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Backyard Overhaul: The Deck Before and After

04/05/17 | Outdoor Projects

The deck Before and After reveal is here! If you haven’t seen what our old excuse for a “deck” looked like on our House Tour page, let me show you. Spoiler alert: you weren’t missing much! Let me break this sad scene down for y’all: someone literally threw down some shoddy pillar supports, built an ok frame, then covered that frame with a sheet of PLYWOOD!! (ugh), and then screwed ...

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Decadent Tomato Basil Soup

03/28/17 | Recipes

There’s something about homemade soups that just warms the soul. Even though it’s already regularly in the 80s here in South Texas, I still find myself craving this Tomato Basil soup—and I’ve never really been a Tomato fan! Guys, when I tell you this is one of the best soups I’ve ever had…it is so creamy, so flavorful, and so pretty too! I love to make grilled cheese sandwiches to dunk in it. ...

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Adding a Double Driveway + 5 tips for Choosing the Right Contractor

03/22/17 | Outdoor Projects

Let's talk driveways. Some houses have little short driveways. Many have long skinny driveways. Others might have a dirt path that leads up to a creepy rusted cattle gate in the middle of nowhere making you terrified of getting out of your car at night to open said gate when you get home late and there’s no light or civilization to be seen and what was that noise?! Read more in my upcoming book: ...

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Get the Look for Less: $10 DIY Woven Coastal Pendants

03/17/17 | Decor, DIY Projects, Save Money

I have always loved the ocean. Listening to the sound of the waves, the salty air, the sand between my toes and contact lenses (ok that last one SUCKS but other than that, it's a good time). Naturally, I wanted to bring the elements of the coast into our home to recreate that calm, serene atmosphere without seeming to Hula-Hut beachy if ya know what I mean. Enter Modern Coastal. One of the ...

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Best Paint Tool to Slash Your Work Time!

03/09/17 | Product Reviews

If you’re wanting to change up your home, but don’t have the budget for expensive renovations, let me tell you: paint is one of the biggest bangs for your buck out there! For around $50 you can change the entire look of a room. Paint can change how big and bright a room feels, it can make large spaces feel more cozy, and it can provide a bold pop of color if your other furnishings are more ...

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