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June 11, 2010 by Lindsay

Adding Function & Retaining Style

Make your space chic and more livable with bright new ideas

June 4, 2010 by Kevin

Home Buying Guide

Buying a home? Here’s a helpful Guide for the home buying process…  

May 21, 2010 by Lindsay

10 Low Cost Home Staging Tips

These 10 low cost home staging tips will get you started on turning your house into a “show home“. This is critical because if you want to get the most money for your home and sell more quickly, you need potential buyers (and their agents) to feel it’s a “hot property“.

May 12, 2010 by Lindsay

What’s furry & Has 14 toes?

Please excuse this interruption from the scheduled blog party! Actually, two of my guest bloggers ditched us this week. But no fear, we have bigger and better ahead! An announcement…

April 16, 2010 by Lindsay

Strolling around Fort Myers Beach, Florida

There’s something about the ocean… Last night, Kevin and I made the small trip to Fort Myers from Sarasota, Florida to see my Natural Healthcare Professional. (If you are interested in all things natural, check out his video segments here and here). Usually we make our way down and come right back (an hour and […]

March 19, 2010 by Lindsay

DIY Natural Homemade Cleaners

All Natural DIY Cleaning Supplies I am somewhat of a clean freak and always looking for the best product to clean the surfaces and fixtures in our home. Have you taken a trip down the cleaning aisle lately? With so many products with “promises”, you can’t keep a clean house without loading your shopping cart […]

March 5, 2010 by Lindsay

Spring Cleaning

Since we are on the brink of spring, we have already begun to organize and clear our clutter. The clean freak in me jumps for joy when it is time for a good spring cleaning! The Milner’s have cleaned, filed and purged unwanted items in preparation for a clutter free spring. To rid our garage […]

February 23, 2010 by Lindsay

It’s Only Natural

Treat Your Feet to Pure Natural Fibers Decorating with natural area rugs is one of the easiest ways to revitalize, update, improve and beautify any room in your home. Natural sisal and sea grass rugs can turn a drab room into one full of color and life. Or use natural rugs to create a focal […]

February 16, 2010 by Lindsay

The Most Magical Place on Earth (well one of them)…

This year, for my Birthday (& Valentine’s), Kevin surprised me with a getaway to Disney World.

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Hi, I am Lindsay Milner, the designer, fashionista, blogger & mommy behind A Design Story! I am a happy wife & momma that loves all things stylish! I love blogging, interior design, shopping, having fun on the beach, making our house a home, hanging out with family, drinking coffee & running around after our kiddos.

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  • My favorite place to be! Another glorious beach day with the kiddos! ⚓️☀️ Anna Maria is my happy place for sure… I can’t get enough!! I am dreaming of a home on the island in the future! What’s your happy place? . . . #vacayvibes #summerdays #summerlovin #givemethatsunshine #annamariaisland #floridaliving #ilivewhereyouvacation #myhappyplace #summertime #beachlife #beachlover #summerstyle #sunshinestate #floridainfluencer #blueocean #beachday
  • ☀️ Sea + Sun + Smiles We drove across the state last week for a vacay with family! Had a great time and I was so in the moment, I only took a few photos! We had incredible weather and basically lived our best lives all day on the beach and in the pool together! . . I have had a few messages asking where I have been on insta…. The truth is, I have been soaking up time with my kids, working on a few home updates and spending as much time at the beach and in our pool
  • Happy 4th of July! Grateful for America and freedom! Praying blessings over you all on this Independence Day! . . . #july4th #independenceday #freedom #letfreedomring #floridafreedom #america #americanstyle #floridainfluencer #coastallife #coastallifestyle #natebendersonpark #utc #utcmall #fireworks #babyyourafirework #americanfreedom #familylife #redwhiteandblue #sarasota #sarasotaflorida
  • Things are changing around here! I made a to-do list and one by one, I’m getting it done! I love a good re-fresh! This cute wall (mirror + furniture) is being moved to another wall and a fireplace will go in its space! The dining room is getting a new furniture piece and light… almost finished there! Lilah is getting a room re-do perfect for a big girl! Lots more on the list too!! Stay tuned…. What do you have on your home to do list? Anything fun! Share below! Sources on my link—> shop my insta! . . .
  • I was made for vacations like this! Best vacay to Seaside and Watercolor with my favorite people! I may or may not have taken a months worths of pictures… but these will do for now . . . . #30avacay #seaside #santarosabeach #watercolorflorida #vacay #vacaymode #bestvacayever #vacayvibes #beachvacay #familyvacay #familyiseverything #mylittlefam #lovemyfamily #seasideflorida #campwatercolor #travel #floridavacation
  • ✏️Let the school year begin!! 3rd Grade and VPK here they come! Praying for safety over their school and for a wonderful year ahead! . . . #backtoschool #schooldays #schoolkids #lakewoodranch #prayingmom #lovemytribe

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