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Autumn Mantle Decor | The Day's Design

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I almost began this post with fall is underway… but quickly realized that it’ November 3rd and fall is almost over.  We’ve already seen an inch of snow here in Big Rapids, winter will be here at any moment.  In Michigan, we see lots of “transition” months – month’s that aren’t sure what season they […]

Autumn Mantle Decor

Nov 3

Home Decor

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Family Photos in Ada Park | The Day's Design | Katie Grace Photography

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When we started looking for houses in Big Rapids we quickly found what we were sure was the perfect house. It needed some updating and wallpaper removal, but it wasn’t too overwhelming and there was a ton of charm hiding just beneath the surface. I was certain with a little sweat and creativity this could […]

Why I Purchased a House that Wasn’t My Style

Oct 19

Life Adventures

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Cat in Highchair | Vintage Aqua Highchair | The Day's Deisgn

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I think I was a bit delusional during the moving process last spring.  I had it in my mind that I would have plenty of time to unpack, organize our lives and even decorate prior to the pending wedding season.  I even had visions of having my studio being set and ready to go.  Life […]

5 Months in a New Town

Jul 28

Life Adventures

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Photography: Hetler Photography I’ve had quite an adventurous week. I jetted off to NYC and experienced the wrath of winter storm Jonas. I ran through the airport like a mad woman being chased by angry bees and plowed through the airport, nearly missing my flight. I made it home to only to leave a mere 8 hours […]

Finding “The One”

Jan 29

Life Adventures

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I’m not one to sit back and stay uninvolved in a project, but that’s just what I’m being forced to do.  Last Thursday Gretta, Polly and I packed our bags and hit the road on our way to Nina’s house, where we are still taking residence until the construction is finished at the end of […]

A Leaky Update :: Kicked Out

Dec 10

Life Adventures

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It occurred to me this morning that I have not left my house all week.  The last time I stepped out my front door was on Sunday, heading to church.  This cold winter weather has me all cooped up and I start going a little stir crazy.  If you’re like me, it’s this time of […]

DIY Striped Placemats

Jan 24

Projects & Tutorials

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