No one's born knowing how to style a coffee table, choose a sofa they won't hate tomorrow or pick the perfect rug. Decorating is a skill you can learn, even from a podcast. House Rules is all about timeless decorating truths that apply to your unique home, style and budget. Learn the rules then break them beautifully. Hosted by New York Times bestselling author, self-proclaimed Imperfectionst and Cozy Minimalist, Myquillyn Smith, The Nester.
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A podcast on living simply. Follow Canadian millennials, Kelly and Lauren, and be inspired to design a simpler, more intentional life.
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For Real with Kimberly Stuart invites listeners to eavesdrop on conversations with folks who live and love well, create beautiful things, teach us a ton, and let us in on what they know. Never one for successful small talk (JUNIOR HIGH WAS A STRUGGLE), Kim asks her guests to get right to it, mining stories of honesty and courage and finding plenty of snort-laughter and tears along the way. They tackle faith and grit and joy and sorrow and leave us with hope and renewed perspective to walk th ...
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How to be remarkable, stop feeling stuck, and start enjoying life. Listen to this when you need a reminder that fun is an option.
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Are you and your family busy doing life together but not really connecting? Do you have a vision for what you want your family to be but don't know how to achieve it? Drawing on the principles of organizational culture, this podcast will help you establish your unique family culture, one that reflects your values and beliefs. As a result, you’ll be able to lead with purpose and passion and create unity within your family. Join host Kimberly Amici as she talks with experts, leaders, and every ...
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Simply Joyful with Kristi Clover | Encouragement for your Faith and Family
Kristi Clover: Author, Speaker, Blogger, Podcaster, & Homeschool Mom of 5
The podcast that encourages and inspires you to find simple ways to bring more joy into your day. Whether you are looking for a little encouragement in your faith, family, home, homeschooling (if you do) -- or just life -- then this is the podcast for you! Let's get real and talk about the challenges that we face as women in our day-to-day lives. My guests and I will discuss practical tips and "hacks" about how to find harmony in relationships, order in your home, and how to add a little goo ...
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How do I overcome the FEAR that it’s too late to chase a dream? How do I get out of being STUCK in perfectionism, worrying that people will judge me, and being caught up in comparison and self doubt? How do I stay motivated and stop procrastinating out of fear of failure, always feeling unprepared and unqualified before I even begin? How do I prioritize and start making consistent progress on my goals and dreams with highly successful habits, discipline, and focus? And the biggest question o ...
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Episode 55 - Heart-Forward Hospitality with Liz Bell Young
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Liz Bell Young is with me today for a conversation I didn’t know how much I needed. I messaged her afterward and asked that we always be friends, as I am not one to hold back my undying admiration and love. You will want to message her the same thing once you hear her talk about real, uncomplicated hospitality and how to create havens for the peopl…
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Even After Everything: Hope is Risky… Here’s How to Try Again Anyway with Stephanie Duncan Smith
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If you’ve ever looked around and felt like everyone surrounding you was in a happy, joyful season – and you’re just struggling to get through each day without a lot of hope, this episode is going to provide you with some relief. Author, editor, and writing educator, Stephanie Duncan Smith, is here to invite you into her story of walking through her…
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Desperate Prayers: What to Pray When You Have Nothing Left to Say with Rachel Wojo
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You know God is real, and you have a strong faith, but in this season of wilderness you’re left wondering: does God even hear me any more? Join Mary as she sits with author, speaker, entrepreneur and friend, Rachel Wojo. For Rachel, tragic life events are no stranger. Almost simultaneously, Rachel lost her mother to leukemia, discovered her pastor …
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Episode 54 - Finding Balance with Hannah Brencher
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Hannah Brencher is on the other side of a fascinating experiment that helped her redefine what it means to be living in this time, this place, and what it really means to take good care of ourselves in this digital and depleting world. I’m coming out of a very intense work season, and I’m looking at the aftermath and wondering anew what it means to…
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Unplugged: How to Put Down Your Phone and Plug Into Your Life with Hannah Brencher
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It was Hannah Brencher's 33rd birthday when she felt the prompting to turn off her phone. As she reflected on a past year of exhaustion, anxiety, and weariness, she began to wonder if the present moment and who she was in it, would ever be enough. What started as a phoneless day of celebration, connectedness, presence, and rest, gave birth to a one…
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The Small and The Mighty: How to Make a BIG Difference Right Where You Are with Sharon McMahon
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If you love stories of historical women making great impact, reminders that your small action greatly matters, and…well, libraries, then you are in the RIGHT place today. Sharon McMahon is today’s guest on the Mary Marantz Show and she is here to remind you that audacity is the counterpoint to imposter syndrome - and why lasting change is not just …
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Bonus Episode - Celebrating State Fairs with Kay Fenton Smith and Carol McGarvey
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Happy summer and welcome to this special bonus episode of For Real! Today we are chatting about the glories of summer, most notably the State Fair! The Fair is a big deal around here, and it’s been that way for 170 years. Whether you are a Fair person or an air-conditioning-and-please-don’t-make-me-go-to-the-Fair person, I think you’ll love this be…
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Kali & Eric Roberge on Shared Values and Strong Finances
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Ashley Emala on Shaping Family Culture through Travel
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Karleen Savage on Building Connected and Peaceful Families through Curiosity
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Chris Morris on Breaking the Stigma of Mental Health in the Church
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Sarah R Moore on Strengthening Parent-Child Relationships Through 'Peaceful Discipline'
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Jennifer Pepito on Overcoming Modern Chaos with Ancient Christian Practices
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Create a Simple & Intentional Life (Wannabe Clutter Free Podcast)
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Be inspired by actionable tips to help you create a simpler, more intentional life today! Kelly is interviewed by the host of the Wannabe Clutter Free Podcast, Deanna Yates. Deanna is a decluttering expert and busy mom and together they explore the principles and practises of simple and intentional living. You will learn about the various types of …
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Erin Loechner on Empowering Your Family to Opt-Out of the Tech Craze
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The perfect guest joins us for this final episode of the season. Myquillyn Smith, also known as the Cozy Minimalist, is a New York Times and Wall Street Journal bestselling author, podcaster, and interior design mentor to millions. Myquillyn and I got to chat about her new book, House Rules: How to Decorate for Every Home, Style, and Budget. If you…
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Be inspired to escape excess consumerism! In this one-on-one discussion, Kelly and Lauren talk about how to avoid overconsuming material goods and digital noise. You will be encouraged to think about how you consume, including how to set better boundaries around your consumption habits – whether it be how you consume material goods or the news and …
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Learning to Disagree: How to Stand Your Ground (Without Losing People) with John Inazu
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Have you ever found your heels dug into an argument that was fueled by the heat of conviction? Or caught in the crosshairs of differing perspectives and wishing there was a better way to disagree? Join Mary and John Inazu, law professor, author, and speaker, as they discuss the educational gaps in learning to disagree, social media’s impact on conf…
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Episode 52 - Laura Klynstra and Mumtaz Mustafa
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For this episode I have two lovely guests in the studio with me. Laura Klynstra and Mumtaz Mustafa join me to talk about their very odd jobs as creative directors and book designers and to chat about their new beautiful cookbook, Gather and Graze: Globally Inspired Small Bites and Gorgeous Tablescapes For Every Occasion. These two have a combined f…
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In this episode, we are wrapping up season one of the House Rules podcast. Listen in to hear what the plans are for the future. Essentialism by Greg McKeown Emily P. Freeman the Soul Minimalist 10x is Easier Than 2x by Dan Sullivan and Dr. Benjamin Hardy Podcast Interviews with Myquillyn Order your own copy of House Rules Join the Cozy Minimalist C…
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What Story Are You Telling? How to Change the Scripts You Keep Telling Yourself with Ally Fallon
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Have you ever felt like you have a story to tell but don’t know where to begin? Do you feel overwhelmed by or disqualified from the process of writing? Join Allison Fallon, author, speaker, and founder of Find Your Voice, as they discuss the importance of sharing our stories, why we need to reframe the meaning we assign to our stories and the magic…
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Live Clutter-Free with Deanna Yates
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Whether you are a busy family or busy on your own, be inspired to adopt a clutter-free lifestyle! Kelly is joined by decluttering expert and host of the Wannabe Clutter Free Podcast, Deanna Yates! Deanna is a busy mom who teaches busy families and individuals how to declutter the mess, calm the chaos, and organize the stuff that’s left behind. You …
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29: Three Simple Ways to Hush the House for Summer
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Have you ever gone to a great vacation home and it felt so relaxing and inviting? Well, there’s a reason why. By the end of today’s episode you’ll have three ideas of how to create your own summer home from the home you already have. Order your own copy of House Rules Join the Cozy Minimalist Community Find Myquillyn on Instagram , Pinterest , Face…
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Katherine James is an award-winning author of fiction and nonfiction. She is an extraordinary writer, a visual artist, just an insanely creative person, and I was floored by her book A Prayer for Orion: A Son’s Addiction and A Mother’s Love. Addiction seems like one of those things that is hidden in plain sight, a reality, not just an idea, and som…
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I Shouldn’t Feel This Way: How to Name Hard Feelings & Take Brave Action with Dr. Alison Cook
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Do you ever catch yourself dismissing your feelings or letting your inner critic boss your emotions around? ‘I should be happier…’ ‘I just need to think more positively…’ ‘I shouldn’t feel this way…’ Join Mary and Dr. Alison Cook, therapist, author, and podcaster, as they discuss the science behind our shame spiral, the gift of liminal space, and t…
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Kyle Wester on Purposeful Strategies for Raising Great Children
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Whether you’re baking a cake or decorating a room, order is everything. By the end of this episode, you’ll understand why order matters so much – especially when it comes to choosing paint colors. Order your own copy of House Rules Join the Cozy Minimalist Community Find Myquillyn on Instagram , Pinterest , Facebook and at thenester.com…
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Unplugged: How to Look Up from Your Screen & NOTICE Life Again with Joey Odom
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Have you ever found yourself, phone in hand, involuntarily reaching to check notifications that haven't even buzzed, to scroll through a digital stream of consciousness, or to lose yourself in the infinite grid of pictures? Join Mary and Joey Odom, storyteller, podcaster, and co-founder of Aro, as they dive into the worlds we carry within our pocke…
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Simple Decorating Tips with Myquillyn Smith
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Be motivated to create the most stye in your home with the least amount of stuff! If you don’t know where to start when it comes to decorating simply, or if you have decorated your space but it still looks and feels off, this discussion is for you! Kelly is joined by New York Times best-selling author and design and décor expert, Myquillyn Smith to…
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When it comes to decorating, most people are trying to solve the wrong problems. In today’s episode, you’ll learn one simple trade off you can make right now that will actually impact how your home looks and functions, even your husband will appreciate it. Order your own copy of House Rules Join the Cozy Minimalist Community Find Myquillyn on Insta…
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How to Let Go of Other People’s Opinions & Create a Life You Love with Stephanie May Wilson
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Do you feel caught between where you want to be and where you “should” be in life? Join Mary and Stephanie May Wilson, author, podcaster, and speaker, as they dive into the importance of conscious decision-making, the value of assembling a trusted board of advisors, and the impact of societal expectations on our life choices. Tune in to hear, How t…
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We For Real types are the people who are curious to hear great stories, laugh together, and travel all roads, even the hairpin, pothole-filled ones, with the people we love. If you are any or all of these things, you are going to drink up this conversation with two women I deeply admire, love, and always want more time with, even when we are expiri…
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If you’re listening to this episode as it drops – that means that my newest book, House Rules, just released into the world a few days ago. For this special episode, I’m inviting you to click the link below to listen in on a few fun conversations I’ve had on other podcasts answering all the questions you might be wondering about home, hosting, deco…
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Myquillyn Smith on Unlocking Your Home's Potential with House Rules
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House Rules: How to Take Risks, Make Mistakes & Let Go of Perfection with Myquillyn Smith
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Are you overwhelmed by all the unfinished projects around your home? Do you feel stuck in analysis paralysis when it comes to making design decisions? Join Mary and Myquillyn Smith, author, speaker, and designer, as they delve deep into the wisdom of imperfection, the power of limitations, and embracing the journey of creating a home that's true to…
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In this one-on-one conversation, Lauren and Kelly share their responses to a ton of helpful questions to help you rid the excess stuff in your life and make better purchasing decisions. They each share stories about recent items they have decluttered, intentional items they have recently bought, and past purchasing mistakes they have made and how t…
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25: Three Mantras for Your Home and Life
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If you’re like me, sometimes it's difficult to know where to focus your effort, time and energy. By the end of this episode you’ll have three simple mantras that can guide you through simple or big decisions if you’re stuck or frustrated like I was. Order the House Rules book and claim your free gifts Join the Cozy Minimalist Community Find Myquill…
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Stephanie May Wilson hosts a wildly successful podcast, Girls Night, and is the author of a brand-new book titled Create A Life You Love: How to Quiet Outside Voices So You Can Finally Hear Your Own. This woman’s heart is for folks wading through what she calls The Everything Era. Between roughly the ages 25 to 35, we make so many formational and t…
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Now and Not Yet: What to Do When Your “Right Now” is Hard with Ruth Chou Simons
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Do you ever wish you could skip to the “good part” of your life? Join Mary and Ruth Chou Simons, author, artist, and founder of GraceLaced.com, as they discuss the fear of missing out on our life, why we numb out and avoid our disappointment, and the art assignment that changed Ruth’s life. Tune in to hear, The one question you need to ask yourself…
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Autumn Mckay on Nurturing Hearts and Minds with Gratitude
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24: How to Make Your Home Look Like You
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One crazy photo in a decorating book changed how I viewed my home in all the best ways. Today I’m sharing two mantras, or attitude adjustments, that will help you add more personality and meaning to your home. Preorder the House Rules book and claim your free gifts A Perfectly Kept House is the Sign of a Misspent Life by Mary Randolph Carter Join t…
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Don’t Give Up… Just Yet. How to Know When to Keep Going with Nick Connolly
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Have you ever felt like you have heard clearly from the Lord about a decision or direction, and yet there still seems to be resistance? Like no matter how hard you try, you just can’t get beyond what is standing in your way? Join Mary and Nick Connolly, author, speaker, and pastor, as they dive into the myths that lead us to burnout, simple strateg…
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The Power of Less with The Big V Energy Podcast
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Be inspired by the great advantages that come with adopting a minimalist lifestyle! Kelly is interviewed by the popular BBC featured podcast, The Big V Energy Podcast with co-host Alex Gillam to discuss practical advice on how to declutter all areas of excess from the physical things to mental clutter. You will learn how to let go, reduce stress, i…
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23: Three Ways to Reconnect with Your Personal Style
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Want to make better, more confident styling decisions? By the end of this episode, you’ll know three ways to rekindle your relationship with your own personal style. Preorder the House Rules book and claim your free gifts Article about Iris Apfel 12 ways to rediscover your style when you join the CMC Classic Style: Hand it Down, Dress it Up, Wear i…
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I’m happy to say we have a VIP guest for this episode. Marc Stuart is in the studio. I may have to encourage and persuade a tad bit more than my usual guest interactions, but he did it! And I loved it. Nobody knows me better, cheers for me harder, or can provide behind the scenes more diplomatically than Marc. It was a total joy to force him to tal…
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Tired of Being Tired? The 4 Kinds of Rest You Need with Jess Connolly
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Are you tired of being tired? We tell ourselves it will get better after the next deadline or rest will come once we cross the finish line of this season, yet, it never comes. Day in and day out we remain stuck in the loop of repeating the same mantras while still longing deeply for rest that will satisfy. Join Mary and Jess Connolly, friend author…
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22: Decor Mafia: You Don't Get to Ignore It
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Not every room has a boss, but if it does, you only have three options. By the end of this episode you’ll understand how to identify if your tricky space has a boss and what to do about it. Preorder the House Rules book and claim your free gifts Created Colorful on Instagram Find Myquillyn on Instagram , Pinterest , Facebook and at thenester.com Ad…
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Really Very Crunchy: How to Let Go of Toxic Ingredients (and People!) with Emily Morrow
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Toxins. Crunchy. Natural. Healthy. All buzzwords to lead a ‘better’ life. But really - who has the time to implement these things?! And even if we did, what do we do with the contradicting data and the judgey sentiment that comes with it? If you can relate, this humorous, approachable, and informed conversation will be music to your ears. And de-hu…
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Understand Your Attachment Style for Better Relationships with Thais Gibson
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This episode is a MUST LISTEN for all! You will be motivated to let go of any relational clutter that may be holding you back from building healthy bonds. Kelly speaks with famed relationship expert and best-selling author Thais Gibson, to share insights from her latest book, Learning Love, to help you strengthen your relationship with yourself and…
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21: How to Buy a Sofa You Won't Hate Tomorrow
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One truth I tried to avoid for a long time, and had to learn the hard way, was that if you hate the sofa, you’re gonna hate the space. By the end of this episode, you’ll know one way to pick out a sofa you won’t hate tomorrow. Preorder the House Rules book and claim your free gifts What’s your decorating personality? Take the quiz Join the Cozy Com…
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