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We joked with friends recently about how we have e

We joked with friends recently about how we have ended up going through 3 refrigerators in 5 years. Each time we moved, they became part of the sale of the house. I know this average is not normal on either account, the moving or the refrigerators. However, I am very thankful for the extra refrigerator we gained when we moved to Alabama 6 years ago. I love having the extra freezer space and a place to keep cold drinks. The unexpected bonus in our downsized home, we were able to claim space in the laundry room. It’s so conveniently located off the kitchen now. At our previous homes, this extra refrigerator was down in the basement or the garage.⠀
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Do you have a second refrigerator? I remember how happy I was to inherit an extra one. I’ve grown so accustomed to this luxury I’m not sure I want to live without it.⠀
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Link in bio to take you around the rest of our laundry room & mudroom makeover from the Fall One Room Challenge and see all the functionality we packed into this small space. ⠀
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Hope you had a lovely weekend my friends. Is it to

Hope you had a lovely weekend my friends. Is it too early to start thinking about peony season? Maybe this will be the year I attempt to start growing peonies here. Sadly, growing up in Louisiana I had no idea peonies even existed until I was an adult. That kind of heat is not a friend to the lovely peony. I’ve been told there are varieties that can grow here in Alabama. (After the last few posts about the alternative moody slipcovers, obviously this image this image is from last spring.)
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Forgive me for potentially overposting the new win

Forgive me for potentially overposting the new winter look for this room. But I wanted to illustrate one of the benefits of darker slipcovers in this open concept space. Keep sliding to see it all. The darker velvet speaks perfectly to the dark upholstered chairs, which I chose because they are right next to the black island in the kitchen. It's hard to balance how much repetition is necessary for continuity at the risk of being predictable In an open concept design. ⁠(You may also notice when you swipe to the end the rug in the dining area becomes the link to the lighter slip covers.)
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Link in the bio takes you to the original reveal from the One Room Challenge, Spring 2020. Previously gifted items tagged in the photos. ⁠⠀
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It has been very cold and dreary here like old man

It has been very cold and dreary here like old man winter finally decided to rear his dark, windy head. My best friend suggested we switch the slipcovers back to the original dark grey velvet in the living room for a winter reset. ⁠
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I'll share more about the other changes here on Stories over the weekend and in an upcoming blog post. I haven't had the time to write nor the internet connection necessary to actually publish a blog post. The mere fact that I can share this is proof I do indeed have internet back now but it's Friday night and I am giving myself the night off!⁠
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Interestingly enough, my husband sees these covers as blue and I see them as grey. Kind of like how in the photo the left and the right look different. The color shift is directly related to the way the light hits the velvet.⁠
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Let me know what you think about the darker, more moody look in the comments. To see what the room looked like in the original reveal for the spring One Room Challenge, check the link in the bio. ⁠
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The sources for the previously gifted items are tagged in the image. ⁠
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For today’s edition for #WayBackWednesday we are

For today’s edition for #WayBackWednesday we are going back to 2017 and the dining room at #thetrailhousereno. This was the first room I installed panel moulding for a bit of architectural interest to an ordinary dining room. The surge in popularity of this type of moulding makes it almost trendy right now. But hopefully, with the historical ties to interior architecture of the past, we can classify it as a renaissance instead of a trend. ⠀
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In this room, the panels are long without a chair rail to give the room the elusion of greater height. The panel sizes are varied, with a larger box to accommodate my treasured mirror. Do you have a favorite panel moulding style?⠀
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Link in the bio for more on this Fall 2017 One Room Challenge. ⠀
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I mentioned this weekend my best friend was visiti

I mentioned this weekend my best friend was visiting and we were going to switch up a few things in the living room. Without looking back, can you tell what they are? There are two fairly significant changes, at least in my mind and a couple of other very minor changes. If you need a hint, I’ll find this angle of the living room from a little while ago and share it in my Stories. ⠀
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Without planning on this change, I ordered some new pillow covers that I think will work nicely with this seasonal update. I’ll share a full reveal when they arrive. ⠀
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We had a lovely weekend with our friends. Our anniversaries are just one day apart so when we lived in the same town we would often celebrate together. How fun it was to relive that tradition. ⠀
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A full look at this room from the Spring One Room Challenge can be found through the link in the bio. Previously gifted items tagged in the photo.⠀
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My best friend is here visiting this weekend. Ove

My best friend is here visiting this weekend. Over the best take-out pizza in town we came up with a fun idea for the living room. Can you guess what quick change we are going to make tomorrow? ⠀
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We’ve had the best day furniture shopping for a new look in her living room. It may complicate things a little that she lives 5 hours away, but so many places ship directly to your home we are hoping this can be a fruitful trip. Bonus part of this visit, our hubbies are completely preoccupied with the NFL playoffs. ⠀
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See more of this room and sources from the spring One Room Challenge through the link in the bio. Previously sponsored items tagged in photo.⠀
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I must admit I never had any ill-conceived notions

I must admit I never had any ill-conceived notions that 2021 would be much better than 2020. However, I never would have predicted such disgrace to fall upon our nation. I don't have any answers or profound things to say, but I can tell you how I've coped through all of the turmoil of the last year. (Well, to be completely honest, this has been my tactic for years .) I don't keep the tv on all day and I rarely watch the news. I do read the news and stay informed, but watching the talking heads going on and on incessantly is just not for me and steals my joy.
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If we didn't have friends coming into town this weekend, I would find a way to keep myself distracted. Probably by organizing a closet or painting furniture or some other home improvement project. Trust me, I've got a running list in my head. Maybe you do too? ⁠⠀
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Pulling together this mudroom took some time, but I love the results. Everything has a place and the hidden storage in this IKEA Hack tall cabinet is always welcome in my home. For a full look around check out the link in the bio. ⁠⠀
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After I took all the Christmas down, I left everyt

After I took all the Christmas down, I left everything bare for a while. I often leave a little up for a winter look, but not this year. Only a few snowy pine ones in the kitchen around a candle and that’s it. (Except for the entire Christmas tree I left in my office. Because it really does look like it belongs there and it makes me so very happy. )⠀
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This little corner took my attention today. I finally purchased an ottoman a month or so ago for these chairs. I wanted something that I could tuck in front of the little table, between the chairs, when not in use. Is it the absolute best piece for that spot, maybe not, but I am happy to be able to prop my feet up and keep my eyes open for just the right thing. ⠀
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From the Spring One Room Challenge, previously sponsored items are tagged in the photo. Link in bio for more details. ⠀
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