Your Guide For Stylish Living
Hi all! I hope everyone has had a great week. My week has been jammed packed and I’m so happy the weekend is here.
Today I wanted to talk about a decorative element that I think has the power to change the dynamics of a room. It’s a little thing but in my book it’s one of the details you should pay close attention to when decorating.
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I remember carrying a backpack years ago and how much I loved them. Backpacks were wonderful for traveling and shopping totally hands free is great. Just like all fashion statements, the backpack has found its way back and has once again become a hot trend for fall 2014 and spring 2015.
My ideal backpack styles are crafted of leather, have a sleek appearance and classic design details. Here are seven of my top picks for 2014.
I also stumbled across a shop on Etsy that has come beautiful backpacks. You can view the entire Bagy Bags collection here!
Even though I don’t do a ton of fall decorating, I usually build a centerpiece statement for my dining table. This year it was a use what you have decorating project so all it took was trip to the garage, washing some glass pieces and a little faux bois wrapping paper.
I love using wrapping paper for a table runner and this faux wood grain paper is perfect for a fall tablescape.
Whenever I create a centerpiece arrangement I always use items that will add texture and I always create layers. I used several of my vintage trophy urns to elevate pumpkins and to hold small containers of mums. Instead of using all one color of pumpkin, I used a variety which gives the centerpiece lots of depth.
My collection of cloches and glass domes is ever-growing and they are great to use on the table.
Pumpkins perched on top of urns and under glass create the layered look I love.
When the clock strikes FALL tomorrow, I’m all ready to usher in the season.
Product sources: Faux Bois Wrapping Paper–Target (no longer available), similar here Faux Pumpkins–Hobby Lobby and Michael’s Velvet Pumkin–DIY Trophy Urns–vintage Antler–My Favorite Place (local thrift store) Large Glass Cloche–Creative Co-Op (to the trade) Tall cloche–Smith’s
If you’re looking to update a guest bedroom, consider twin beds instead of a single bed. Twin beds can provide that same level of style and comfort as a queen or king bed and can you more sleeping options for a house full of guest.
Design Tip: A quick way to add warmth and layers to a bedroom for fall is by adding a decorative or colorful throw at the foot of the bed. The pop of color and the added texture are perfect fall touches.
You can check out my favorite fall throws here, here and here!
Happy Friday! This weekend is shaping up to be another busy one for me with lots of organizing, purging and cleaning on the to-do list. Since the weather is changing a bit, I feel the need to go through my closet and begin the summer to fall transition with my clothing and accessories. I’m always on the hunt for creative ways to display and store accessories and came across these ideas that have me really inspired!
Thrift Store Picture Frame Jewelry Display
Old Door + Shelves + Picture Frame and a curtain bar= Stunning accessory display
A Vintage Ladder turned shoe rack
Shadow Box Frames to Hold Jewelry
Hello there! Today’s post is late because I’ve been a busy bee all morning.
I hope everyone had a great weekend. We had beautiful weather over the weekend, here in Atlanta and I was excited because that meant I was able to get lots of painting done and several projects completed and checked off the to-do list. I also started adding a few fall touches in my home and the first was a quick console table vignette.
This vignette was really quick and simple to put together. I pulled my large chalkboard out of the garage and propped it on a console table I have in the living room. I choose not to write anything on the chalkboard and instead hung a fall wreath in the center using some wide green satin ribbon.
On the top shelf of the table I scattered a few pumpkins at the base of the chalkboard and placed the concrete bust I bought over the summer on a stack of books. I place some feathers in the bust head for height and added texture.
The wood book display to the left is a project I completed over the weekend and I’ll have the full tutorial for you on Thursday. It so was easy to make.
It’s amazing how little changes to your decor can make the season come alive. Next up my fall dining table centerpiece which I’ll show you later this week.
Do something magical this week!
Happy Friday!
We’re expecting a bit cooler weather this weekend and even though it won’t be cool enough to pull out my fall clothes, I’m really excited about putting away the sandals and pulling out my scarves and boots. As someone who likes to layer my clothing during the colder months, I also don’t wont to be over-layered or too hot so one of the hottest fashion trends for fall is going to work perfectly for me…
There are so many reasons to love a long vest. It’s the perfect alternative to a chunky cardigan, a stylish option to replace a blazer, they can be worn with jeans or slacks and they are easy to style with flats or boots.
Style #1: I’d pair this black and white vest with a long sleeve black turtleneck or tee, a classic pair of denim jeans and and a pair of ankle boots.
Style #2: A crisp white shirt, black pants and an animal print loafer would be the perfect pieces to wear with this classic grey duster vest.
Style #3: To keep this teal, purple and white stripe from looking too dark and heavy, I’d wear it with a black tee and lighter wash boyfriend jeans.
Style #4: This black vest has a more polished look to it so it can be dressed up or down. I love the combo in the photo–classic white shirt, denim and an animal print scarf.
I’ve got a bunch of projects to do this weekend but I hope to do a little on-line shopping during the evenings and a long vest will definitely be on the shopping list.
Enjoy your weekend and I’ll see you back here next week.
One of the areas that can get out of hand in most homes is the linen closet. Just like the junk drawer in the kitchen, the linen closet can become a catch-all for any and everything if not kept in order.
As an admitted ‘over-organizer’, I can’t stand an unruly linen closet. I want my closets to be organized, functional and pretty. To help me keep my linen closets in order I employ a handful of organization and design tricks and the end result is always a winner.
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