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Easy ways to add rich Dark Brown to your exterior – with tips, ideas, my favorite paint colors, and lots of sources.

Color Love: Dark Brown

a weathered pottery urn in front of a brown painted wall
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4 easy ways to make your exterior feel timeless with tips and tricks to make your investment last

How to get a Timeless Exterior Design

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Easy, affordable and simple renovation-free ways to quickly help the exterior of your house feel fresh and new.

5 Easy Exterior Home Updates Without the Reno!

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Easy ways to add moody, Deep Dark Green to your exterior – with tips, ideas, my favorite paint colors, and lots of sources.

Color Love: Deep Dark Green

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Inspiration, Eating, Listening, Watching, Reading, Working & Making, with a few Small Moments of Joy

Seven Things: February 2023

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Learn the best sources, ways to save money and how to pick the right garage door for your home’s style.

Curb Appeal 101: How to Pick A Garage Door

wood paneled garage door on a brick house
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Ideas, inspiration, sources and a materials scheme for your cottage home.

Exterior Design Guide: Warm Modern Cottage

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Easy ways to add dramatic Oxblood Red to your home – with tips, ideas, my favorite paint colors and lots of sources.

Color Love: Oxblood Red

image of oxblood red orchids with moody lighting
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Easy ways to get Farmhouse Style Curb Appeal for your home’s exterior, with tips, ideas, and sources.

Know Your Home: Farmhouse Exterior Ideas

photo showing a traditional two-story farmhouse surrounded by field grasses
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