Inspiration: Backyard Retaining Walls

Retaining walls can be very necessary if your backyard has any sort of slope and you want to maximize space. We are planning on adding a retaining wall to our backyard to make a kids play area - here are some inspiration pictures I will be sharing with our designer!

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Shopping: Designer-Worthy Table Lamps

We all know that accent lamps are the best way to light a room - way more welcoming and comforting than overhead lighting! They can also help bring height, texture and style to a side table, entry table, buffet or end table. I’ve found some gorgeous options at all price points here!

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Inspiration: Spanish Style Homes

The homes featured here don’t necessarily fit into a specific Spanish style, such as traditional Spanish homes, Spanish Colonial or Spanish Revival. However, they all showcase some essential elements that capture the Spanish style such as stucco walls, terracotta tile roofs, visible beams, tile, and rounded entries.

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My 9 Favorite Restaurants in Beaverton

The food scene in Beaverton has picked up significantly over the last few years, and downtown Beaverton is now a culinary hot spot with restaurants and cuisine to please pretty much any palette! If you are looking for great food in Beaverton, there is definitely something you will love on this list. Enjoy!

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Shopping: Neutral Throw Pillows

Everyone always suggests adding color through accessories like throw pillows and blankets - small accent pieces. I love keeping things neutral though, and think that by layering textures and sizes and materials you can really make a room look timeless and expensive through using neutrals. Both my living room and my family room could use a pillow refresh - here are some of the options I’ve got my eye on!

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