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Brighten Your Space: Top Lighting Finds for Every Home

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Lighting is the absolute one thing that I will always splurge on. It isn’t only a statement piece in my home, it’s an investment. Light fixtures and lamps are rarely swapped out in your home so why not spend a little more money on something you know will last? Sometimes, lighting can seem underwhelming, but statement lighting is an amazing way to add personality and charm to your home! I made sure that all of the lighting in my home adds to the warm, ambient space that I have created over the years. I am a firm believer that a well-lit home can really transform any space into a cozy and inviting atmosphere!

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My kitchen is one of my favorite rooms in my home! It’s the place where everyone gathers throughout the day unintentionally whether it’s to get a snack, hang out with friends, do homework, or more. It was important to me when I was decorating this space that it was simple, yet chic and bright. It was relatively simple to envision the tabletop decor, but I wanted to make sure the light fixtures blended in perfectly without taking too much of the room. These globe pendants were perfect! They catch attention, but don’t overcrowd the room and will never go out of style!

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There are so many different light fixtures that come in a variety of styles and designs, ranging from sleek and modern to classic and elegant. My top favorites are wall sconces and decorative table lamps! Not only do they provide a warm ambiance to a room, but they truly can transform a space. These double wall sconces that I put into one of our bathrooms keep the modern atmosphere, but still maintain a clean and aesthetic atmosphere without being too plain! Similarly, our table lamp that lives on our living room console easily elevates the space. It is a beautiful neutral statement piece that catches your eye, but doesn’t clash with the rest of the decor!

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Have you ever considered using picture lights to enhance your wall decor? Not only do they look elegant and add to the overall decor, but they’re also a great investment that truthfully will never go out of style. By providing the right amount of light to highlight specific areas of your art, these lights can add a touch of sophistication to your walls. It is such a simple yet effective way to elevate your home decor. I highly recommend giving picture lights a try. Trust me, it’s the small details that truly make a big impact!

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One of the keys to selecting pieces that will last is to keep it simple and easy to match. It’s one of the reasons I LOVE neutrals! They are so easy to build upon with other home decor finds or to stand alone on their own as a statement piece. When choosing light fixtures, it is very easy to find a piece that is much louder than you envisioned. Those pieces can be fun in the moment, but it’s hard to make them last without getting tired of them. I recommend keeping simple colors with a pattern or texture for a bit of diversity to the piece. It will keep it unique, but won’t hurt the layout of a room!

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I have been loving my bathroom sconces! It complements the space so well and is effortlessly timeless. When searching for lighting that suits your home, remember to find pieces that YOU love which may not always be what is trending at the time. It is something that is in your control that represents your taste! There isn’t a set way to decorate a home so treat it like your open canvas in every way. You want your home to be a timeless reflection of you that makes you comfortable. It’s important to take the time to find pieces that will never go out of your style!

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How to Choose Wall Art for Your Space

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Choosing art for your home doesn’t always come naturally. For some, it may even be the most challenging part of tying a room together. You may wonder how to choose the right size of art or how to incorporate colors from your home into art pieces. This can feel overwhelming and make it very confusing on where to begin. But, once you have the right inspiration and vision of what to do, it can transform your home in some of the best ways!

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Consider viewing your walls as a blank canvas. It’s a great way to showcase your personality! Art is a reflection of your taste. It exists to remind us where we’ve been, and what we love, and it reflects the beauty we are drawn to. Though decorating walls in a home can quickly seem like an overwhelming task, it can become a way to define your personal style.

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One of the main things to consider when decorating your walls is the amount of wall space you have available. If you have a larger wall to fill or want one statement piece to anchor your space, look for large-scale art. These pieces have the potential to make a really big impact on a space. Another creative and visually appealing way to decorate is creating a gallery wall. It showcases multiple pieces of art of any size and add a personal touch to your space. This can be a great way to add dimension and features to a room!

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Don’t forget to use what you have when decorating your home! I can’t tell you how many times I’ve repurposed or reused an item in a different way than I intended to, especially when decorating with wall art. One of the ways to do this is by swapping out old frames with new images to create a whole new look. It’s very easy, affordable, and makes a big difference in your home!

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Another thing to consider is the colors that are already living within the rooms you are trying to add to. It can be very easy to put decoration into a room that clashes with other objects which can hurt the overall aesthetic. This is why I like to stick to neutrals with slight pops of color such as gold frames or greenery-filled images. It makes it easy to notice the details of my rooms, but isn’t too distracting that it sticks out in a negative way.

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The biggest thing to remember when picking out wall art that fits is to trust your instincts. It is something that is in your control that represents your taste! There isn’t a set formula for grouping art together, so enjoy the process of trying something new in your space!

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Styling Faux Stems & Vases

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Some find greenery and florals intimidating because of the constant care that has to be put into plants to keep them alive and thriving. What is the answer to those problems? Faux stems and greenery! There is no shame in decorating your space with (fake) plants! Personally, I love using faux pieces in my home, because they can be easily switched to match the season, and I don’t have to worry about taking care of them every day.

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Since the fireplace mantle is seen as the “center” of your home, it deserves to be decorated and cared for as the seasons go on. I’ve started to switch my winter stems, greenery, and vases for my lighter spring pieces to bring in the airy and fresh feeling of springtime. I decided to style my mantle with white floral stems and a matching vase set. I love that vase sets can be styled together, separate, one with flowers, one without flowers, and still look fantastic!

Console tables can be tricky to style, because you don’t want your seasonal pieces to be too overbearing but also want to welcome the upcoming season. I decided to not change the vase on my console table but instead to switch my winter floral branch to large floral stems. It’s crazy how such a quick and easy change can make such a huge difference in the overall feel of your space.

If you know me, you know I absolutely love decorating with benches. Since this corner space doesn’t have an end table, I went with a faux tree instead of stems and a vase. I think it is great to have variety in your home’s greenery, because it creates such wonderful dimension and styled elegance to your space.

Decorating a hallway is a feat on its own, because hallways can be a very complicated area in your home to work with. If your home is similar to mine, and you have a “lonely corner,” a corner table can easily be styled with a vase, stems, and even a basket. Since I rarely change out the wall art in my home, I make sure to switch the stems and greenery in my vases to fit the season.

The entryway of your home is the handshake for any guest who walks through. I always want the entryway to feel welcoming and homey but still match the seasonal decor throughout the house. For this space, I love changing out the stems and greenery. I purposefully choose vases that can easily be transitioned throughout the year with the perfect faux pieces!

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How to Get That Fluffy Bed Look

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I’m often asked how I make my bed look so fluffy and cozy… and to be honest, I have a few tricks that I use to help achieve this comforting look! I’ve gathered my go-to tactics and products to share, so you too can have a fluffy bed to jump into at the end of the day!

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Sheets, sheets, sheets- something I am VERY picky about! It’s taken some time to hunt down my favorite sheets, and I’ve discovered that the Brooklinen Classic Percale Core Sheet Set is the one for me! They are on the pricier side, but I tried them one time and I knew those were the only sheets I would use from now on!

On a side note, never underestimate the importance of a mattress protector. Mattresses are a pricey investment and having the proper protection is essential for them to last longer. Personally, I love the ComfortCloud Mattress Pad and want to put one in every bedroom of the house.

The key components for a fluffy bed are: a duvet, quilt, and throw blanket. This may seem like a lot of layers (especially if you sleep hot like me), but I love the soft coziness of a duvet. The duvet insert I like the most and recommend is the Classic Down Insert from Pottery Barn. It’s lightweight enough to use in the summer, but still keeps you warm and snug in winter. The “cherry on top” of the bed is adding a quilt, although this is more for looks because I can’t sleep with all those layers.

For sleeping pillows, I use two standard pillows for a full or queen bed, and three standard or two king pillows for a king-size bed. After layering your sleeping pillows in the back, I love adding three euro pillows to a king-sized bed and then layering two king-sized pillow shams. To top it all off, I use a lumbar pillow or two 22×22 pillows in front.

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Another way you can get that really fluffy bed is to use two duvet inserts instead of only one. To protect your duvet inserts, I recommend using a linen duvet cover. I love linen because it never has to be ironed or steamed. Your duvet cover can be switched throughout the year to match the season or new color palette of your space. I love the comfy casual look that they provide, and (an added plus) linen duvets keep getting softer and softer with age!

For the final fluffy touch, I add a knitted throw or blanket loosely at the foot of the bed. It finishes off the bed and ties everything together for that extra cozy feel. I typically use a full or queen-size blanket for my king-size bed.

No bedroom is complete without a styled nightstand! The small décor pieces used on your nightstand (florals, greenery, candles, etc.) can easily be switched to coordinate with the current season. The star of the nightstand show is the lamp, it may take some time to find the perfect piece, but when you do it is SO worth it! I also like to use stylish boxes if your nightstand has a bottom shelf because they’re a decorative way to store any small items, like your phone or laptop charger!

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Cozy Winter Home Decor

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The constant hustle of the holiday season is over, and all of the holiday decor is stored away until next season, but now the house feels “empty”. There are several ways to make your home feel “full” again while still representing winter until spring decor makes its debut. Utilizing transitional decor pieces in your home allows you to transform your festive fair into a timeless oasis.

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During the cold winter months, nothing makes a home feel cozier than mountains of throw pillows and soft blankets piled on the couch. To carry the winter season into your living area, without making it obvious, add a mixture of blue and neutral-toned pieces. This combination creates the perfect scenery for a cozy winter home and easily transitions to the spring season.

Kitchen Decor

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By adding darker-toned pieces with faux greens and textured items, you’ll have a simple yet sophisticated display for winter. If you want to enhance the cozy feeling of your kitchen, adding a neutral lamp to your counter space is a perfect way to make it happen.

Consoles & Side Tables

When the strands of garland come down, you can keep the branches out for a while to repurpose. I usually keep these out until mid-February, because they are fantastic filler pieces. One of my favorite ways to style Norfolk pine stems is in a vase or bowl to add a touch of winter to your console. Pinecones are also a great addition to your winter-to-spring decor. With the help of a large decorative bowl, you can beautifully display an arrangement of pinecones and garland.

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A versatile piece that can be used throughout the year is faux stems. By switching out the vase, adding more stems to the display, or small decorative pieces surrounding the stems, they can be transitioned for any and every season. During the winter months, I love displaying berry stems in a beautiful chic vase because only a few branches will create the perfect winter look. To transition these stems closer to spring, add a few stems of greenery to create a full look.

The “Handshake” of Your Home

The entryway is the “handshake” to your home and is an easy space to display your transitional decor pieces. By combining my tips of cozy textures, lamps, darker-toned items, and greenery and faux stems together, you will have the perfect winter-to-spring “handshake” to greet all of your guests who come over to visit.

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Trending in 2024 | A Return to Sophisticated Comfort

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I cannot believe I’m typing these words…but it’s 2024! With the post-Christmas clean-up blues setting in, I started to think to myself about the year ahead. More specifically, I wondered what 2024 home trends will look like. I always get excited thinking about the new ways people style their homes and wanted to share with you some home trends I’m forecasting in 2024!

Home Décor

In 2024, I think we will start seeing a turn towards more neutrals. I expect people to utilize different materials to show depth in their space such as plush fabrics and lots of texture. I believe the minimalist, “less is more” approach will ring true all year long. But, I believe we’ll notice a more intentional shift in the variety and diversity of the textured materials.

Furnishings | Mixing in Darker Materials and Fabrics

I love light, bright, and airy coastal decor as much as the next person. But, I do see the value in blending in darker colors, woods, and materials to create a more cozy, inviting space. In 2024, I expect there will be a shift to darker wood tones to mix with the lighter pieces we see in coastal decor. Homeowners will look to invest in furnishings and finishes that will stand the test of time. Performance fabrics that will hold up to children and pets. As a result, we may see more solid wood flooring instead of LVP.

Home Layouts and Floor Plans | A Move Away from Wide-Open Spaces

We’ve been seeing this in recent new home layouts and floorplans, but buyers are moving away from the big open room concept and are looking for some separation of space. This helps to create that cozy, comfortable coastal vibe that makes your home feel like a true sanctuary.

Walls, Ceilings, and Trim

In 2024, we will see a lot of rich, earthy tones. There will be a trend to paint entire rooms the same color… ceiling, trim and walls. People are moving away from grays as well as all-white walls, ceilings, and trim.

We will also continue to see lots of wallpaper and wall molding! I love adding wallpaper to bathrooms and bedrooms as it can show your personality. Adding the vertical shiplap in our primary bedroom was such a great decision. It adds some dimension without overtaking the space.

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As we lead into 2024, I cannot wait to see what home trends unfold. I am looking forward to another year of perfecting my style, purchasing intentional pieces, and continuing to create a space where my family and friends can spend time together. Cheers to 2024!

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New Year, New Home: Refresh & Organize Your Space

The New Year is right around the corner, and there is no better time than now to refresh and org a nize your home! I love the feeling of relaxation and stress relief that comes with having a clean and orderly space, and I cannot wait to help you feel the same way!

Everyone has that one drawer in their kitchen that could use a little extra TLC, especially in the organization department. In my case, it was the miscellaneous utensil drawer that houses everything from baking whisks to grilling tongs and meat thermometers. I love that these bamboo drawer organizers are expandable, so I could find a “home” for every item.

There’s only so much your trusty vacuum can do, and sometimes you need that extra boost to truly get your space cleaned and refreshed. The rage that the BISSELL Little Green Machine created was well deserved because my carpets and upholstery look brand new!

The plastic baggy drawer. A chaotic jumble of loose bags, ripped cardboard containers, and multiple boxes of the size-sized baggy opened…no more! Never in a million years would I think a plastic bag organizer would make such a difference, but here we are. It is so easy to keep each size together, and know when certain sizes are running low and need to be added to the grocery list!

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Front Porch Reveal

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Ever since I was a little girl, I’ve harbored a dream of having a charming farmer’s porch—a place where memories could be made, and lazy afternoons could be spent. Finally, the dream has materialized, and we opted for Azek composite decking and trim for the entire porch, ensuring a low-maintenance haven for years to come. The best part? No more worrying about paint!

Farmer’s Porch

Railing-Free Design

Choosing the right elements for the porch was a thoughtful process. Our porch sits at 44′ wide and 8′ deep. We deliberated on whether to add railings, ultimately deciding on a railing-free design for a more open and inviting atmosphere. The porch now stands as a seamless extension of our home, ready to be styled with the changing seasons. We decided to wrap all of the posts in Azek composite as well as the skirting on the porch. This paired perfectly with our decking choice – TimberTech in color Slate Gray with Cathedral Grain. The ceiling is also Azek composite, running the short way to avoid having seems.And last but not least is all tied together by our choice of siding – Mastic Cedar Shake Shingles in white!

Holiday Porch Decorations

As we look ahead, our plans include enhancing the porch’s surroundings. In the upcoming spring, a bluestone walkway and carefully chosen plantings will further elevate the charm of our outdoor space. The porch swing, already proving to be a cozy corner, and beckons us to unwind and enjoy evenings when the weather warms up.

Decorating the porch for the holidays was a delight, with many of the festive items sourced from Amazon, offering both convenience and style. From vibrant spring blooms to the warmth of autumn hues, our porch is set to be a canvas for every season’s unique charm.

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The Finishes

To complement the overall aesthetic, we went with custom shutters made out of Azek. The shutter color we chose is Sherwin Williams Ancient Marble, adding a touch of timeless elegance to the exterior. Our front door added the perfect deep contrast to the space – Therma Tru Classic Craft, Artissa Collection, Mahogany Grain, in color Acorn. The neutral tones provide a versatile backdrop for seasonal decor and ensure the porch remains a classic feature of our home.

In creating our dream farmer’s porch, we’ve not only added a picturesque extension to our home but also a space that embodies comfort, style, and the promise of countless cherished moments. As we eagerly anticipate the seasons to come, our porch stands ready to be a backdrop to the stories we’ll create and the memories we’ll cherish for years to come.