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Vanessa shares some ideas for gifts for teens. Could be useful for birthdays or holidays, including an Easter basket.
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creating a calm, beach-inspired bedroom
When we bought our beach place, the primary bedroom was pretty yucky . . . like all the bedrooms! The mattress was horrible, and the…
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design your summer (with a printable!)
Have you heard of Gretchen Rubin? I’m a super fan of hers — I love the way she encourages her readers and listeners to seek…
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bunk room in a beach house — inexpensive and cozy!
I’m back with another room transformation from our beach house in Bethany Beach, Delaware. The house has three bedrooms and two bathrooms and is up…
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easy DIY: tiling a fireplace
We finally have our finished photos from the beach place, and I’m so excited to share each room with you! First up is one of…
● 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.
