New Chapter Homes

Sometimes it’s those last design decisions that make the biggest difference.

I hung this plaid wallpaper just a couple days before the Street of Dreams event started. There was a moment where I almost decided not to do it… but I knew it was exactly the detail and character this bedrooms needed. So I pushed through and got it done.

This room was all about layering, mixing pattern, texture, and color to create something that feels collected over time rather than perfectly matched.

I believe in mixing old with new, higher priced pieces with lower priced ones, and a few thrifted finds mixed in along the way.

Design doesn’t have to come from one place or one price point. The magic usually happens when you blend it all together and let the room tell its own story.

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Chapter XIX: Street of Dreams 2024
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Hey friends! 👋🏼 It’s been a while, so we wanted to re-introduce ourselves for all the new faces around here! Were Cassie and Derek-the husband and wife duo behind New Chapter Homes. I (Cassie) started this business after years as a realtor driven by a passion for design and creating beautiful functional spaces for families. Derek is the hands-on mastermind behind the scenes, bringing our projects to life with care and precision. Together we’re raising four kids and building homes with heart right here in the Omaha area. We’re so glad you’re here. Can’t wait to share more of our journey with you! 🤎

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When in doubt pick marble countertops and add linen cafe curtains. It’s hard to believe that this is a mudroom. It’s located just off the garage door entrance into the house. It has 2 open doorways to allow the function and flow of a larger family or gathering. Can’t forget about all the closed door storage this mudroom offers.

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Chapter XIX- Street of Dreams 2024
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I love Mondays. Seriously.
For anyone out there dreading them, let me challenge your perspective: you’re dreading 1/7th of your life. If you live to be 80, that’s over 4,100 days spent in a mindset of dread. And let’s be real—it’s probably even more because the other six days, you’re still occasionally thinking about how much you hate Mondays. It’s time to stop doing that!

Here’s a little mindset shift that works for me: take something you don’t enjoy and pair it with something you love. For example, if laundry isn’t your thing, light your favorite candle, put on a playlist or podcast, or call a friend while you fold. Suddenly, the task becomes less of a chore and something you might actually look forward to.

You have the power to change the way you see your Monday (or any day!). Let’s stop wasting time and make every day a good one. 🧠✨

How are you shifting your mindset today?

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Chapter XIX - Street of Dreams