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Romanticizing Rachel

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

  • Our Country Kitchen Transformation: How We Added Charm on a Budget

    In this blog post, we'll take a look at all the ways we transformed our charming country kitchen to add character on a budget! Published 6/24/25 I have ALWAYS said that when I am finally ...

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    Our Country Kitchen Transformation: How We Added Charm on a Budget
  • 23 Outdoor Dinner Party Ideas to Elevate Your Tablescape

    In this post, we'll take a look at twenty-three of the most elegant and beautiful outdoor dinner party ideas that you can copy to instantly elevate your dinner decor! Published: 1/16/25 I ...

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    23 Outdoor Dinner Party Ideas to Elevate Your Tablescape
  • Buy This Not That Part 2: Throw Pillow Edition

    In this post, we'll take a look at the best small business alternatives to Amazon home decor products so you can shop small without sacrificing budget or beauty! Published 1/12/25 ...

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    Buy This Not That Part 2: Throw Pillow Edition
  • Buy This Not That Part 1: Rachel’s Amazon Wishlist

    In this post, we're going to find small business home decor alternative to items that Rachel previously had saved on Amazon to promote shopping small and mindfully! Published: 1/4/25 ...

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    Buy This Not That Part 1: Rachel’s Amazon Wishlist

January 14, 2024

15 Adorable Ideas for A Mountain Nursery Theme

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This post breaks down the absolute BEST mountain nursery theme decor ideas that will make your little one’s room feel like a cabin deep in the woods somewhere! Last Updated: 7/25/24 One thing that has surprised me about motherhood so…

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January 8, 2024

15 Primitive Wall Decor Ideas for Your Rustic Home

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In this post, we’ll take a look at 15 beautiful primitive wall decor ideas to bring a rustic and cozy feel to the blank walls in your home. Last Updated: 7/14/24 This post contains affiliate links that if purchased from…

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January 5, 2024

13 Easy DIY Rustic Lighting Ideas to Upgrade Your Home

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In this post we’ll look at 13 DIY rustic lighting ideas perfect for any first time homeowner to make your home feel cozier and warmer then ever. Last Updated: 07/10/24 This post contains affiliate links that if purchased from may…

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January 3, 2024

10 Brilliant Family Valentine’s Day Ideas For All Ages

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Follow along as I talk you through 10 of the best family Valentine’s Day ideas for families with kids of all ages who want to improve their intimacy this Valentine’s Day. Last Updated: 11/11/24 Creating and maintaining fun holiday traditions…

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December 31, 2023

20 Rustic Cabin Bedroom Decor Ideas for a Small Room

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This post contains 20 of the best and coziest cabin bedroom decor ideas to bring to any small bedroom to achieve a warm rustic decor style. Last Updated: 7/6/24 This post contains affiliate links and blah blah you know the…

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December 29, 2023

My Successful Approach to Gentle Sleep Training at 10 Months

This post highlights the techniques I put together in my gentle sleep training at 10 months plan for babies who still aren’t sleeping through the night! The amount of differing opinions around baby sleep and how to approach it is…

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December 22, 2023

15 Rustic Cabin Kitchen Ideas for Small Kitchens

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This post contains 15 absolutely gorgeous rustic cabin kitchen ideas to transform your small kitchen space into the cozy cottage kitchen of your dreams! Last Updated: 7/4/24 My best friend and past roommate from college has the absolute best kitchen…

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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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Rachel Louise

romanticizingrach

No tearing things out, no kitchen renovation budge No tearing things out, no kitchen renovation budget, no new appliances, no stripping the character, and NO AMAZON!

In 2025, I went a whole year without making a single purchase from Amazon to see if I could create my dream home without it. What I learned was, Amazon is actually the problem 🤣

Everyone says homes are losing character and interior design is starting to all look the same. It’s because we’re all buying the same 50 different pieces of decor from Amazon and those pieces on Amazon are just copying the other 50 pieces of decor from Target 🤣

The unsung heroes of a home filled with character and coziness are the antique stores and secondhand shops down the road from you. You don’t need a crazy budget or the next trending influencer piece, you need to spend a little time digging through thrift stores and scrolling through Facebook marketplace. 

Let my home be the proof that shopping secondhand is the better way!

Also peep how the previous owners had the coolest things too 😩😩

#vintagehomedecor #countryhome #secondhandhome #hometransformation #oldhomes
Needed the warsh real bad this Wednesday 😅 #cl Needed the warsh real bad this Wednesday 😅

#cleanwithme #cleaningvlog #houserest #cozyhomes #momvlog
It feels a little pointless to try and clean in th It feels a little pointless to try and clean in the middle of a big house project, but I HAVE TO FEEL LIKE I HAVE CONTROL OF SOMETHING RN 🤣🤣

Cleaning products used: 
- @mrsmeyerscleanday multisurface spray
- @briotechusa HOCI spray on couch and bed
- my favorite ever @dawndishwash 🫶🏻

#cleanwithme #cleaningasmr #cleaningvlog #momvlog #houserest
#ad | YALLL THIS IS THE FIRST HAUL THAT YOU CAN BU #ad | YALLL THIS IS THE FIRST HAUL THAT YOU CAN BUYY!!

I’m so excited to be opening up my very first secondhand clothing shop on @vinted and finally get to share some of my coolest pieces and finds with you guys.

Selling on Vinted has been the easiest experience with no selling fees, free download of the app, and a super easy interface to use as well. 

If you’re just a little woo woo like me then you have to check it out 🤪

Follow me on Vinted @romanticizingrach where all my listings are now live and start selling on Vinted yourself!

#shopsecondhand #vintageclothes #thrifthaul #secondhandfits
K yall what’s the trick to these headbands I nee K yall what’s the trick to these headbands I need you all to reconnect to your 90’s roots in this one!!

#momvlog #momvlogger #midwestmom #ditl #morningvlog
LIVING ROOM MAKEOVER PART ONEEE Let’s fix my te LIVING ROOM MAKEOVER PART ONEEE

Let’s fix my textured wall problem 🤪

Next up is trim and paint and it’s going to look like a completely different house when we’re done!!

Follow along too see the journey 😍

#homereno #homeimprovement #livingroommakeover #plasterwalls #easydiy
If you can stand to look at my pale ghost skin lon If you can stand to look at my pale ghost skin long enough, I’d love to talk to you about my awesome job 🤣🤣

#familyassistant #housemanager #jobsformoms #budgetingformoms #budgetingtips
ANOTHER THRILLING DAY IN SOUTH DAKOTAAA 🗣️🗣️

#momvlog #momvlogger #midwestmom #toddlermom #ditl

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