My living room used to be a space that I walked into twice a day. First, in the morning to raise the shades, and once in the evening to lower the shades. It was beautiful.. but not usable. Now – it’s my favorite place to have my morning coffee, curl up with a good book, or work side by side with Emma.

It’s amazing the difference I feel about my home now when I look around my living room.

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When my girlfriend Courtney Allison told me that she was writing her very first book, I was elated. I met Courtney, founder of the popular blog – French Country Cottage many years ago online. The story of the times – two girls admiring one another’s work on Instagram, feeling like we know each other well. Courtney and I finally met in person earlier this year at the Design Bloggers Conference and connected immediately.

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Happy Thursday! SO many of you have been asking for recommendations for cute home decor gifts for your mom/loved one for this Mother’s Day.. I rounded up a few things that I happen to love. You can’t go wrong with any of these gifts — from a monogrammed vase to beautiful glassware from somewhere like Such & Such, you can find the perfect gift for Mother’s day. Let me know what you think in the comments!

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Hi friends! Everyone and their mother has been asking me what some of my favorite gifts are this season… so over the next week or two I’m going to be pulling together several gift guides. Today’s is gifts under $50. I don’t know about you, but there are so many people I need to buy gifts for, and I try to keep within my budget. The best part about finding gifts now, is that you have plenty of selections still available..

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