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The Latest: May 2016

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Victoria’s “Southern Cottage Vibes”
Name: Victoria Location: Dallas, Georgia We bought our home 3,200 square foot home in Dallas, Georgia the year we got married. We wanted to be near the city, but still enjoy the beautiful country. We are five minutes from the lake and 40 minutes to Atlanta. When we started decorating our home, we wanted to make sure that it was about more than trends and that it really expressed our personalities. It was more important for us to have people walk in and feel at home.
Nora Taylor
May 3, 2016
Before & After: Mudroom Makeover
The previous owners of Amanda’s house had their hearts in the right place, it’s hard to argue with more storage, but the execution left a lot to be desired. Amanda made some super saavy storage decisions, switched up the lighting and got lucky with some surprise hardwood. Check it out! From Amanda: The previous owners of our house closed in part of the front porch to make a huge closet at the front of the home.
Nora Taylor
May 3, 2016
17 Delicious Ways to Use Up Leftover Buttermilk
(Image credit: Emma Christensen) From The Kitchn → 17 Recipes That Will Help You Use Up a Carton of Buttermilk
Apartment Therapy
May 2, 2016
Before & After: Lisa’s $1,000 Dining Room Makeover
With some smart color choices on the walls and the floor, Lisa took her dining room from a little bland, to bold, bright and inviting. From Lisa: My husband and I bought a 1900 American Foursquare over the summer and have been steadily working to make it our own. The house hasn’t had any significant updates since the 90s so the work was much needed.
Nora Taylor
May 2, 2016
DIY Ideas for Making a Home on a New Grad’s Budget
Living the budget life is not easy and college grads know this more than anyone! During this exciting (read: stressful) phase of your life, having a cozy home that feels like your own space is so essential! After all, you need somewhere to kick up your feet after a busy day of chasing your dreams. If you’re on a budget, how can you create a beautiful home that’s not a mishmash of hand-me-down furniture? Here are some DIY ideas to help you stay on budget AND create a home you love.
Anusha Rajeswaran
May 2, 2016
Is It Ready Yet? A Simple Trick to Determine Whether an Avocado Is Ripe
(Image credit: Kelli Foster) From The Kitchn → Use This Simple Trick to Determine Whether an Avocado Is Ripe Inside
Apartment Therapy
May 2, 2016
Megan & David’s “Happy Combo of Clean and Cluttered”
Name: Megan & David Location: Brooklyn, New York We’re Megan and David and we love our cozy, bright apartment. We live in a one bedroom, one bath apartment in Crown Heights, Brooklyn. The amount of natural light throughout the day is my favorite part of our home. We have a great view out the north and south windows as well. Our place has two covered balconies, (one off the kitchen, the other off the bedroom) in-unit washer/dryer, and private elevator.
Nora Taylor
May 1, 2016
Before & After: A Kitchen Upgrade, Complete With A Real Life Space for “Real Life Stuff”
When we moved into our Victorian row in 2007, it was a pleasant-enough looking house. But my husband and I knew we wanted to renovate—especially the wood-paneled kitchen (even if it was white!). We decided to leave the kitchen as-is until we lived in it for a while and really used the space (we also didn’t have the funds at the time).
Nora Taylor
May 1, 2016