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For you & your home

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Bar stools can be a surprisingly expensive decorating addition when designing your home. Here are some affordable bar stools that I love!

HOME, STYLING TIPS

Affordable Bar Stools: Under $200!

Affordable Bar Stools

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I’ve seen and tried about a million different cornbread recipes, and I think I’ve finally mastered the exact cheesy green chili cornbread recipe I love to make for my family.

FOOD, SIDES

Cheesy Green Chili Cornbread Recipe

Cheesy Green Chili Cornbread Recipe

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In this blog post, I want to share some wallpaper inspo that I’ve been loving. I’ll leave links to everything that I can so you can click to learn more about the designs!

DIY, HOME, STYLING TIPS

Trend Report: Wallpaper

Farrow Ball Aranami Wallpaper

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This blackened shrimp stir fry recipe is insanely easy, with just ten minutes of prep time and ten minutes to cook.

ENTREES, FOOD

Blackened Shrimp Stir Fry Recipe

Stir Fry Recipe

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Painted tumbled brick, board & batten & window trim – Benjamin Moore Mascarpone AF-20 Fascia & Soffits – Benjamin Moore Pashmina AF-100 Roof – heritage series, natural timber Gas Lantern – Georgetown Antique Copper Garage door – Clopay, ultra gain dark oak Front door stain – custom mix to match garage door color Windows – […]

DESIGN, HOME

Murphy Project: Exterior Finishes

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This easy pasta broccoli recipe is a traditional dish in my family. It is super simple, takes less than 30 minutes, and feeds 4-6 people!

ENTREES, FOOD

Pasta with Broccoli

Pasta with broccoli

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Living in the south, summer starts in April, and “hot as hell” starts in July. Shorts are a must! But being on-the-go, chasing around kids, jumping from meetings to running errands to back home, comfort is top priority! Every year Target puts out several options for affordable comfortable shorts! But they aren’t necessarily the “cutest” […]

CLOSET

SUMMER SHORTS WITH EASE

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inspiration images pulled from pinterest SHOP THE LOOKS

HOME, STYLING TIPS

ENTRYWAYS TO SWOON OVER

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If you follow me on instagram, you saw that OUR HARDWOODS ARE IN!! We’re so excited!! And now it’s time to picks stains/colors! I’ve been pretty confident with the paint colors I’ve picked out, but I keep second guessing myself of the stains. Funny how when you’re designing for your own home every decision becomes harder […]

DESIGN, DIY, HOME

HARD WOOD STAIN SAMPLING

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I'm just your average boy mom with an eye for design. Over the year's I've worn many professional hats, from creative director to interior designer & stylist, but the heart of what I do has always been the same. My mission is to help other women feel confident in their style & fall in love with their life & home.

My name is Maria

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