Author Archives: Accidental Suburbanites

About Accidental Suburbanites

Just a couple of kids turning a house into a home, one Pinterest fail at a time.

How to Make Your Bed Feel Like a Luxury Hotel

Posted on June 22, 2021 by Accidental Suburbanites

I’ve always been a sucker for hotel bedding. In fact, getting to dive into crispy white hotel sheets is one of my favorite things about traveling. And while that may sound a bit silly, I’m not alone: just type “hotel … Continue reading →

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How to Keep a Clean Home with Pets: house cleaning hacks every dog mom should know!

Posted on May 4, 2021 by Accidental Suburbanites

For most dog moms, keeping a clean house with pets is a challenge we’d begrudgingly file under “difficult but doable.” (…though if you’ve ever had to scrub doggy diarrhea out of carpet, “doable” probably feels like a generous choice of … Continue reading →

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A New Place to Call Home

Posted on May 3, 2021 by Accidental Suburbanites

Surprise! I’m not an accidental suburbanite anymore. Now that the dust has settled and the boxes have been unpacked (most of them, anyways), I’m sharing a peek inside my new home!

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Removing a Pocket Door & Partition Wall

Posted on October 20, 2017 by Accidental Suburbanites

Alternative title: How NOT to Remove a Pocket Door & Partition Wall

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Review: Unboxing Craft Beer Club

Posted on October 17, 2017 by Accidental Suburbanites

Craft Beer Club delivers a monthly crate of craft brews from indie labels across the country. To help us kick off our Oktoberfest festivities (AKA: our two-month-long beer binge), the kind folks behind this subscription service let us sample a … Continue reading →

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Small Business Spotlight + Giveaway: Salt Wood Co.

Posted on September 11, 2017 by Accidental Suburbanites

Photography by Patrick Brickman (@pjbrick7) for Charleston Home + Design Magazine (@chdmag) Based out of Charleston, South Carolina, Salt Wood Co. specializes in giving reclaimed barn wood a second life with beautifully handcrafted furniture and sliding doors. Keep reading to … Continue reading →

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Staying Organized with Day Designer

Posted on September 1, 2017 by Accidental Suburbanites

Working from home is a dream come true… but staying organized can feel more like a nightmare at times. Here’s how Day Designer is helping me stay on top of work, life, and everything in between.

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Recipe: Tomato-Free Pizza & Pasta Sauce

Posted on August 18, 2017 by Accidental Suburbanites

Whether you’ve got a nasty nightshade intolerance, or you’re just trying to stick to an AIP / Paleo / Whole 30 / Super-Complicated-and-Difficult-to-Follow meal plan, there are a lot of reasons why you might ditch the tomatoes in your diet. … Continue reading →

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7 Ways to Save on a Kitchen Renovation

Posted on August 16, 2017 by Accidental Suburbanites

We towed the fine line between building the kitchen of our dreams and avoiding the price tag of our nightmares. Now I’m sharing seven ways we saved, and how we managed to stay right on budget.

Posted in Before & After, DIY Hacks, Home Improvement, Inspiration, Kitchen, Quick Fix | 8 Comments