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7 Ways to Make a Small Room Look Bigger
Smaller spaces in your home hold both charm and challenge. Over the years, I’ve learned through trial and errors the tips and tricks behind taking a small room and making it homey and spacious.
Modern Western Style
When you say the word ‘western’ most people immediately think of gunfighters in the streets, cowboys in 13MWZ’s, and Texas stars. But there has been a shift in our western culture in the last two years, especially for women. Courtenay DeHoff lit a fire with her #fancyladycowgirl posts on her Instagram and I gotta say, I’m in full support of this. I wasn’t raised going to rodeos or on a 5,000 acre ranch, I’m from a small cattle farm in Iowa and the most cowgirl it ever got for me was running barrels at the local fun show. Now I’m...
How to Care for Your Cowhide Rug
Cowhide rugs never go out of style and are a great investment for your home and if you’re like me, when you make an investment for something nice in your home you want to take care of it. Here are some tips for caring for your cowhide rug! Cleaning Your Rug You’ll want to make sure you clean your cowhide rug as regularly as you clean your house. Be sure to vacuum your rug in the direction of the hair. Cowhide rugs are durable but I recommend setting your vacuum to the gentlest setting it has. Taking your rug outside...
3 Tips for Decorating with a Color Palette
3 Tips For Decorating With A Color Palette I love walking into someone's home and immediately feeling like I know them better. The decor, colors, and personal touches everyone puts on their home show their personality and sometimes even lifestyle. The first thing I notice is the color pallet of a home. There is a reason interior designers use color pallets in homes they design. The colors in a room or home have the power to make you feel many things, warm, bright, cozy, the list goes on. Below are 3 tips when choosing a color pallet for your home,...
5 Small House Living Tips
So many of you reached out to me about my “no couch” post I decided to share some tips I’ve learned living in small houses! 🤍 Tip 1: Declutter. I know I know, you might need that old magazine next winter when you’re bored right? Wrong. You’ll never look at it and you know it. Take it from me, once you learn to throw things away and declutter your house you’ll never go back. I’m the queen of throwing things away👸🏼 Quality over quantity is key when living in small spaces. Whether it's clothing, furniture, or just junk that...