To Do: April 2018

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April is going to be a busy month for me- I'm attending a good friends wedding, heading to the beach for a couples retreat, and of course working hard at real estate now that the spring market is picking up!! I'm still going to fit in as many of the below activities as I can though! I hope you can get out there and enjoy spring as well!

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Portland Dining Month: Vegetarian Edition

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What's better than a 3 course meal at one of Portland's best restaurants? A 3 course meal at almost ANY of Portland's best restaurants for only $33!! There are 129 different restaurants in Portland that have created special menus for Portland Dining Month through the end of March. It is a great way to get to sample restaurants you have been hearing about but either haven't had time to go to or are out of your price range.

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Inspiration: The Perfect Fireplace

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A fireplace is one thing that can make any room instantly better. I couldn't imagine not having a fireplace in the living room, it is almost a necessity! A fireplace in a bedroom, bathroom or outdoors definitely feels like a luxury, but in my opinion it is a luxury we all adore!

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The Top 9 Decorating Trends of 2018

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There's really nothing I love more than home decor and decorating, which is why I'm so excited to share all of the trends for 2018! Some of these have been seen before and are gaining popularity, some are refreshes of the past (hello 1970's!) and some are brand new, but all of them will be all of the stores and in homes this year!

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Friday Five: DIY Winter Wreaths

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I've always thought wreaths make such a great DIY project. First, they are fairly easy and generally inexpensive to do. You generally need a new one for every season, or even for specific holidays, which means you need a handful in stock for every occasion. Since it doesn't stay on the door for more than a few months it is totally fine to use the same wreath each year, so you get good use out of the wreath and don't get bored by the style. 

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My 20 Favorite Dining Room Lights

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Lighting is an often overlooked element of the home, but good lights can make such a beautiful impact in any room. One space that allows a great chandelier to be the centerpiece is the dining room. Having a gorgeous piece of lighting hanging over the dining table can set the entire tone of the room, but it is important to choose something with the right scale, the right placement, and the right style to fit the rest of the room and the rest of the home.

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