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Post from June 7, 2026

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Learned a new word today: silly-maxxing. It’s basically decorating with just enough weirdness to make a space memorable. I love that word. Right up my alley — I’m always looking for ways to make a space feel interesting over just pretty.

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Is 'Silly-Maxxing' the Antidote to an Overly Pretentious Home? Why This Whimsical Way of Decorating Makes for More Memorable Interiors

No one wants a home that feels overly curated, or worse, boring.

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