from Country French to Bohemian Modern: The story of my living room

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from Country French to Bohemian Modern: The story of my living room

Welcome to my current living room.

This is the story of my living room, dining room, and adult life. Dramatic, but true.

Much like religion and politics, a lot of folks start out just doing what their parents do in their homes. Just-bought-my-first-house-Ashley Daly was no different. Gilded things, Country French, brushed bronze, frosted light shades, yellow walls, and bunnies everywhere. A lovely space, but not quite my own.

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Rustic Modern Living Room: Five Tips for Starting Over in a New Home

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Rustic Modern Living Room: Five Tips for Starting Over in a New Home

Last May we moved into a 1953 ranch-style house, our second and hopefully last home. With an open layout, wall-to-wall windows, and mid-century charm, I couldn't wait to start decorating. Although it is still very much a work in progress, I wanted to share a few tips I've gathered from the experience of starting over in a new home.

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Succulent Care Guide Part One: Planting

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Succulent Care Guide Part One: Planting

Congratulations! Perhaps you are the new owner of a baby succulent. Follow these planting tips we've compiled from our succulent expert Sara to ensure a long and happy life together.

Contain your succulent:

  • You can use most any container (bowls, pots, cups, boxes, baskets), but use something with drain holes if you can.
  • If it doesn't have drain holes, adding a layer of pea gravel in the bottom is very important. This helps with drainage.
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