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Welcome to Living Deconstructed
It all began when my husband and I moved into our first home together—a blank canvas ready to be transformed into a space we loved.
The Hooded Sweatshirt Dress I’ll Be Wearing Non-Stop
Why have I not on a sweatshirt dress until this year?? You guys know I love my oversized hoodies and sweats. Here are three effortless ways to pull off a sweatshirt dress!
The Cult-Beauty Products You Should Be Buying in Pairs
Shape Tape Concealer: Does anyone still only use one shade of concealer? Once you find your favorite (the majority of beauty gurus agree that it’s this one), don’t buy just 1! Get 1 in your ‘winter’ concealer shade and a 2nd in your ‘tan’ tone.
Ways to Make Your Home Feel Like a Modern Coastal Paradise
In other words, you end up with an aesthetic that feels like the beach, so much so that you don’t need décor telling you where you are.
Buy well, buy once.
Cheap is expensive. This old adage rings especially true when it comes to investing in your home.
4 Fresh Ways To Style Leather Shorts For Spring
I added these leather shorts to my wardrobe this spring and they are one of my favorite pieces to wear. They are amazing quality and such a gorgeous color – they are one of the pieces I most look forward to wearing!
The Best Places to Travel in the United States Right Now
While international travel is at a bit of a standstill and some places are opening back up with different restrictions in place, you may be trying to figure out where can Americans travel right now. As many folks are opting to stay domestic right now, USA road trips have become quite popular.
6 Reasons You Should Learn The Local Language Before Your Trip
My first trip outside of Australia was to Italy. I had dreamed of visiting ever since I was little. I was so excited and nervous about my first big adventure that I planned each day in detail.
Too Many Places: Overcoming The Paradox of Choice
A couple of years ago, wanting to escape the oppressive summer heat of Austin, I spent months staring at a map but unable to answer that question.
Beet and Burrata Salad with Fried Bread
Thanks for coming, but there is nothing more we need to talk about! Game over. I’ll just be eating this beet and burrata salad from here on out.