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THE START OF SUMMER


I hope your Memorial Day involves pretty houses, cute puppies, and cool cars. Cheers to the start of summer!

*Images Abigail Ahern, Aerin Lauder, and source unknown — please holler if you know the original!

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PAJAMA PARTY

Aren't Sundays the best? At least when they're followed by a Monday off ;) I'd like to be lounging around in this...
Super cute and totally comfy. And am I crazy to say that I'd roll up the sleeves and wear this as a beach cover-up as well? Get yours here and have a wonderful Sunday!

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HOW TO DECORATE A SMALL SPACE

...I'd say that's a pretty fair assessment of this apartment tour published a couple years ago in Traditional Home. The decorating process was a collaboration between mother-and-daughter team Suzanne and Lauren McGrath. Lauren's first apartment called for decorating on a budget in a small space, a reality to which most of us can relate! I love the seamless mix of inexpensive Ikea finds and storied family heirlooms.
I also love that Lauren's nightstand doubles as a vanity! Such a smart use of space. And lucky for all of us the McGrath ladies have a fabulous blog and a brand new book so we can learn their style secrets. What are your favorite tips and tricks for small space living?

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