Things We Actually Use From Amazon
Real photos from our house. In our home = the exact item we own. Similar to ours = a close, well-reviewed match.
Movie nights in the living room

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- Ours, in another colorPROBENEX Faux Books (4)Check price on Amazon
Shelf filler that looks like real books. Ours is another color.
- In our homeSoalmost Washable RugCheck price on Amazon
Thin, low pile and washable. Ours is in another room; pick your size.
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The corner lamp, the round tray and the faux books are ours. The TV glow is a close match.

Our candy & drink station

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- Similar to oursFrigidaire Nugget Ice MakerCheck price on Amazon
Soft nugget ice. Reviews are mixed on noise, so read a few first.
Candy on top, cold drinks in the fridge, ice on demand.
Pet hair and dinner time

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- Similar to oursShark Cordless Pro (IZ562H)Check price on Amazon
We own a Shark cordless; this is a current Shark pet-hair model.
A dog and cats means a daily vacuum, a feeder on a schedule and a gate.


In our kitchen

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- Similar to oursCuisinart 15-pc Knife Block SetCheck price on Amazon
Ours is a Cuisinart block with textured handles; this is a close current set.
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- Similar to oursKitchenAid Artisan Stand MixerCheck price on Amazon
We own a KitchenAid tilt-head; this is the matching Artisan 5-quart.
The utensil holder is ours. Our knife block and appliances are close matches.

Small-bathroom shelves

Two shelves, a little green and soft mats.
Cozy bedroom refresh

Oak nightstands, white lamps, soft night lights and a quiet purifier for pet hair.


Stairs & hallway
Front porch
Linen closet
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