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    Sharing what we’ve learned as AirBnb hosts, in particular the extras we provide as hosts to enhance the guests’ experience

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  • halloween decor

    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…

  • DIY: new office space

    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.

  • Halloween snacks

    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…

  • phone a friend: ideas for designing a cohesive living room

    phone a friend: ideas for designing a cohesive living room

    When my friends are considering new furniture or contemplating a new design for a room in their homes, they often reach out and ask me…

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.

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