Finland & Sweden: Hot Saunas to Cold Swims, Forests to Fika & Reindeer Both Ways! ;)

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If you've ever had a hankering to visit a Scandinavian country, follow that feeling! We so enjoyed our longer time in Norway (and our shorter time in Denmark), so it should have come as no surprise that we'd also enjoy Finland and Sweden. FINLAND From Tallinn, Estonia, we traveled via boat to Helsinski, Finland. (If you haven't read about how much we enjoyed Tallinn, you'll want to go see that one!) There was SO much…

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A Super-Quick DIY Zipline Platform (With or Without Trees!)

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Wondering how to build a zipline platform—with ease? (This is Part 2, after the installation of our zipline.) When we first installed our zipline, we hadn't even thought about adding a simple zipline platform for it. (We were probably faaaaaaar too excited about the zipline itself to worry about such trivialities. See how we installed our backyard zipline HERE!) However, as the weeks and months rolled on, the ladder we had to pull out for…

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Sneak Peek: Modern Spanish-Style Client Backyard!

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Can you smell summer coming! :) Here's a client project we're working on...a modern Spanish-style backyard here in southern California. (We'll also show you some finalized client design pics at the end!) PS: If you aren't quite ready to consult us re: your backyard (we get SO many clients wanting help with their outdoor spaces from us, which we're thankful for because it's SO FUN!!!), you can grab our design guide "How to Save BIG…

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Raised Patio vs Deck: 15 Perks of Building a Patio!

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Both decks and patios add a considerable amount of value to the outdoor space of a home—but how do you decide on a raised patio vs deck for your space? Every home, backyard, and situation is unique, but today we're going to answer the question, "How is a patio better than a deck?" with 15 reasons patios are generally better than decks! (Yes, we can hear the battle cry of deck lovers about to storm…

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The Only 7 Bed Frame Designs You (Actually) Need to Know About!

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Looking for bed frame ideas? Wondering if you should have a wood vs upholstered bed frame? What about a headboard mounted to the wall or a curved design or flat? Should you go with a matching footboard or a canopy or four-poster or something more modern or traditional?! We're here to simplify bed frame designs and bed headboards for you! The bed world is MASSIVE. From waterbeds to canopy beds, from standard rectangles to circular…

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Coffee Table Alternatives: 10 Genius Options + My Client’s #1 Pick!

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A.K.A. "The 'I Hate Coffee Tables' Client Project. :) If you're looking for coffee table alternatives for small spaces or large, this post will get your brain firing! :) I thought I'd heard it all, but a client recently admitted to me (as we worked on designing her entire downstairs look and feel), "So...I hate coffee tables!" I knew what she meant (I don't like generic/standard coffee tables much either), but it's always good to…

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Baltic Exploration: Pleasant Poland, Lovely Latvia, Low-key Lithuania & Endearing Estonia!

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After Copenhagen, we went through Germany to Gdansk, Poland. Lithuania & Latvia were next, then up to Tallinn, Estonia! (From there we were heading across the Finnish Gulf to Helsinki, Finland, but I'll cover that in a separate post.) PS: Anyone else hear the word "Estonia" and immediately think of the movie Encino Man? Man, it was hard for me not to...didn't see that one locked away in the memory vault, waiting to pop up…

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Our Laundry Room: The Complete List of Organization, Storage, & Design Ideas!

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Looking for laundry room inspiration, organization ideas, storage hacks + all our advice on laundry room design? You're in the right place!PS: See our Laundry Plans HERE!IN ORDER: #1: Why We Ripped Out Our Small Laundry Room! #2: Raised Washer and Dryer: The Hack No One Tells You About! #3: Laundry Room Makeover: My 7 Wildest Laundry Fantasies Come to Life! #4: Our #1 Laundry Room Decor Tip! #5: Shelf Esteem: The Only 3 Laundry Room…

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The Only 10 Bathroom Lights Over Mirror You Need to Know! (+5 to AVOID!)

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Looking for the latest and greatest bathroom lights over mirror for your space? Why spend hours and hours scouring the internet, wading through the garbage of the masses, when I’ve done all that for you?  Today I’m sharing my Top 10+ modern bathroom light fixtures (as well as the 5 bathroom light above-mirror styles to AVOID!) Whether you're doing a major renovation on your bathroom or not, you're in the right place to start choosing…

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Copenhagen, Denmark: 3 Leisurely Things Everyone Should Do!

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There's so much to do in Copenhagen, whether you want to be busy & pack it in…or leisurely enjoy the city at a relaxed pace like we did! :) When I say we relaxed in Copenhagen, I mean it: we RE-LAAAAAXED in Copenhagen! 😄 Leaving Norway, we felt happy yet tired and just wanted to chill somewhere, well...chill. And Copenhagen, as it turns out, was a pretty near-perfect place to do that for us. We…

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