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7 Secrets to a Perfectly Styled Bookcase

I always say that good design is all in the details and sometimes it can be difficult to get the little details just right. This is especially true when it comes to styling a bookshelf. Filling up large amounts of empty space in an artful way is no easy task. Whenever I’m re-styling my own bookshelves it often takes me hours! If you’re stuck on how to style your bookshelves, here are 7 tips that will help you overcome the challenge and make your bookshelves look picture perfect!

1. Use interesting objects as bookends
Bookends are certainly functional but not …

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Food & Recipes

Easy Homemade Kettle Corn

I’m not a huge snacker but whenever I have the inevitable craving, my go-to snack is always kettle corn. Whether I’m craving sweet or salty this always hits the spot and it’s perfect for a daily treat, movie night, a game day or to enjoy while watching your favorite awards show. I always prefer to make my own rather than buying it pre-packaged because homemade is always the healthier option and it’s so easy and inexpensive to make! I prepare mine using coconut oil which offers more health benefits than other oils, can tolerate high heat and adds a very …

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Nathan Followill Home Tour
Decorating Ideas

Top Five

Introducing…a new blog series. The top 5 things I loved on the internet this week.  (let’s see if I can keep this up!)

Inside the Home of Kings of Leon’s Nathan Followill
Domaine gives us an exclusive look inside the newly designed abode Nathan Followill shares with his family. The chic, modernist home was designed by Benjamin Vandiver. See the full house tour here.

52 Places to Go in 2015
Got a case of wanderlust? Check out this list of 52 must-visit destinations from The New York Times and start planning your next vacation! I’d love to go …

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Housekeeping

The Kon Mari Method of Organizing Might Change Your Life

After nearly 8 years living in the same apartment, I’m maxed out on space. I’m constantly donating bags of unwanted items to the GoodWill but despite this, I still have too much stuff and not enough space to put it in. I’m constantly rationalizing why I should keep something: “If I lose 5 lbs I’ll love it … maybe it’ll be back in style someday … it was a gift …” those kind of excuses are huge contributing factors to my clutter crisis. Since I’m on a massive mission to declutter, I was excited to discover the Kon Mari Method …

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Food & Recipes

One Bowl Chocolate Cupcakes with a Valentine’s Day Twist

Valentine’s Day is really just an excuse to eat chocolate – which is why I am fully embracing it this year! Since I’m a card carrying member of the single girl’s club and likely won’t be receiving any chocolate (womp womp!) I figured I’d take matters into my own hands and treat myself! I spotted this adorable little Valentine’s Day bake cup kit at Sur La Table and these gave me the perfect excuse to make chocolate cupcakes! I love recipes that are simple and my go-to is this one-bowl chocolate cupcake recipe from Martha except I make modifications for …

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