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Balanced beige beadboard is shown in a kitchen photo on how to install beadboard paneling. How to Install Beadboard Paneling
DIY · Home & Garden

How to Install Beadboard Paneling

April 9, 2023August 12, 2024 Tara Kelly4 Comments

Learn how to install beadboard paneling in this easy step-by-step tutorial that is perfect for any home renovator, whether you’re a beginner or expert.

Extra fluffy blueberry buttermilk pancakes are stacked in a cast iron skillet before serving. Extra Fluffy Blueberry Buttermilk Pancakes
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Extra Fluffy Blueberry Buttermilk Pancakes

April 2, 2023August 12, 2024 Tara KellyLeave a comment

Juicy, plump blueberries and tangy buttermilk combine in this fluffy blueberry buttermilk pancake recipe to create the best ever breakfast that everyone will be begging for.

A cottagecore picnic spread is created with a blanket, basket, food and drink, flowers, and a book. Cottagecore Picnic Ideas
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Cottagecore Picnic Ideas

March 26, 2023August 12, 2024 Tara Kelly1 Comment

Step inside the world of all things country living with these cottagecore picnic ideas that are perfect for a romantic spring afternoon…

An Easter tablescape is set up on a long dining room table. Easter Tablescape for Spring
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Easter Tablescape for Spring

March 22, 2023August 12, 2024 Tara KellyLeave a comment

Style an Easter tablescape this spring that is simple, elegant, and nature-inspired for a truly reviving celebration with loved ones.

A lavender wreath DIY is hung outside a white door. Lavender & Eucalyptus Wreath DIY | How to Make a Lavender Wreath
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Lavender & Eucalyptus Wreath DIY | How to Make a Lavender Wreath

March 19, 2023August 12, 2024 Tara Kelly1 Comment

Discover the beauty of making a DIY lavender wreath this season. With just a few supplies and pointers, you’ll learn how to make a lavender wreath that’ll last for many seasons to come.

Rainbow colors shine through in a sliced rainbow bundt cake. Lucky Rainbow Bundt Cake
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Lucky Rainbow Bundt Cake

March 12, 2023August 12, 2024 Tara Kelly2 Comments

Peak inside to discover the lucky rainbow cleverly disguised in a scrumptious St. Patrick’s Day bundt cake. This rainbow bundt cake is to die for!

A DIY rustic wood candle holder is set up on a table near flowers. Rustic DIY Wood Candle Holder
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Rustic DIY Wood Candle Holder

March 8, 2023August 12, 2024 Tara Kelly2 Comments

Come see how I make these rustic DIY wood candle holders in four easy steps. This centerpiece makes the perfect seasonal decor for your tabletop any time of year.

Basil begins to grow inside cells of a seedling tray in an effort to learn how to harden off seedlings. How to Germinate Seeds Indoors
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How to Germinate Seeds Indoors

March 5, 2023August 12, 2024 Tara Kelly2 Comments

Learn how to germinate seeds indoors in this easy, step-by-step tutorial. With a few tips and tricks, you’ll be growing vegetables and flowers in no time.

Cottagecore books are pictured in a graphic. Cottagecore Books To Read This Spring
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Cottagecore Books To Read This Spring

March 1, 2023August 12, 2024 Tara Kelly1 Comment

Today I’m sharing a list of cottagecore books I adore and think you’ll love, too. The spring season is approaching quickly, and you won’t want to miss out on these whimsical books for an enchanting season ahead.

A cottagecore living room offers many ideas for decorating, showing a blanket ladder next to a couch. DIY Home Renovation Tips You Need
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DIY Home Renovation Tips You Need

February 26, 2023August 12, 2024 Tara KellyLeave a comment

Join me today for the best DIY home renovation tips. I’m sharing all the tips you didn’t know you needed based on my experience renovating our 1950s home. Read these for a smoother, easier renovation process.

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I’m Tara Kelly, recently married to the love of my life—Adrian—and on a quest to longevity, vitality, and overall a simpler way of living. I’m also a first-time homeowner turning our 1950s ranch-style house into a cottage fit just for us. Read more...

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