Hello Reader,

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Ok, would you rather deal with old, jiggly brass doorknobs or difficult to clean, speckled tile countertops?

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Yep, that's me playing the home design edition of "would you rather" over here.

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Typically, I avoid this game (c'mon boys, mom is not going to answer whether I'd rather go without coffee or chocolate, I refuse to contemplate such things...)

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BUT! When it comes to home updates or styling, this game can help get the party started.

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I know, because it's taken me months to even slightly move the needle on my own projects.

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Based on all the questions I receive, I think many of you can relate to some of this overwhelm too!

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Where to Start a Home Update

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I've got FOUR tips that can help break through this paralysis. Grab these quick ideas and read the whole article for more inspiration.

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• Find the Pressure Point - By this I mean, find the area that causes the most stress, or angst in your home.

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Maybe it doesn't function well. Maybe it drives you crazy. Start here. This will likely have the biggest impact on how you feel about your home.

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• Would You Rather - as mentioned above, if you're feeling like there are so many things to update or style, pick the top two.

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Then, decide which item you'd rather live with (at least for the time being) and which you'll devote your time/energy/budget.

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• Unlock the Chain Reaction - Many projects link together and have a cascade effect.

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For example, want a new sink? Well, chances are it will affect your countertops. And if you mess with countertops, let's talk about backsplash. See what I mean? So, look at the entire chain and decide where it begins & ends.

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• Easy Does It - Sometimes we just need to choose easy.

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Maybe the thought of a kitchen remodel or styling your whole home is just too much. I get it. When I'm completely stuck, I narrow it down to one teeny tiny change I can make and before I know it, I've got some momentum!

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Ask Away

I know that starting a home update is a struggle for many of you. How do I know? Because I get TONS of questions about it.

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And you know what, receiving your questions is one of my very favorite parts of this whole thing. I grab my coffee, play a little Tyler Childers, and share what I know to help other create an authentic home.

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As your resident introvert (truth!), I also know it can be intimidating to just send someone a message online.

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So, to make it even easier, I've created a quick form you can simply click and write in your home design question/struggle. No pressure at all!

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I'll either answer directly or address it here in one of these posts (anonymously, of course).

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Submit Decor Question or Struggle Here

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Oh, are you wondering what I chose? In a world of either living with outdated doors with janky doorknobs or tile countertops giving me grief - I chose those knobs.

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Meaning, they will be in my life (for now) as I excitedly pursue my kitchen remodel and bid farewell to the countertops....(stay tuned!)