Happy Friday, everyone! It’s time for another Sweet Inspiration Link Party đ Life Lately We are about a third of the way through August and, finally, this gal’s ready to slow down a little. I’ll be taking a bit of time away from original content on the blog this month to make way for much-needed…
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Life Lately + Sweet Inspiration Link Party #68
It’s Friday and that means it’s time for another Sweet Inspiration Link Party – welcome! Hope you’ve had a great week. Mine’s felt a bit hectic, though that may be because I’m quickly falling behind on my yard work. Yikes! I think that very tall, frightening looking weed on the edge of our driveway says…
Decorating 101: How To Style a Buffet Table In 3 Easy Steps
I love playing around with styling our buffet table. Changing out the decor seasonally and using various textures and placements for the accessories is a lot of fun. But it wasn’t always that way. At one time, it was a real challenge and, to be honest, a bit of a mystery how all those stylists…
Decorating 101: How Throw Pillows and Blankets Can Make Your Space Look Better INSTANTLY
Today, I’m kicking off a new series of posts that I’m calling ‘Decorating 101.’ In this series, I’ll be offering ideas and solutions to common design dilemmas. Whether it’s how to hang wall art, how to mix pillow patterns, or how to style any surface in your home, I’ll be breaking down decorating into easy-to-follow…
5 Fresh & Creative Ways To Integrate Flowers In Your Home
This is going to seem a bit unusual coming from me, but I am a late comer when it comes to appreciating floral decor. Yep, it’s true. The girl who has pretty floral prints in her guest room, floral pillows in her living room, and who loves creating floral wreaths has been a late-bloomer (pardon the…
Cozy Winter Decorating Ideas
Once holiday decorations have been put away, it can be tempting to wait until spring before decorating again. After all, the winter blahs have a way of stunting our creative selves leaving us unmotivated to do very much (anyone else relate?). This invariably leaves our homes feeling bare and even ‘cold.’ I want to encourage…
12 Book Topper Ideas To Up Your Home’s Style
One of my all-time favourite ways to decorate a surface is with a simple stack of books and an accessory on top (or book ‘topper’). Like trays or risers, a stack of books is a great way to put a spotlight on a decorative object that has yet to find a home in your space….
How to Use Colour to Coordinate a Room
Using colour is a great way to pull a room together. Even the most disconnected and bland space can feel livelier and more coordinated simply through the use of colour. But it can sometimes feel a bit intimidating to figure out how to add those finishing touches or coordinate things so that a room feels âhomeyâ and no longer like a spiritless furniture showroom!…
3 Steps to Styling a Sofa
Maybe you are someone who is blessed with a pretty amazing sofa. Or maybe you are someone whose sofa resembles a wet dog that makes you cringe each time a friend or family member comes by for a visit. Either way, making your sofa look pulled together, stylish and interesting in a living room, family room,…