Posts Tagged ‘Home Decor’
Secrets to The Art of Layering
Six decorator secrets to the art of layering to achieve that collected style without looking cluttered. Grab your cup of coffee or tea and come sit with me! I’m going to let you in on a few of my best secrets to the art of layering! You know the look I’m talking about. It’s collected…
Read MoreMy Favorite Paint Colors for Grandmillennial Style
A look at the best paint colors for Grandmillennial style from Benjamin Moore and Sherwin Williams. Colors above: Cucumber Salad, Van Deusen Blue, Candlelit Dinner, Niagara Falls, Seashell, Clearspring, Sugarcane, Sapphire Ice So you are ready to move on from the over-done farmhouse grays and earthy browns? Ready to embrace colorful walls and bright, fresh…
Read MorePattern Play: It’s a Conversation
5 strategies for mixing and matching patterns to decode pattern play and create pleasing combinations! Patterns should have a conversation with each other, and if it’s a good conversation, there is a lot of give and take — back and forth between the two. You know the kind of conversation I’m talking about… The…
Read MoreGrandmillennial Rugs for Every Budget
Find the right grandmillennial rug with traditional vibes and fresh colors in this area rug round-up for every budget! Selecting the right rug and finding one in your budget is tricky! I know, I’ve been there. Rugs can get expensive quick, especially if you want a hand knotted Persian or Oriental in wool, silk, or…
Read MoreThe Spirit of Things
I was talking with a friend the other day about what I do and she made the comment that shopping estate sales makes her sad. She said it was even a bit depressing to her when she saw all these belongings “abandoned” for buyers to pick through and then to think that the family didn’t…
Read MoreSweet Dreams: Bedroom Styling Refresh
5 Ideas with practical examples for a bedroom styling refresh that is sure to lead to sweeter dreams! Are you spending more time in your bedroom these days? Me too! And with the added time at home, I’m refreshing my spaces and swapping up decor for a more chic look that brings joy to my…
Read MoreTraditional Aqua Dining Room Reveal: Before & After
See how I’ve transformed my dated cream and burgundy dining room into a traditional aqua dining room with grandmillennial flair! With a splash of aqua paint, much sweat equity and carpentry skills, and many an hour spent bargain hunting, I am finally ready to reveal our dining room transformation! From boring 80’s cream and burgundy…
Read MoreGet the Chinoiserie Look for Less
Love the Chinoiserie chic look? Not so enthusiastic about the price tag? Create the Chinoiserie look for less with these shopping sources for Chinoiserie decor on a budget! Y’all know I have a special place in my heart for Chinoiserie decor! I love the whimsy, the color, and the tradition it exudes. Just think about…
Read More5 Simple Steps to Choose the Colors in Your Home Color Scheme
From inspiration to decision time, these 5 steps to choose the colors in your home color scheme will help you select a color palette you love that works with your style and home. A home color scheme is a palette of colors (usually 5 – 6) you choose to use throughout all the rooms of…
Read MoreUse These 3 Decorative Accessories to Get the Chinoiserie Look
Get the Chinoiserie Look with these 3 decorative arts: Asian porcelain, lacquerware, and cloisonné. Learn about the history of Chinoiserie decor and collecting tips. Can we all agree that the Chinoiserie look is très chic? This traditional style with a twist of whimsy delights those with a more is more philosophy — the color seekers…
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