13 Times Wallpaper Killed It

13 Times Wallpaper Killed It

Ahhhhh wallpaper. For the last few years it's been threatening to make a comeback (again). Seen in design firms and high-end homes for years, wallpaper is making its way into the mainstream design world. With great designs and easy-to-remove options wallpaper is a win for everyone. As for me, I've taken the wallpaper plunge before and now that I am working on my powder bath, I've spent countless hours looking for the perfect paper. Along the way, I have found wallpapers that absolutely made a room. I saw hundreds of papers in all colors, shapes and style and am sharing my top 13 times wallpaper killed it.

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A different type of Earth Day post

A different type of Earth Day post

Good morning everyone! I know I didn't announce it (because I'm not a big birthday person) but yesterday was my 38th birthday. 38 years. If you would have told me at I would be here at 38, I wouldn't have believed  you. You see, my dad died of leukemia when he was 38. My ex-husband's mom died of cancer at 38. One of my best friend's husband has Stage 4 Pancreatic Cancer - and he is 38.

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Hanging A Mirror (or Other Object) in the Corner

Hanging A Mirror (or Other Object) in the Corner

I'm not normally a wall sconce kind of girl but I really liked it. It wasn't terribly overpriced so I went ahead and bought it thinking it would look great in the dining room. And then I got home. I'm not sure where I thought I was going to put it since there is so little actual wall space in the dining room. I looked at my hubs with a puzzled look and said "I wish I could hang it in the corner."

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The Great Appliance Clean-up: How to Clean Your Oven and Stove

The Great Appliance Clean-up: How to Clean Your Oven and Stove

Whether you have a stand alone range or a cooktop and wall ovens, there is no other appliance in the home that gets as dirty as the oven and stove. Unless you eat fast food for every meal, or live off of cereal, you've no doubt dealt with dirty burners and drips between your oven glass. Luckily, the internet is full of tips and tricks to get your oven and stove looking great again. 

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The Great Appliance Clean-Up: How to Clean Your Washer and Dryer

The Great Appliance Clean-Up: How to Clean Your Washer and Dryer

Like the dishwasher, the washer and dryer are one of the most used appliances in our homes. They take those nasty workout clothes and food-covered kid's clothes and turn them back into the sparkling gems we bought at the store. After time, though, they begin to stink (washer) or take longer to dry our clothes. With a bit of cleaning, you can have them back in working order in no time. 

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The Great Appliance Clean-Up: How to Clean Your Dishwasher

The Great Appliance Clean-Up: How to Clean Your Dishwasher

Now that you have settled back into your regular routine it's time to focus on getting the rest of your home back in order. If you are like me, one of the things you tend to overlook are appliances. Sure, you wipe them down and keep the outside clean, but what about the inside? When you open your fridge are there still memories of meals past? Is your dishwasher giving you dishes not much cleaner than they went in? In this weekly feature, I will share the web's best tips to get your appliances in their best working order. I challenge each of you to tackle each week's project and systematically work your way to a cleaner home.

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