Decorating Tips
Why I love Muddy Interior Paint Colors
The benefits of painting your interior with a muddy or muted tone and how to pick these subtle colors! Have you ever heard someone talk about dirty versus clean paint colors? Maybe they used the word muted or muddy to describe an earth tone? What they were describing is the chroma of a color –…
Read More5 Tips to Style Your Sideboard as a Bar
Turn your sideboard into a chic bar with these styling tips! With Mother’s Day, wedding season, and summer soirées right around the corner, it’s time to plan your beverage situation for entertaining! Put your sideboard to good use as a bar or drinks station for an event or even on a more permanent basis. Turning…
Read MoreWitchy Jane & The Jack-O’-Lanterns: My Halloween Mantel
A look at my Halloween mantel in the family room with Witchy Jane aka my Staffordshire spaniel, thrifted jack-o’-lanterns, and fall florals. LOL this post title truly sounds like there is a rock band about to play on my family room mantel…don’t you agree? Witchy Jane & The Jack-O’-Lanterns…on stage at Dogwood House October…
Read MoreFall Living Room Decor
Take a peek inside my home all dressed for autumn. We’ll explore my fall living room decor where little touches of the season mingle with antiques, chintz, and grandmillennial style! In the living room, I like to decorate for the seasons with one big dramatic display on the mantel then bring in signs of autumn…
Read MoreAn Autumn Riot – Fall Mantel Decor
Crafting an autumn sculptural garland for fall mantel decor with magnolia, cotton, foliage, pampas grass, and pumpkins. It’s a floral riot that feels extravagant and romantic! Have you ever been inspired to create something that felt a bit outside of your comfort zone? Yes, well…this is exactly how I ended up crafting this autumn sculptural…
Read MoreHow to Choose the Right Exterior Lighting
Upgrade your exterior lighting fixtures to improve your curb appeal and refine the look of your house! Tips to choose the right outdoor lights and your questions answered. The jewelry of the exterior… A beacon to the front door… A defining feature of your home’s look… Yes, outdoor lighting can be all of those to…
Read MoreWhy I Love a Folding Screen
A look at the history of the folding screen and 8 ideas to use them in your home. Do you feel a chill draught about the knees? Autumn de Wilde’s 2020 Emma Mr. Woodhouse certainly did! He found the perfect mobile yet decorative solution too…a folding screen or as the French called it a paravent…
Read MoreBlue & White Done Right – But How?
#blueandwhiteforever The keys to decorating with blue and white in a traditional way that is NOT trendy and WON’T feel overdone! In preparation for my upcoming blue and white ceramics collection on May 20th, I’ve been pouring over blue and white designs and researching the best ways to decorate with this timeless duo. I re-visited…
Read MoreBring The Garden Inside
10 Decorating tips to bring the garden feel inside and give your interiors the vitality and beauty of nature! What do you love most about a beautiful garden? The lovely floral booms? The lush green foliage? The riot of gorgeous colors? The fragrant scents and peaceful meandering? There are so many sights, sounds, and scents…
Read MoreMy Interior Decorating Philosophy & How To Craft Your Own
Gain clarity and confidence when decorating your home with an interior decorating philosophy! Do you ever find yourself stymied by your decorating choices? Feeling like there are too many options… too many products? Staying true to your style can be daunting amongst the endless trends and design dos and don’ts! Or maybe…you give into your…
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