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Hi Friends! Do you feel like your home feels completely bare now that you’ve put away all of your Christmas decoration? Do you also feel stuck on how to decorate as well? It’s not the holidays or spring time so you can’t pull out either of those decorations! I’m going to show you how to decorate for winter! Lord knows how long winter can drag on for months! Am I right?! Now when it comes to decorating for winter, you must think, COZY, LAYERS, TEXTURES, WOOD, CANDLES AND METAL, SOME WINTER GREENS. You might think, well gosh some of my Christmas decoration could work?! And yes it probably could as long as you do not have the color red in it, glitter, or ornaments! Christmas traditional colors have always been red so I would avoid that if you’re are re-using some of your Christmas decorations for winter. You could use faux White Magnolia flowers in a floral arrangements! And you could also use pinecones in your styling accessory too!

I’ve created a Winter Refresh Mood board to help you envision what design elements you can add in your home during this winter! I picked this creamy white faux berry winter wreath which you can put anywhere you like best in your home! I tend to hang wreaths on my mirrors, my stovetop range or front doors! For this one, I would most likely hang it on my mirror! Now adding the wood element, I picked out this beautiful dried grapeseed branch! I currently have it in my husband’s office! It is beautiful! You can find it at PotteryBarn or even your local HomeGoods if you’re lucky! How to add in layers and texture Elements; think cozy cable knits in pillows and snuggly throws! And add in faux furs! Think neutral winter colors! Another texture element would be leather! Faux or real! Last but not least, woven storage baskets of all sizes! Many homes already have woven baskets in it! This brings natural warmth in a living space! Candles! I prefer to use battery operated candles since I have young children and I always worry about the risk of a fire. Battery Operated candles have come such a long way! Some look so amazingly real with that flickering light on top! Having “lit” candles everywhere adds that warm, cozy winter ambiance! This brass candleholder also brings the metal warmth to the space. Last design element I wanted to talk about is adding winter greens. You could choose faux green magnolias (think wreaths) boxwoods (for planters indoor and out), snowdrops (outside potted planter). Moss balls for texture and added greenery in styling accessories!

If you need extra help, I also highly recommend ordering this book to read called, The Little Book of Hygge. The Danish Secrets of Happiness by Meik Wiking. If you know anything about the Danish, they’ve master the art of living in long winters and while feeling cozy!

And there you have it friends! I hope I was able to help you in decorating for winter!

XO!

https://www.potterybarn.com/products/faux-fur-alpaca-throw-collection/?pkey=cthrows-blankets

Patterned Pillow, Blue Cable Knit Pillow, Faux Fur Blanket, Brass Candleholder, Battery Operated Candles,

Staging Books, Moss Balls Arrangement, Leather Storage Bucket, Dried Grapeseed Branch, White Winter Wreath

Ah. Lighting. Like the mirrors, it is also the jewel adornment to a room. Don’t you agree friends? Whenever I think of lighting, I immediately get all excited and giddy like a little kid in a candy store! You see, when you select the right lighting, you set the tone on exactly how you want the room to look and feel! Fun and whimsical lighting can be light hearted and fun! Antique and crystal lighting can be romantic and sentimental. Modern and simple can mean serious and high end. My very own personal style leans towards traditional and french so it may be a surprise to you to see such a wide variety range of lights on this lighting mood board! I absolutely adore all kinds of style! This beautiful coral red lotus light fixture would be so perfect in a teen girl’s bedroom! It’s fun and feminine without being serious at all! Some of you may be surprised to see this crystal adorned antler chandelier on this list, but I think it is just stunning!! It’s the perfect feminine balance to see in all masculine hunting lodge resort! And how fun is this crown chandelier?! I can just envision placed in a baby boy’s Where the Wild Things Are nursery theme! This classic antique brass 3 light pendant that I currently have in my kitchen is at such an amazing deal right now! It is currently being priced at $137.99! I still love it and know that it will be in my own kitchen for years to come! Friends, I hope with my top 12 picks you will be able to find something that suits your very own personal style! XO!

Classic Crystal Glam Chandelier Luxe Patina Metal Drum in Gold Conical Drum Pendant Riley Chandelier Sophisticated Sophie Chandelier Tiered Aged Wood Beaded Chandelier Lucille Faceted Crystal Chandelier Maria Theresa 12 Light Gold Crystal Chandelier

I’ve searched high and low and picked out the most prettiest and unique mirrors! I have always said that hanging the right mirror is a statement piece in a room! Next to lighting and hardware of course! Friends! Come check them all out! I guarantee you’ll find one you’ll want to claim for your home! I most certainly have! XO!

1.) Two-Toned Intricate Arched Mirror 2.) Burnished Antique Gold Loop Mirror 3.) Hamilton Hills Top Gold Baroque Wall Mirror 4.) Beaded Beveled Mirror 5.) Grace Antique Metal Mirror 6.) Butterfly Mirror 7.) Rosemead Mirror 8.) Flueur Accent Mirror 9.) Elizabeth Bone Inlay Wall Mirror

Hi friends! When do you usually start putting up fall wreaths and porch decor? Did you know that the official start date for fall is September 22nd? No? I didn’t either until recently! I usually try to wait until September 1st! Here we are into late August and fall is coming around the corner whether we are ready or not! And now is the time to start thinking about buying a great autumn wreath for your front door for fall because the best ones usually sells out fast! I’ve searched the net for the 6 best ones to show you out there now and they all range from highs and lows in price. I am always drawn to wreaths that are much fuller, bigger in scale 24″ to 28″ because the fuller they are the better quality they are! Plus they just look much better scale wise on any front door! Think about it, you want to make a grand statement piece on your front door that just invites your friends and family in! I’ve tried to find different style of wreaths that may work with different paint colors of front doors. You always want a wreath that contrasts and stands out on a front door because otherwise what is the point of hanging a wreath if you can’t see it from the curb? Don’t you agree? I also tried to look for wreaths that look unique and not similar to what may already be out in stores. Those are the types of wreaths that are worth buying! All the links are numbered and posted for easy shopping for you! Have a great week friends! XO!

1.) Mixed Floral Pumpkin Wreaths 2.) Maple Leaves and Berries Harvest Wreath 3.) Dried Fall Leaves and Salal Wreath 4.) Fall Red Wreath 5.) Surrey Wreath 6.) Wine Magnolia Mauve Peony & Berry Wreath

Hi Friends! I’ve rounded up 3 different saves and splurges for you to go check out! I’ll start with the first one which is the 36″ round brass mirror for $350 for the splurge. The $80 save version is from Target and the only difference with it is that it is short by 34″ which isn’t that much! Next up is the rattan bell pendant lighting. I love the Serena and Lily one but it’s at a pricey $298 if budget isn’t a big deal for you? I’ve found the identical save option for you at this site for a steal at $80! Say whaaat?! What’s the difference you might ask? The splurge is smaller by 14″ in diameter and the save is by 16″ in diameter! For that alone, I would probably go for the save option to be honest with you! Last but not least is the faux fig tree! I currently have two in my house and to find the best realistically looking and affordable tree can be a challenge! But don’t worry, I’ve found you two great options! The splurge is this one for $300 and the save option is at $180. I have not found any differences in both faux fig trees as they are both six feet tall. I would say probably a slight difference would be on how full the top portion of the leaves are as the splurge does have a little bit more. And there you have it! I hope this helps you on the guess work if you are in the market for these home decor items! Have a great week friends! XO!

Hi Friends! It’s TGIF! Thank God It’s Friday! 😉 I’ve rounded up some AMAZING finds to share with you today! This beautiful gray initial H blanket is a HERMES dupe! And I’ve found it on Amazon! It comes in 4 different colors! It’s on my list to eventually to buy as I seem to collect a lot of blankets! All five of us love to cuddle up with a good blanket and watch movies, take a long nap or read a great book! Next item is this rattan scallop coffee table tray! The scallop detail is so unique and looks gorgeous in the whitewash color! I highly recommend it!! I have always been in love with all things Parisian and french antiques for a long as I can remember! I just LOVE this fun photography with the floating pink bubbles! It is SO cute! Don’t you agree?! This blue and white color ceramic garden stool is such a classic to add to any home! I have one in my bedroom right next to my nightstand! I use it to put stacks of books on it when I’ve run out of space on my nightstand! Pretty and functional! Win-Win! Last week I was out of town, visiting family and shopping with an old high school friend when I spotted this pretty crystal wine goblet in the store! I was instantly smitten and figured that I would just grab them when I got back to my hometown. Big mistake. I had called all of the nearby stores and they were out of stock so I had to order them online! I just knew I should have grabbed them when I had the chance! Ah. You live and learn right friends? 😉 This white little box with brass handle top is such a nifty little coffee table accessory to have! It’s big enough to hide your tv remotes in it while making your coffee tabletop look stylish! I’ve been on the hunt forever for a traditional floor to ceiling length mirror and most of them can cost anywhere up to a thousand or more! This one is currently on sale for a little over $500! Such a steal!! Don’t wait too long to act on this one if you’re in the market for one! I hope you’ve enjoyed my round ups and the rest I’ve linked for you! I hope you have a great and relaxing weekend friends! XO!

Crystal Wine Goblets Hermes Dupes Rattan Scallop Tray Photography Ceramic Garden Stool Marble Box

Floor Length Mirror XL Lumbar Pillow Gold Leaf