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Decorating the Coffee Table With Lanterns

Is it really Monday already? Where oh where do the weekends go?? I’m always amazed at how fast those two days  go by, but at least our days are getting longer now and we had the most beautiful, sunny day on Saturday to boot – such a bonus and it has me so anxious for spring.

Too bad we have snow in the forecast this week… 🙁

So last week, I shared a few simple styling tips for creating little vignettes around your house. I had plans to do a similar post with coffee tables for today, but technical difficulties prevented me from completing my photo shoot on Saturday, and Sunday was too cloudy to try again. Long story short, I only have one look to share with you today. But one look is better than no looks, right? At least that’s what I’m telling myself so I feel better about it. 🙂 #bloggerfail #again #maybeiwilldobetternextweek

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Choosing a Bathroom Vanity

So you all know I have a scary bathroom, right? If you’re new here and aren’t aware, you can check it out here. Sadly those pictures actually make it look good – it is that bad.

We’ve put it off long enough and decided to make a bathroom remodel a priority this year, and we also decided we would look into hiring a contractor to do the work. This is new territory for us – we’re used to doing everything ourselves, so I think we’re both feeling a little apprehensive about it, but we only have one shower in this house, so we need this room to be done as quickly as possible, and our schedules just don’t allow for that kind of turnaround. So we have someone coming next week to start giving us estimates – eek!! 🙂

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Dreaming Up a New Office

After seeing how quickly and easily the dining room got its little facelift, I now want to tackle my home office. My job allows me to work from home three days a week, so between my days at home for work, this blog, and just general home stuff – this room needs to do triple duty, and it needs to do it with efficiency. I probably spend more time in this room than any other in the house – I expect a lot from it, but unfortunately it’s just not functioning for me these days.

In addition to needing room to do my job (as well as accommodating double office equipment – a set for home and a set for work), I need it to be easier to organize, provide more accessible storage, and allow me the opportunity to keep inspiration and current projects within easy sight.

Oh yeah, and I want it to be a pretty and inspiring space to spend time in as well.

That’s not asking too much is it? 🙂

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Creating a Pretty Vignette

Happy Monday!! 🙂

You all know the phrase “Practice makes perfect”, right?

Well, when it comes to styling a room, I feel like that phrase sums up the process pretty well. It takes practice. Everyone has their own style and preference when it comes to decorating and design.   Some of us like a “less is more” approach to a room, while others may prefer a little more flair. Some will like perfect symmetry, and others will choose a more casual and relaxed look. With practice, not only can we start to get a feel for what aesthetic appeals to us the most, but we also gain confidence when it comes to setting up those little “moments” around a room that give a space its personality and style.

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Tips for Open Shelving

Small houses usually mean small kitchens. Unfortunately small kitchens do not necessarily mean small storage needs. Those of us with little kitchens still like to collect pretty platters and bowls and pitchers just like our friends with larger, storage filled kitchens, right? But when you barely have enough room to store your kitchen necessities, where do you keep all those pretty platters and bowls and pitchers?

When we moved into this house with its incredibly small kitchen, I knew right away I was going to need to find creative storage elsewhere. Our tiny little row of cabinets was just not going to cut it. [Read more…]

Four Pillow Combinations to Give Your Room a New Look

I won’t even try to deny it.

I have a teeny tiny throw pillow addiction.

Just a little one. 😉

I prefer to think of myself as a pillow collector – my husband would probably argue that I’m more of a pillow hoarder…

It’s not my fault there are so many cute pillows out there – someone has to bring them home. 🙂

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A Jute Rug Review

Good Morning!!

I hope you all had a nice weekend. Ours was…eventful? Jordan and I pulled an all-nighter hanging out in the E.R. from Saturday night into Sunday morning. It was mostly precautionary for a reoccurring condition my poor husband has been dealing with for the last few years. He’s home and beginning to feel better, so I’m thankful for that. I’m kind of wondering if he knew I was going to ask him to take me to see the new Nicholas Sparks movie for Valentine’s Day and this was his way of getting out of it. 🙂

Since I was kind of preoccupied over the weekend, I didn’t get to work on that styling series I’ve been talking about, but it’s coming – I promise! Instead, I thought I would do a little jute rug review, since I have had a lot of interest in our rugs lately. Maybe if you have been contemplating purchasing a jute rug of your own for the first time, this will help answer any possible questions.

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A Pair of Slipcovered Chairs for the Dining Room

I was so excited about the new wall color in the dining room, I just had to try out a couple new dining chairs to see how they would look. After combining a sale (which unfortunately just ended 🙁 ) and a 15% off coupon, the Anna Slipcovered Chair in Linen from World Market was a deal I simply couldn’t refuse.

So I brought home two. 🙂

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Before and After

Happy Monday!

Last week I started talking about finding your style and I shared an image that provided a bit of an “A-Ha!” moment for me. It sounds silly to me now, how do you like one style, but do something entirely different? It’s not that I didn’t know what I liked, I just wasn’t paying attention to it when I started decorating my home.

I thought white would be boring or too stark.

I thought color – any color – would instantly make my rooms more interesting.

I thought my love of country/farmhouse/antique décor would feel too “old” or not trendy enough.

I thought I could just head out to a store and buy everything I needed in one day to make a room beautiful.

And I was so wrong on all accounts.

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Removing the Pine Tree and What’s Next

I’m super excited to put in new front steps and landscaping for our front yard this year. The siding and shutters have made such an impact and I know these two things will just bring it all home.

In case you’re new here, this is what the house looked like when we bought it in 2011

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