Who else’s home feels super empty after putting up everything after the holidays?! By following these three simple tips you can easily freshen up your home and solve those post-holiday blues.
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We all know that our outdoor spaces are seeing so much more love right now. Today we’re talking 5 different ways you can update your patio space on a budget. Even if you don’t have a designated patio area I’m going to show you ways you can update even the smallest outdoor space on a budget! These small changes seriously make a huge difference! Trust me, we just did a little re-do on our own patio with these 5 easy changes!
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I know what you might be thinking - is she really about to write a whole blog post about matches. YES! Yes I am. Matches have recently become one of my favorite styling pieces. Not only are they affordable, but they add such a nice texture (and function) to any vignette. There are really only 3 major things to consider when looking for matches to style with: color and length, what to put them in, and where to style them.
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Repeat after me: Mixing wood tones is NOT A CRIME. You might need to repeat that one again to yourself. If you are anything like me, you have sort of a random mix of furniture in your home. For example, our white oak TV console is mine from college, and a dark stained coffee table we bought when we first moved in. Instead of stressing out that all the furniture pieces in our home are the exact same wood tone, I decided to smarten up and make. it. work.
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The McGee and Co fall launch is here! Officially launching September 13th, their new fall collection of furniture, artwork, and decor is seriously legit (and - did I mention affordable?). Their summer launch literally flew off of the shelf on launch day. So, I’m thinking the same thing will happen this Monday! That’s why this time I am planning my buy…
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Audio rooms are rooms specifically designed for the listening of music, film, or other digital media. In larger, more expensive homes, you can think of this as a music room, home theatre room, or even a recording studio. We all know that most people don’t have means for something of this scale. So, why did Pinterest see such a spike in searches for audio rooms? Today I’m sharing how you can create your own audio room on a smaller scale, and of course, on a budget.
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Pull up a seat!! Today I’m featuring my favorite counter stools - specifically ones with a taller back! Most homes and apartments have some sort of counter dining. It could be like my set up at home where the kitchen island turns into a counter height dining situation. Whatever situation you have, making sure you have the right seat here is super important. Here’s why…
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We all know and love a good coffee table book. They are SO versatile to style with, and can practically go anywhere in your home! I particularly love them on a coffee table, bar cart, or night stand. Ok - basically everywhere. I could go on and on about why I love coffee table books. They ground every vignette, add pattern and color to your space, add great height and volume when styling, and are beautiful to look at (and, even open and read *which i suggest).
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You guys asked about this piece over my bed for so long! Well, the secret is out! I painted it myself. Lucky for you I’m sharing a step by step guide, what to buy, and video guide to recreate this look for yourself! This piece is so versatile you can change the colors to recreate the look for any aesthetic!
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What is the saying about first impressions…? I think the first thing people see when they walk in your home sets the tone for the rest of your home, no matter the size! Plus, a great entryway can serve as a catch - all for your keys and anything else you need before running out the door! Today we’re diving into what 4 components make a successful entryway ideas even in a small apartment, and how to create one of your own!
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Considering that socially distant at home dinner parties are one of the only socially acceptable events I am certainly not letting my apartment living prevent me from having people over. Like most people, our apartment doesn’t have a dining area. At first, I was really sad that we couldn’t have large dinner parties. Now I’ve figured out different ways to host a more casual dinner party in our apartment.
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You guys loved seeing my most recent patio update! I really wish I did a whole patio update sooner. Let me tell you it is getting too hot to even be out there! Your biggest response on the patio post was how to keep it clean year round. Here is what we’ve learned over the last two years of having furniture on our apartment balcony.
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In my latest instagram poll you guys answered with a tie between your bedroom and living room for the “if you could redesign any room in your home” questions. So, you can file this under that bedroom redesign folder. Today’s post is all about ways to style around your bed. We’re covering three different ways you can successfully style around your bed, plus ways you can recreate each look yourself!
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You all know I have a serious love for all things lighting. I really think that interior lighting is the best kept secret to having a well designed and functional home. So, it shouldn’t come as a surprise to you that today’s blog post is all about lighting - table lamps to be exact. Today’s post is all about table lamps and their best friend - the mirror.
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I am convinced that Lilah Lifestyle Co. has the best home decor. I was lucky enough to partner with them for a give away with the launch of the new blog design. After seeing how amazing the quality of their products were in person, I was hooked! To show you just how amazing they are, I decided to style my coffee table around all of the pieces that were in the give away. Here is a step - by - step guide to recreate the look.
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Well I don’t know about you, but we are certainly working from home longer than I thought we would be. I can say that after 8 weeks of working from home, our second bedroom turned into our office has overflown with material samples, architectural drawings, and bins of colored pencils. Here are the new things we’ve gotten to make it all feel more organized…
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