sure being limited by square feet can be a problem, when it comes to parties, but I have good news. There are easy ways to fix those […]

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Roundup: 10 Brilliant Brunch Party Ideas

I’m having some friends over for brunch next week, and I’m pumped about it because I rarely have the opportunity to cook breakfast for guests. It’s the perfect excuse to experiment with smaller portions, and also try my hand at some new DIY projects for the table. Here are some of the clever ideas I’ve gathered […]

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How To: Make a Neon Typographic Sign

Brit + Co I’ve been seeing neon signs popping up on Pinterest a lot lately, and of course, we’ve all seen the nail string art projects. What about something that combines the two though? This clever DIY is one I definitely want to try.   

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Before and After: A DIY Painted Floor Makeover

Megan Pflug This factory in Brooklyn was converted into a loft space, which is awesome… not so awesome was the century-old layer of grime and who-knows-what embedded in the wood floors. So what does a design-minded DIYer do? Paint the floors of course!      

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Roundup: 10 Fun Ways To Decorate A Non-Working Fireplace

Kristin Sjaarda I see these all the time around Boston: beautiful fireplaces that don’t work. Maybe your landlord doesn’t allow it, or maybe there’s a fire safety issue. Or perhaps yours does work, but you’re just looking for a decorative idea for the warmer months. Whatever the case may be, there are lots of fun ways to decorate this coveted area […]

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Make It: 7 DIY Desktop Organizers

What do cereal boxes, soup cans, cardboard, LEGO, and an old picture frame have in common? We can used them to tidy up our desktops by turning them into desktop organizers. Check out these 7 projects (plus a bonus at the end!) for

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Kitchen Inspiration: 7 Stylish and Organized Open Pantries

I’ll admit, I’m not an open pantry/open shelving type of person. For the most part I like my things tucked away and out of sight; visual clutter just makes me kinda twitchy, ya know? But these seven open pantries are so stylish and organized they may just change my mind!         

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How to: Reduce Your Stuff By 10% In One Weekend

Ready. Set. Simplify. If you have lots of clutter, this is usually a good indicator that you have more stuff than your space will allow. Which means that it’s time to pare down. So I’m here to help you reduce your stuff by 10% in just one weekend. Read on my friends…   

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How to Build a Swedish Fire Torch

Pinterest Whether it’s for camping or enjoying in the back yard, a Swedish Fire Torch is a lovely way to enjoy a flame and maybe make a S’more or two. The editors of Smart Bushcraft explain that it only takes a small of space and, because of its vertical construction, it’s a great fire to build

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Eye Candy: Our 11 Favorite Tiny Homes

Tiny and adorable, these 11 homes are our all-time favorites . . . so far. Some are all out livable while others are perfect oases from an otherwise hectic life. Less than the cost of a new car (and some used) the

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How To: Tips For Giving Your Filing Cabinet A Massive Overhaul

I Heart Organizing With all the craziness of the holiday season, I’ve been ignoring the massive piles of mail and paperwork that have accumulated on my desk. But now that I finally have some time, I’m doing a massive makeover. Here are some expert tips on how to create an effective (and pretty) filing system.   

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Eye Candy: Small Offices With Big Impact

Fashionismo In order to be productive, it’s important to have an organized space to work in… but we don’t all have enough extra space to use an entire room for an office. So today I wanted to share some examples of effective (and attractive) home workspaces with small footprints.   

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