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2 round white planters on kitchen counter

Personalized Herb Planters with Cricut Maker Tutorial

Cricut Tutorials· DIY & Crafts

This is a sponsored post written by me on behalf of Cricut. All opinions are 100% mine. It’s been a while since we’ve added a new humorous touch to our home, and this sure seems like the right season to add some joy! Every time I pay for fresh basil at the store, I remind myself that I should be…
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Corn in clear freezer bin

Freezer Organization: Best Containers & an Inventory Printable

Organizing

Our freezer organization situation has been less than ideal for years. Our kitchen has a side-by-side freezer, which is made even smaller because the fridge had to be counter-depth so it wouldn’t block the pantry door. When we built the house, we decided to put an inexpensive second refrigerator in the pantry instead of a wine fridge, which was one…
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LUX CS1 Thermostat & Box on Kitchen Counter

The Affordable Smart Thermostat – Lux CS1

DIY & Crafts

When we switched out our thermostats to a smart version a couple of years ago, we quickly learned how convenient it is to be able to adjust the temperature of our house from anywhere with our phones or by voice with Alexa. Here are a few examples of times it has come in handy: When we leave on vacation and…
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Cricut Joy Accessories - The Card Mat

Cricut Joy Questions & Answers

Cricut Tutorials· DIY & Crafts

This is a sponsored post written by me on behalf of Cricut. All opinions are 100% mine. I’ve gotten quite a few questions about the Cricut Joy in the last few months, so I put together a Q&A formatted post that I hope will be helpful. This is the perfect time to add Joy to your home tools and get really…
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Melissa from Polished Habitat

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 dry goods 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…
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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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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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