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Just Be You | An Open Heart Message
“To be yourself in a world that is constantly trying to change you is the greatest accomplishment.” Ralph Waldo Emerson The Story of Our Pot Rack Recently I came full circle on something, and it was so profound for me that I felt like I had to share it with you. This past winter I was talking to my husband a little bit about one of my favorite design decisions in our home. Our pot and pan rack. It wasn’t something that I saw and simply replicated. It was more of an epiphany. I love the idea of hanging pots and pans over the oven. The look is beautiful and…
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Thrift Store Finds | Why Thrifting Is the Best
I can’t wait to share my most recent thrift store finds with you! It’s been a while since I’ve gone vintage shopping, and I’ve missed it so much. It’s so fun hunting for treasures. Sometimes you come home with some of the best vintage finds, which is exactly what happened with my latest thrift haul. Remember last week when I shared the new location of the vintage pie safe? Well my latest thrift haul contained a replacement for the pie safe in the dining room! It’s been a few weeks that the pie safe has been in the girls’ room. So we’ve had a chance to decide if we need…
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How to DIY a Dutch Tulip Crate| Simple & Easy
I love the vintage feel and the versatility of Dutch tulip crates. They can be used in so many ways for home decor: shoe storage, coffee tables, dining room tables, book storage. But I didn’t want to spend the money on one. So I went to the good old woodpile and found what I needed to DIY a tulip crate. Why DIY A Dutch Tulip Crate? Dutch Tulip Crates Are Versatile Since I completed this DIY I’ve had it sitting on the coffee table, on the entryway floor with boots in it, and on the dining room table as a centerpiece. If you missed it I shared a post on…
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How to Organize a Shared Kids Closet
The best part of the shared girls’ room so far is the shared kids closet. It’s not the flashy or beautiful part, but it’s so organized. Of the entire shared room transformation, my favorite part so far has been the shared kids closet. For a mom folding and putting away more laundry than seems humanly possible, having 1 place to put all the clothes is like heaven! This is part 3 of the shared kids room transformation. You can find our plan here, the wallpaper installation here, the room design and layout here, and the built-in bookcase here. Okay guys let’s get real here. Our two little girls produce more…
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How to DIY A Stunning European Cottage Pot Rack
One of my favorite DIY’s in our home is our cottage pot rack. It’s the most beautiful way to display our copper collection. Disclosure: There are some affiliate links below, but these are products I recommend. I won’t put anything on this page that I haven’t verified and/or personally used. Why DIY a Pot Rack? A Pot Rack Can Become the Focal Point In my first post about this DIY pot rack, I told you that it accidentally became the focal point of the space. It was a happy accident. I had no idea that it would become more than a nice storage solution. But I’m so glad that it…
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The Best of 2020|Open Doors Open Hearts
2020 has been full of so many trials. But I think if we take a closer look we can find beauty and successes that were birthed from 2020. Today I wanted to say thank you for the success we’ve experienced. You, yes YOU, are a huge part of our successes at Open Doors Open Hearts. I’m so excited to share this post with you all. It feels surreal to think that I’ve been blogging for nearly 1 year! Just a little over 1 month until I reach the 1-year anniversary! So, I thought it would be fun to wrap the year up with a best of 2020 post. This was…
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Simple & Natural Christmas Decor: Bloggers Best Holiday Home Tour 2020
I’m so excited for you to see our entryway, living room, and dining room all dressed up for Christmas! This year I decided to go for a natural Christmas with pops of red, and I love how it turned out. Before we walk through my home all dressed in red and natural Christmas elements I want to take a moment to honor a couple of wonderful ladies. Kelly with The Tattered Pew and Mansa with This is Simplicite. They have worked so hard to create this blog hop. I’m so grateful for both of them. If you are hopping over from Stacey’s beautiful Rustic Farmhouse Christmas Inspired Home Tour thanks…
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A Simple Cozy & Classic Christmas
Our finished basement all dressed for Christmas is my favorite way to see it. This year I decided to do a cozy & classic Christmas in this space, and so far I’m loving it more than any other way I’ve decorated it. It’s not necessary to decorate the basement, but it’s one of my favorite places to decorate for Christmas. I feel like I can experiment and I’m never rushed to finish the décor down there. I can take my time and try new things. Can I do this upstairs? I certainly can, and I do. But there is just something so forgiving and peaceful about this living space in…
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How to Make Thrifty Cloth Pumpkins from Sweaters
Those cute and cozy cloth pumpkins from Pottery Barn are much easier to DIY than you might think, not to mention so much more budget-friendly!
