Holiday Planner Printable Binder: Templates and Checklists

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Set aside the stress this holiday season with our printable Holiday Planner. It’s designed to get every holiday detail out of your head and onto paper — all in one place. Imagine the relief before you even begin! This Holiday Planner isn’t just another stack of pages that collects dust. When used as intended, these … Read more

12 Farmhouse Chandelier Ideas to Transform Your Home

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Looking for a practical and attractive way to bring farmhouse lighting into your home? Consider these farmhouse chandeliers. Versatile and charming, these fixtures add warm, inviting light to almost any room. Chandeliers used to be confined to formal dining rooms or grand foyers, but today they belong virtually everywhere. Farmhouse chandeliers, in particular, translate that … Read more

How to Measure and Install Cabinet Pulls for Perfect Alignment

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Installing cabinet hardware can feel intimidating, but it doesn’t have to be. With a simple template trick you can install new cabinet pulls quickly, accurately, and with confidence. If you’ve been following along, you know I’ve been slowly updating my kitchen since I moved into this home over four years ago. Last winter I finally … Read more

How to Make a Scrapbook Paper Garland: Step-by-Step Tutorial

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Create a simple DIY paper garland using scrapbook paper — perfect for dressing a Christmas tree or hanging across a mantel. My Christmas decorating is coming together at The Turquoise Home. The trees are up and now I’m filling in the smaller details: finishing the mantel, styling shelves, and adding accents to horizontal surfaces. I … Read more

Organize Phone and Computer: Declutter Files, Apps, Photos

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How to organize your phone and computer so your digital life stays tidy and easy to navigate. Follow these simple steps to get everything cleaned up. This guide is part of a larger decluttering effort to help create a home and digital space you enjoy. If you’re just getting started, take this as a friendly … Read more

How to Hang Curtains: Step-by-Step Rod Installation

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You’ve selected the perfect fabric, color, and hardware, and now it’s time to hang your curtains. Ready to turn your window-treatment vision into reality? Choosing curtains and drapes is one of my favorite decor projects—hanging them, less so. This clear, step-by-step guide will walk you through the process so you get professional-looking results without frustration. … Read more

New Furniture Buying Guide: How to Choose and Buy

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If you’ve ever placed an order for a large, expensive piece of furniture, you know the feeling of “analysis paralysis.” Committing to a high-ticket item for your home can be stressful—especially when it could cost thousands and might be difficult to return. You ask yourself: What if I don’t like it? Can I return it? … Read more

Holiday Shopping Strategies to Save Time and Money

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I could have titled this: How to Avoid Missing the Best Holiday Finds! I know—it’s barely fall and Halloween hasn’t even arrived, but holiday decor is already moving fast. You’ve probably heard reports about popular items selling out early this season. Supply chain issues over the last few years mean inventory can be limited, and … Read more

Go-To Home Organizing Products for Every Room

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I use these top three organizing products all over my home. You’ll find them in my kitchen, bathrooms, office and more—simple pieces that make everyday organization easier. If you’ve been here a while, you know I love a good decluttering and organizing project. A few years ago I tackled my entire home and documented the … Read more

Budget Fall Decor: Realistic Pumpkins and Rustic Bread Recipes

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Labor Day has passed, which means football season is underway, the kids are back in school, and many of us are switching our wardrobes — white included. I hope you enjoyed a relaxing long weekend. Our family celebrated with zip lining in the Smoky Mountains, and this weekend we’re headed to visit friends. After months … Read more