CHARMING RUSTIC CHRISTMAS DECOR ROUND UP
This week’s curated look embraces a charming rustic-country aesthetic, grounded in a soft natural palette and enriched with time-worn, earthy materials that bring warmth and character to any space. This curated look comes from one of my favorite online shop Antique Farmhouse. Check them out! HERE ( This Affiliate links are included for your shopping convenience. I might get a small commission. No cost to you) Iron Bells on Rope Hanger Nativity Set Glass Bead Garland Bell Cloche On Round Wood Base Footed Wood Gingerbread Riser Flameless LED Candles With Star Hanger Set of 6 Flameless LED Candles With Star Hanger Set of 6 Embossed Glass Ornament Garland Let Heaven And Nature Sing Canvas Wall Art PIN IT
FALL DECOR -ADD NATURAL ELEMENTS
Fall is just round the corner. Decorating for the season is quite fun. I wanted to share with you what I do for fall. If you want something a little different instead of that typical decoration of scarecrows and cute throw pillows, how about adding natural elements into your decor. You can add Autumn pieces like wreaths with leaves and wheat, assorted of acorns and vibrant colored leaves and festive pumpkins. These wood acorns would be great addition by styling them in a decorative bowl, nestle them among garlands, or scatter them across your harvest table for an elegant fall accent. Another way to add natural elements is this hops and foliage garland. It’s perfect for draping across mantels and staircases. We can’t forget about pumpkins. The number 1 fall element next to colorful foliage. Add pumpkins that have different heights and textures, this is a great way to add height, texture and depth. These are great ways in adding natural elements. Bringing nature inside is great way to explore texture and colors. It gives a cozy and warm feeling in your space. Tip: while taking your walk, and you are noticing the leaves are changing and you see acorns scattered along your path. Collect some of those natural items and bring them into your home and use them as your Autumn decor around your house. Happy Decorating. Stay tuned for more quick decorating tips and inspirations. Head on over to our boutique. We make non toxic soy candles, tea towels, throw pillows and artwork.
HOW TO MAKE A SMALL ROOM FEEL LARGER
Designing a small space can be challenging, but not impossible. Here are some quick tips to think about while designing your small space. By implementing these steps will help create a small room look more complete and less cluttered look. Your room will seem to look larger. DECLUTTER Keep space clear of clutter, clear up the pathway for easy navigating through the room. This will keep the space more tidy. LIGHT COLORS Choose paint colors that are soft and light shade will reflect light. This gives the space a more bright and airy feel. Light weight window treatments to bring natural light in. FURNITURE ARRANGEMENT Choose furniture that have multi purpose. Try using storage piece for a multi purpose like a storage ottoman or sofa bed. Small space doesn’t mean a lot of small furniture pieces. Select furniture that are big enough, but also that allows for easy movement and flow. Installing pieces that are vertical like shelving on walls or tall built-ins. This will allow the eye to look upward. REFLECTIVE SURFACE Add a reflective piece like a mirror or translucent piece of furniture. This will help create an illusion that the space is bigger and give the room a cluttered and heavy feel of the space. Enjoy learning some quick Design tips and inspirations? Sign up for our newsletter .
3 WAYS TO STYLE YOUR ENTRYWAY
A Entryway is the first area you see when entering your home. Your entryway should feel welcoming and lack of clutter. This space is another opportunity to be creative and express your style. Here a quick tips on how to style your entryway. When styling your entry think about color, functionality, personal style and lighting. This blog contains affiliate links. I might get a space commission There is no cost to you. 1. WALL DETAIL Firstly, add a mirror or artwork for style and color. By adding a mirror or artwork, this will create a focal point within the space and anchor the other pieces together. SOURCE 2. Functional pieces Secondly, I believe the space should have functionality. Design with functional pieces, like console tables or credenza. Pieces that create extra storage and dropping zone for keys, mail and wallet. Put a decorative bowl or box to catch those items. Don’t want to walk into a dark home, add a lamp to switch on. Add Hooks for hanging, and baskets are great addition to store shoes. Lastly, add a bench or ottoman for a place to rest or put on shoes. SOURCE 3. floor Flooring also need to be addressed. Flooring would add style and interest. Area rugs would add warmth. Decorative tile would also be a great addition. SOURCE When designing this space ask yourself how do I need this space to function? Do you need extra storage? Do you need somewhere to hang your jackets or store your shoes? Once you know what you need then ask about style. The space should coordinate with the rest of your home. Want to know how? Check Out this blog! How to create a color palette for your home and 6 Steps how to design your home PIN FOR LATER
Key Aesthetics for a Zen Bedroom
One room I feel we often overlook is the bedroom, but it is one of the most important spaces in the home. It is where we rest, recharge, and spend a large portion of our time. Because of that, your bedroom should feel calm, peaceful, and comforting. A cluttered space can make it harder to truly relax, but when your bedroom is clean, organized, and thoughtfully designed, it creates a sense of peace the moment you walk in. Soft colors, cozy textures, simple décor, and a clutter-free layout can all help create that Zen appeal — turning your bedroom into a restful retreat you actually look forward to spending time in. “Your bedroom should not just be where you sleep — it should be where you breathe, reset, and feel at peace.” BED/CHAIR/DRESSER/RUG/WALLPAPER/NIGHTSTAND/ARTWORK/BEDSHEETS/JADE PLANT/STORAGE BOXES/ PILLOW/ GREEN PILLOW/ BLUE PILLOW For a bedroom to feel calm, peaceful, and Zen, the overall design should feel simple, soft, natural, and uncluttered. The goal is to create a space that helps your body relax the moment you walk in. Key aesthetics for a Zen bedroom: 1. Soft neutral colorsUse warm whites, beige, taupe, soft gray, muted greens, clay, or light wood tones. Avoid harsh bright colors that feel too energetic. 2. Natural materialsBring in wood, linen, cotton, rattan, bamboo, stone, clay, and woven textures. These make the room feel grounded and organic. 3. Minimal clutterA Zen bedroom should feel open and breathable. Keep nightstands simple, hide cords, use closed storage, and only display items that feel calming or meaningful. 4. Soft layered beddingUse breathable bedding with a relaxed look: linen duvet, cotton sheets, soft throw blanket, and a few simple pillows. Think cozy, not overdone. 5. Gentle lightingAvoid harsh overhead lighting. Use warm lamps, sconces, candles, or dimmable lighting to create a soft evening glow. 6. Balanced furniture layoutKeep the room easy to move through. A centered bed, matching or balanced nightstands, and clear walkways help the room feel calm and intentional. 7. Nature-inspired decorAdd plants, simple branches, landscape art, pottery, or a small water-inspired element. Nature helps create that peaceful retreat feeling. 8. Quiet textures instead of busy patternsUse texture for interest rather than loud prints. Think woven baskets, linen curtains, boucle, wood grain, or a soft area rug. “A Zen bedroom is all about creating a peaceful retreat through soft neutral colors, natural materials, gentle lighting, and minimal clutter. The design should feel calm, balanced, and intentional, allowing the space to feel restful, grounded, and inviting.” BED/CHAIR/DRESSER/RUG/WINDOW TREATMENT /BEDSHEETS/JADE PLANT/STORAGE BOWL/ PILLOW/ BLUE PILLOW This blog contains affiliate links. there is no cost to you. I might receive a small commission if you like something you see and purchase it. Note: I only share products that I would as a designer use for myself and select for my client. Your considering redoing your bedroom? Your confused on how to design the room and how to style it to complete that look you’ve been eyeing for so long? I would love to help. I offer a wonderful and easy service called E-Design. CLICK HERE to find out more. Have questions about my E-Design (Virtual Design) service? Message me. Click here
Amazing Rug! Designer Round Up
As a designer I’m always looking for new products from furniture, area rugs and throw pillows etc. When I do come across some beautiful finds I like sharing it with you. I came cross these new area rugs and I have to say these are are quite lovely. Here is my round up! These amazing rugs come from Boutique rug. They have beautiful area rugs, throw pillows, lighting and more. CLICK HERE This blog contains affiliate links. I might get a space commission There is no cost to you. Why I love area rugs so much is because it really adds warmth and texture into the room. Area rugs help anchor the furniture pieces and becomes more inviting and complete. If your looking for an area rug for your room, but unsure what to select or what size, I wrote on that topic. How to pick the right size rug. Check out these other Design find Round ups on Area rugs . Affordable Area Rugs Hillcrest Area Rug Sadleir Area Rug Stithians Area Rug Southwark Area Rug Rachel Area Rug Well there you have it. My round up. If looking to accessories your house and need help I would love to pull together a unique personal look just for you. I help busy families with their interiors around the USA. Check out my E-Design Services. What is E-Design and how it can work for you. A fun and time saving way in working with an Interior Designer.
Fall Home Décor
It’s getting cooler out, well not here in Florida, but when living in New Jersey I remember the coolness in the air by now. I don’t miss the cold though. lol I do love the colors in the leaves changing and apple picking. The fall smells are amazing for instance in the spiciness and earthiness of fall candles and the flavors in the delights like of pumpkin spice, and apple pie. I really enjoy changing up my décor for the seasons. Don’t you? I’m always looking for unique décor items for my clients. Here are a few fall décor items that are I believe a must have for your home. My go to stores you have got to check out. These stores are amazing and affordable décor options with you in mind. I absolutely love their products. Come take a look! Love the Farmhouse style? Antique Farm House and Décor Steals specializes in that style. Antique Farm House Decor Steals (This blog contains affiliate links. Which may give me a small commission of any purchases. There is no extra cost to you. This helps me to keep this blog going. Which I love.) word Art Acorn bowls 2a.Lid Jars Hello Fall Art Table Runner Autumn wreath Cozy Blanket Pumpkins Floral Mug set Autumn leaves pillow Candle sticks Pillow The simplest way to change out from season to season is by considering switching out your pillows, throw blanket and table setting. That will miraculously create a different look and you’ll be ready for fall. If wanting to take a step further, change out also your window treatments with earthy and richer color tones in a heavier fabric and match it with a coordinating color area rug to finish up the look. This for sure will give you a more dramatic feeling from summer décor into fall décor. Which ever way you decide, you can’t go wrong. Have fun with it and enjoy the fall season because it seem it leaves us so fast and then here comes Christmas. I do looove Christmas! Oh boy! lol! Time flies I swear! Stay tuned for the Christmas decorating. Happy Decorating! Working on a design project? Need some help? I would love to help. Let’s collaborate on your next project. I offer an amazing and time saving service called E-Design. Want to know more? Check it out! What is E-Design! Click Here
How To’s/ Tips on how to style a Shelf
Hi everyone! I’m so excited that you are here. What I have for you today is ” How to style a Shelf Unit”. You have a floating shelf or a built- in unit and your feeling quite lost in how to style it. Here are few steps to keep in mind and that would help you to create a look like an Interior Designer has styled it. 1. Select a color and similar colors Select a color palette. Pick an overall color and repeat it multiple times. Also, select other materials like a metal and wood finishes. Selecting a color helps pull your shelf together with your room. How to select your colors and finishes? The easiest way to select your colors is by using the colors that are in your room already. I had the opportunity to meet a wonderful boss mom entrepreneur that creates personalized books. I came across her Facebook page. I absolutely love these and the concept. Looking for something unique? Jennifer creates personalized books for your shelves displays. She creates stacked book sets “farmhouse style” that are stamped with whatever saying you choose! Check her out here.Stamped Books By Jenn 2. Play with varies of heights and placements How to play with heights is by bringing in different elements like books, vases, storage boxes, artwork and small and large objects. Group them in odd number of objects. Layer books horizontally and some vertically. For this will bring interest. Choose large objects as your anchor item and then add a medium and small object together. Tip: Don’t over clutter your shelf unit. Select a few pictures, vases, and filler objects. Select a color and material for instance a metal or wood tone. 3. Personalized your shelf I suggest make it personalized. Creating a place that shares beautiful memories like a vacation that you’ve been on with family or an object that means a lot to you because it been in your family for generations. How to incorporate these items in your design? If you have a photo of your family? Frame it with alike material is being used on your shelf. Tip: Don’t over clutter your shelf unit. Select a few pictures, vases, and filler objects. Select a color and material for instance a metal or wood tone. There you have it. Here are a few steps to follow when styling your shelf. Needing some help creating a cohesive look? Let’s collaborate . I would be happy to help you with the look that you are trying to achieve and provide you with the resources to complete your look. Check out my other How to style series How to style a night stand How to style with throw pillows How to design like a pro Don’t want to miss out? Join my newsletter to stay in the loop! C
How to style with Throw Pillows | Designer Finds
Hey everyone! One of my favorite decor items that I love shopping for is throw pillows. Pillows are a wonderful addition to your space. Bringing pops of color, gorgeous textures and interest into a room. Wanting a quick redesign in your space? You can simply change out your pillows to create a different look every time. For instance you can change them out for different holidays and a seasons. NOTE: keeping your furniture piece such as your sofa and chairs in the neutral palette . You can change out your decor items easily. How to select your pillows The easiest way in selecting your pillows is this. Pick a Solid A solid color will help bring in the color of choice for the room. It anchors the other pillows. Pick a Texture or small print Textures bring in some interest into the space. Pick a larger print Just like textures, patterns will liven up the sofa. If you are considering 2 patterns, Make sure one is a small print and the other is large print. This will help for the pillows to not clash with to many patterns and textures. That will make it look very busy. Designer Finds I’ve selected some amazing pillows for you to check out! I found so many beautiful pillows. I do have a few others I might share with you at another designer find round up blog. Some of these are pillow covers and others are not. |These links are affiliate links. There is no cost to you. If you make a purchase I might get a small commission. This helps me to keep my blog going. | Here are a few Pillow visuals of the same sofa to share with you on how just adding pillows can make a difference. How simple it is to change out to different pillow options. Even just switching just one pillow can make a difference. Looking to redesign your home? Needing some guidance on how to pull it all together? I would love to help. Let’s chat about your next project. Check out how my E-Design Services can help you. Click here These other blogs might be of interest to you. Check it out! Home Decor Amazing Finds Affordable Area Rugs Home Decor amazing Finds 6 Steps How to design your home Want to stay in touch? Join my Newsletter! I will send you a Free E-Book on Quick tips on how to start DE-Cluttering your home. Also a BONUS * a discount toward one of my E-Design Services of your Choice. Click Here to Join
How to Style a Night Stand
Hey everyone! I’m glad your here. A little bit about me, I’m Andrea and I’m an Interior Designer, I’m a wife and a mom to 2 wonderful girls. They are the main reason I went into the journey as as E-Designer. I’m able to do what I love which is design and still be a mom and do mom stuff. When decorating your room styling the top of furniture pieces like a night stand, console table and even your dresser are important and need to be addressed. Selecting just a few mindful pieces will bring that furniture piece from being boring into looking more put together. Here are a few steps 1. Lighting Great options for lighting are lamps, sconces and pendants. You don’t want just one type of light fixture which is always that ceiling fixture in the center of the room. Having different lighting sources in your room will give your room a warmth and not feeling stark. 2. Box or Tray A decorative box, bowl or tray are great dropping zone pieces. You can put your lotions, chap sticks, nail clippers and jewelry etc. 3. Height A great way to add height into that space is Artwork or a mirror hanging on the wall. This allows texture, height and color to that area. 4. Final touches The final touches are on how you accessories your night stand. For Instance, some options to consider are a plant, picture frame, a organic shape object. Bring in some sparkle with materials like metals and glass. Just keep in mind of height and size. Don’t over crowd the space. Select a few mindful objects. I suggest a lamp, something for the wall like artwork or mirror, a drop zone and if you have the space add something from nature. You like what you see in the images? Want it in your room? Click on the pictures and it will go directly to site for easy purchase. This is for your convenience. Note: These may contain affiliates links. I might receive a small commission if you purchase something. Don’t you worry there is no cost to you. This helps me keep this blog going. Check out these other How to’s Blog post 6 Steps How to design your home How to Create a color Palette for your home How to Style a console table Needing help with your home or help selecting the right products for your nightstand, let’s talk about your project! I collaborate with clients throughout the USA all online. By taking your inspiration, I will put together a cohesive design for your space that is tailored to you personal design style and lifestyle. I do all of this within your budget. Want to know more on how E-Design works? Let’s talk! Let’s talk