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How to Find Furniture and Home Decor on Facebook Marketplace
Love high-quality furniture and home decor? Whether it’s vintage, antique, or classic modern furniture that you love, fb marketplace is a treasure trove of options. Find out how to get the good ones! My goal has always been to design a home that feels elegant and inviting without overspending, and Facebook Marketplace has been one…
How to Hang Garland and Wreaths without Damage
Get 10 damage-free options for hanging wreaths, garland, and other holiday decor! I love garland and wreaths greenery and little gold bells and all the holiday decor. The more the merrier! But I don’t love leaving holes and other damage on my walls, doors, cabinets, and mantel. So I’ve gathered many little tricks over the…
Outdoor Lighting Guide: Sconces and Pendants
Looking for outdoor lighting for your home? Get a list of designer-approved outdoor sconces, porch lights, and more. Plus find out what you need to consider to choose the best ones for your home. We’ve been working on the exterior makeover of our 1980’s home. It’s slow going. We spent six months or so regrading…
How to Install Tile Backsplash Using Musselbound
Looking to update or add a backsplash to your kitchen, bath, bar, or laundry? Find out how to use Musselbound tile adhesive mat for an easy, beginner friendly installation. A few months ago, I shared on Instagram the excitement of my first tiling job as I added a backsplash to our wet bar area… Then…
OH HI! I’M RACHEL!
I’m so happy you’re here!
As a mother of four, I believe that home is to be lived in, not looked at… but I also believe that functional can be beautiful. And that creating and capturing beauty can help us pursue peace at home. Find out more…
