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The Love List

Hello, friends. It's been a while. I've been enjoying summer vacation which means the blog has been neglected this week. But I hope to get back into routine soon! Here's a few links that have caught my eye (and that are slowly putting me in a fall state of mind)... I've totally fallen for this moody dark cabin How to style your kitchen shelves On my fall fashion wish list: classic earrings, a sweater with fun feminine details, and cozy pj's I love everything about this Small bathrooms with style I love the difference new french doors made in this...

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A Knockout Listing: Andre Berto Selling His Beverly Hills Mansion

A Knockout Listing: Andre Berto Selling His Beverly Hills Mansion

Phillip Faraone/Getty Images Two-time welterweight boxing world champion and former Olympian Andre Berto is trying to move on from the Beverly Hills, CA, mansion he purchased in 2017. Not surprising for those who know Berto, the 4,922-square-foot home in the heart of the exclusive enclave is anchored by an open kitchen and living room fit for a chef and built for entertaining. “I gotta have a nice kitchen,” Berto told the Los Angeles Times in March. “That’s always been a big selling point for me. Athletes’ prime real estate is our bodies, so I appreciate [my] kitchen because it allows...

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August Diary: Promises I'm Making Myself

August Diary:  Promises I'm Making Myself

Saturday:  It's late in Shabat, just two hours more to have the full extent of the day of rest.  Today began early.  I stepped out on the porch to feed the pets and looked at the sun rising and sang "Shema".   That I remember the Hebrew after all these years away from synagogue, that these words come easily still at the sight of daybreak, astounds me: Shema, Israel, Adonai Eloheinu, Adonai echad. Hear O Israel, the Lord is our G-d, the Lord is One... It was a hurry up sort of morning, but the wonder of God was  there...

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Tour a Photographer’s Stunning Florida Abode That’s the Perfect Touch of Glamour

Tour a Photographer’s Stunning Florida Abode That’s the Perfect Touch of Glamour

One look at Natalie Broach’s Florida home and it becomes immediately apparent that every room has been designed with intention. From neutral pallets to understated decor selected with the utmost care, this bright home is as much of a joy to photograph as it is to view. Before settling down in Jacksonville, Florida, photographer and small-business owner Natalie Uprichard ventured overseas to Paris and Venice where she undertook some personal projects photographing the beautiful cities of Europe. Since then, she has become a featured artist on West Elm and Minted with prints for sale, and started her own photography business where she makes...

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7 Mistakes to Avoid When Eliminating Home Pests

7 Mistakes to Avoid When Eliminating Home Pests

Having home pests in your house is certainly a frustrating experience, and so many different types of creatures can cause these issues. Despite the stress and confusion, what you do know is that eliminating the home pests is crucial. In order to ensure that your home is free of pests in a reasonable amount of time, make sure to avoid certain common mistakes. 1. Treating Your Home By Yourself While it’s true that you might have the ability to deal with some low-key pest issues without the assistance of professionals, a thorough inspection and treatment by experts in the field...

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