Styling
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A Timeless Christmas with Coastal Accents
About mid-September, I find myself thinking that I have Christmas all figured out. And, in my head, I really do. But then, when November hits and I start pulling out all of our decorations, inspiration strikes again. Because, when it comes to the holidays, mostly old always wins out. Of course, sprinkling in some new is always a must too. That is exactly how it all played out this year for our Timeless Christmas with Coastal Accents.
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Cozy Autumn Living Room
Hello and Happy Fall! It has been awhile (maybe 2021?) since I took photos of our living room in the fall, which is kind of a shame, given all the coziness and autumn colors we have in there. You will notice a lot has stayed the same. Two major changes were our swivel chairs and (finally) a coffee table. Okay… I think that’s enough of an introduction. Welcome to our Cozy Autumn Living Room.
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Modern Organic Teen Girl Bedroom
Over the past year, we have slowly updated our teen daughter’s room. This has included a new dresser, rug, and bed. Oh, and the vanity is fairly new too. It looks so grown up! But, I guess that’s the way time works.
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A Whimsical and Vintage Christmas
Never is there a time of year quite like Christmas when it is an “anything goes” sort of decorating situation. This year, I attempted a both whimsical and vintage Christmas. Velvet bows, red ornaments, paper snowflakes, dried oranges, and vintage danish plates all add to the sense of wonder from years past. A Vintage Christmas: The Living Room As you know from this post and this one and this one, red will always be incorporated into our living room Christmas decorations. We have so many red ornaments from our childhood and Christmas is such a nostalgic time of year that not putting them up isn’t an option. So, the tree…
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A Classic Thanksgiving Tablescape
I hope everyone had a nice Thanksgiving! While this article will likely be of little use to you as we head into the Christmas season, you can pin it or save it for next year. So, here it is… a Classic Thanksgiving Tablescape.
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A Red and Green Christmas… Again
Welp- it is official. I have been saying it for years and I guess I’m going to continue saying it for years to come. I cannot get away from a red and green (and plaid) Christmas. And, I’m not mad about it.
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November Updates: Thanksgiving, Gift Wrap & Spare Time
It has been awhile since I have given a monthly update. Below is a recap of Thanksgiving and look ahead to Christmas preparations.
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8 Design Books I Own & Love
When it comes to design, it feels like it is every bit that art-science combo (as most things tend to be). I’ve read again and again that it is important to know the design rules so you can break them properly (or some variation of such sentiments). While the books below are not technically technical books ;-), I find them to be more helpful and to keep my attention considerably longer with their quick guides and lovely imagery. Below are the 8 Design Books that I own and love (and the reasons why).
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How to Create a Meaningful Gallery Wall
With the bulk of the Beach Cabin Dry Bar complete, the next step was to decide how best to use the space above the countertops. Several options were considered. And, for the first time in our married life, we did not appear to need more storage. A gallery wall was the best (and most fun) choice. **This post contains affiliate links, meaning that if you click and purchase, I may receive some compensation at no extra cost to you. Thank you!
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Beach Cabin Dry Bar
When we purchased the beach cabin about 7 years ago, I loved the idea of vintage movie chairs in the entryway. We quickly discovered that the varnish wore off with wet swimsuits and towels. Over the years, I have also been craving more storage space. My knees have been hinting at not wanting to run up and down stairs quite as much. Enter, our Beach Cabin dry bar.
