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Romanticizing Rachel

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

June 14, 2024

20 Primitive Fall Decorating Ideas For a Country Farmhouse Autumn

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In this post, we’ll look at 20 of the prettiest primitive fall decorating ideas to bring some country charm into your home design this autumn! Published: 06/14/2024 This post contains affiliate links and blah blah you know the drill. Check…

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June 12, 2024

15 Best Rustic Wedding Centerpieces on a Budget

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In this post we’ll look at 15 creative rustic wedding centerpieces on a budget that are affordable and accessible to all brides looking to elevate their wedding decor! Published: 06/11/24 This post contains affiliate links and blah blah you know…

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June 8, 2024

33 Beyond Beautiful Rustic Fall Wedding Ideas on a Budget

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If you’re looking for beautiful rustic fall wedding ideas on a budget, in this post we’ll break down 33 unique ideas that will wow your guests! This post contains affiliate links and blah blah you know the drill. Check out…

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June 4, 2024

20 Easy Western Kitchen Decor Ideas for a Rustic Ranch Home

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In this post, we’ll take a look at twenty Western kitchen decor ideas that are easy to incorporate into any home to give you the ranch house of your dreams! Last Updated: 12/16/24 I’m not afraid to admit that I…

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June 1, 2024

17 Trending Living Room Wallpaper Ideas to Elevate Your Home

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Wallpaper is the newest and biggest trend of home decor, so in this post we’ll take a look at seventeen of the most beautiful living room wallpaper ideas you can incorporate into your home today! Last Updated: 12/5/24 As someone…

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May 25, 2024

15 Rustic Top of Dresser Decor Ideas for a Stunning Vintage Bedroom

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In this post, we’ll look at fifteen of the best rustic top of dresser decor ideas that will take your bedroom decor from average to expertly designed and elegant! Last Updated: 11/27/24 When it comes to designing small homes and…

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May 20, 2024

20 Cozy Cabin Bathroom Ideas for Small Bathrooms

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Let’s look at 20 of the coziest and cutest cabin bathroom ideas to bring some rustic back country charm into your small restroom space. The funny thing about bathrooms is we spend a ton of time in them throughout our…

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May 15, 2024

10 Gorgeous Western Centerpiece Ideas for Living Rooms

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Elevate your rustic living room decor with these 15 stunning and easy Western Centerpiece ideas that won’t break the bank! This post contains affiliate links and blah blah you know the drill. Check out my disclosures if you in fact…

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May 10, 2024

15 Cutest Nursery Wallpaper Ideas for 2025

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Let’s look at 15 of the best nursery wallpaper ideas for 2024 that are an easy and cost effective way to make your baby’s nursery look beautiful AND fun! Last Updated: 11/15/24 My favorite nursery decor trend that I’ve seen…

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May 6, 2024

10 Unique Outdoor Family Things to do on 4th of July Weekend

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Get your family spending time together outdoors this Independence Day with these unique outdoor family things to do on 4th of July weekend! This post contains affiliate links and blah blah you know the drill. Check out my disclosures if…

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May 2, 2024

10 Camping Themed Nursery Ideas to Inspire Adventure

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In this post, we’ll look at ten of the most adorable camping themed nursery ideas the entire family will love. Inspire a love of nature in your little one from a young age! Last Updated: 11/7/24 One of the most…

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April 26, 2024

17 Perfect French Cottage Bathroom Ideas for Small Bathrooms

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In this post, we’ll look at 17 of the most beautiful French cottage bathroom ideas that you can copy in your small bathroom to transform your space. Last Updated: 11/4/24 When it comes to the decor in my very small…

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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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