It's that time again where I share some of my favorite finds. Sneakers, TV series, outdoor decor, pet care, books, and more. Shop my favorite finds on Amazon (and more) for July 2025...
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Outdoor Decor: Faux Boxwoods
Last year we placed three tall planters beside the garage doors and one on the walkway and filled them with live potted hydrangeas. And I loved them! But decided to invest in some faux plants that would last three full seasons and for many years.
These faux ...
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Carpet vs. Hardwood Flooring
Hind-sight really is 20/20. That's why I wanted to offer a little bit of wisdom (from personal experience) and bring you forward 20 years from now to save you some trouble, some money, and maybe even some illness. I'm going to explain why I think you should choose that hardwood flooring over wall-t0-wall carpet, even though it may be a little more expensive now, it will save you a ton over your life in your home.
Let's talk about it...
If I knew 20 years ago what I know today about ...
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Wait Until You See Our New Blue & White Safavieh Runner Rugs
Hello sweet friends! I realize it's been a while since we last talked. We were in the middle of a very long renovation project. And today I'm sharing the very end of that renovation... our new blue & white Safavieh runner rugs and how I found them on Amazon for an amazing price.
Note: This post is not sponsored by Safavieh. However it does contain affiliate links to products I use and love. All opinions are my own.
Trust me there is soooo much more I need to catch you up on ...
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Favorite Finds & Ways… 1
When I was choosing a name for this site, I landed on the name Entri Ways with the idea being that I could always expand on it. I imagined posts on "ways to paint furniture", "ways to decorate a home", "ways to eat gluten-free", "ways to fundraise for your kids' elementary school", and so many more favorite finds & ways..."
Well... two of my favorite bloggers share a weekly post on their favorite things. These are posts that list a few favorite finds in ...
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A California-Modern Newburyport Home Tour
Let's continue the home tours from the Newburyport PTO Kitchen Tour with this renovated California-modern home. The open living-dining-kitchen plan overlooks features black and walnut cabinetry, a show-stopping butlers pantry, a mudroom with gray stone herringbone tile, and a half bath with captivating wall treatment. Before we step inside, let's take a moment to appreciate the stunning architecture finished in dark gray and wood accents...
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As we stepped off the sidewalk and walked ...
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20+ Budget Summer Decorating Ideas
Are you getting your home ready for summer get togethers? Maybe a graduation party, a birthday, a home wedding celebration, or a family cookout. Then I'm here to help you get your home ready with these more than 20 budget summer decorating ideas that will have your home party-ready all summer long.
A few weeks ago we had a combination graduation / wedding celebration / going away party at the house for my daughter and her new husband. They had a small private ceremony on the beach a few ...
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Bright & Expansive Newburyport Farmhouse Kitchen Tour
Let's continue the home tours from the Newburyport PTO Kitchen Tour with this renovated bright and expansive farmhouse home. Throughout this home you will find thoughtful solutions to what could have been challenging architecture. Walk up the path and see what I mean...
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The sidewalk view of this 1916 renovation farmhouse now features the front door. But if you walk to the far side (the side of the original front door) you'll encounter the massive granite stones and steps, off-set ...
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A Newburyport Home Tour With a Backyard Surprise
Happy Mother's Day! This has been such an enjoyable weekend. I spent the day yesterday in the northshore coastal town of Newburyport, Massachusetts at the Newburyport PTO Kitchen Tour. It was my third year attending this incredible fundraising event and every year offers something new. This year we toured eight stunning homes. The first was this home with a backyard surprise...
This years set of homes showed off beautifully blue and green painted kitchen cabinetry, light ...
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