Decorating

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How to Find Your Home Decorating Personal Style

We live in a world where the latest trends and popular shopping choices are shoved into our face daily, but is that really you and what you want? Let’s talk about how…

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Using Ribbon and Bows in Your Christmas Decorating

The holiday season is in full swing, and I’m on an all-out decorating binge. I can’t wait to share how using ribbon and bows in your Christmas decorating can add extra personal…

Tips for Planning Your Christmas Home Decor Now

Now that we have officially entered my favorite time of year, we are a fast ride into the holidays. Today I’d like to share tips for planning your Christmas home decor now!…

Cute Cottage Details That are Easy to Incorporate in Any Design

Have you ever wanted to stay in a “famous house”? This week I got to stay in ‘The Morrow House’ which is a super cute cottage in Waco, Texas. It was featured…

How to Choose the Best Fake Christmas Tree for You

As the holidays approach, you might be having that all important debate in your head. Should I choose artificial trees over real trees? So let’s talk about how to choose the best…

How to Paint a Gingham Pattern on a Pumpkin for Fall

If you’ve been around here for a minute, then you know I love gingham. Since the weather has been turning, I can’t wait to show you how to paint a gingham pattern…

Painting Furniture: A Guide to How, When, and Why

Since opening my business in 2011, a large part of it has centered around painting furniture. I’d love to share with you a guide to how, when and why we are all…

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3 Room Decor Layers That Add the Most Personal Style

Don’t you love to go into a room that just feels good? Do you ever wonder about the design process to creating a layered look? Let’s talk about the 3 room decor…

The Best Vintage Items to Use for Fall Home Decor

I love when the weather gives us little hints of the upcoming season. It’s time to talk about the best vintage items to use for fall home decor. The charm and warmth…

5 Tricks That Keep Your Maximalist Home Clutter Free

Are you a lover of too much stuff? Do you keep sentimental items but wish for a clutter-free house? Today I’d like to share 5 tricks that keep your maximalist home clutter…

12 Easy Steps to Decorate a Room You’ll Love Living In

I’ve often said that your home is the backdrop to the movie of your life, or something like that. And with any good movie, there is equally good or better set design….

Summer Cottage Home Tour and Decorating Inspiration

Welcome to the blog! Are you loving the summer cottage vibe in home decor? Today, I’m sharing my summer cottage home tour and decorating inspiration. With ideas to give you that easy…

Cottagecore Vintage Decor Aesthetic: How to Create it

Do you love that look of country home design that just makes you feel comfortable? Let’s talk about the Cottagecore vintage decor aesthetic and how to create it. Trust me, it feels…

How to Style a Coffee Table for Real Life Function

How your home looks is great, but how it works for you is even more important. Let’s talk about how to style a coffee table for real life function. These tips can…

There are so many great types of old baskets, that I can write and list them out for days. In the interest of time, I will narrow the list to the ones that I love and find super helpful in still being able to use in a modern day home. laundry baskets - I will admit, I have a big problem with this category. I love them all soooo much and have many. They are fun to stack and useful to store toys, shoes, blankets, pillows, and (of course) use for laundry. garden basket - these tend to have a wider bottom and shorter sides to layout goodies from the garden. My favorite shape is the garden trug. I bought mine decades ago, and still love it so much. They are pricier to find reproductions now, but this style can be used in many ways, not just in the garden. picnic baskets - who doesn't love a good picnic on a gorgeous summer day? Picnic baskets are not just for picnicking either. Stack them up and use to store items. Look for a variety of shapes and sizes to stack. The pie basket usually is square, and a bit shallow or may have a shelf insert to stack two. These are great finds if found with the insert. willow baskets - these come in a million sizes and shapes but I love the ones that are the size of a small trashcan. They can be used in a variety of ways for display. basket trays - this type is so useful and can be used in food display. If large enough, it can become a beautiful antique tray on the coffee table to hold other found objects. container baskets - vintage ones were often used to house sewing supplies. These usually have lids and some decorative feature. wall baskets - these are the best! They are flat on one side to hang on the wall or a door. They look great holding plants and flowers. basket trunks - you will find a million different sizes and storage uses for these. I have these all over my house, and they greatly increase storage in any room.

Collecting Vintage and Antique Baskets to Use and Enjoy

Collecting vintage and antique baskets to use and enjoy is one of my favorite things to do! I am always on the lookout at flea markets and estate sales. I can’t wait…

Best Half Bathroom Ideas That are Budget Friendly

The half bathroom is the one room in your house that should always be guest ready. Let’s chat about the best half bathroom ideas that are budget friendly and can make your…