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Are you looking for front porch decor ideas? We found them as we looked for ideas and inspiration for our front porch. We wanted to try something new this year, and we budgeted to have it done. I like to look online and find inspirations as well. Though my budget may be small, sometimes you can get the best ideas by simply searching the web. Also, our porch is where we gather and enjoy our evenings during the summer. It is a place where we relax and chat. We even have a swing where the boys enjoy rocking and reading. We...

We live in a world where it’s very easy to buy the things we need like furniture or home decorations and with so many different options we don’t really have to worry about not finding the thing we’re looking for. It’s often just a matter of knowing where to look for something or having the right budget. Some of us, however, prefer to build our own furniture and accessories. DIY furniture is pretty popular nowadays, with many great tutorials and plans available for free. Today we’ll explore some of the things you too can put together if you ever decide...

Matthew Williams We’re only three months into the year and it already feels like everyone could use a vacation. Luckily Airbnb has some ideas—from Orlando, Florida (the top place for families) to Paris (the number-one international destination). People are packing their bags and setting their automatic email replies. The brand recently released its top 10 most wish-listed rentals, and these aren’t your average guesthouses or hostels. An A-frame cabin in Utah’s Zion National Park and an “earth house” in Missouri have us thinking about how to incorporate a vacation experience into our everyday lives. Take a peek inside Airbnb’s most...

      Last week, I had the chance to work with a local professional organizer to re-do two of the closets in my Virginia Beach apartment. I can't wait to show document the before/after photos and share more about the process with you! I worked with the NEAT Method Virginia Beach, and local owner Alayna, and had such a positive experience all-around.I received certain gifted services from NEAT Method Virginia Beach, in exchange for this honest review. Thank you for supporting the brands and businesses that support Southern Belle in Training!       I feel like the popularity of...

 Well, I made a start.  And like all projects my mother used to say, "It has to get bad before it gets better."  Right now, we are in the very bad stage.You cannot move in the hall or the spare room.  I can see the floor of the shop and it is vacuumed. I have cleaned out every drawer and wiped every shelf.  But now I am in the put crap back stage.Since I costumed for so many years, I have kept every little pearl and sequin and yardage of lace.  I might need them again.  But I am not...