There is just something special about opening a drawer and seeing it filled with brightly colored vintage linens! Whether it’s crocheted potholders, vat-dyed colorful tablecloths, or embroidered dresser scarves and samplers, modern-day textiles just don’t compare! The detailing, the colors, and the patterns just put a smile on my face whenever I use them around my home or repurpose them…
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Most of my blog posts are written to inspire or inform. I love encouraging you to decorate your home uniquely, or to recreate something that has potential! But today’s post is all about fun; it’s completely for entertainment! Because if you’ve found your way here, I’m guessing you love pieces with earned character. Items that have lived their lives and…
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Vintage galvanized farmhouse items have earned their character through many years of yard work. Their rusty, crusty selves can be a little scary when you find them at a farm auction or in the basement or garage of an estate sale. Sometimes you even need to shake out whatever’s been living inside (or what it’s left behind;) Yes, they would…
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Valentine’s is a short season, but it can be sweet;) By using a transitional color scheme as your base, you can easily add simple Valentine touches and then switch the accent color when it’s over! The other day I shared the “Subtle and Soft Valentine Decor” in my living room, where I used soft pastel colors. Today I’ll share my…
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Valentine decor doesn’t have to be obvious with it’s classic red, white and pink boldness. It can be as soft and subtle as a whisper. Just like love isn’t always red hot, your Valentine decor can speak to the sweeter side of romantic love with innuendos rather than bold statements. Today I’m going to share the subtle and soft Valentine…
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It’s -29 F degrees here and it seems like the whole world has come to a screeching halt! Perfect day to talk about making your home warm and cozy for winter, don’t you think? Your winter decorating doesn’t need to only be limited to your main living spaces. There’s something special about giving your bedroom seasonal touches also. Of course,…
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Wintertime decor should be easy and pretty with a cozy touch. This centerpiece covers all the bases. I first got this idea when I saw my friend Paula, from Sweet Pea’s cozy family room tour {“Cozy Winter Family Room”}. I loved how she had tucked a string of twinkly lights through some pom snowballs in a vintage wooden bowl. So…
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When you get tired of winter, adding fake plants to your surroundings can be a huge morality boost. Unfortunately I usually put these cuties back in hibernation when they have a layer of dust on them:( Luckily most of the artificial plants that look lifelike these days are made with plastic. Before you style your fake plants for springtime around…
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After the Christmas gets put away, it can be a struggle to know what to decorate with. We’re usually ready for a calmer, softer look, but don’t want to look at bare spaces. Last year I came up with “10 Winter Neutral Items to Style Your Home” to answer the “What should I decorate with now?” question. Accessories with great…
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Bare windows are definitely in style. If you page through a home magazine, often times the windows are not adorned with window treatments. Bare windows accentuate the architecture and trim of a detailed house and can add a clean-cut modern style to a room. The downside of bare windows are a lack of privacy, especially in the winter when there’s…
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