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For you & your home

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Your dining room is a gathering place, an area to have your closest people around the table for a wonderful meal. Let’s look at some of my favorite pieces to create a mid-century modern dining room.

HOME, SHOPPABLE DESIGN

Mid Century Modern Dining Room

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I discovered my new favorite quick and easy home cooked meal! Read on for my sheet pan gnocchi with wild mushroom and Italian sausage recipe!

ENTREES, FOOD

Sheet Pan Gnocchi with Wild Mushroom & Italian Sausage

Sheet Pan Gnocchi

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I love the idea of growing our own fresh food since I grew up with an at home garden right in my backyard, here are my plans to start!

FOOD, HOME

Planning an at Home Garden

At Home Garden

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When it comes to putting together gift baskets, I get SO excited and Easter basket stuffers are no exception!

FAMILY, HOME, LIFESTYLE, SEASONAL

My Favorite Easter Baskets & Stuffers!

Easter Basket Stuffers

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This year, I want to welcome you into my home for the holidays – virtually, of course! Welcome to the Murphy’s 2021 Holiday Home Tour!

DESIGN, FAMILY, HOME, SEASONAL

Holiday Home Tour

Holiday Home Kitchen

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If you are looking for unique host or hostess gift ideas beyond the typical bottle of wine, here are three ideas you can recreate for under $25 each.

ENTERTAINING, LIFESTYLE, SEASONAL

3 Hostess Gifts under $25

Hostess Gifts

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It’s officially that time of year… Christmas Shopping! Here are some holiday stocking stuffer ideas for the whole family!

FAMILY, LIFESTYLE, SEASONAL

Holiday Stocking Stuffers for the Whole Family

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Dietary restrictions around the holidays can be so hard to navigate, so here’s a list of dairy-free Thanksgiving sides!

APPS & SNAKCS, FOOD, SEASONAL, SIDES, SWEETS

Dairy Free Thanksgiving Recipes

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Christmas is my favorite time to decorate our home. I tend not to go all out with our holiday decor, but adding natural elements, like floral and greenery, textures, like blankets and throw pillows and of course, a tree really elevates our space and still makes it feel like home.

DESIGN, HOME, LIFESTYLE, SEASONAL

7 Realistic Faux Christmas Trees & Decor Inspiration

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On today’s Murphy Home Feature, I’m sharing our office, play room, mud room, and laundry room! While our guests won’t be spending time in these more functional rooms, our family uses them a ton, and we designed them to fit our own needs as much as possible.

DESIGN, FAMILY, HOME

Murphy Home Feature: Functional Rooms

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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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