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The Homes I Have Made

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Hi Reader!

Last year, I hit burn out so badly that I had to fully step away from content creation.

But after 13+ years of sitting behind my computer and working for myself, I suddenly didn’t know what to do with myself.

On a whim, I applied to work for a local organizing company, as I’ve always wondered what organizing other people’s homes would be like.

How does it work? Who are these people? Would I enjoy it?

I’ve now been working on an organizing team for the last 6 months, and I’ll tell you this: it is interesting…in all the ways!

For this month's Coffee Break chat, I thought you might enjoy a quick peek behind the “professional organizer” curtain!

My monthly Coffee Breaks are always over on the blog instead of here in your email, since these posts tend to be longer and generate good discussion! Grab a cup of coffee and catch up with me here…

Month In Review: April

I shared lots of easy-yet-gratifying transformations last month. Catch up on any posts you might have missed below!

Coffee Break #61

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Turning a Closet Into a Mudroom

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How to Max Out the Storage In Your Closets

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Awkward Nook? Give It Some Shelves

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Sneak Peek

In our downstairs powder room, I didn't want to paint and I didn't want to use wallpaper. So I updated our walls with something I've never tried before, and it's now one of my favorite rental hacks yet. All the details in next week's Sunday Short!

Monthly Ask!

See you next week!

~Megan
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The Homes I Have Made

by Megan Duesterhaus

Military Spouse | Perpetual Renter - Sharing easy, affordable, & practical home decor & organization solutions to help you transform ANY space into a place you love! ❤️

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