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Hi Reader!

There are lots of home decor things I can do well.

Picking out artwork is NOT one of them.

And picking out a full set of gallery wall prints that all go together with some sort of color, tone, or thematic cohesion? Gah - talk about design paralysis!

When I found myself with six identical frames to fill, I fell deep down down a rabbit hole of Etsy shops and independent artist sites. I even considered watercoloring my own (which is a bit laughable since I don’t paint).

But then I found myself perusing the most random thing ever: vintage wallpaper samples.

And it turned out to be the key to creating some truly unique “prints” for our wall!

Sneak Peek

After a decade of hiding this vintage chest away in deep dark places, we finally gave it new life and a new place in our home. Sharing its transformation story next Sunday!

Behind the Scenes

My kids head back to school tomorrow. So last week, I was laser focused on turning our front hall closet into the ultimate drop zone for backpacks, water bottles, papers, and more. I have a few more finishing touches before I'm ready to share it!

See you next week!

~Megan

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