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2020 Birthday Giveaway

DIY & Crafts

Each year, I love hosting a giveaway to thank you for helping me have a great year. Since this birthday was the big 4-0, I reached out to a couple of favorite brand partners to see if they could help me make the giveaway better than ever. And they agreed! I know many businesses are struggling right now, so it…
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The Best Baking Storage Containers – Pantry Update

Organizing

We’ve been cooking and baking more often while we’ve been staying at home, and that has meant reevaluating some of our pantry storage. I’ve found myself with more supplies than containers and set out to find the best way to store flour. Because I infrequently used white and wheat flour before, I kept them in the freezer so they’d stay…
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Kitchen Mood Board - Grey sink, white cabinets, wood and gold accents PLUS teal, pink, and navy accessories

Kitchen Design Planning

DIY & Crafts

Like many of you, we’ve paused any big home improvement projects and shifted into more of a saving mode. Instead of being bummed about that, I’m taking advantage of the current slower pace of life and doing some intentional future planning and dreaming. I’d encourage you to do the same! Just remember not to dwell on the current state of…
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Tiny Goals: A Little Mental Trick To Help You Get Things Done

Organizing

I’ve got a life hack / time management / motivational tip to help you get a little more done every week without dread. This approach works for cleaning, organizing, and any task you need to do on your way to a goal. I figured it out at the gym one day when I was trying to increase the amount of…
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Shredding pork in a crock pot

One Easy Pork Roast, 3 Different Dinners

Food & Drink

Who else is trying to get creative with meals during this tough time? This week, we had three different dinners out of one $7 pork roast! I know this plan will now be in our meal planning rotation for years to come because it’s so simple, cheap, and flexible. This post is sponsored by Head Country BBQ sauce, who deserves…
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9 Affordable Gray Tufted Chairs

DIY & Crafts

I’ve noticed a trend when I post various photos from around our house. The most commonly asked about pieces of furniture are the different gray tufted accent chairs around the house. It wasn’t intentional, but we actually have FIVE of them – a matching set in the office, a different matching set in the living room, and a single reading…
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Small Laundry room with marble countertop and sink and wood cabinet

Is it Better to DIY or Buy / Hire a Pro?

DIY & Crafts

Each time we decorate or remodel a room, we consider whether it’s better to DIY or BUY. Buying could mean anything from purchasing a throw pillow or piece of furniture to hiring a painter or plumber. Sometimes the answer is simple, and for other projects, we have to put more time into the decision. Here’s some of the questions to…
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Welcome!

In 2013, Melissa started Polished Habitat to share her skill of mixing decor & organization to add style & function to everyday life at home.

Her work has been featured in print in Better Homes & Gardens and Room to Create Magazine, and online by HGTV, House Beautiful, Buzzfeed, & more.

In 2018 &  2019, Melissa was named as a Style Maker by Better Homes & Gardens. In 2019, she was also short-listed by the Amara Blog Awards for Interior Styling, International Division.

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Email: Melissa @ PolishedHabitat.com

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