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Design Upgrades That Make Your Home Feel Instantly More Put Together

written by Lauren

Photo by Spacejoy on Unsplash When it comes to your home, even small updates can significantly enhance its look and feel. Design upgrades that make it feel instantly more pulled together can range from high-impact, low-effort upgrades to slightly higher-cost improvements that deliver a big return. In this guide, we’ll look at how little design tweaks can make your home feel more stylized and much more comfortable. High-Impact and Low-Effort Upgrades To make your home instantly look more cohesive, try these effective and easy ideas. Be Ruthless With Decluttering Photo courtesy Continue reading...

Filed Under: Life & Home Tagged With: clutter, decor, how to, living room

Simple Fixes That Drastically Improve Your Home’s Aesthetic Appeal

written by Lauren

a front face of a tidy brick home

A home’s appearance shapes the way it feels to live in and the way it is perceived by others. Small visual details can influence your home’s look requires major renovation, yet some of the most effective changes are surprisingly simple. By focusing on visual balance, cleanliness and thoughtful updates, you can refresh your home in ways that feel natural and lasting. These fixes don't require dramatic change, all it takes careful attention to the elements people notice every day. The Garage as a Visual Anchor for the Exterior The garage often occupies a large portion of a home’s Continue reading...

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Making Bathroom Spaces Work Harder Without Feeling Cluttered

written by Lauren

blue and white bathroom with a beautiful tub

Bathrooms tend to collect stuff. Quietly. Gradually. One extra bottle here, a towel that never quite finds its place, a small piece of furniture added because it didn't work well elsewhere. Before you know it, the room feels busy, and even though it might have the best features, such as bathroom fixtures and hardware by Caroma, it doesn't look quite right. What most people want isn’t a minimalist bathroom that looks untouched. What they want is a bathroom that actually works. One that handles daily life without constantly reminding you how small or awkward the space is. And it turns out Continue reading...

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DIY Snowflake Wood Slice Ornaments

written by Lauren

diy snowflake wood slice ornament with a buffalo plaid ribbon

This post is from the Mom Home Guide archives and is about these beautiful rustic snowflakes that I made for my living room's rustic Christmas tree five years ago—I still love them! They are so simple to make and make Christmas gifts! Enjoy! This post contains Amazon affiliate links. This year, I chose to put up a beautiful rustic minimal Christmas tree. The tree is 6 feet high and just 2 feet wide, so it is the perfect size for displaying in my living room's bay window. I thought it would be sweet to have a simpler rustic/homespun vibe this year, so I made all the trimmings (on a Continue reading...

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No Sew Christmas Sock Gnomes—You’ll Love this Quick & Simple Craft! (They Also Make Great Gifts!)

written by Lauren

how to make an easy sock gnome

I love gnomes and I adore crafting them for quick and easy Christmas decor and gifts! They are super quick to put together and can add a fun touch to your holiday decorations! Plus, they are also super inexpensive to make. Follow my tutorial to make one—or several—of your own. If you like gnomes, this craft is for you! With this tutorial, you can complete a gnome in just a few minutes! I made a sock gnome for myself, and then I made one for each of my two kids! After that, I crafted a few as Christmas gifts! Sock Gnome Supplies Most of the supplies for this craft are super Continue reading...

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Lighted Snowflake Wine Bottle (DIY Christmas Gift)

written by Lauren

a beautiful DIY lighted wine bottle decorated with snowflakes

This post contains Amazon affiliate links. I love decorating for Christmas and crafting! Today, I am sharing how to make an easy and beautiful DIY lighted snowflake bottle. It makes a great gift! Plus, at the end of this post are also some amazing DIY gift ideas from my blogging friends. DIY Lighted Snowflake Wine Bottle (Homemade Christmas Gift Idea) I have always loved beautiful glass objects. I seek out things like paperweights and glass ornaments, for instance. I love the look of pretty cobalt blue glass. I recently discovered Krylon Sea Glass Spray Paint in Cornflower and Continue reading...

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How to Make a Temporary Place Feel Like Home

written by Lauren

living room sofa, throw blanket and candles

When it comes to creating a healthy home—both mentally and emotionally—a space truly needs to feel like your own. Without that unmistakable sense of connection, it’s difficult to feel fully at ease. The space can feel impersonal, more like a stopover than a true home. Maybe you’re in a short-term rental for work, a six-month relocation, or a furnished apartment while waiting on your next big move.—it's clean and it’s comfortable, but it doesn’t quite feel like home. It’s the kind of space where you can truly relax—where you can unwind without being distracted by bare walls or furnishings Continue reading...

Filed Under: Life & Home Tagged With: bedroom, decor, how to, living room

The Finishing Touches Every Redecoration Project Needs

written by Lauren

dining area in a home

Don’t put those brushes and cans of paint away just yet! You’ve still got a few finishing touches to do! If you’ve just completed a home improvement project and are ready to call it a day, give yourself a bit more time to focus on the details. They won’t take long or cost too much and they really do bring the whole picture together.  Trust us, you’ll thank yourself for putting in the time and effort!  And if you’re not sure what else you might need to cover before your project is complete, here are a few ideas. If you want, you can think of the list below as a checklist and go over Continue reading...

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DIY Staircase Gallery Wall—Part 2

written by Lauren

a beautiful gallery wall along a staircase with botanical prints

As summer winds down, I finally completed a do-it-yourself project I started at the beginning of the season—a DIY staircase gallery wall. I had a photo wall of sorts there before, but everything was hung a bit haphazardly. This time, I took careful measurements and used my new Cigman CM-S02 Laser Level to get everything straight and looking nice! I think it came out looking great! I just used frames I already had for my gallery wall, but if you put a photo wall together, you might want to think about the kind of frames you choose. You could choose matching wood-toned ones or all black or Continue reading...

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The Best Bedding For Sleepers Who Sweat a Lot at Night

written by Lauren

pillows and blankets on bed

Getting a good night’s sleep is essential for both physical and mental well-being. However, for many people, excessive sweating during the night can significantly impact the quality of their rest. Whether it's due to hormonal changes, stress, or a warm bedroom environment, sweating heavily while sleeping can leave you feeling uncomfortable and disrupt your sleep cycle. The right bedding can help regulate body temperature, absorb moisture, and ensure you stay dry and comfortable throughout the night. In this article, we will explore the best bedding options for those who sweat a lot during Continue reading...

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