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Welcome to the hub for homebodies with wanderlust. This is where I share creative advice and actionable solutions to blend the thrills of travel with the comforts of home.

Dive into the latest articles to discover how to fuel your wanderlust through decor, and how to make travel simpler, more meaningful, and more accessible.

Budget Adventures: How to Experience Houston for Under $500

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Two of my favorite things in life are taking trips and not going broke. Sometimes it seems like those two desires are diametrically opposed, but where there is a will, there is a way.

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Too Much Baggage: How Overpacking Can Ruin Your Trip and What to Do About It

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Once I book a trip, though, I become a level nine hoarder. Are both of these 500-page novels necessary for a 4-day getaway? Absolutely. Of course I need three extra pairs of underwear per day. And we all know how hard hotel water can be – nothing but a full-sized tub of lotion will do. Can’t be ashy on vacation, now, can we? 

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How To Take 52 Vacations a Year – Without Breaking the Bank

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…aside from money there are legitimate barriers to getting started in traveling, like time constraints, accessibility issues and simply not knowing where to start.

If you want to feel like you’re permanently on vacation, this is the article for you!

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The Low-Cost, High-Impact Decor Your Home Needs

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Ohhhh, the drama! Sometimes impactful design calls for bold choices, and nothing says, “Look at me,” better than oversized art.

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The Power of Street Art in the World of Design

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Welcome to Houston, where art, culture, and history collide! That’s right, it’s not just fancy restaurants and shooting ranges over. I mean, that’s mostly what it is… but, if you’re an art lover, history buff, or just a curious soul, there’s something special waiting for you in downtown Houston: the Lady Justice Remembrance Mural. In…

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Get Organized For Good in 5 Simple Steps

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Whether you’re planning on tackling an entire room or simply streamlining a closet, following these few simple steps can lead to a more functional, beautiful space. 

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Las Vegas Market Hottest Trends to Bet On (and others to fold)

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These trends are too amazing to keep a secret so I’m sharing with you the LVMKT Trends to Bet On for the upcoming year and those trends you should definitely “fold.”

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DIY Sins

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Today I was supposed  to be writing about a quick upgrade that can transform even the blandest of spaces with very little effort. However, in my hurry to get it done I committed some pretty big decorating no-nos, and this story has now become a cautionary tale.  But first, the back-story! I recently removed a…

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Greener Pastures

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And here we have the story of how weeding the garden almost cost me my life.

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Let’s Get Up

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Not a “morning person?” Might be user error.

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