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    tips for visiting Paris

    A few weeks ago I had the privilege of going to France with my parents and my two daughters. This was one of my mom’s…

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    new Airbnb open for listings!

    I’m very happy to say that our renovations at Bethany Beach are finished, and the property on the Delaware shore is open for bookings! What…

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    the conservatory

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    pared-down spring cleaning

    Every spring, I tend to get the itch to clean and organize, and then I dive in with both feet. Half a day later, I’m…

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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.

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