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A Plan to Tackle Those Home Projects

February 5, 2021 By Gina Jackson

A Plan to Tackle Those Home Projects

I’ve been thinking a lot about the importance of needing a plan and a purpose for our homes. If you’re like me, there are a lot of projects or updates to your home that you would love to complete. When it comes to updates, projects, even maintenance, it can feel overwhelming, trying to decide what […]

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Realities of a Kitchen Remodel ~ Your Kitchen Remodel Checklist

April 24, 2018 By Gina Jackson

Realities of a Kitchen Remodel ~ Your Kitchen Remodel Checklist

Today I’m starting a little series called “Realities of a Kitchen Remodel,” where I’m going to take you through some of the design planning aspects and some of the logistics of remodeling the hardest working room of your home. Over the next couple of weeks, I’ll go into a bit more depth with each category […]

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Our Kitchen Renovation ~ Progress Update

March 10, 2018 By Gina Jackson

Our Kitchen Renovation ~ Progress Update

On my personal home front, I’ve been buried in our kitchen remodel project the last two months! Yes, I kind of abandoned our master bedroom update to focus on our kitchen remodel project. I am totally not following my own design advice: To complete one room before moving on to the next project! I am […]

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Building Your Seasonal Home Accessory Collection

November 22, 2017 By Gina Jackson

Building Your Seasonal Home Accessory Collection

With seasonal decorating upon us, I thought I’d share how I have built up a collection of home accents and accessories to use for years to come. Just a quick {maybe not so quick} timeline on accessorizing, styling, etc… I learned long ago from my mom about decorating for each season. She has a way […]

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The Design Process ~ Master Bedroom

February 3, 2017 By Gina Jackson

The Design Process ~ Master Bedroom

I love a good “Before and After.” I mean, really, who doesn’t?!? But there is so much that goes on behind the scenes to get to that gorgeous After photo. Typically it takes months of planning and preparing and then doing the actual work can take so much time, depending on the size of the […]

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It’s January, what’s missing?

January 24, 2017 By Gina Jackson

It’s January, what’s missing?

After the holidays, when all the extra decorations are packed up and put away, our homes can often feel empty and stark. Funny that it didn’t really feel that way before all the decor went up for the holidays, but it often is the case after they all come down. I actually really like putting […]

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Adding Easy Fall Decor To Your Home

October 10, 2016 By Gina Jackson

Adding Easy Fall Decor To Your Home

So I’ve said it before but it’s worth repeating. I love fall! And I have been loving all these Fall home tours throughout blog-land and on Instagram. Have you seen them? But sometimes, as I’m running around our busy home with after school snacks smeared across the counter, Legos on the floor, and a dress […]

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Family Photos ~ Tips and Ideas

September 27, 2016 By Gina Jackson

Family Photos ~ Tips and Ideas

Today I’m talking Family Photos and I’ve teamed up with my amazing friend and awesome photographer, Kathryn, of Kathryn Katz Photography, to chat about family photos. I know that if our family is getting professional pictures done, I typically have us scheduled for Fall so we can use them as an updated photo for our […]

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Tuesday Design Tips ~ Area Rug Sizes

October 20, 2015 By Gina Jackson

Tuesday Design Tips ~ Area Rug Sizes

Hi friends! It’s Tuesday and I’m back with Tuesday’s Design Tips. Today we’re talking area rugs! What’s the correct size for an area rug? Have you ever seen a beautiful area rug in someone’s home, but it looks like a postage stamp in relation to the rest of their furniture and their room? Larger is […]

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Tuesday’s Design Tips ~ Paint Sheens

October 6, 2015 By Gina Jackson

Tuesday’s Design Tips ~ Paint Sheens

I often get asked similar questions either with clients and friends when it comes to design dilemas or challenges and it’s been awhile, but I thought I would start up Tuesday’s Design Tips again! Lets get those questions answered! You can find a lot of recommendations out there and if you ask different designers, they […]

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Hi! I'm Gina and welcome to the Living Solutions Blog! I'm a wife, a mom of 4 little kiddos and the owner of Living Solutions Interior Design. My family and I recently moved from San Diego, CA to Nebraska and this blog is where I share inspiration, design tips and ideas, projects and every day life! Thanks for stopping by!

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