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Archives for March 2022
New Cha, Cha, Changes
NEW NAME Simply Designed Nest is now The Genuine Home. It is not changing again. I’m so excited to finally be re-launching The Genuine Home and being able to be present here in this space again! To re-introduce me, I’m…
How to Find and Define Your Design Style
First, let me say that home is a place everyone should love! So knowing what you love and what you don’t love is the first step in creating a home you will love to spend time in. Your home design…
2021 Simple Living Intentions
I’ve never been one for setting new year’s resolutions. I’ve always found them to be something that everyone talks about, but no one ever takes seriously. Instead of setting strict resolutions for myself, this year I’m setting intentions. Intentions that…
Sometimes The Holidays Are Hard
As much as I love the holiday season for so many reasons, sometimes it feels really hard and heavy as it seems to highlight the hurt, grief, or turmoil. For some, it could be the first year without a loved…
How furniture layout affects our moods
Our homes and the way our furniture is laid out can positively or negatively influence our quality of life just by how we experience our spaces. If our rooms are filled with things we love, and if pieces are arranged…
The Art of Trying: Getting Out Of Your Comfort Zone
When was the last time you tried something new? I, know more than anyone that trying new things can be undoubtedly daunting. The unfamiliar and breaking out of your comfort zone is petrifying. I graduated college with no idea of…
10 Important Things to Simplify In Life
Simplicity is the name of the game here at Linen & Grace Home! Simplicity brings balance, freedom, and joy. When we begin to live simply by starting at any of these 10 points, we want to know where else we…
How Decluttering Will Change Your Life
Can you really change your life by decluttering? In a manner of speaking, yes! Changing your life is a huge undertaking. That’s why most people say that they can’t, don’t want to, or make some other excuse to continue to…
DIY Faux Fireplace Tile
I’m so excited to reveal this fireplace makeover. This is my very first DIY project and I am so proud of it! We have a red brick fireplace that was painted white by the previous homeowners but there was a…
10 Things To Be Grateful For
Need a little help recalling some things to be thankful for? I’ve got you covered. Below are 10 little successes, moments, and items to be grateful for every day! Because honestly, it’s the ordinary things that make life extraordinary. TO…
Adjusting To Change When You Don’t Handle Change Well
Change is hard. Some people (myself included) don’t adjust to change well. I went through all of the changes within a span of 6 months – I was married in April 2018 and fully graduated from college in May. I…