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hostess gifts
Hostess gift ideas, including lower-priced gifts and gifts you can easily make yourself.
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halloween decor
Do you decorate for Halloween? Over the past few years I’ve amassed quite a lot of spooky and silly decorations, but this year I wanted…
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DIY: new office space
Vanessa creates a home office in an unused corner of her room, adding wallpaper and a bookshelf to make the space functional and beautiful.
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Halloween snacks
Are you hosting a party for Halloween this year? Bringing festive snacks to school or work? Here are some very fun and easy ideas, all…
● About Me
I’m Vanessa, a wife and mom living in the DC suburbs. In 2017, I bought a rundown house and began renovating it with my husband, John. Together, we’ve made our small house into a cozy, comforting space for us and our four kids.