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Corina's DIY home decor ideas definitely make us say, "Hey, why didn't we think of doing that?!" We're always on the lookout for creative (and inexpensive) lighting solutions and Corina's awesome ideas are right up our alley...

We remember quite vividly one long (and labor intensive) weekend when the study of our childhood home received a new coat of paint. The original color turned out to be a very wrong shade of green, so we got put to work re-painting the entire room over the course of two days...

We don't know about you guys, but we're really, really happy it's Friday. It's been a long week and we are looking forward to entertaining close friends at home with the help of our home bar. Let's look at a few stellar bar set-ups from folks who know how to play host...

Recently, we received the loveliest handmade card that was embellished with thread. Simple but unique, the extra bit of time that went into making the card really wowed us. So much so that we still have the invite (and we never hang onto cards after the event has passed)...

Instead of going horizontal with our work/storage space (where things can easily be out of reach), we like to go vertical. And while shelves are usually a great alternative, sometimes drilling holes into your wall isn't an option...

We frequently talk about using our own backyard for bringing the greenery indoors. Succulent cuttings grow to make a welcoming entryway and colorful sprigs from blooming plants always cheer our space up instantly. Jennifer and friends have the same idea--taking cuttings from plants, pine cones and other woodsy finds which make a beautiful tablescape...

We started wearing a watch again for the first time in years. This single act has freed us from locating our cell phone when we need to know what time it is. Using a wall clock in the home affords us a similar freedom. Digital clocks on microwaves are hard to read from across a room but a nice, big wall clock registers every time...

We love how this bedroom feels "grown-up" without seeming stuffy or overdone. All of the elements came together to make for a stunning bedroom. Basically, we've kinda fallen for the space--let's break it down after the jump!

While we don't believe that you have to run out to The Container Store every time you need a container for your belongings, sometimes the right product can be invaluable. For instance, when we're organizing a closet space or a room with shelving, there's a product we love to use for maximizing storage space...

We fondly remember our childhood home and and all the quirks that came along with growing up there. For example, even though we had a dining room, it was only used for special occasions (Thanksgiving and Christmas). We always felt that our formal dining room was a wasted space--and that if it weren't so stuffy it might've been enjoyed more than twice a year...

Sarah over at A Beach Cottage uses her home as the star for her blog. It started out as a fixer-upper and has been transformed into a cozy and natural beach side retreat. We love how Sarah chronicles each "Before and After" while sharing great tips and DIY solutions along the way--all while on a budget...

Just last week, a friend of ours threw a last minute get-together. The evening of friends and food went off without a hitch and it got us thinking--entertaining at the drop of a hat is so enjoyable. Wanting to perfect the art, we rounded up a handful of ways to make impromptu gatherings stress-free...

It might be a bit premature to be thinking about wrapping presents for the holidays but it's never to early for clever storage ideas. Jennifer (from The Felt Mouse) is a crafter--which explains her great selection of wrapping and decorative paper. But when the couple added carpet in the bedroom, their previous under-the-bed storage solutions for their wrapping paper became no longer useful...