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When our landscapers came to us with a plan for the patio I was on board but didn't absolutely love it with every fiber of my being. Then I got the bid back and REALLY didn’t love it (~$25,000 for a paver patio with built in seating and fire pit). Our landscapers were amazing and I know would have made that look great but it just wasn’t sitting right with my heart or wallet. So I set out to find something else-and what we came up with turned into our DREAM PATIO!
Read MoreTucked away in our ‘bonus room’ area is our favorite spot in the house. Our hidden movie room or “The Speak Easy” as we like to call it. In this blog post you can read all about the process and answers to commonly asked questions about this room. Follow us on instagram @idahomerealestate and please let us know if you or a loved one have any real estate needs.
Read MoreDIY Stove Top Simmer (Potpourri) in a jar-the perfectly simple and thoughtful gift for neighbors, teachers, coworkers, and friends. Download my free label printable here.
Read MoreIf you know the DesFosses household, you know we love Fall and Halloween and can hardly make it past September 1st without digging out the pumpkins.
I just finished decorating our mantle and wanted to share the final look and sources!
Read MoreI was on the hunt for a baby swing that fit my decor and also didn’t break the bank. Here’s what I got!
Read MoreHere is our dark + moody Idahome Real Estate office reveal! Down at the bottom are links to everything you can buy and style in your own home or office.
Read MoreHere is a super dupe for the glass star flush mount fixture from shades of light!
Read MoreHere is the mood board I whipped up for our new office as well as links to everything I’ll be furnishing!
Read MoreWe are approaching the time that we will need to have our finished picked so I figured it’s time to share some mood boards for the home we are building. Under each photo are links to where you can buy the same thing or something similar!
Read MoreI was on the hunt to upgrade our old & sad storage cube turned dresser when I decided I would try upcycling it first. After some paint and new legs, it is better than anything I could find in stores and for a fraction of the price!
Read MoreWe’ve all seen them, we all love them…all of the beaded chandeliers we are pinning and drooling over are show stoppers for sure. Some of the smaller natural wood ones are quite affordable, but if you're like me you really have your eye on the over sized beaded chandelier that’s black! At the price of $800+, and after seeing this tutorial from The House That Lars Built, I felt inspired to give it a go at DIY’ing my own black wood bead chandelier.
Read MoreWe all want people to love our home as much as we do, but especially when you are trying to sell it! While it’s impossible to please every buyers’ taste, there are several easy things you can do to make your home more appealing without spending a lot of money. Try some of these tricks and see if your showings cause buyers to swoon.
Read MoreWith Covid-19 and winter storms raging throughout the country, you might consider a stay-at-home date night this Valentine’s Day. After all, “home is where the heart is,” right?
Read MoreMany of us could not wait to close the door on 2020 and usher in the new year– and all the positive karma we hope comes with it! As you look forward to 2021 you may have spent some time thinking about your intentions for the coming year, whether for personal or professional growth, health and fitness, or family goals.
Read MoreAre you thinking about investing in real estate in 2021? It may be the perfect year to purchase a rental property, a vacation home, or to flip houses. I would be happy to help you find the perfect investment property, and I’ve put together this list of tips to help you get the best return on your investment.
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