Source: Target I love everything about fall from pumpkin spice lattes, crisp fresh air, and the colorful leaves on the trees. Now that we have moved to CA, we only really have the lattes, but I still get excited to bring some fall colors into my home. As with my Valentine’s post HERE and St. […]
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Source: Decoholic It has been 1 year since I left my craftsman home behind in Redmond, WA, and moved to my modern design home in Newport Beach. While my Redmond house was my dream house 17 years ago when we moved in, my design style quickly shifted to modern with this new house. There is
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Source: Zin Home It’s here, my dining table and chairs that I ordered last June – and by last June I mean June 2020! It actually arrived a couple of weeks ago which was good timing because it meant that I could seat 8 for my 4th of July BBQ and more importantly my (and
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Source: Target I shared previously that it is the end of the road for the all-white kitchen HERE and blond or natural wood is a big part of the reason. Natural wood is neutral but it provides a bit of warmth and texture that makes a space more interesting. This natural wood trend has also
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Although the days are getting quite warm here in sunny Newport Beach, the evenings can be chilly with the sea breeze. I also love the weight of a blanket when taking my fairly often nap with Odin the dog on the couch after Pilates. My current go-to is a faux fur throw which is great
Earlier this week I shared some great Studio McGee finds at Target. While lots of people know about the great deals at Target, this one might surprise you – TJ Maxx. I love shopping Marshalls and Homegoods for home décor, but have never lived near a TJ Maxx. No worries, they have a great online
Source: All pictures Studio Mcgee for Target Well, they have done it again, Studio McGee keeps turning out the hits at Target. I just picked up the white bowl below for $35 which was only available for home delivery so I justified it by buying my husband and son some beef jerky. HA! Well, it
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Source: CB2 The use of wall sconces for task lighting in bedrooms instead of bedside lamps has been catching my eye lately. Besides freeing up space on your nightstand, they also provide some great style, and you know I like a good light. Source: Source: West Elm There is usually one big problem with
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Source: West Elm An upholstered bench can really enhance the look and function of your entry or bedroom. Benches come in an array of styles that vary from mid-century modern, traditional to contemporary, and they can set the tone for the rest of your house or provide a comfortable place for you, or your pet,
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Source: KIMODE Just like adding a new lipstick to your makeup routine can provide a new look, a new table runner can also provide a great pick-me-up for your house. I was recently reminded of this when I purchased some fantastically bright table runners for my Cinco de Mayo décor and to my surprise received
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Source: Decor Loving With the weather warming up and more chance to entertain with the vaccine rollout moving quickly, now is a great time to make sure your outdoor space is ready to become your living space. One of the most important ways to make this possible is to make sure that you have some
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Source: All Seasons Wild Bird Store Spring has sprung and it seems like I am seeing and hearing birds everywhere. In fact, I have a bit of a bird surprise for my powder room but will not be able to share for a bit because the wallpaper is on 6-week backorder. So, in the meantime,
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Is that really Cinco De Mayo Décor you ask – why yes, it is! As I shared previously, I am increasing the number of holidays that I decorate for as it gives me a fun opportunity to bring a few new pieces into my home which I think gives it energy and gives me an
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Source: Joybird If the title seemed a bit familiar, it is because I borrowed a line from the song Black Velvet by Alannah Myles but substituted green velvet which is what I am talking about today. Maybe it is because it is the beginning of Spring, or perhaps it is because I am craving more
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No surprise, I follow quite a few designers on Instagram and something caught my eye this week on two of the sites – ceramic bells. I never knew I needed these in my life until a few days ago but now I am sure they are essential. Unfortunately, when I looked up the price of
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With St. Patrick’s Day in the books, it is time for another non-tacky holiday décor posts – this time, Easter. You can check out Be Mine Valentines Decor and St. Patrick’s Day Luck of the Irish Decor if you want to see the whole journey. As you can probably tell, Odin is not a big
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Spring is just around the corner, and while it is still too early to start working in the yard in most locations, it is the perfect time to start planning your summer yard upgrades, schedule a visit to your local public garden for inspiration (see my trip to Sherman Gardens HERE), and order some hanging
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An extremely easy way to personalize your house is to include family pictures. With people taking digital pictures daily, it is surprising how few physical pictures that people have in their house. I get it, if you are like me, many of your pictures are of things (i.e., the garden plants you are eyeing, the
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The best finishing touches for your home are things that make it personal to you and your family. There are so many ways to incorporate small things that can bring you joy every day. Here are some ways that I have done this in the hopes of inspiring you to add some similar touches that
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A white ceramic vase really is like a little black dress for your house. You can dress her up or leave her naked and she will still make a statement. I like to keep mine on the entry console table but they are also great on shelves and dressers. I usually keep faux greens in
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Sometimes something sneaks up on me, and BOOM I am in love. Originally, I was planning to put a small console table or dresser and wall mirror in the foyer that will connect the main house to the new office that we are building. Because of property setback requirements, the foyer space had to shrink
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I am obsessed with pillows – they are so important to making a space look more layered, textured and plus, they are great for couch napping, something else I am obsessed with. There are so many pillows to choose from and it can be overwhelming, but with a few tips, you can be mixing it
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The new Shades of Light catalog just came and believe me, it should be your first stop if you are looking for new lighting. For the next stop, I highly recommend Restoration Hardware. New lighting is a great way to increase your enjoyment and ultimately the resale price of your home and there are lots
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I am a few years late to the layered doormat party but I figure if I missed it given how much time I spend (waste) reading design blogs, you might have too. Our office addition renovation has started and as they say, you have to break a few eggs to make a cake. What this
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Pantone has announced their colors of the year and it is Ultimate Gray and Illuminating which is a very bright shade of yellow. They share that these colors express an optimistic mood for 2021 with yellow expressing happiness and grey providing a solid and dependable feeling of resilience. The Pantone color of the year is
Now that you have your coffee table sorted based on this round-up, or maybe you already have one you love, it is time to up your tray game. Trays provide a great place to corral your necessities and keep your table from looking cluttered. A decorative tray is a great addition after the holiday decorations
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I am just experiencing the magic of coffee tables, and specifically, round coffee tables. In my previous house, we did not have any. Initially, it was because the kids were little and I wanted to preserve the carpet space for them but they are 16 and 21 so we passed that stage long ago. Because
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I like to change up my décor for the holidays and the seasons. One of my recent purchases is really turning out to be a winner in this category and it is a simple bowl. This bowl was one of my first decorative purchases for the new house and I didn’t have any grand design
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The Office addition construction is in motion and I am most excited about picking cement tiles for the new bathroom. I also used cement tiles in my Redmond, WA master bath remodel. Unfortunately, I cannot find the before picture but the after is spectacular! Using the cement tile on the back of the shower and
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Large art is something that I ended up with by accident and I am loving it! When we put the offer in on the one that got away, we also purchased some of the large artwork from the entry, stairway, and master bedroom. Thankfully, the house that we ended up buying had a similar modern vibe
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