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Red Themed Christmas Decor Ideas + Tips
Don’t you just love decorating for Christmas and the holiday season? There’s nothing cozier than snuggling up in blankets, sipping hot drinks, watching a Christmas movie, and the only lights illuminating the room are those wrapped around your tree. I’ve decked the halls of my home in a red theme this year. So welcome, come on in, and check out some of my design ideas and tips on how to create a festive red-themed space this holiday season. Stockings Stockings perform just as they do on your feet: if they’re done right, they compliment the whole home. I wanted to go with that ski sweater print, so after looking…
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September Project: Fall Inspiration
While I was hesitant to say “Au Revoir!” to summer because it was just way too much fun, I’m warming up quickly to the approaching fall season. Fall is my favorite, and I’m very fortunate and appreciative that I get to experience a healthy couple months of beautifully changing scenery here at home in Michigan. Fall is also a special time where memories of our engagement and marriage are celebrated and delightfully reminisced. I just love this time of year. Fall is also my favorite decorating season. There is nothing like a cozy home, and I believe fall endorses the comfort, companionship, and restfulness of a welcoming space. The…
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5 Fall Decorating Tips for Creating a Cozy Home
We haven’t quite hit the official first day of fall, but we are already there in the minds of fall lovers everywhere. If you’re like me and you love this season, you like to bring fall vibes inside. Check out my five easy tips below to make your home a cozy fall gathering place. Use Leaves It might seem obvious to suggest using leaves in your fall decor. That’s what fall’s all about, leaves changing into their beautiful next act colors and then falling to the ground in preparation for winter. Now’s the time to bring alive the vibrancy that naturally decorates our land and hone in on the pretty…
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Zesty Project: Whimsical Wall Décor
Everyone knows, subtle changes made to your living space can totally transform its vibe. A hung photograph, shrubbery, a cozy throw blanket, every little detail makes a tremendous difference in the story you are telling in your space. My living room has recently changed, and with it, my style. I had a clear plan for the blank wall space above my television, and all it took were a few flowers (surprise surprise) and some wall anchors. Keep reading to find out how I created the newest addition to my living room. I’ve always thought that someday when I get a house I want a backdrop wall. What’s that? Remember…
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3 Items to Repurpose in Your Home
Have you ever had a need for a specific item in your home, whether it be design related or functionality? Of course you have, you’re human. Perhaps you’ve found yourself in that brain war (and possibly a disagreement with your significant other) of whether or not to shell out money to purchase it new. Or maybe you fall into a different camp. Maybe you’re in the mood to spruce up your home in some way and are looking to repurpose a recycled item to keep the green in your pocket. I’ve been on both ends before, so today I want to show you three different practical items in my own…
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Fresh Tips for Decorating for Spring
“Spring is when you feel like whistling even with a shoe full of slush.” -Doug Larson Doug’s got it right! Don’t you just feel so empowered and peppy this time of year? Maybe you’re a Michigander and know the flux of seasons we can experience in one week, but one thing remains the same: the date on the calendar. You know it’s just a matter of time before harsh weather mellows out and warmer temps start to equalize. The extra hour of sun at night pushes us along saying, “Soon you’ll be outside to enjoy this accession of my light.” Oh the day when we aren’t experiencing a high…
