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    Etsy Wish List: Handmade Mugs

    by Rachel Mae Smith November 29, 2022
    November 29, 2022

    With snow and winter on the way, that means one thing. It’s time for cozy drinks! And what better way to enjoy a nice cup of coffee or hot chocolate…

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    Gift Guide: Kitchen Gifts Under $100

    by Rachel Mae Smith November 16, 2022
    November 16, 2022

    The first gift guide of the holiday season is here! And what better place to start than with useful gifts. At least I think kitchen gifts are useful because everyone…

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    25 DIY Christmas Decorations

    by Rachel Mae Smith November 14, 2022
    November 14, 2022

    Now that we’re mid way through November, I think we can finally start to transition into all things Christmas! I lasted until after Halloween, but I can’t wait anymore. Plus…

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    Wishlist: Colorful Winter Clothes

    by Rachel Mae Smith October 25, 2022
    October 25, 2022

    I rarely talk about clothes here, but today… today my friend is an exception. Actually, that’s how you know this wishlist is good, because it was too colorful to pass…

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    How to Make a Halloween Sweater

    by Rachel Mae Smith October 4, 2022
    October 4, 2022

    Well this is it, the cutest thing I’ve ever made in my life. I can retire now. After sketching a few Halloween ideas out on my iPad, I thought it…

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    DIY Hammered Flower Art

    by Rachel Mae Smith October 3, 2022
    October 3, 2022

    Hello and happy October! Now that we’re officially into one of the best seasons of the year, I thought I’d bring the colors of fall into my home with this…

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    Halloween Movie Checklist Printable

    by Rachel Mae Smith September 27, 2022
    September 27, 2022

    Fall is hereeeee!! Okay, maybe I’m still sweating a bit in New York, but I don’t care. I’m giving in to all things fall now in hopes that I’ll be…

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    How to Paint Ikea Furniture

    by Rachel Mae Smith September 20, 2022
    September 20, 2022

    After running this DIY blog for eleven years, it’s safe to say that I’ve had my fair share of craft failures. And that rings especially true when it comes to…

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    How to Plan a Road Trip | 10 Tips for Driving Across the Country

    by Rachel Mae Smith August 29, 2022
    August 29, 2022

    After 24 days on the road, I just returned from my 5th cross country road trip! Between a few coastal city moves and a book tour, I’ve been lucky to…

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    Etsy Wish List: Colorful Vases

    by Rachel Mae Smith July 18, 2022
    July 18, 2022

    Summer flowers means it’s time for a summer vase! Sure, there’s no such thing as a summer vase. But that can be our secret if you feel like adding colorful…

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    Instagram vs Reality: Rome Edition

    by Rachel Mae Smith July 13, 2022
    July 13, 2022

    After sharing our first time in Rome, I thought I would take it one step further today to give you a look at what some of those popular destinations really…

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    City Guide: Our First Time in Rome

    by Rachel Mae Smith July 11, 2022
    July 11, 2022

    Moving right along on our Italian honeymoon, the next city on our journey was Rome! If you love history, you certainly will never be bored in Rome. In fact, if…

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    Day Trip from Florence to Parma, Italy

    by Rachel Mae Smith June 21, 2022
    June 21, 2022

    While we were in Florence on our honeymoon, we decided to take a day trip to Parma. You might be saying to yourself– why Parma? What’s in Parma? But a…

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    Hotel Review: Oltrarno Splendid (Florence, Italy)

    by Rachel Mae Smith June 17, 2022
    June 17, 2022

    Earlier this week I shared all about what to do in Florence, Italy, and wouldn’t you know… I have more to say! Really I could talk about Italy all day…

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    City Guide: What To Do in Florence, Italy

    by Rachel Mae Smith June 14, 2022
    June 14, 2022

    Ryan and I were finally able to take our honeymoon! Back in April/early May, we went to Italy for 16 days. Our trip began in Florence, then we traveled to…

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