Decorating
Bright & Jolly Decor
I don’t know about y’all but this holiday season has really snuck up on me, and I’ve found myself in need of a little inspiration. Here are some bright and jolly decorations to get us in the mood! 1. Mark&Graham Preppy Plaid Cocktail Napkins Set of 4 $20; 2. Papersource Gold Confetti Crackers $22.95; 3. 1950s Hallmark…
Read MoreTouches of Fall
On the street… a At the front door… In the living room… Hope you are enjoying fall decorating as much as I am!
Read MoreOffice Re-Do Inspiration
Recently, S. and I switched our guest room and office to give guests the bigger space, so you know what that means…office re-do! I want the office to be functional and beautiful with a bit of a masculine study/library feel. To achieve that I’ve incorporated dark wood with the desk and rustic elements with the…
Read MorePatio Décor: Festive Preppy
Spring temperatures have finally stabilized here around a balmy 80 degrees with minimal to no humidity. It is absolutely lovely! But as every Southerner knows this pleasant weather will soon give way to sweat-inducing degrees and humid air so viscous you could barely cut it with a knife. So let’s head outside and enjoy it…
Read MoreDining Room Reveal
Well…the dining room is finally finished. I love…LOVE…the way it turned out. From the colorful kilim rug to the blue and white fabrics, this room while eclectic harmonizes in a wonderful East meets West juxtaposition. Plus this room has some not so subtle nods to the South with the gingham placemats, cotton boll accent, and…
Read MoreDining Room Building Blocks
Here is the naked, unadorned dining room sans decor. It has been freshly painted, new trim installed, and a new ceramic tile floor laid. Since I was so enamored with the chalkboard in the French Country inspiration room, I decided to display one too and place a shelf above it for knickknacks and other objet…
Read MoreDining Room Mood Boards
As the kitchen renovation comes to a much anticipated and happy end, I couldn’t wait to get started on the decorating portion of the re-model. I mean, really, it is the best part. Since our kitchen and dining room are now basically one space with a bar separating them, I wanted to start with the…
Read MoreAdd a Touch of Whimsy
1. Dachshund Letter Holder, Anthropologie; 2. Kiwi Bird, Crate & Barrel; 3. Brass Elephant, Jonathan Adler on Horchow; 4. Snail Mail Dish, Kate Spade; 5. Frenchie Plate, West Elm; 6. Pendant Lamp, Ikea; 7. Dotted Pillow, Joss&Main; 8. Chinoiserie Table,Dana Gibson; 9. Pink Bin, Jayes; 10. Hobnail Candle, Paper Source; 11. Bees Knees Towel,…
Read MoreWhimsical Home Décor
WHIMSICAL /’hwimzikəl/: THE QUALITY OF BEING SLIGHTLY ODD OR PLAYFULLY HUMOROUS, ESPECIALLY IN AN ENDEARING WAY. S. and I have lived in our current home for just over two years now, and though there is still work to do including a major kitchen over-haul, I am happy with the decorating choices I have made so…
Read MoreA Floral Finish
While browsing One Kings Lane’s latest collection “Fabulous Finishes,” I was struck by the table below. The floral motif is loud, wonderfully impressionistic, and quirky — all the things I love! Unfortunately, it just won’t fit anywhere in my home, but I couldn’t resist styling it as a side board/ bar for a dining room.…
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