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Romanticizing Rachel

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

August 9, 2024

17 Charming Vintage Inspired Nursery Ideas to Copy Immediately

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In this post, we’ll take a look at seventeen of the sweetest vintage inspired nursery ideas so you can get inspiration to create the perfect nostalgic nursery of your dreams. Published: 8/8/24 Something old and something new they say. The…

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August 2, 2024

20 Precious Pumpkin Themed Baby Shower Ideas to Wow Your Guests

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In this post, we’ll look at twenty of the most beautiful pumpkin themed baby shower ideas that will leave your guests in awe! Published: 8/2/24 Of all the many many baby shower themes I’ve seen throughout the years, there’s one…

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July 30, 2024

40 Perfect Pumpkin Painting Ideas for All Skill Levels

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These pumpkin painting ideas for the whole family will give you all the great memories and cute fall decor without all the mess of carving pumpkins! Published: 7/29/24 Look don’t get me wrong, I loved carving pumpkins growing up. It’s…

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July 24, 2024

23 Charming Country Themed Bedroom Ideas to Get Inspired By

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In this post, we’ll look at twenty three beautiful country themed bedroom ideas that you can copy to create the farmhouse oasis of your dreams! Published: 7/24/24 You’ve heard of rustic home decor, farmhouse home decor, English cottage, French country,…

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July 21, 2024

20 Adorable Halloween Baskets for Toddlers to Copy This Fall

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In this post, we’ll look at 20 adorable Halloween baskets for toddlers so you can get the inspo you need to make a special boo basket for your little one! Published: 7/21/24 This post contains affiliate links that if purchased…

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July 17, 2024

40 Clever Mom Dad and Baby Halloween Costume Ideas

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In this post, we’ll look at forty of the most clever and cute mom dad and baby Halloween costume ideas for new families! Published: 7/17/24 This post contains affiliate links that if purchased from may earn me a small commission…

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July 14, 2024

23 Gorgeous and Ghoulish Halloween Dinner Party Decor Ideas

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In this post, we’ll break down twenty three different ideas and themes for the perfect Halloween dinner party decor that’s guaranteed to impress your guests! Published: 7/14/24 This post contains affiliate links that if purchased from may earn me a…

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July 10, 2024

20 Fall Rustic Patio Ideas Perfect for Cozy Autumn Nights

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In this post, I’ve compiled twenty of the best, easiest, and most versatile fall rustic patio ideas to make your backyard the perfect haven for those crisp autumn nights! Published: 7/10/24 This post contains affiliate links that if purchased from…

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July 5, 2024

17 Precious Cowboy Themed Nursery Ideas for a Wild West Wonderland

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In this post, we’ll look at seventeen of the cutest cowboy themed nursery ideas for baby boys and girls to give them the adorable wild west bedroom of your dreams! Last Updated: 1/12/25 This post contains affiliate links and blah…

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June 28, 2024

15 Best Cabin Bachelorette Party Ideas for a Cozy Weekend in the Woods

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In this post, we’ll look at fifteen cabin bachelorette party ideas so you and your best friends can have the best weekend celebrating the bride! Published: 06/28/24 This post contains affiliate links and blah blah you know the drill. Check…

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June 25, 2024

25 Rustic Fireplace Mantel Decorating Ideas for All Seasons

In this post, we’ll take a look at the 25 most beautiful rustic fireplace mantel decorating ideas suitable for all seasons to create the focal point fireplace of your dreams. Last Updated: 1/2/25 This post contains affiliate links and blah…

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June 19, 2024

15 Cutest and Easiest Fall Handprint Crafts for Toddlers

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In this post, we’ll look at 15 fall handprint crafts for toddlers that will be fun for your little one, and easy for you to set up AND clean up! Published: 06/19/24 This post contains affiliate links and blah blah…

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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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