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19 November

Mixing Styles of Interior Design, My Top 5 Tips

As a designer, I pretty much have to appreciate everything. Naturally, I like some styles, some artists, some designers more than others but in my eyes, it really is all beautiful. I think a true talent comes from the ability to mix styles. Whether it’s painted with charcoal mixed in, or Scandinavian industrial interior. I don’t think a designer has to be one specific way or have a certain aesthetic 100% of the time. I think it’s even more amazing if they aren’t. This goes for the regular humans too. In some way, shape or form you are a designer…

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Cajun Refried Black Beans Recipe

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Latest Amazon Finds and Item Reviews

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Tuna Pasta Salad

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Mix Up Your Summer Style with JORD Watches

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10 Ways to Have a Weekend Getaway Without Actually Going Anywhere

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decorating small spaces, the best places to shop

Decorating Small Spaces, Best Places to Shop

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5 Must Explore NEighborhoods in New Orleans

9 May

Lifestyle

5 Must Explore Neighborhoods in New Orleans

Follow my blog with Bloglovin Must Explore Neighborhoods in New Orleans From wild bachelor and bachelorette weekends to the more mellow family vacation or romantic getaway, New Orleans is proving to be one of the hottest tickets around. Lately it seems that someone you know or someone on your news feed as made their way into what is considered “the deep south” of Louisiana for some jazz music and gumbo. I’m finally here to share all about our trip and the must explore neighborhoods in New Orleans! I never knew NOLA had so many areas. I think most people picture…

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30 April

Lifestyle

Article Catch Week 6: Perfect Pink Palette Weekend Recap

A Perfect Pink Palette This weekend was full of so so many emotions! My best friend had her insanely beautiful, better than Pinterest, most fun ever Bridal Shower weekend. I wish I could describe how happy I am for her and her future hubby, and how blessed I feel to have her as a friend. She’s the most beautiful person inside and out so to celebrate her was pure joy. I can’t imagine the wedding day! Anyways, her mother and sister created the dreamy event, missing no details. My favorite part of all was the perfect pink palette of…

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26 April

Interiors

Home Reno Tip #1: Go With the Flow + Our Powder Bath Reveal

Welcome to our swanky, moody, powder bath! First and foremost I have to put in the disclaimer that this was actually almost all Joe’s idea and vision. I feel like I was more there for moral support than anything! Obviously I didn’t hold back on my two cents and he let me finish the styling of it, but really, he knew what he wanted and went for it! I’ll walk you through everything but I just had to make that known because I really am so proud. I think for each reveal I’ll be highlighting the home reno tip…

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24 April

Hosting

Mom’s Sweet Potato and Brussel Sprout Casserole

My Spin on Mom’s Recipe: Sweet Potato and Brussel Sprout Casserole Fun fact, sweet potatoes and brussel sprouts is the best combination ever. I learned this from my mom years and years ago. However, I also learned there are so many ways you can flavor the two together. Being that the flavors of a sweet potato work with savory, sweet, or somewhere in between, and brussels are fairly neutral, together they make a good base for multiple flavor profiles. My mom always made her Sweet Potato and Brussel Sprout Casserole with a french onion soup packet, olive oil,…

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