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When decorating your home, choosing styles that stay appealing over time can…

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14 Reasons to Visit Your…

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Modern dining room with a wooden staircase, beige chairs around a white table, a gold vase with green plants, large windows with natural light, and neutral-toned decor

20 Things Designers Notice First…

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When a designer steps into a home, they notice details that most…

Woman wiping and cleaning makeup off mouth during beauty routine

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Madison Cates

Mom, Wife, Minimalist.

Join me in my journey to declutter my life and live a simply beautiful life.

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Left: cover still from a TikTok video by @phoebelemcke. Right: Bright, tidy living room with a mirror and neatly arranged furniture (Unsplash photo by Spacejoy).
Left: cover still from a TikTok video by @ashleehardin. Right: Collection of colorful children's drawings displayed on a wall (Unsplash photo by Julia Taubitz).
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Left: cover still from a TikTok video by @lizzierebuilds. Right: Buckets and a broom sitting on the ground (Unsplash photo by C Cai).
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