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One Room Challenge Week 4 & 5 // Progress Report

No pretty pictures or fun shopping resources to share with you this week, unfortunately. We have been getting down to business though! If you’ve missed it, check out my plans in week 1, tile layout options in week 2 and lighting options in week 3. About two and a half weeks ago my husband and I completed the demo. We ripped out the bad shower surround, the blue formica countertop, the carpet, all of it! Keep reading to see how far we’ve come!

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One Room Challenge Week 3 // Etsy Lighting Shops

That’s it for the updates on the progress, now for the fun stuff! I’m talking about lighting today. I spend lots and lots of time looking at lighting for clients, and one of my favorite resources is Etsy. The options are endless, the pricing is usually good an, items are often customizable and they are made by artisans. Click to check out my favorite Etsy shops for lighting!

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One Room Challenge Week 2 // Subway Tile Layout

I have made almost all of the design decisions, check out the plan here. There are just a few hanging question marks. One of the big ones is the subway tile layout. I sourced classic matte white subway tile in an updated size, 2 inch x 8 inch. I originally planned on doing a basket weave pattern, but because the tiles are exactly 2 inch x 8 inch they won’t work as a basket weave with grout lines. I want something more out of the box than a straight stack or a traditional brick pattern. I have been playing around with a few other layout options.

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10 Ways to Have a More Sustainable Wedding

As a wedding planner the waste I see at the end of each event fills me with guilt. I value the planet and do as much as I can to take care of our Mother at our home. I am committed to offering green solutions in my business as well. I hope to partner with vendors and clients that align with my values and take measures to reduce impact on the Earth. Below are 10 ways to have a more sustainable wedding, along with local Michigan recommended vendors who also value sustainability.

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Modern Bench Round-up

I’m shopping for a bench in my own home, so of course, I did a deep dive and I’m sharing all my findings with you. Click to see my favorite places to put a bench and a round-up of my favorite modern benches!

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