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Decorating With Vintage Home Decor

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Easy-To-Install Plate Display Wall

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Cleaning Antique Wood Furniture Naturally

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Wood Floor Refinishing and Whitewashing

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How to Paint A Porch Floor With Concrete Paint

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DIY Tipped Wheelbarrow Planter

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How To Build A Sliding Barn Door For Less

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Installing Vinyl Floors – A Do It Yourself Guide

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15 Vintage Finds On Etsy That Will Add Instant Character To Any Space

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Affordable Home Decor From Walmart That Looks Expensive

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My Biggest Home Decorating Mistakes – And What I’d Do DIfferently

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Renovation Update: What’s Done And What’s Next

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Patio Decor Ideas

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13 Garden Projects You Can Do In A Weekend

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Wood Stain Colors & Staining Technique

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Renovation Update: What’s Done And What’s Next

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Wood Stain Colors & Staining Technique

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Country Kitchen Backsplash Ideas

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Home Renovation Process update

Home Decorating

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Why Inlaid Tile Floors were The Best Decision For Our Bathroom

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15 Vintage Finds On Etsy That Will Add Instant Character To Any Space

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Affordable Home Decor From Walmart That Looks Expensive

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My Biggest Home Decorating Mistakes – And What I’d Do DIfferently

Gardening

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13 Garden Projects You Can Do In A Weekend

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Christmas Plants For Front Porch

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How To Line A Cast Iron Planter With Moss

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Vintage Planters and Pots From Etsy

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I’m Roxanne and I’m here to help you create spaces that feel cozy, classic, and full of character. From simple, creative decorating ideas to vintage upcycles and home renovations, there’s something here for every home!

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DIY Christmas Centerpieces For Table – Simple Yet Beautiful

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Kitchen Table Centerpiece Ideas For Everyday

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Spring Kitchen Table Decor

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Easy DIY Christmas Table Decorations

Holiday Decorating

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St Patrick’s Day Prayers

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St Patricks Day Wreath DIY

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Valentines Wreath DIY

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Mini Christmas Tree With VIntage Wooden Ornaments

Cleaning & Organizing

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20 Amazon Home Finds That Will Make Your Life Easier!

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30 Second Cleaner For Outdoors

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Cleaning Vinyl Plank Flooring

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Kitchen Storage Baskets

recipes

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Ghirardelli White Chocolate Macadamia Nut Cookie Recipe

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3-ingredient Truffles With Wine

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7 Spring Recipes

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Easter Decorating & Homemade Cake Recipe