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HOMEMAKING
CATEGORIES


FOR ANYONE WHO WANTS A SIMPLER LIFE.

I’ve been there. I know how you feel. I can help.


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Best of simple living


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MEET ANN

Welcome! Here you will find
uncomplicated recipes, understated
ways to refresh
your home, and unlimited
seasonal inspiration.


DIY + CRAFTS



HOME DECOR



HOLIDAYS + SEASONS



GARDENING


MODERN FARMHOUSE: THE SERIES

Discover how, by using these
design ideas, you can
seamlessly blend modern
farmhouse style into
your existing decor.

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FARMHOUSE STYLE
MADE EASY

Sign up for my free email series and see how easy it is to add touches of Farmhouse Style to your existing decor.

Downsizing + Moving

This 6-part series chronicles our journey from the moment we first considered moving out of our family home, until the process was completely over. Through it all, there were so many different emotions. I’m sharing everything I learned along the way, what I did right, and what I did wrong!

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Our Two Blue Front Doors

A blue front door welcomes your guests in style, and it adds amazing personality and curb appeal. We’ve had two blue doors, and we loved them both!

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PAINT COLOR GUIDE
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Choosing paint colors is not
always simple! Use this guide to
help make your own paint
color decisions easier.