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Our IKEA PAX Closet Hack: How We Made It Look Custom

If you’ve been around here for a while, you know I love a good high/low moment. Give me something practical, affordable, maybe even a little basic… and I’ll happily dream about how to turn it into something that feels special and built just for our home. That is exactly what happened with our IKEA PAX wardrobe.

What started as a simple storage solution became one of my favorite transformations in our bedroom. And the best part? We didn’t need a fully custom millwork budget to get there. Let me tell you how we did it.

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Our Primary Bedroom Refresh: Why I Finally Said Yes to Pink

I wasn’t planning on changing our bedroom color, to be honest. I started working on this space earlier last year, almost at the same time I was designing my room in NYC. The two months before that I was fully immersed in bedroom inspiration, gathering ideas, saving images, thinking about layouts and palettes… and naturally, the itch to finally do something about our bedroom sparked.

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Christmas Ornaments That Match Everyone’s Personality

Finding the perfect Christmas ornament is one of the easiest ways to give someone a gift that feels personal, meaningful, and—let’s be honest—spot-on for who they are. Whether you’re shopping for the foodie, the frequent traveler, the hobby collector, or the friend whose entire personality is coffee, there’s an ornament out there that matches their vibe perfectly.

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Pre-Teen Bedroom Refresh: How to Do LED Lights the Right Way

As my boys have grown, the space has naturally evolved too, so it was time to refresh the room to better fit their style. And of course, like most pre-teens and teens, they wanted LED lights in their bedroom. But it wouldn’t be me if I just stuck them on the wall! So I’m showing you how I installed them in a creative way, so you can try it too.

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5 Easy Ways to Transition Your Home Decor for Fall

The calm before the storm—fall is my favorite season for home decor. I love decorating for Christmas, but there’s something so special about adding subtle fall touches and warm accents throughout my home. The best part? You don’t need to spend a fortune. Today, I’m sharing easy ways to transition your home decor for fall using simple pieces you can find at your local store—or even better, items you probably already own.

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