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I'm Karen. Intentional homebody. I love the beauty of simplicity, refined. Pancakes and pretty things make me smile. I'm a dreamer. Goal digger. Corporate career woman turned mompreneur. Aspiring inspirer. Home is my happy place. I'll help make it yours, too.

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How to be Cozy this Holiday Season

Nothing says “holidays” to me quite like chestnuts roasting, Jack Frost, and yuletide carols, but nothing says “holidays at home” to me more than staying in and being cozy. Some of my favorite times during these festive months are those…

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How I Styled our House for Fall

Fall cannot start, at least not in my mind, until the day after my daughter’s late September birthday. Once the last morsels of confetti cake disappear, though, and the sun sets on summer, I begin decorating the house for fall…

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The ABCs of Mindful Living

Does mindfulness have your mind boggled? If so, you’re in the right place, friends. Here’s what I’ve learned about how to live mindfully, as well as the ABCs of Mindful Living to incorporate into your daily life. Mindfulness has always…

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The Best Hostess Gifts for Fall

I’m not someone who likes to rush the calendar. I died inside a little when I saw the fake Christmas trees at Costco in the first week of September. When I see them so early, I want to shout, “Give…

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