21+ Smart Spanish-style Wall Art Ideas (to Add Depth & Character to Your Room)!

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Looking for Spanish Revival, Mediterranean, or just good solid Spanish wall art to give the right look & feel (and dare I say subtle character & richness) to your home? I've narrowed down Spanish-style paintings and prints, artwork vs decor, and even vintage to modern styles! We have a project coming up where -- through my Design Analysis -- I've decided that at least one piece of "Spanish-flavored" art is going to solve one of…

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Samoa: Ocean Trench, Sliding Rocks & Humidity So Thick You Can Lick It!

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We thought we'd experienced humidity in various countries over the past 25 years... ...but Samoa is now the #1 winner of what I tell people is, "Air so humid I felt I could almost stick my tongue out and lick it!" :) Rather than fly with good old AirNZ straight from Auckland to Los Angeles, a flight we've done too many times to count, we decided to island hop our way! We'll be doing 3…

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Southeast Asia: Thailand, Vietnam, Bali, Lombok & Singapore!

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I was born on a small island in Asia, but there are far too many Asian cultures to count! (Although I'm sure someone has tried.) We never planned to visit Asia when we left for The Azores, but things changed over the years! When we were able to leave living in Europe to travel through eastern and southern Africa for 3-4 months (our rationale was "When else in life can you travel Africa with your…

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Bathroom Remodel: The #1 Mistake We Made!

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Let's talk about the first real bathroom reno Matt and I ever did! Well actually, let's first talk about the #1 mistake we made with it (which we we will NEVER make again😅)! When you see the finished bathroom, some of you may be surprised we did this bathroom remodel so long ago because it looks date-less. Timeless. It looks nothing like the trendy bathrooms that were being done everywhere else at the time. (When…

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Closet Corner Ideas: The (Only) 7 Genius Design Solutions You Need to Know!

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Looking for closet corner ideas and solutions? Or maybe you're wondering how on earth you can maximize every inch of your closet space? As a Layout & Functionality Expert who loves every storage challenge this brings up, today I'm giving you the 7 smart corner solutions to consider! If you have closet corners you don't know what to do with, I hear you. If you have awkward "dead" spaces in your closet, I'm here for…

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Avoid Ikea: Why You Should NEVER Buy These 5 Premade Items!

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If you actually want to maximize every inch of space you already have, then you should NEVER buy these five Ikea items! I 100% understand why people go with pre-made. It seems easier. It seems faster. And if you don't know what to do instead (or you think the alternative is too difficult), well... ...that's exactly what we're here to help you with! :) 🧠💪 Under Sink Storage: The #1 Genius Solution (+7 Simple Options)!…

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7 Smart Strategies for Choosing Interior Colors!

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Do you know how to go about choosing interior colors for your home? Read on for 7 smart strategies to help you choose the perfect interior paint colors in your unique space for your unique needs! Does it surprise you to hear that my dream kitchen in my dream house (in my dream world) is not white? 😉 Yes, I realize that because we made the decisions with THIS house to do all white walls…

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The ONLY 12 Banquette Seating With Storage (or Without) Designs To Know!

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Looking for the #1 banquette seating with storage (or without) for you? From built-in banquette bench designs to small or modern options, I've narrowed it down here to 12 options to help you choose the one that solves YOUR exact unique need!🙌 All banquettes are not created alike! (Nor should they be! ;) ) Feeling overwhelmed with which type to choose for yourself? I'm here to simplify it for you!🤗 First, you must understand the…

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Small Guest Bedroom Ideas: AVOID These 3 (+15 To Do Instead)!

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Looking for small guest bedroom ideas? You're in the right place! We're sharing everything from modern and cozy to small guest room storage tips and decor help! A small guest bedroom may not be your ideal, but I'm tellin' ya...they can be some of the coziest spaces (think "nest!") your guests will ever have the privilege of enjoying!🤗 (Plus, small guest bedrooms are usually a more efficient use of your space, since it's not a…

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12 Secrets to Work Less + Still Have a Beautiful Home! ;)

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My half-joking answer to many questions or compliments on my solution for something in my home is to grin and say, "Really, I'm just lazy!" 😉 Maybe "lazy" is the wrong word, but you're intelligent readers who know what I mean. If there's a better, faster, more efficient way to do something, why wouldn't we want to do it? Work smarter, not harder!🤗 At this phase of life, time in a fresh, clean room to…

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