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Hey there! It's so nice to meet you! I'm Sam the creator and founder of Brooks Beach. Brooks Beach is an online space for normal girlies to romanticize their lives. I'm an artist and photographer living in Southern California. I’ll be sharing tips, tricks, and personal stories on everything from cozy home decor to budget-friendly finds. Expect real reviews, beauty ideas, easy recipes, and garden hacks for small spaces. We’re all about making life a little brighter with fun date ideas, cute thrifted items, and practical tips for everyday joy. So cheers to building a life that feels as good on the inside as it looks on the outside.
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Budget-Friendly Decor Ideas That Turn Small Spaces Into Big Mood Decorating a small space on a budget doesn’t have to mean sacrificing style or personality. Here are some quick and creative ideas to help you transform your small space without overspending: Multi-Functional Furniture Ottomans with hidden storage Sofa beds so you can host friends Thrift […]
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My parents made some mistakes when I was growing up. But they also did some things right. And one thing that they did very very right is that my mom never taught me to be smaller. She never taught me to take up less space. In fact, when I was actively trying to make myself […]
8 Budget-Friendly Galentine’s Day Ideas: Apartment-Friendly Themes and Outings Galentine’s Day is such a fun day to celebrate whether you’re in a committed relationship or not! My girls, gays, and non-binary baes deserve to be celebrated and I’m so excited to pamper them a little bit this year! But hosting galentine’s day can sometimes feel […]
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How to Set-up a DIY Popcorn Bar I love to set up an interactive element anytime I’m hosting a get together and setting up a DIY Popcorn Bar is a fun, easy, and fairly inexpensive one! 1. Choose Your Popcorn Base Plain popcorn: Air-popped or lightly salted for versatility. If you want to buy pre-popped […]
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Everyday Indulgence: Why Life’s Little Pleasures Deserve the Spotlight Why do we save the fancy candle and the good china? When I was a little girl my Grandma had a big fancy china cabinet and it was full of gorgeous dishes. It had silver that she made sure shines and a fancy tea set. […]
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Adulting has turned out to be a lot harder than I imagined it would be when I was a little girl. But it has also turned out to be a lot of fun. I'm embracing the dichotomy and sharing the good, bad, and embarrassing here. We're trying our best.
Creating a life that feels as good on the inside as it looks on the outside
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