I’m a true believer that chaos breeds chaos. When my boys start fighting in the playroom, the first thing I do is make them pick up. As the mess on the floor disappears, the whole vibe of the room changes. It is like hitting the reset button, and soon, they are all back to playing nicely.

Our office needs a reset. And I need your help.

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So after telling you last week how much I shopped sales and thrift stores (which I do!), I thought I’d also let you in on some great online decor deals that are out there.

The first site I came across that offered “flash” sales (short-lived sales, limited quantities of select pieces) was One Kings Lane.  This …

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If you’re like me, you spend waaayyy too much time poring over shelter mags, surfing your favorite decor blogs, and pinning away on Pinterest.  All in the name of inspiration for your home’s spaces.  And if you’re like me, many of those beautiful inspiration images run afoul of my budgetary constraints.   My financial reality for decorating and redecorating …

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Source: dearinspirationblog.blogspot.com via Heidi on Pinterest

I’ve been thinking a lot about this quote in relation to collections. I get swept up in “de-cluttering” a few times a year and can sometimes be ruthless in my purging. In fact, I often use William Morris’s words as my litmus test on what to keep and what to …

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With winter’s chill full blown now (and lots of gray days, too), I thought we’d turn to Mother Nature for some warmth in our homes.  There are so many ways to introduce natural elements into your decor without spending a fortune! Think wood, plants, stone, and natural fibers. Mother Nature’s colors are always perfect and …

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Now that you’ve gathered and organized your decor inspiration and packed away the Christmas and holiday decor, are you ready to freshen up your spaces?  Every January, I’m anxious for simple, light, and fresh in my home.  Here are some simple ways you can accomplish just that.
Expand your space.  Mirrors are a great way to …

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My name is Heidi, and I’m a shelter mag addict.  Seriously.  I subscribe to SIX shelter magazines, and have a penchant for picking up additional ones at Publix (Target, WalMart… you get the idea).  Yes, of course I’ve heard of Pinterest (still learning!).  Yes, I’m a Houzz user with several Ideabooks rocking, too.  (By the …

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Hello, FLT friends!  I’m thrilled to be joining the team here at FLT in this new year of possibilities.  I blog regularly over at Decor & More and will be sharing home decor DIY and inspiration weekly here at FLT as well.

Last weekend I made a list of home projects I wanted to tackle in …

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i have a new friend. be jealous. she is TOTALLY awesome. everyone should have a friend just like her. her name is maegan, married to chuck, mommy to chester. so sweet, right? we met on twitter — then had our first date last night in laguna beach. yes, the real laguna beach…

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