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Outdoor Living

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String Lights
Boho Outdoor Rugs
Outdoor Lighting
Boho Outdoor Pillows
Shade
Patio Furniture

Backyard DIY

Wicker Furniture Repair Guide
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The Easiest DIY Outdoor Curtains!
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20-Minute DIY Fire Pit Tutorial!
costco gazebo
Costco Gazebo Review: 6 years later
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Painting Outdoor Cushions Tutorial

String Lights

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The Best String Lights: Tested & Reviewed (2024)
How to Hang String Lights: 10 Different ways
The Best String Light Poles: Tested & Reviewed for 2024
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How to Hang String Lights on a Deck
Easy DIY String Light Poles TUtorial

Hi! I’m Jess

I’m so happy you’re here!

I’m an interior designer, fearless DIYer, and single mama to two sweet girls and one crazy dog.

I want to inspire and teach you to create a home you love. And you don’t have to wait for the kids to grow up to do it!

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The Latest From The Blog…

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Candles & Wax Melts | Christmas | Crafts

The Best Christmas Candle Fragrance Oils (Tested & Reviewed)

An unbiased list of the best Holiday & Christmas candle fragrance oils, including evergreen tree, spiced cider, peppermint, and gingerbread scents. I’ve been making candles for about five years now, and one of the first things I learned was that candle fragrance oils are pricey, and they’re not all created equal! And a lot of…

How to Make Soy Candles: A Beginner’s Guide
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How to Style Indoor Plants: 6 Designer Tips
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How To Organize A Pantry With Deep Shelves
Easy DIY String light poles tutorial
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Home Offices

10 Ikea Office Ideas to Inspire
10 Home Office Design Mistakes to Avoid!
Ikea Home Office Ideas: My Design Studio Reveal!
The Best Home Office Gifts for Her
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5 Modern Small Home Office Ideas To Steal

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DIY Projects

DIY Indoor Vertical Garden
Easy DIY Floating Shelves Tutorial
Easy DIY Coat Rack Tutorial
Under Bed Storage for Kids: A Simple Ikea Hack
Painting Fireplace Tile: The ultimate Guide

Entryways & Mudrooms

Entryway Shoe Storage IDeas
Easy DIY Coat Rack Tutorial
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10 Brilliant Entryway Ideas
Backpack Organizer: A Brilliant Mudroom Ikea Hack

DIY Candles & Wax Melts

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The Best Candle Jars & Tins & Where To Get Them
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How to make Wax melts: Everything You Need to Know
How To Make Candles: A Beginner’s Guide
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The Best Wax Melters on A budget for 2024!
The Best Candle Fragrance Oils- That Actually Smell Good!

Let’s Get Organized!

Home organization has to be practical and make sense for you and your household. These are the systems that work for my very messy family.

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