3 Things You Should Know About Persian Rugs

3 Things You Should Know About handmade Persian rugs: important terminology, the looming process, and style characteristics

Curio IQ Series: Let’s take a short and sweet lesson in antiques! Today, we are looking at the 3 things you should know before investing in a handmade Persian rug. The exotic magic of Persian rugs has captured the imagination and attracted devotees for centuries, and what’s not to love? The intricate patterning, the vibrant…

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My Favorite Purchases of 2023

My favorite purchases of 2023

The best of 2023: products I discovered and LOVED last year! These are the top picks I’ll be buying over and over again! You know when you find that unicorn product or brand and it blows you away with its fit, style, efficacy, and/or charm? You’re a fan for life, and you’ll never go back?…

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Chicken Wire for that WOW Mantel Garland

create a wow garland on the mantel using chicken wire as the base

What I learned decorating my mantel for Christmas using a chicken wire base for that WOW factor sculptural garland look! Chicken wire…on the mantel? What? Have you noticed this floral hack making the rounds of IG and Pinterest? Me too! And I decided this was the year to try it on the stone mantel in…

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5 Tips for a Festive Christmas Table

Top view of elegant winter themed Christmas tablescape in green and white with hints of red and pink

Let’s set an elegant winter themed Christmas table for intimate holiday dinners and create a festive atmosphere! Good food, good drink, and a merry company of loved ones gathered around a beautifully set Christmas table make for that special holiday magic! It’s time to break out the festive linens, Christmas china, and good silver! Let’s…

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A Grandmillennial Meet Williamsburg Christmas Look

Christmas in my green and white living room with a Grandmillennial meet Williamsburg theme of pink and red, orange pomanders, magnolia, and antiques

Let’s tour my living room decorated in a joyous Christmas aesthetic that blends Grandmillennial style with Williamsburg tradition using pink and red Christmas decor, magnolia, orange pomanders, and vintage touches. JOY I always come back to this word as the root of Christmas. To feel it, receive it, and give it in big ways and…

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An Elf Approved Preppy Chinoiserie Christmas

Katherine's blue and red preppy chinoiserie Christmas tree in her den

Deck the halls this holiday in a preppy Chinoiserie Christmas style with loads of plaid decor, blue and white porcelain, pops of red, and merry reindeer! Papa Elf: And where do the reindeer get their magic from? Buddy: Christmas spirit. Everybody knows that. I love this line from Elf! If I could pick Christmas decor…

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Thanksgiving to Christmas Crossover Table Ideas

Thanksgiving to Christmas tableware sale

Simplify your holiday tablescapes this year with my tips to style your table for Thanksgiving to Christmas using crossover themes, ideas, and tableware. One of my absolute favorite things about the holiday season is designing and creating tablescapes for friends and family to gather round. I love pairing china and beautiful linens. I love arranging…

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The Gratitude Tree – November Tradition & Craft

A November Thanksgiving tradition craft: making a gratitude tree with hand made paper leaves

Sharing our new November tradition with this gratitude tree perfect for Thanksgiving decorations and celebrating our blessings! Do you have a meaningful gratitude tradition for November? Well, we didn’t and with our very special blessing this year I decided it was time to start one. Introducing… The Gratitude Tree Collected branches from the yard; Gorgeous…

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Homemade Autumn Wassail – No Alcohol

autumn wassail recipe - no alcohol

Cook up this delicious apple cider based autumn wassail for all the fall flavor but none of the alcohol! For us pregnant ladies looking to enjoy the traditional drinks of autumn and winter, it feels a bit disappointing to miss out on the mulled wines, hot toddies, and wassails! Am I right? So on our…

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A Fall Adventure to a Cabin by the Lake

Our fall adventure to Big Ridge Lake

Tucked away in a little Tennessee state park is a rustic cabin by the lake where we love to hike and enjoy the glorious autumn leaves! From a rocker on a screened in porch watching this peaceful morning view coffee never tasted so good. A delicious breakfast of scrambled eggs, bacon, and chocolate croissants set…

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