Who Loves a Good Before and After Photo?
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Who Loves a Good Before and After Photo?

I just love looking at pictures of Before and After shots, mostly for home design and decor, but also weight loss, or hair styles. Why are we so drawn to seeing the Before and After or drastic changes? I believe it’s because we always hope to do better and seeing improvement means making progress. It’s…

The Back Terrace Project is Complete
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The Back Terrace Project is Complete

House Projects Back in March, during the lockdown, we created a list of home projects to tackle. As I was washing all the windows in the house, my husband started working on the back terrace. Like most projects, the work on the back terrace morphed into something bigger…..yet better. To see that post of lockdown…

A Sorely Needed Terrace Makeover
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A Sorely Needed Terrace Makeover

We have a lovely space outside of our master bedroom that has been sorely neglected.  The terrace is located on the second story so when outside, it feels like it we are up in the tree tops. It is very private and surrounded by lush foliage. There’s a wonderful view over to the pool house…

10 Ways to Prepare Your Home for Overnight Guests
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10 Ways to Prepare Your Home for Overnight Guests

We love when guests come to visit! After a long journey, I know I want to unpack and settle into a lovely environment. Since we have had many guests recently, here are 10 ways to prepare your home for overnight guests. 1. A Comfortable Bed Perhaps the thing I miss most when I travel is…

How to Host a Memorable Dinner Party
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How to Host a Memorable Dinner Party

As temperatures continue to be gorgeous, it is a good time to think about entertaining outside or al fresco. The pandemic is behind us and we are all longing to socialize again. Though we hosted this dinner party for 50 people a few years ago, it is an event that people keep talking about so…