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Real projects, honest storytelling, and practical tips for creating a warm-hug home — one room at a time.

Cozy children's bedroom with biophilic design featuring green board and batten walls
Kids Room Makeover

A Peaceful Kids Bedroom Makeover with Biophilic Design

How I Turned an Office into a Calm, Nature-Inspired Room for My Son

January 2025 • 8 min read
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Primary bathroom makeover with navy Behr NYPD vanity and white epoxy countertops
Bathroom Projects

Primary Bathroom Makeover for Around $500

Behr NYPD Vanity + DIY Epoxy Countertops — From Builder-Grade to Cozy Retreat

March 2025 • 8 min read
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Cozy laundry room makeover with Behr Swiss Coffee and Even Better Beige
Laundry Room

Laundry Room Makeover: The Fifth Time's the Charm

After Five Attempts, I Finally Created a Space That Feels Like Home

October 2025 • 6 min read
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Front door before photo in bright turquoise color
Exterior Makeover

Front Door Glow-Up: From Bright Turquoise to Sandwashed Driftwood

One Afternoon, One Gallon of Paint, and a Completely Transformed Entry

October 2025 • 5 min read
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Before photo of basic builder-grade kitchen peninsula
Kitchen Makeover

How I Elevated Our Basic Builder Peninsula Into a Cozy Showstopper

Shiplap, SW Urbane Bronze, and a Vacuum Cleaner Accident That Started It All

October 2025 • 6 min read
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Room painted in Behr Blank Canvas white paint
Paint Guide

My Three Favorite White Paint Colors

Behr Whipped Cream, Blank Canvas, and Swiss Coffee — and how I use them based on natural light

November 2024 • 7 min read
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Lavender and Chocolate Orpington chickens in backyard
Homesteading • Part 1

Getting Backyard Chickens: Our 30-Day Shelter-in-Place Plan

Choosing a coop, essential upgrades, and meeting our Lavender & Chocolate Orpington pullets

November 2025 • 8 min read
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