How to Create a Mid-Century Modern Room From Amazon!

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Mid century modern furniture for living room

Rug , Sofa , Display Stand , Plant , Pot with stand, TV Console , Lamp, Pillows, Ceiling Fixture, End Table

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When it comes to the mid-century modern style of home decor, Amazon seriously has a ton of options! This is the first post in a series of 4 that include a glam office, a coastal living room, and a Restoration Hardware style bedroom. The best thing about these posts is that they will include only products from, you guessed it, Amazon!

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Distant Learning in Preschool: My To-Go Learning Bags!

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Teacher holding educational bag of items for her preschool class.

Wow, where to begin?! Did I ever think I would have to write a post about things I am doing to support distant learning with my students? Definitely not, but here we are and we MUST persevere through this trying time. Thursday, March 12th was the last time my students and I were together in our classroom. I sent them home thinking we would just be gone for a week and then things would simmer down and I would get to see their beautiful faces again…little did I know.

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Master Bedroom Makeover: From Drab to Bright and Airy!

Light and airy bedroom makeover photo with all details.

When we initially bought this house, I knew that I had big plans to makeover this room. It is tiny but quaint and I really love how we have turned this room into a calm oasis for us to relax and rest in. No matter how small your room, you can always make big changes with new coats of paint and new accessories. In this post, I am going to share the before photo of my room, as well as all details for each thing that I added to make it much lighter and brighter ☀️

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Eat, Pray, Love: Bali Travel Diary (Part 2)

The temples of Bali are not only breathtaking and ornate, they are a place of complete serenity and deep rooted history. In part 2 of my Eat, PRAY, love posts, I wanted to share some photos from just a slice of the most beautiful places in Bali, the temples. In Bali, Indonesia, there are a multitude of religions including Christian, Muslim, Buddhist and the predominant, Hinduism. It was immediately apparent to my husband and I when we landed and literally every single person was so welcoming and warm that something here was just different. It didn’t feel like the warmth we felt when we have traveled to any other country, it was heartfelt, genuine, and almost felt like these people were excited to see us, it felt great!

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Eat, Pray, Love: Bali Travel Diary (part 1)

Let’s face it, Bali is one of the number one travel wishlist locations from almost everyone I speak to, and now I see why! This first post will be part 1 of 3 in my “Eat, Pray, Love: Bali Edition” series here on my blog. Eat, Pray, Love was such an amazing movie and although it only takes places partly in Bali, I sure found myself eating, praying and loving during my 10 days there so I figured the title was fitting! 😊 If you’re a foodie like myself, than this post is for YOU! I will be telling you all about the wonderful places I conquered “EAT” on my visit to Bali 🇮🇩.

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My 6 Day RV Beach Vacation Itinerary!

6 day RV beach road trip Pinterest graphic

Hey guys! I am coming to you this glorious day with my first blog post as a 32 year old! 🙌🏽☺️ Today’s post is super special because I am writing all about my 6 day beach road-trip vacation, that was in an RV might I add, for my birthday week! Renting an RV is a super easy way to see some beautiful locations all across the USA. This was my first time even being in an RV and, well…I am now considering purchasing one in the future! This post will be the story of how 8 friends got together, hopped in an RV (for the first time ever!), and made our way from New Jersey to South Carolina and back. Trust me, it was a mighty interesting trip! 😂 Read all about my amazing 6 day itinerary below! ⬇️

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Complete Mudroom Makeover Using IKEA Products!

Mudroom Makeover Using Ikea Products Photo of room

Is it possible to completely renovate a small unused side room into a room that you will use every day with just a few hundred dollars?! The answer is YES! This, my friends, is how I used a few simple IKEA hacks (and a whole lot of playing Tetris with measurements), to create the perfect mudroom for my space! So, if you’re interested in relatively simple projects and get excited over complete room overhauls, this post is for you! 😊

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The Best Fiddle Leaf Fig Trees That Don’t Look Cheap!

Faux Fiddle Leaf Fig Trees Cover Image

It’s hard to scroll through the internet looking for home style inspiration without seeing fiddle leaf fig trees everywhere! There is a reason for this my friends, and that reason is because adding greenery seriously upgrades any room no matter what your style is. In this post, I will be discussing my top 8 Fiddle Leaf Fig trees that don’t look plastic and fake! The fiddle leaf tree is a popular household plant because of its lush large leaves and how truly green and beautiful this tree is. Going the faux option is also a wonderful way to allow even the least “green thumb” person to enjoy this species.

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The Perfect Summer Shorts That Don’t Expose Too Much!

woman wearing denim shorts, sunglasses and a bodysuit

It has taken me years of trial and error to finally feel like I found the perfect pair of shorts! Denim shorts are tricky little things. They can bunch in the thighs, be too short in the back, and plan and simple, just not be comfortable! If you are someone who, like me, wants to wear shorts that have a lived-in feel, and don’t show the world your rear end, this post is for you!

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How I Upgraded My Old Patio Set for $50!

How can you spend around $50 and instantly upgrade your old worn down patio set?! A little patience, and some good quality materials. When we first toured our current home in an open house, I absolutely LOVED this dining set. It was a good quality wood, but was a little run down and worn out. We were lucky enough to have the previous owners leave this for us. I am not an expert DIY-er, but I like to consider myself someone who isn’t scared to at least try out little things here and there. In this post I will break down what I did to bring this outdoor dining set valued at almost $2500, back to life with just $50 👍🏽

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