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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…
Classic, Moody Blue Bathroom Reveal
See how a 1980’s standard space was transformed into a moody blue bathroom with elegant, timeless appeal. I struggled with what to title this post. Do I call it “my favorite makeover ever”? Or “the only room in the new house that I’ve completely redesigned”? Or “the French-style bathroom of my dreams”? 80s Bathroom Makeover…
Re- Staining Wood Cabinets
Step by step tutorial for re-staining wood cabinets: How to turn outdated orange oak cabinets a beautiful classic brown without any sanding or stripping required! While I may love Flashdance, jellies, and Trapper Keepers… As far as I’m concerned, the 1980’s can keep its big hair, neon colors, and orange oak cabinets. But unfortunately, the…
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…
