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Designing your teen’s bedroom and organizing their closet can feel like a daunting task. I know first hand because I have two teenagers of my own! You have to think about storage options, organization, and space planning, but most importantly, you want it to feel like home for your teenager. Don’t worry, it doesn’t have […]

Designing Teen-Friendly Spaces

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This sleek kitchen makes use of additional light
and textured tile to create real impact in a small space.

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DESIGN

This sleek kitchen makes use of additional light
and textured tile to create real impact in a small space.

featured story

DESIGN

This sleek kitchen makes use of additional light
and textured tile to create real impact in a small space.

featured story

DESIGN

This sleek kitchen makes use of additional light
and textured tile to create real impact in a small space.

featured story

DESIGN

This sleek kitchen makes use of additional light
and textured tile to create real impact in a small space.

featured story

DESIGN

This sleek kitchen makes use of additional light
and textured tile to create real impact in a small space.

featured story

DESIGN

Anita & Natalie with the last of the Little Tikes toys: a red wagon

We’re upgrading our Mid Century Modern Fence! And we’re painting it with Sherwin Williams 2021 Color of the Year: Urbane Bronze SW 7048. It’s a rich, grounding brown with grey undertones, that will look more sophisticated than the unfinished wood & warm up our patio for fall.

Outdoor Sanctuary with Sherwin-Williams Color of the Year

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Anita standing at her bathroom sink, looking at the camera through the mirror

Infusing intention into a routine starts with ingredients! I want to be honoring my body with products that will not only beautify, but support my overall health. Each step features luxurious products that brighten my complexion and refresh my outlook. I’d recommend them to anyone!

My Skincare Ritual

Wellness

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Natalie is a little bundle of imaginative energy!

For now, Natalie mainly “studies” in the WFH loft or the dining room downstairs. Both rooms are community spaces, so there are a lot of people walking by, aka, distracting her. headphones helps her tune out all the extra sounds  and focus on listening to the teacher.

Top 5 Kids Headphones to Reduce WFH Distraction 

My Picks

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Renovations can cause of long-term stress, with some projects lasting up to 9-12 months. Some even reveal unwelcome surprises that add zeros to your bottom line! If you’re doing the whole house one room at a time, you may find yourself in a painful position for longer than you had initially imagined. 

How To Manage Stress From Renovating

Wellness

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Paintbrushes dipped in varying shades of muted green

I have always and forever been a blue tones kinda girl. They’re soft and welcoming, while having presence and impact! Touches of blue and green are threaded throughout our house, especially in the kitchen and bedroom, where we want the most out of these harmonious shades. 

My Favorite Blue & Green Paint Colors

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Hammer in hand, let's get this bathroom reno STARTED!

Start with the spaces that will have the biggest impact on your relationships! Think about all ways you want to relate within any given room to both yourself and others. Once you know your big goals, this will inform decisions about functionality and aesthetics.  

Full Size Renovation? Prioritize By Location.

Wellness

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Our home office is a rotating door. I have a theory why our office has become such a family favorite: the chairs. We recently replaced our old wooden and wicker seating with something a little more plush from Sunbrella. What a world of difference!

WFH Productivity: The Secret’s in the Seat

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While this year’s challenges have taught us to become more adaptable, we need to make sure our flexibility hasn’t come at the expense of our personal time. Today, I want to delve into how to set yourself up for better success as we navigate this pandemic.

Finding “Me Time” When Time Stands Still

Anita's Journal

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Nothing brings a home back to life faster than a can of paint! Sorting through a million swatches can be daunting, but I’ve got a shortcut for you: my all-time favorite shades of
blue & green to revitalize any space. 

My free guide to the best blue & green paint colors 

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