For years it seems there has been this driving need for “newness” for people. Things go out dated so quickly in both home style + fashion and people seem to get restless for something newer, better, bigger. With the help of Instagram and Pinterest a “Keeping up With the Jones’” society has also evolved or rather become more prevalent. We …
Friday Five: Spring Scented Candles
Ahh Spring! Nothing is better than a clean house + fresh smelling spring scented candles that bring the outdoors, in; especially this time of year when all the beautiful trees + flowers haven’t quite bloomed. Even though I burn candles all year long, Spring is such a nice time to have that little bit of warmth going but with lighter, …
Mantel Stress: Trying to Find Non-Seasonal Decor
One of my least favorite things to decorate is our fireplace mantel. This is probably because I prefer things to be balanced in a traditional way but also don’t want it to seem too stuffy…or too bare; proving to make this task one I dread the most. We also have the TV and soundbar hung over the mantel- total aesthetic …
Timeless or Trendy
Have you ever been so excited about something trendy only to be annoyed when it seems like EVERYBODY is following it? Right now, for me, it’s the French country/country chic look. I love Fixer Upper and love this style but now it seems like it’s being overdone. Everywhere I look on Instagram there are tobacco baskets and scales and vintage …
Guest Bedroom Makeover: Part 2
The guest bedroom makeover has been completed with the exception of still needing to sand and stain the floors and bring in a new area rug. Since this is a beach house and the goal was for a coastal retreat feel, I went with a wall color of Comfort Gray (by Sherwin Williams) which is very similar to the popular …
Guest Bedroom Makeover: Coastal Retreat
Guest bedrooms at my parents’ house are always in demand during the summer months. With their house being only two minutes from the beach and a relatively large extended family, my parents always welcome the opportunity to have house guests stay the night…or weekend. However, some of the rooms could use some TLC in terms of decluttering and updating features …