home decor + diy + thrifting
I get this question a lot- Catrina, can you help me with my living room? It just doesn’t feel right and I can’t put my finger on it. There are a few things that I always check first, and that is the basics.The basics aren’t super exciting and might be a little boring but they’re…
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If I asked you to describe yourself, would you use just one word? Can one word really capture all that you are? I don’t even know you personally but I’m pretty sure the length and breadth of who you are cannot be summed up in a single, solitary word. Three to five words? Maybe. I’ve…
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As a textbook introvert, I spend a good deal of time, introvert-ing. Lol Over the past few years I challenged myself on my definition of success. I don’t believe there is one definition for success and I definitely don’t believe it’s the definition that society has given it: Mansions, fast cars, yachts, designer watches/shoes/handbags and…
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It’s been said, more than a few times, that our homes are reflections of who we are. As in, the current state of your home is a mirror of your current state of mind, what’s going on, on the inside. If you’re honest with yourself, would you agree with that statement? This maaaay or may…
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I have a love/hate relationship with trends. It’s always fun to see ‘popular’ designers make their predictions for the year and introduce new and tried and true ideas to the mainstream. The trouble begins when we start listening to and following the ideas of ‘experts’ instead of our own intuition. Then there’s the ‘pack mentality’,…
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Are you who you were five years ago? Probably not. And that’s a good thing! I read a blog post the other day on this topic. Then I heard it mentioned on a podcast this morning. And just a few minutes ago I saw a Facebook post mentioning the very same thing. In my world,…
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I was listening to a podcast today. Something I typically do when I’m cleaning one of our Arbnbs. It helps keep my mind off of dirty dishes. The podcasts I listen to typically fall into one of two categories: Business or Home. I’m so varied I scare myself sometimes. LOL Today I was listening to…
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The gallery wall is a great way to fill a large empty wall space in your home or office with art work and mementos you love. I recently mentioned in a video (on Facebook and instagram) that I finally bought frames for many of the pieces I had been collecting over the years. (Thanks to…
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Reality is never quite like its depicted in the movies or tv shows, right? And this couldn’t be any more true than during a home renovation. It takes much longer and is much more of a pain in the butt than you will ever see in a tv show. Is it worth it in the…
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This post might upset you. Fair warning. I’m going to talk about excuses we tell ourselves and how to do away with them and make progress.. if that’s what you want. And I say “if that’s what you want”, because I fully realize that some folks are comfortable in the ‘whine and complain zone’ and…
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