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Where to Find Thrift Stores in the Outer Banks, NC

Thrift Store Finds in the Outer Banks (OBX) If you didn’t know, OBX stands for the Outer Banks — which is where John first took me for our…

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Beach Vacation in Duck, NC: Where to Stay and What to Do

What’s the best cure for a paint-and-primer hangover? A long weekend at the beach. And what’s the perfect way to celebrate our fourth wedding anniversary (yep, today’s the…

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How to Replace a Bathroom Light Fixture

Let’s talk about a “not-so-quick” quick fix. Between patio projects and kitchen makeovers, Sherry and I like to reward ourselves with a few small, fast updates that boost…

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Window Shopping at HomeGoods: Inspiring Home Decor Finds

HomeGoods Finds at Chesterfield Towne Center A few months ago HomeGoods opened a new location much closer to our home, so naturally we celebrated. The nearest store used…

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DIY Front Porch Makeover Ideas to Boost Curb Appeal

Hope you all had a great holiday weekend. We spent time with family (more on that later this week) and have been easing back into projects after last…

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Fab Freebie: Alternatives to a Wedding Week

***This giveaway is no longer accepting entries – see who won below!*** Thanks to random.org’s very arbitrary matchmaking skills, our winner is… Lawren (whose favorite wedding moment was…

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June Highlights: Standout Events and Moments

Note: This is a retroactive post I put together in December 2011 so I could create a month-by-month recap for our first year in the new house. I’m…

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Single vs Double Kitchen Sink: Which Is Right for Your Kitchen?

As our arms finally recover from an exhaustive kitchen priming and painting marathon (we shared the full before-and-after earlier here), we wanted to slow the pace a bit…

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How to Prime Wood Paneling Before Painting

Here’s the long-awaited update on the paneling project. Buckle up — this one had twists and turns. We’ve painted wood paneling before and it usually works great. Removing…

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Host an Unforgettable House Party: Practical Tips

Paneling—ugh. Update tomorrow. But while we’re here, a quick recap of Clara’s birthday party and the practical hosting lessons we picked up. Can you believe Clara’s birthday party—just…

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