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Romanticizing Rachel

First time mom trying to romanticize the mundane parts of life.

September 16, 2024

15 Easy Primitive Christmas Crafts for a Vintage Holiday Home

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In this post, we’ll look at fifteen primitive Christmas crafts ideas for you and the family to tackle this holiday season to infuse your home with vintage charm! Published: 9/15/24 It seems that every year, as the price of everything…

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September 12, 2024

10 Creative Toy Organization Ideas for Living Room Spaces

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Let’s look at ten of the most creative and budget friendly toy organization ideas for living room spaces that are small and cluttered! Published: 9/12/24 Every parent I know is constantly straddling the line between a clean and organized house,…

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September 9, 2024

23 Nostalgic Rustic Front Porch Christmas Decorating Ideas

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In this post, we’ll look at twenty-three of the most beautiful and classic rustic front porch Christmas decorating ideas to get your stoop ready for the holidays! Published: 9/9/24 My hot take when it comes to festive holiday decor is…

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September 7, 2024

15 Unique Western Bathroom Ideas to Make the Best of Small Spaces

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In this post, we’ll break down fifteen of the most unique and beautiful western bathroom ideas that are perfect for small bathrooms to make the most of your space! Published: 9/5/24 Here’s the thing about bathrooms. We spend SO MUCH…

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September 4, 2024

25 Easy Western Bedroom Ideas to Transform Your Room

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In this post, we’ll take a look at twenty-five of the most beautiful western bedroom ideas that not only look great but are easy to implement for anyone looking to add country charm. Published: 9/4/24 Western home decor has been…

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September 1, 2024

23 Creative Cottage Christmas Decorating Ideas to Get Inspired By

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In this post, we’ll take a look at twenty-three of the most charming cottage Christmas decorating ideas to feel like you’re in the English countryside for the holidays this year! Published: 8/31/24 There’s nothing cozier than a country cottage at…

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August 28, 2024

20 Genius Airplane Toys for Toddlers to Decrease Screen Time

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In this post, we’ll look at twenty of the most brilliant airplane toys for toddlers that will keep them busy without bothering any other flyers! Published: 8/28/24 Before becoming parents, everyone says that they don’t want life as they know…

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August 26, 2024

20 Brilliant Backyard Rustic Wedding Ideas to Make Your Day Perfect

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In this post, we’ll take a look at twenty of the most beautiful backyard rustic wedding ideas that will not only elevate your space but make your life easier on the big day too! Published: 8/26/24 There’s a lot of…

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August 24, 2024

20 Festive Thanksgiving Mantel Ideas for the Best Fall Fireplace

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In this post, we’ll take a look at twenty of the most beautiful Thanksgiving mantel ideas that you can copy to infuse your home with cozy fall feels. Published: 8/24/24 Of the four major holidays in fall and winter, I…

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August 20, 2024

15 Colorful Vintage Halloween Decor Ideas You’ll Want to See

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Let’s look at fifteen of the brightest and most unique vintage Halloween decor ideas to create the retro holiday decorations of your childhood memories! Published: 8/19/24 At some point over the past decade, home design and decor became so concerned…

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August 14, 2024

15 Totally Clever Winter Baby Shower Themes You’ll Love

In this post, we’ll take a look at fifteen unique and clever winter baby shower themes that you’ll be itching to recreate! Published: 8/13/24 I think it’s pretty common for people to sleep on the beauty of winter. Winter is…

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August 11, 2024

23 Absolutely Beautiful Rustic Thanksgiving Decor Ideas for a Farmhouse Fall

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In this post, we’ll look at twenty three of the most beautiful rustic Thanksgiving decor ideas to bring the spirit of fall into every corner of your home! Published: 8/10/24 It’s that time of year, baby! I couldn’t be happier…

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28 year old first time mom and first time homeowner in South Dakota sharing rustic home decor, hosting at home, and first time momma life.

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Gave my 100 year old walls the after 40 in Hollywo Gave my 100 year old walls the after 40 in Hollywood treatment and now they’re smooth as can be 🤣🤣

I explored so many different ways of addressing our popcorn walls:

I thought about tearing out all the lath and plaster, but was overwhelmed by the mess and thought of dealing with lead and asbestos 😳

I got a quote from a contractor to drywall, but it was nearly $3000 for four walls 😅

That left me with the decision to do it myself. We used 1/4 inch drywall right over the textured plaster. Because it was so thin, we didn’t have to reframe any windows or doors!

Overall with primer and paint included, this came to about $500 and I couldn’t be happier with the result.

We left the popcorn ceiling this time, but I’m thinking about doing shiplap over top. Stick around to see all the ways I’m making my 100 year old beauty come alive again!

#popcornceilingremoval #texturedwalls #homediy #oldhomerenovations #texturedplaster
I only kind of mean it as a joke 😅😅

There’s nothing wrong with loving a trend and wanting to recreate it in your home! I get inspired by other creators and their homes on the daily.

But I do think that Amazon and LTK have made it a little too easy to copy and paste what you see in someone else’s home!

We’ve lost a little bit of the ability to be INSPIRED. I mean in a way that drives you to find your own personal expression.

I offer this as a challenge, that next time you see a photo of an interior that you truly love…instead of buying all the same things, take a deeper look.

WHAT about the photo do you love? Is it a color scheme? A certain layout or maybe a style of lighting?

Could you find something similar at a secondhand store that’s a better reflection of you and your home? I bet ya could! 

And if it really is a certain item that just ticks every box for you, then go ahead and find that link and get yourself that piece 🙂‍↕️

Social media and content is designed to get you whipping out that credit card every time you open the app. The coolest form of resistance is being slow and thoughtful about your spending 😎

Plus, your home will automatically become a better of reflection of YOU and not your fav influencer 😍

#vintagehomedecor #smallhomeideas #cottagecoreaesthetic #simpleliving #thriftedhome
Americana, street lights, fireflies, berry pie, co Americana, street lights, fireflies, berry pie, corn cobs, sprinklers, apple bobbin type vibe over here 🌾🍅🧺🥧🌽

#countryhome #nostalgiacore #americana #midwestsummer #simpleliving
Americana, street lights, fireflies, berry pie, co Americana, street lights, fireflies, berry pie, corn cobs, sprinklers, apple bobbin type vibe over here 🌾🍅🧺🥧🌽

#countryhome #nostalgiacore #americana #midwestsummer #simpleliving
#ad | YALL I GET TO LOVE BOMB MY VILLAGE TODAY!! 🥹🥹

Nothing makes me happier than being able to give back to the people who pour in to me, and I’m beyond grateful to @hamptonbyhilton for letting me give such an amazing gift!

If you’re looking to treat someone who means the world to you, consider the gift of a summer road trip with a stop at @hilton hotels. Because when you’re exploring America this summer, it matters where you stay.

Deadwood here we come 🤠

@hiltonhonors #Hiltonpartner #summerroadtrip #cowgirlsummer #givingback
And even though the storm was sometimes scary, mom And even though the storm was sometimes scary, mom always made us feel safe 🥹

#countryhome #nostalgiacore #buttermom #nostalgia #90smom
And even though the storm could be scary, mom alwa And even though the storm could be scary, mom always made us feel safe ❤️

#nostalgiacore #buttermom #countryhome #nostalgia #90smom
Amazon links have become so common that we don’t Amazon links have become so common that we don’t even think twice about using them, but should we? 

I used to shop from Amazon WEEKLY. Picking up little things here and there to follow trends or utilizing the ease of fast delivery to my door. 

But I never felt great about it knowing that there were small businesses out there that needed my money more. I just never knew where to find them. 

That’s why I wanted to create this platform! To make shopping small and secondhand feel easy and sexy again. 

If you’re not convinced yet, here are my top 3 reasons to stop shopping Amazon:
1. Sustainability- In 2019, Amazon’s carbon emissions (ONE company) surpassed that of the entire country of Norway. And it’s only grown since (like by A LOT).
2. Unfair Pay for Workers- Though they’re a multi-billion dollar corporation, most employees aren’t making enough to support their families.
3. THERE ARE NO ETHICAL BILLIONAIRES- I don’t want Jeff Bezos getting a penny from me 🥰

I also feel strongly that delivery services are the greatest contributor to the loneliness epidemic we’re experiencing today. We belong in public spaces, interacting with other humans at thrift stores and brick and mortar shops. 

If any of this resonates with you, give @romanticizingrach a follow so together we can find the best small business alternatives and hold each other accountable to shopping secondhand 🫶🏻

#vintagehomedecor #smallhomeideas #smallhomedecor #shopsmall #shopsecondhand

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