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6 Impactful ways to transform your home's exterior
By Kara V. January 30, 2023
Yes, the inside counts MOST, but the outside counts too!
3 Printables to Create Structure & Routine with your Kids
By Kara V. May 27, 2022
Perfect for Elementary Aged Kids
The Perfect Personalized Gift for any Home-Lover
By Kara V. May 5, 2022
Professional home portraits to treasure forever.
By Kara V. March 11, 2022
AKA "Pancake Cereal"
Top 10 Essential Products
By Kara V. February 7, 2022
Recommended by a bunch of Moms in their thirties.
Confetti Bacon Egg Casserole Recipe
By Kara V. January 28, 2022
This is a "must-try!"
By Kara VanDyke May 11, 2021
Find top recommended keepsake gifts for the babies in your life.
By Kara VanDyke March 1, 2021
Then, to complete this “first step” of the transformation, we painted the walls, the vanity, and the mirror trim. Basically anything we COULD paint, we did, since paint is such an easy and inexpensive update. At the time we thought it was a big improvement, and it was!
Entryway Makeover Project
By Kara V. February 19, 2021
I'm so excited to share about an easy update we did in our entryway. Several weeks back Cory said he was in the mood for a project (music to my ears!) 😉 We had talked about doing this little update for awhile, so it seemed like the perfect Saturday project for us to tackle. I quick drew up a plan with a spare piece of construction paper and crayon (ha!) to show Cory exactly what I was thinking:
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Blog Post Index

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Real cedar garland on pendant lights
By Kara V. January 30, 2023
I’ve never bought real garland before but found it at Lowes. It’s also sold at Home Depot, Costco, grocery stores, and other places too, I’m sure. Considering that you get 20 feet of it, I feel like it’s not a bad price!
Easy DIY Christmas craft for front porch decor
By Kara V. January 30, 2023
I can’t take credit for this idea — it was introduced (and given) at a party several years ago. But since it's such a great DIY craft -- one that I do every year -- I have to share it with you! Here’s how to make a very easy, inexpensive, and beautiful decor item for your front porch, or anywhere, really!
6 Impactful ways to transform your home's exterior
By Kara V. January 30, 2023
Yes, the inside counts MOST, but the outside counts too!
3 Printables to Create Structure & Routine with your Kids
By Kara V. May 27, 2022
Perfect for Elementary Aged Kids
The Perfect Personalized Gift for any Home-Lover
By Kara V. May 5, 2022
Professional home portraits to treasure forever.
How to choose the right size and height of artwork above furniture
By Kara V. May 3, 2022
How to really make a statement.
April 24, 2022
Instant Pot Method - for eating or decorating.
How to hang curtains in your home to enhance the visual appeal
By Kara V. March 14, 2022
Your questions answered.
By Kara V. March 11, 2022
AKA "Pancake Cereal"
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