*Disclosure: This post was sponsored by White Dahlia Design, meaning we received compensation and/or services in exchange for our honest review.* Moving into our current home 3 years ago in the middle of renos and just days away from bringing our fourth babe into the world meant home decor was neglected and design took a back seat to simply keeping up with the demands
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