Early Spring Into Easter

Early spring into Easter color awakenings through spring color palette choices are upon us.

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Colors of the season shake off the last of winter’s remnants with the help of warm mid-afternoon breezes, hints of pastel petals, the yellow dusting of pollen (you want pretty flowers, don’t you?), the hum of lawnmowers, and seasonal treats featuring fresh strawberries.

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Photo by Anna Tukhfatullina Food Photographer/Stylist on Unsplash

Color wakes up a space in the same manner that spring wakes up color from its winter hibernation.

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Farmers’ Market Herb Live Wreath & Garland

Spring moves the clock forward, presents the perfect time to organize and clean, and wakes up the color all around us.

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Amal Kapen Interiors

Easy and affordable ways to incorporate the best of the season into your home and garden is to update and refresh through accents and accessories.

Accents and accessories in fresh, lively, and warm colors of spring renews our interiors and exteriors, elevates our moods, and brushes away the heaviness of winter.

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Machine Washable Indoor/ Outdoor Chantille Floral Rug

Charlotte Moss Flowers Book

3d Floral Ceramic Table Lamp

Seria Hand Embroidered Pillow

Botanic Garden Sweetpea Boxed Ceramic Candle

Embroidered Daisy Pillow

More Monet Framed Wall Art

Modern Ceramic Temple Jar With Lid

Fairy Statue Collection Leaf Angel Girls Resin Home Decor

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Wallpaper or paint?

In certain situations, coupled with certain tastes, here’s where I stand on the matter.

Why not both?

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Photo by Clay Banks

Touches of color, texture, and pattern can automatically pack a space with immediate focal point potential.

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Cameron Ruppert Interiors

“Only those who love color are admitted to its beauty
and immanent presence. It affords utility to all,
but unveils its deeper mysteries only to its devotees.”

— Johannes Itten

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Flower Magazine – Photography by Paul Costello

Subtle in nature and brilliant in execution, the color white does indeed make a strong and complementing canvas for the space to show its true colors.

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Nordic Ware Honey Hive Loaf Pan

Uncomplicated updates translate into simply elevated elegant selections ready for the spring into summer season.

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Easter Basket Flower Cake

Jadeite Footed Loop Design Cake Stand

Jadeite Footed Loop Design Cake Stand

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7″ Spring Yellow Glass Urn Vase by Place & Time

Nature’s timing doesn’t always cooperate with early spring into Easter plans for fresh stems and bouquets, so to that I say pick a few faux fabulous stand-ins and let the spring preview begin!

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Running Rabbit Garden Statue

Running Rabbit Garden Statue

You say planter, I say perfect serving piece for the Easter dinner table.

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Color breathes life into the space to freshen and renew the look.

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Photo by James Wheeler

“The day the Lord created hope was
probably the same day he created Spring.”

– Bernard Williams

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Pairing Antiques with Modern Accents

Pairing antiques with modern accents strikingly proves opposites attract.

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Hilderbrand Interiors – Photography by John Merkl

Many areas of business and commerce work off variables of the 3 P’s.

In similar fashion pairing antiques with modern accents also works off the 3 P’s of Past + Present = Personality.

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In my experience I’ve never encountered a decor style that in some shape, form or fashion does not take beautifully to sharing the spotlight with antique pieces.

Pairing Antiques with Modern Accents

We’re thrilled to announce our contribution to the  Redfin article on, ‘Timeless Fusion: How to Blend Vintage and Modern Design According to Experts’, where we were recognized as expert designers sharing insights on modernized vintage aesthetics. Whether updating your new apartment or revitalizing your home’s space, our tips are tailored to help you achieve the look you desire. Dive into our curated advice to seamlessly infuse vintage vibes into your place, unlocking the potential for a captivating and personalized design aesthetic.

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Luxe Interiors + Design – Photography by Angie Seckinger

Pairing antiques with modern accents entrusts the plot of the story the space aims to visually tell to thicken.

Do I have antique furniture in my own home?

Yes!

Strictly antique furniture?

No!

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House Beautiful – Photography by Nicole Franzen

All traditional, modern, contemporary, coastal or transitional makes the personal decor style of the Jack or Jill decorista a tad too tedious.

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Architectural Digest – Photography by Nicole Franzen

Seize the style moment to not only think outside the box of standard design and decorating rules, but to drench the spaces and places in your home with a definitive sense of you.

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Caleb Anderson

Continuity assures visual flow is achieved when layering modern decorating styles with timeless period pieces enriched with a notable breadth of character.

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New England Home – Photography by Mike Van Tassell

Attention to contrast is not to be overlooked as it elevates and adds dimension to an established aesthetic.

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Annette Tatum

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House & Garden – Photography by Alicia Taylor

Decorative accents, pattern at play textiles, visual art, architectural pieces, period chandeliers and lamps, and whimsical accessories contribute to the overall story the space is telling.

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Leanne Ford Interiors – Photography by Amy Neunsinger

Unexpected points and pieces of interest inevitably lay the groundwork for inspired conversation, hence the term conversation piece.

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Mona Hajj Interiors – Photography by Laura Hull

Stunning best describes the finished look produced by mixing and mingling modern accents and fixtures with a 19th-century oak side cabinet repurposed as a kitchen island workspace.

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Homes to Love

Introducing one or more antique pieces and accents into a predominantly modern decorating style scheme anchors a space in character and charm while striking a balance between visual flow and focal point finery.

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David Jimenez LLC – Photography by Xavier Béjot

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Antique and architecturally inspired decor accents merge at the crossroads of placement and provenance brilliance.

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House Beautiful – Photography by Shade Degges

Period, patina, and palette color work in harmony to best define blended style elements.

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 Darryl Carter Inc. – Photography by Jennifer Hughes

Your home decor should craft a story, one that reflects your personal taste and individuality.

Consider trying out the concept of pairing antiques with modern accents.

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In Style: Aging In Place

Aging in place is of great interest to the Baby Boomer generation along with stylish home furnishings and decor accents to facilitate the process.

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Cher

Aging in place is defined by the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention as the ability to live in one’s own home and community safely, independently, and comfortably regardless of age, income, or ability level.

Taking this interesting information into account, I took a quick mental roll call of some of the noted Boomers many of us have grown up with.

Let’s look at a few Baby Boomer Facts and Finds:

Baby Boomers, also known as the Boomer Generation, is the demographic term designated to those born between 1946 and 1964.

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Jamie Lee Curtis

“Getting older makes you more alive.
More vitality, more interest, more intelligence,
more grace, more expansion.”

—Jamie Lee Curtis

Building upon this quote, aging in place has come to embrace broader terms.

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Eddie Murphy

From my perspective, aging at home far better suits the topic.

Based on the energy and vitality Baby Boomers exhibit in the growing older phase of life, the active role taken aligns with a “more” frame of mind.

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Jennifer Coolidge

Baby Boomers have significantly more discretionary income (wealth) than any other age group, however, the costs involved in a remodel of an existing home or purchasing a new home ready to go understandably figures into  budget planning.

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Dan Aykroyd

Estimates show Baby Boomers have 78.1 trillion dollars to bring to the economic table placing this demographic in the position of controlling fifty-one percent (51%) of the total wealth in the United States.

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Dolly Parton

The Census Bureau predicts more than 78 million people will be 65+ years old with ninety percent (90%) of that number voicing their desire to age in place -age at home.

Home furnishings and home improvement considerations factor into the aging at home process, and without question must address form, function, purpose, and personal design style preferences.

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Emeril Lagasse

Although this black and white photo of Debbie Harry is from several years ago, it captures the essence of distinctive style and beauty.

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Debbie Harry

Gorgeous!

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Furthermore, this copy of Debbie Harry 1980 yellow by Andy Warhol will make a super chic addition ready to update your decor style.

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Debbie Harry 1980 yellow by Andy Warhol

Rock ‘n’ rollers age to the beat of a different drum.

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Lenny Kravitz

Guess who is sponsoring The Rolling Stones 2024 North American tour spotlighting their new album, Hackney Diamonds?

AARP.

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“The best tunes are played on the oldest fiddles.”

—Ralph Waldo Emerson

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Keanu Reeves

Generation fabulous will not take growing old sitting down, chooses to turn up vs. turn down the timeless music of the day, and strives to look fit and phenomenally stylish in the process.

Now more than ever the times they are a-changin’, my friends.

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Kim Cattrall – Vogue Greece

More and more it appears the baby boomer generation refuses to buy into stereotypical expectations.

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Oprah Winfrey

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Interesting to say the least, the 2023 Home Buyers and Sellers Generational Trends Report published by the National Association of Realtors concludes Baby Boomers, both younger Boomers (58-67 years old) as well as older Boomers (68-76 years old) make up the largest generation of home buyers coming in at thirty-nine percent (39%).

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Kevin Costner

Baby Boomers make up the largest group of home sellers at fifty-two percent (52%) with buyers fifty-seven plus years old (57+) selecting to downsize.

Among the reasons factoring into the decision is the desire to move closer to friends and family.

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Sharon Stone

Younger Boomers typically own their homes for eleven years before selling, while older Boomers own their homes an average of sixteen years before putting up a for sale sign.

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Stanley Tucci

Seems the age of Aquarius is aiming to be the age of active with attitude and agile ability.

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Angela Bassett

What’s Music Got To Do With It?

Music keeps a beat with life here at Places In The Home.

According to current results from the University of Michigan National Poll on Healthy Aging, the benefits of listening to or singing along with music brought to the health and well-being among adults 50-80 years old are undeniable.

Below is the results of the poll percentages based on findings among 2,657 adults aged 50 to 80.

Relieves Stress  75%

Brings Joy    73%

Improves Mood & Attitude   65%

Motivates or Energizes     60%

Helps Keep Mind Sharp    31%

Colloquially speaking, this oldie but goodie finds music keeps the flow, the beat, the classic memories alive and kicking, and the good times rocking and rolling.

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Donnie & Marie Osmond.

Donnie and Marie looking fit and fabulous during their residency in Las Vegas.

Speaking of Las Vegas…

According to a recent study by Empower, Las Vegas is the No. 1 city retirees choose to relocate to based on its affordability, Nevada’s no state and no estate or inheritance tax structure, abundant health care access, and desirable climate.

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Photo by Ardalan on Unsplash

Telling is the influence and impact of the independence driven Baby Boomer consumer and how it finds a significant place in the interior design and home accessories retail market.

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Nancy Meyers – Architectural Digest – Photography by Amy Neunsinger

Gone are the days where the rule of thumb dictated consumers must trade style for quality and comfort.

Changing practices are just that, changing, and in the home furnishings and decor market of today pieces that check the boxes greatly appeal to the discerning eye of aging in place purchasers.

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Better Homes & Gardens – Photography by Julie Soefer

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Certain upgrades, particularly those which accommodate disabled and medical conditions, qualify as medical expenses which the IRS qualifies as tax-deductible.

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Kristina Crestin Design

Safety issues justifiably become a top of list topic to be mindful of.

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Home Depot

What might not be required at present very well may be down the road.

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Better Homes & Gardens

Adapting spaces in your existing home to accommodate the changing needs involves looking at design advances through the lens of modification such as the addition of adjustable heights for ease of accessibility.

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DecoTeak 18 inch Teak Shower Bench in Woodland Brown

Remodeling, kitchen, bath, appliance professionals are paying close attention to the concerns of aging Boomers.

Arched White Matte Solid Surface Resin Bathroom / Shower Stool

Arched White Matte Solid Surface Resin Bathroom / Shower Stool

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Better Homes & Gardens – Photography by Michael Partenio

Hillsdale Preston Walnut Acacia Wood Shower Stool

Hillsdale Preston Walnut Acacia Wood Shower Stool

CoastalVogue Snazzy Corner Natural Teak Wood shower & Bathroom shaving shelf in an Antique Gray Finish

 Corner Natural Teak Wood Shower & Bathroom Shelf 

Bathroom fixtures including grab bars and lever faucets in an array of finish and design options have come a long way, baby in the visual style and performance game.

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Elizabeth Garrett Interiors – Photography by Kerry Kirk Photo

Regarding home remodeling and new construction questions and requests taken into consideration, storage accessibility comes in as a necessary addition rather than a luxury detail.

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Kristina Crestin Design

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Earthwood Custom Remodeling

Ease of availability is within reach when utilizing deep drawers for housing pots and pans.

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Better Homes & Gardens on Pinterest

Get in the zone-the zone of convenience, that is.

Establishing kitchen zones aligns task to utility making time and steps spent in the kitchen easier to navigate.

Working off the ideas of maximum efficiency and an unobstructed floor to countertop flow, locate items such as pots and pans and dinnerware somewhat close in proximity to workspace areas.

Simple makes a productive sous chef.

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 Grace Hill Design

Those of us of a certain age have come to realize we will be opting to be aging in place-aging at home Boomers.

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Fully Frameless Sliding Shower Door in Oil Rubbed Bronze

We want to be able to live in our own homes that are built, remodeled, or modified to comfortably accommodate our concerns, styles, and needs as we age.

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Murphy’s Design

Layers of lighting (ambient, task, and reading).

Non-slip flooring.

Lever style door and faucet handles.

Smart appliances.

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Southern Living Magazine – Photography by James Ransom

Furnishings equipped with form and function are some of the options being marketed to Boomers as the move toward aging in place trend dictates.

Sacrificing one for the other does not sit well with the average consumer who counts the finished look as important as the form and the function of the design.

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Building your home light show begins by adding layers of lighting for the purpose of distributing essential lighting to various task situations and home activities as called for.

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Shaw Landmark Sliced Oak Hardwood Flooring

Natural light shines a beneficial light in many ways.  On an extra sunny day natural light can give the light bill a break, increase the warmth of space and mood, boost Vitamin D, and lower stress and anxiety levels.

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Raychel Wade Interiors

Ambient lighting supplies a primary source of lighting to the space, task lighting gives a more direct lighting for specific task, and accent lighting a focused softer lighting choice.

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GE Relax HD LED Light Bulbs, 100 Watt, Soft White Frosted Finish, 4pk

Installing higher lumen count light bulbs will increase brightness, and rocker style light switches upgrade the look and provide a more comfortable fit for ease of operation.

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Years ago I coined the term “too furniture store” to drive the point home that without the presence of comfort a space is lacking in fashionable function and decorative oomph.

Time and trend motivates our taste and style preferences to evolve.

Consider your personal style as one long sentence filled with commas, semi-colons, and exclamation marks on its way to full stop fruition.

In other words, over time our style journey is punctuated with additions, changes, and inspiration.

Along the way we keep a visual notebook teeming with ideas gleaned from the nouns of life- the people, places, and things that have made an impression on us.

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Traditional style elements are characteristically the decor style implemented into older homes.

Balancing classic with modern to contemporary design features is achieved through transitional style.

Layering the space in a blended marriage of antique pieces and contemporary accents along with colors, textures, and patterns in an array of neutral shades returns a relaxed and refreshed aesthetic.

Accent Satin Nickel Privacy Bed/Bath Door Handle with Addison Trim

Accent Satin Nickel Privacy Bed/Bath Door Handle with Addison Trim

Lever style door knobs and faucet handles prove easier to operate than knobs for the express reason they require less dexterity to operate.

Centerset Double Handle High-Arc Bathroom Faucet in Brushed Nickel

Centerset Double Handle High-Arc Bathroom Faucet in Brushed Nickel

Single-Handle Pull-Down Sprayer Kitchen Faucet with Flexible Hose in Brushed Nickel

Single-Handle Pull-Down Sprayer Kitchen Faucet with Flexible Hose – Nickel

Soft close hinges feature hydraulic assistance that presents easier door movement.

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Smart home technologies uncomplicate matters by adding ease to the day to day routine.

Honeywell Home Smart Color Thermostat

Honeywell Home Smart Color Thermostat

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Google Nest Learning Thermostat – Smart Wi-Fi Thermostat – Brass

Smart devices such as thermostats, home security systems, and video doorbells aid in conserving energy, make the use of voice assistants to control lights a breeze, and bring peace of mind to the aging in place process.

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Ring Smart Wireless WiFi Video Doorbell

Flooring is the literal and figurative foundation of a house.

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Safety needs, costs, preference, ease of maintenance, value (as in resale) and durability enter into the hardwood flooring vs. carpeting decision making process.

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Firebrand Oak Herringbone Waterproof Laminate Wood Flooring

Brookhaven Oak 7 mm T x 8 in. W Laminate Wood Flooring

Hickory 10 mm T x 5.2 in. W Waterproof Laminate Wood Flooring

Branford Cherry 12mm T x 8.03 in W Waterproof Laminate Wood Flooring

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Pure Click Lock Waterproof Luxury Vinyl Plank Flooring

Non-slip vinyl plank flooring gives the look of hardwood with a wide variety of wood tones, colors, and patterns to choose from.

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Bralton Oak Click Lock Waterproof Luxury Vinyl Plank Flooring

Carpet remains an appealing flooring option to many homeowners old and young alike. I have carpet in the bedrooms in my home as do several of my Boomer friends and neighbors.

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Carpet is soft, helps to absorb noise, and is a baked into the cake flooring must for bedrooms with those who adopt a “it’s what we/I have always had” way of thinking.

Trim transition strips serve a needed purpose in maintaining without stumble or issue the transition from carpeting to tile, hardwood or stone flooring.

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Feather Hill Interiors

Ideally, spaces should be clear from obstructions in order to make navigating around furniture much easier.

Brendon Farrell 10-Fin Hook Rack

Decluttering high-traffic areas to mitigate risks and falls creates flow which results in better utilization of the space.

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Decorative storage solutions including trays and baskets solve the problem with style and order.

Montecito Large Rectangular Chunky Woven Basket by Jake Arnold

Montecito Large Rectangular Chunky Woven Basket by Jake Arnold

Natural lighting and fresh air set a lovely outdoor living scene.

Rather enjoying a cup of coffee in the morning in peaceful solitude or hosting friends for brunch, inviting outdoor living areas tailor to those who enjoy additional entertaining options.

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 Kelly Nutt Design 

As Baby Boomers choose to scale down to accommodate smaller square footage homes, furniture size and placement enters into the picture.

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Performance furnishings describes pieces big on function and style.

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Lounge chairs and sofas overdone and overstuffed close in a space, erasing the visually appealing aesthetic from existence. Search for pieces that incorporate a sturdy frame and space-saving sizing.

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Furniture designers have responded to the market by reducing the length and width of sofas, end and bedside tables, and decorative furnishings.

Chairside End Table, Two-Drawer Narrow Side Table, Fully Assembled

Chairside End Table, Two-Drawer Narrow Side Table, Fully Assembled

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Americana Farmhouse Dusty Taupe Bedside Chest with Charging Station

No, it is not a myth- convenience with style has found its way into the home furnishings and decor market.

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Kelsey Grammer

Hello, Baby Boomers.

Home furnishings and decor retailers are listening.

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Valentine’s Day Inspired

On this day of love I’m sharing Valentine’s Day inspired pretty pictures and FYI Valentine’s Day facts- a Valentine from me to you.

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Handcrafted Valentine Inspiration- Photography by Mac Jamieson

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Flower Magazine- Photography by Amy Neunsinger

“Love is a canvas furnished by nature
and embroidered by imagination.”

—Voltaire

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Heart of Blooms Embroidery Digital Design, Floral Bouquet

Seeing that Valentine’s Day is the subject matter of conversation hearts and music of the heart, I have fittingly updated my Power of Love Spotify playlist.

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Written in French by Charles Duke of Orleans in 1415, the oldest known valentine was a poem penned in words of love to his wife while he was imprisoned in the Tower of London.

I am already sick of love,
My very gentle Valentine,
Since for me you were born too soon,
And I for you was born too late.
God forgives him who has estranged
Me from you for the whole year.

I am already sick of love,
My very gentle Valentine,
Well might I have suspected
That such a destiny,
Thus would have happened this day,
How much that Love would have commanded.

I am already sick of love,
My very gentle Valentine.

Children First Love Statue

Authored in 1477 by Margery Brews as a love note to her fiancé John Paston,  the oldest English language valentine begins with the words “Unto my right wellbeloved Valentine John Paston.”

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“Affection” ca. 1870s

Valentine’s Day cards were introduced to the United States in 1849 by Esther Allen Howland, a native of Worcester, Massachusetts.

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Inspiration is everywhere.

Taken with an ornate English Valentine received at nineteen years old, Esther Allen Howland replicated the style of the card by using intricate paper lace together with decorative floral details.

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Esther Howland

Pink is such a delicate and graceful color.

Proving a personal favorite choice, the color pink is known for its soft tones and shades never failing to command principal palette attention as well as serving as a complementary accent companion.

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Photo by Jessie Daniella on Unsplash

Soft pinks, rich chocolate browns, and shades of regal red stand timeless as ideal shades and hues for a Valentine’s Day color palette.

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Veranda Magazine – Photography by Melanie Acevedo

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Murdock Solon Architects

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British Vogue – Photography by Gianluca Longo

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Summer Blooms in an Interior

Ever wonder why pink is used as the base color in many cosmetic and beauty products?

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Valentine’s Day inspired interiors, colors, and accents get to the heart of the design and decorative matter through texture, craftsmanship, and design style application.

Valentine’s Day by the Numbers

Maybe I should say Valentine’s Day buy the Numbers.

Cupid’s consumers will be spending a total of 25.8 billion (that’s billion with a Be My Valentine) on Valentine’s Day, spending an average $185.81 on Valentine’s Day.

Source: National Retail Federation

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Chocolate confections, strawberries, macarons, meringues, fudge, cheesecake, cupcakes, cookies and conversation hearts are served with Valentine’s Day love.

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Raspberry and Dark Chocolate Macarons

“Where we love is home –
home that our feet may leave, but not our hearts.”

—Oliver Wendell Holmes Sr.

Love lives on.

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Happy Valentine’s Day!

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Interior Design Decorating Trends 2024

Interior design decorating trends 2024 predictions differ from one interior designer-decorator-decorista to the next.

As for the formula I use I take into account various predictions, conduct a quick retrospect of the previous year’s hits and misses, factor in personal taste preferences, and suggest accordingly.

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Interior design and decorating rules aside, I study at the what works in your home is what appeals to your personal style school of thought.

With that in mind, let’s take a look at a sampling of Interior Design Decorating Trends 2024.

Table Lamps

Lighting is relevant to the feel you want the space to convey, and the trend toward table lamps flips the style switch to focal point fabulous in both the on and off position.

Walden Floral Jade Marble Table Lamp

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Walden Floral Jade Marble Table Lamp

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Mike Karlsson Lundgren

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Flower Magazine – Photography by Emily Followill

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Camille Styles – Claire Zinnecker Design

Sage Green

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Lauren Lothrop Caron

Sage green is the color to embrace in 2024.

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French Gray No.18

Some say sage green is a neutral while others say sage green is an inspired gray-green shade extraordinaire.

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Versatile as a color choice for walls and/ or trim detail, this versatile shade of verdant green takes to the space it graces in simple yet elegant tone and taste.

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Southern Living Magazine – Photography by Laurey W. Glenn

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Elle Decor – Photography by Jennifer Hughes

Metals Beyond Brass

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In almost every what’s hot for the new year forecast of the past few years metals have made the list.

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Jean Stoffer Design

Warm tones invite a sense of cozy comfort to the metals mix with decoristas continuing to show a preference to home decor accents and accessories which convey and invite cozy to hearth and home.

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Kelley McNamara Design

This two for one photo showcasing mixed metals and brown furniture illustrates the reason why both are primed to be on trend in 2024.

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Veranda Magazine – Photography by Zeke Ruelas

Brown Furniture

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Flower Magazine

Brown furniture is primed to be in the furnishings focal point spotlight in 2024.

Excuse me, did brown furniture every really fade from the spotlight?

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Borgo Santo Pietro

Rich in tone and hue, the intensity of brown furniture exudes depth and warmth.

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Corey Damen Jenkins and Associates LLC

Although not formally on the 2024 trend radar, antique pieces continue to find a top spot on the Places In The Home interior design and decorating hit list and with good reason.

Antique pieces play the room in house to home harmony to influence, balance, and complement other design styles resulting in a space enveloped in personality.

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Carlos David – Photography by Douglas Friedman

Timeless in presence and provenance, antique pieces lend a quality to most design styles as a lone focal point accent or anchor style of the space.

Provenance tells the story of premier craftmanship and sustainability while finishes and details create visual interest.

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Cathedral Giving by Design – Photography by Emily Followill

Murals

Schumacher Romantic Bosphorus

Schumacher Romantic Bosphorus

Murals set a scene replete in classic elegance brought to life through subtle colors used to depict serene scenes.

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Rural Painting Wall Mural

Perhaps not initially the intended purpose, it is almost impossible for a wall mural not to become the focal point of the space it covers.

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Susan Harter Muralpapers

Dramatic Color

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Homes & Gardens – Photography by James Merrell

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Charlotte Moss

Small touches of color will be replaced in favor of spaces color drenched in dramatic color encouraging tone and hue to absorb light and distribute it  throughout a space.

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Veranda Magazine – Photography by Mali Azima

Pantone 2024 Color of Year Peach Fuzz inspires the wall of this lounge corner.

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Veranda Magazine – Photography by Kelly Marshall

Stand Out Stone

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Elle Decor – Photography by Tim Lenz

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Jessica Helgerson Interior Design

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Sans Soucis chinoiserie wallpaper

de Gournay

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 Widell and Boschetti

Central to form and function, stand out stone makes a commanding presence.

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Luxe Interiors + Design – Photography by  Stephen  brad ramsey interiors 

Beautiful as a floor to ceiling option, stand out stone remains a timeless material of choice in interior design and decorating.

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House & Garden Magazine – Photography by Simon Upton

Awake Polished Ultra Compact Surface Off-white

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 Brad Ramsey Interiors

Diversity in colors, textures, and patterns along with durable materials known to natural stone choices such as limestone, travertine, marble, quartz, onyx, and slate offer long-lasting durability while achieving the goal of stunning interior design and decorating features-a unique visual result.

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Domino

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Canet Gris 17 in. x 17 in. Porcelain Floor and Wall Tile

Essential Travertine Gray 23.50 in. x 47.08 in. Porcelain Floor and Wall Tile

Arctic Gray 12 in. x 12 in. Natural Polished Stone Floor and Wall Tile

Michella Marbella 24 in. x 48 in. Polished Porcelain Floor and Wall Tile

Eat In Kitchens

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House & Garden Magazine – Photography by Simon Brown

Gathering together in the heart of the home aka the kitchen for breakfast, lunch or dinner is a concept easier implemented in the eat-in kitchen.

Island time.

Centrally located dining table.

Nook.

Corner banquette.

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Tori Rubinson Interiors

Changing tastes and reimagined uses for the spaces and places in the home give rise to the multipurpose concept, and the all-in-one attraction of the  eat-in kitchen exemplifies why this feature is appealing to more and more interior designers, decorators and decoristas alike.

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House & Garden Magazine – Photography by Lucas Allen

1970s Style

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Jeffrey Bilhuber LLC

Particularly fun and in the spirit of decades past, 1970s style is captivating the eye of interior designers and decorators for 2024.

Everything old is new again to some extent, so why not approach the warm earthy colors, textures, and patterns of this trend with whimsical fancy through shapes, fabrics, and get down get funky accents.

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1stDibs – Photography Shared by Galerie Glustin

Butler’s Pantry

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Whittney Parkinson Design

Regarded as an extension of the main kitchen, a butler’s pantry allows the flow from kitchen to supporting space giving exactly that, more space.

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Veranda Magazine – Photography by Mali Azima

Additional kitchen appliances easily find space and home as well as serving and hosting wares or a niched wet bar area.

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 Tori Rubinson Design

Personal Style

Personal style trends as a Places In The Home perennial favorite-the consummate design aesthetic.

“If you love something, it will work.
That’s the only real rule.”

— Bunny Williams

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Valentine’s Day Gift Giving Ideas

Valentine’s Day gift giving ideas are a red hot conversation heart for those ready to gift with love. Let’s take a gander at these bountiful bouquets of ideas for your Valentine’s Day gift considering ideas.

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Red roses are the traditional flower and color most closely associated with Valentine’s Day, however, loveliness and meaning are found in a dozen pink, yellow, orange, or lavender roses.

Red Roses = romance

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Pink Roses = love and gratitude

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Yellow Roses =  joy

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Orange Roses = fascination

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Lavender Roses = love at first sight

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Knowing the likes and loves of your recipient(s) is a huge plus to scoring big points in the Valentine’s Day gift giving ideas game.

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Domino Magazine – Photography by Caitlin Beyer

Unique accents and accessories for home or office make a lasting impression and style statement.

HIGH PLAINS DRIFTER by Ray Whitson

High Plains Drifter by Ray Whitson Buffalo Bison Prairie Framed Print

Formosa Stone Table Lamp

Formosa Stone Table Lamp

Set of 2 4.5oz Woodwick Candles Gift Whiskey + Oak & Leather + Embers - Threshold™

Set of 2 4.5oz Woodwick Candles Gift Whiskey + Oak & Leather + Embers

4-Pc. Vintage Gino Tin Gift Set - Refreshing Formula

4-Pc. Vintage Gino Tin Gift Set – Refreshing Formula

Valentines Sweater Dog Figurine

Valentines Sweater Dog Figurine

Metal Wallet Card with Photo Leather Wallet For Him

Metal Wallet Card with Photo Leather Wallet For Him

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New Balance Fresh Foam Roav

Top Leather Cognac Mid Century Modern Genuine Leather Accent Armchair with Vintage Aluminum Exterior Accented and Rivets

Top Leather Cognac Mid Century Modern Genuine Leather Accent Armchair 

From fine to faux and every price point in between, a handsome watch rates as a nice Valentine’s Day gift giving ideas choice.

Relic By Fossil Mens Brown Leather Strap Watch

Relic By Fossil Mens Brown Leather Strap Watch

Geneva Mens Brown Strap Watch

Geneva Mens Brown Strap Watch

Valentine’s Day gifts have long captured the hearts of both the giver and the recipient alike.

Set of 5 Vintage Books

Set of 5 Art Deco Literary Vintage Books

Art Deco Literary Bookish Decor Bookshelf Set

Art Deco Literary Bookish Decor Bookshelf Set

Light Oak Small Heart Shaped Handmade Wooden Photo Frame

Light Oak Small Heart Shaped Handmade Wooden Photo Frame

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Marion Cross, Milagro Heart, Large Gold Catholic Heart, Wall Hanging

Gold Milagro Heart Wall Hanging

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Gold Milagro Heart

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Large Capacity Work Tote Bags

Ambrielle Pajama Capri Pants

Ambrielle Pajama Capri Pants

Comfy Warm Slip-On Rose Heart Love Slippers

Comfy Warm Slip-On Rose Heart Love Slippers

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Queen of Hearts Bath Mat

Spring styles and patterns give hope to warm days will again be here before you know it.

Short Sleeve Notch Collar Top and Shorts Knit Pajama Set

Short Sleeve Notch Collar Top and Shorts Knit Pajama Set

These next treasures fall into the same category as Christmas stocking stuffers- fabulously festive.

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Personalized wax seal stamp with 3 triple initials monogram

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Floral Embrace – Wooden Jigsaw Puzzle

Lindt Lindor Valentine’s Strawberries and Cream White Chocolate Truffles

Beloved Cherry Blossom & Tea Rose Bath Bomb

Lip Shaped Acrylic Claw Hair Clip – Red

Burt’s Bees Bee Mine Moisturizing Lip Balm – Strawberry

15oz Valentine’s Day Amor Mug – Threshold™

Valentine Ceramic Short Building Figurine Pink/White – Spritz™

10ct Blank Note Cards Rose Bush

Personalized Wax Seal Stamp with 3 Triple Initials Monogram

Floral Bouquet Soap Petals 20 Piece

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Jo Malone London Red Roses Cologne

“The beauty of fragrance is that it speaks to
your heart and hopefully someone else’s.”

–Elizabeth Taylor

Viktor&Rolf Flowerbomb Eau de Parfum

Viktor&Rolf Flowerbomb Eau de Parfum

Gucci Bloom Ambrosia di Fiori Eau de Parfum

Gucci Bloom Ambrosia di Fiori Eau de Parfum

Fun is just a fact of fashion, and love and hearts make a fun and festive theme for a priced right for quality Valentine’s Day pink Mary Jane ballet flats, crew neck sweaters, day into evening clutch bag, and fashion earrings.

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Mary Jane Square-Toe Ballet Flats for Women

Time and Tru Women's Print Crew Neck Sweater

Time and Tru Women’s Print Crew Neck Sweater

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Tortoise Heart Top Handle Satchel

Tortoise Heart Top Handle Satchel

Carolina Herrera Lipstick Cap

Carolina Herrera Lipstick Cap

Nina Shoes Evening Bag

Nina Shoes Evening Bag

Bijoux Bar Heart Drop Earrings

Bijoux Bar Heart Drop Earrings

Gold Tone Heart Drop Earrings

Gold Tone Heart Drop Earrings

Options are good, and these pull back Cupid’s arrow and take aim at the heart of the Valentine’s Day matter.

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Initials Necklace Ampersand or Heart

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Luxe 18K Gold-plated Lock Necklace

Personalized Envelope Locket

Personalized Envelope Locket

Rings, necklaces, and earrings sit even prettier housed in lovely organizers and trinket trays.

6" Ceramic Trinket Tray by Ashland®

6″ Ceramic Trinket Tray by Ashland®

Shiny Heart Jewelry Organizer Box - A New Day™

Shiny Heart Jewelry Organizer Box – A New Day™

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Greenleaf Fairfield Kit Dollhouse

Greenleaf Fairfield Kit Dollhouse

May I present an idea or two for Valentine’s Day gifts in the spirit of home is where the heart is.

Vintage Pink Botanical Print

Vintage Pink Botanical Print

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Aged Rose Oval Tole Tray

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10-Cup Elveden White Stove Top Kettle

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Valentine’s Day Lazy Susan & Bowls

emile-henry-french-ceramic-ruffled-heart-dishEmile Henry French Ceramic Ruffle Heart Pie Dish

Nathalie Lete Charmante Dinner Plate

Nathalie Lete Heritage Dinner Plate

ROSE BLUE FLOWER Area Rug by Kavka Designs

ROSE BLUE FLOWER Area Rug by Kavka Designs

Coral Drift Rose Bush

Coral Drift Rose Bush

Heart Shaped Forged Hand Hoe

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Just remember in the winterFar beneath the bitter snowsLies the seed that with the sun’s loveIn the spring becomes the rose

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For him.

For her.

For home.

With love in mind, these Valentine’s Day gift giving ideas get to the heart of the matter.

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Show & Tell

Decorative Storage Solutions

Decorative storage solutions come with the there’s no better time than the beginning of a New Year territory.

Getting your house in order and neatly organized is a necessary all things house that makes a home activity.

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We accumulate scads of stuff in a 365 day period, and organizing it all can be a daunting undertaking, however, decorative storage solutions serves as the upside to this task.

Don’t you just love the hope, motivation, and get your act together decorative storage ideas a new year or a new season brings.

Stylish options for storing the I need that-that’s an heirloom-we might need it stuff is the question.

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Photo by Zachary Staines

Putting the spaces and the places in your home on a diet will help to get the job done. 

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Declutter 

Declutter by definition is removing unnecessary items from an untidy or overcrowded place.

Decluttering is a physical and mental activity- you stretch, you reach, you bend, you lift, you give thought to.

When you live in a clutter free (or greatly reduced) environment, you can find things easier.  You can get from point A to point B without having to negotiate an obstacle course of stuff.

Decluttering restores order, reduces stress and anxiety, and gives instant visual results.

If you haven’t used or admired it or over the last year, the time is now to part ways with it

If you haven’t used, admired, or simply lost that loving feeling for a particular item, the time is now to part ways with it.

Of course, exceptions to this suggestion exist.

Family heirlooms, inherited collections, and items steeped in sentimental value, but not your present day décor choices, may better fit your décor tucked away in a keepsake storage box-container.

Edit

Editing allows you to clear the canvas so you can see the space in a new light.

Taking away from often adds to the flow of a space and promotes a comprehensive appearance.

Transferring from Within

Transferring furnishings and décor accessories from one room to another puts a new spin on things.

Groupings with the emphasis placed on cohesiveness will balance the scale of the room.

Absolutely play with the look. Give thought to placement; mixing and mingling about the space furnishings and accents at first glance may not seem to play beautifully together.  Some of the best looks I’ve ever put together began just this way.

If the look doesn’t work your keen eye will know it.

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Southern Home Magazine – Photography by Emily Followill

Winter is here again folks, and I for one am all about the cozy indoor projects beneficial to bright and fresh.

Note the blue and white porcelain jars on each end of the fireplace mantel.

These easily can become decorative storage solutions for housing fireplace starters, matches, and candles- all essentials for creating a warm winter’s day into evening ambiance.

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Better Homes & Gardens -Photography by Stacy Zarin Goldberg

Tracking in the outdoors can wreak havoc on floors, rugs, and carpets. Stopping tracked in stuff in its tracks may not be completely doable.

Mitigate the problem by having decorative storage solutions utilized in entryways and mudrooms to house, store, and organize at the ready.

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Andrew Howard Interior Design

Keeping order and organization in an entryway can prove to be quite a feat, especially when it is a designated high traffic area.

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Folsom 6-Piece Entryway Set with Bench

Decorative hooks of the most unique and imaginative kind, umbrella stands, rattan baskets in assorted sizes and shapes, coat racks, and benches are the storage options that can help to tame the savage clutter beast.

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Tyler Square Tall Tote Basket with Handles

As smart and savvy ideas for decorative storage solutions go, baskets, boxes, compartmentalized organizers, racks, and dividers continue to lead the way in stylish options for honing our home storage and organizational skills.

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Woven Rattan House-Shaped Hamper
Braided Book Basket
Brown Woven House Basket

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 Quintessence – Cabana Magazine – Photography by Miguel Flores-Vianna 

Inviting cozy warmth to the winter days and nights party begins with introducing home and hearth to decorative ideas for firewood storage.

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Virginia Living

Antique armoires, sideboards, cupboard cabinets, new or vintage display cases, bookcases, and crates have the space potential to become great housing for just about everything we need and use in our day to day.

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Back in our flipping days, Dave the Builder thought I had lost my mind when I campaigned for converting small, basic utilitarian spaces such as side porches, nondescript alcoves, or even a bedroom into a large closet.

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Architectural Digest

Most of the houses built in the 1930s-1940s-1950s do not offer adequate closet space, especially by modern day standards.

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Scalloped Wicker Storage Baskets (Set of 2)

Decorative hooks of the most unique and imaginative kind, umbrella stands, rattan baskets in assorted sizes and shapes, coat racks, and benches are the storage options that can help to tame the savage clutter beast.

Twisted Open Checkered Weave Milk Crate Natural

All Purpose Storage Bin

All Purpose Storage Bin

Storage space is a hot commodity, as witnessed by the in demand designer closet suites of today.

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1stDibs – Photography by Christopher Dibble

Stack, store, and display storage options need not be plain, boring, or lacking in the decorative oomph.

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Household Essentials® Collapsible Storage Boxes with Lids in Orange (Set of 2)

Household Essentials® Collapsible Storage Boxes with Lids in Orange (Set of 2)

Unexpected placement and purpose has the decorative chops to land a super chic look. I like the idea of using items not quite so on the nose to further complement both project and purpose.

5Pack 3Gal Heavy Duty Plastic Storage Bins with Durable Lid and Secure Latching Buckles, Orange

When balanced properly, the marriage of two styles achieves visual interest and keeps the look fresh and fun.

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Crew on Unsplash

Free Ship No 116 Flat Top Steamer Trunk with Double Trays Antique Circa 1900

Free Ship No 116 Flat Top Steamer Trunk with Double Trays Antique Circa 1900

Trunks, chests, storage benches, and coffee tables make excellent 2-for-1 storage options.

Brown Leather Traditional Trunk (Set of 3)

Brown Leather Traditional Trunk (Set of 3)

New or vintage trunks and suitcases make excellent decorative storage solutions.

Texture® Brand Trunk - Houndstooth Gray

Texture® Brand Trunk – Houndstooth Gray

Carbon Loft Lochhead Vintage Decorative Suitcase (Set of 3)

Carbon Loft Lochhead Vintage Decorative Suitcase (Set of 3)

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1stDibs – Photography by Eric Piasecki

Pack away memories, photos, papers, collectibles, ties, socks, dress shirts, and the like in storage solutions  brimming in color, texture, and pattern.

Woven Storage Boxes Set of 2 Taupe - Threshold™

Woven Storage Boxes Set of 2 Taupe – Threshold™

Artisan Fluted Acacia Bin

Artisan Fluted Acacia Bin

Copper & Mocha Woven Kiva Storage Bins

Versatile and affordable collapsible fabric storage cubes suit your storage needs in an array of sizes and designs.

Mainstays Collapsible Fabric Cube Storage Bin Natural Woven

Mainstays Collapsible Fabric Cube Storage Bin Natural Woven

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Fresh Home

Bent Rej - Keith Playing the Piano II, Copenhagen, Fine Art Print1965

Bent Rej – Keith Playing the Piano II, Copenhagen, Fine Art Print 1965

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Solid Wood Kyle 4-Door Wardrobe Armoire with Solid Wood Doors – Black

Rich deep hues of black and brown relay a sense of mood and modern against a backdrop of warmth and trend.

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Ella Set of 3 Black Seagrass Baskets with Light Brown Handles

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Aria 2 Door Modern High Gloss Wardrobe Armoire

Aria 2 Door Modern High Gloss Wardrobe Armoire

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9 Drawer Dresser Fabric Storage Tower Organizer with Easy Pull Bins

Williamsport Chinese Chippendale Style Carved Mahogany Chest on Chest

Williamsport Chinese Chippendale Style Carved Mahogany Chest on Chest

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Concepts in Wood KT613 Multi-use Storage Cabinet, 4 Shelves – Cherry

Stickley Brothers Style Antique Mission Oak Arts and Crafts Double Bookcase

Stickley Brothers Style Antique Mission Oak Arts and Crafts Double Bookcase

Alternatives open up a world of decorative options, and these decorative storage solutions report for two for one duty as home decor pieces and smart storage options.

Charcoal Metal 5 Shelves Standard Bookcase With Casters

Charcoal Metal 5 Shelves Standard Bookcase With Casters

Layer your choice of decorative storage solutions throughout the space to broaden the style perimeters and achieve a custom effect.

Mainstays Medium Round Wire Copper Basket - 4 Pack

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Mainstays Medium Round Wire Copper Basket – 4 Pack

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The Style Saloniste – Stephen Brady Design
Photography by David Duncan Livingston

American Decoupage Vintage Chest Sideboard, 19th Century

American Decoupage Vintage Chest Sideboard, 19th Century

19th Century Portuguese Chest of Drawers

19th Century Portuguese Chest of Drawers

Super cute planters turn into super cute storage options.

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Dapper Animal Planter

Colonial Man Toby Creamer

Colonial Man Toby Creamer

Black Valet Tray for Men, 5 Compartments

Black Valet Tray for Men, 5 Compartments

Wooden Multi-layer Storage Case Desktop Drawer Style Sundry Sorting Box

Wooden Multi-layer Storage Case Desktop Drawer Style Sundry Sorting Box

At the auction finds designed to house and tote.

Burberry Haymarket Check Canvas Travel Bag With Brown Leather Trim

Burberry Haymarket Check Canvas Travel Bag With Brown Leather Trim

Mushroom Storage Bin Basket

Mushroom Storage Bin

A-tisket, a-tasket…

Mushroom Storage Bin

How stinking cute is this mushroom basket!

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Small decorative bowls and plates in addition to multi-functional tabletop accents such as this photo frame cushioned earring holder make great accessory organizers.

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Photo Frame Cushioned Earring Holder

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Better Homes & Gardens – Photography by Adam Albright

Polished options for housing jewelry and our favorite beauty products and brushes is simply an antiques, vintage, or thrift shop shopping excursion away.

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Antique pieces used for housing vintage treasures and favored collections deliver think outside the box brilliance, charm, character, and conversation.

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1stDibs -Photography by Leon Foggitt

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Bergdorf Goodman

 Kitchen storage is a highly sought after commodity.

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Imagine Design on Facebook

Structured for storage and well appointed for display, counter cabinets take the look to new style and store heights.

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   Veranda Magazine –  Photography by Amy Neunsinger 

Smart kitchen solutions such as cabinet dividers and storage drawers is standard organization procedure in today’s kitchen.

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Kitchens by Deane

Drawer organizers bring order to the chaos.

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Veranda Magazine – Photography by William Abranowicz

Question: Am I the only person in the world who methodically cleans and organizes the junque (takes the sting out of the mess when you get all ooh la la with the word) drawer and then can’t seem to make heads or tails of the order?

Quartz Gray 23-5/8 in. W x 46-1/16 in. L Drawers Non-Slip Mat

Quartz Gray 23-5/8 in. W x 46-1/16 in. L Drawers Non-Slip Mat

Customized cabinet built-ins not in your all things house that make a home project future?

No problem.

Built In Cutlery Drawer

Better Homes & Gardens

Affordable and striking (the ultimate combination) kitchen cabinet and counter top organizers options exist.

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Hit up local antiques stores, auctions, flea markets, and curiosity shops for items such as a vintage wine or drawer file cabinet for housing all things kitchen.

Antique Arts & Crafts Oak 36-Drawer File Cabinet or Chest of Drawers

Arts & Crafts Oak 36-Drawer File Cabinet or Chest of Drawers, Circa 1900

More times than not the price is right, the look anything but cookie-cutter, and the end result a stylish storage option showstopper.

Wooden Pedestal Lazy Susan

Wooden Pedestal Lazy Susan

Brass-Recipe-Box

Polished Brass Recipe Box

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Country Living Magazine – Photography by Brie Williams

French Provençal Shelf or Plate Rack

French Provençal Shelf or Plate Rack

Plate racks decoratively display dinnerware while standing out in the world of kitchen custom space saving features.

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Veranda Magazine – Photography by David Tsay

Open.

Under.

Over.

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Atlanta Homes & Lifestyles – Photography by Jeff Herr

Shelves hold the key to clever storage solution success.

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Alexandra Kaehler Design

Decorative hooks, umbrella stands, rattan baskets in assorted sizes and shapes, coat racks, and storage benches top the options that can help to tame the savage clutter beast.

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Vintage pitchers, tins, containers, and crocks make a charming choice of housing for kitchen utensils.

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 Lauren Leonard Interiors

Counters fill quickly, and it seems there is never enough cabinets when we need them.

Kitchen pantries equipped with the storage within storage feature go a long way in the task of eliminating kitchen counter and cabinet congestion.

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Design Galleria

In today’s kitchen pantry, glass jars, tiered stands, canisters, containers, and a plethora of woven baskets continue to serve function and style for dry ingredients, sweet treats, beans, farmers market finds, and dry pastas.

Unlacquered Brass Pot Rack Wall Mount

Unlacquered Brass Pot Rack Wall Mount

Cookware storage within view and reach develops a practical and purposeful recipe for kitchen organization.

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Country Living Magazine – Photography by Brie Williams

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The Lifestyled Company 

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Better Homes & Gardens

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50 Pack Traditional Wooden Clothespins

100 Count Traditional Wooden Clothespins

Add these to the gotta have it list.

Vintage Inspired Day of the Week Split Clothespins

Wooden Storage Box with 2 Drawers for Desk Organizers Wooden Storage Box with 2 Drawers for Desk Organizers

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Set Anchor Hocking Glass Storage Heritage Hill Jars

Anchor Hocking Glass Storage Heritage Hill Jar, 1 Gal

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 Tori Rubinson Design

Rolling wire laundry baskets stylishly achieve the purpose of decluttering a space.

CosmoLiving by Cosmopolitan Industrial Iron Rolling Storage Basket Cart

CosmoLiving by Cosmopolitan Industrial Iron Rolling Storage Basket Cart

Copper Metal Vintage Rolling Laundry Basket with Wheels

Copper Metal Vintage Rolling Laundry Basket with Wheels

Hampers work too!

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Steele ® 2.5-Bushel Olive Vertical Rolling Laundry Hamper

Be creative with your choices for housing jewelry and beauty products.

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Better Homes & Gardens – Photography by Brie Williams

Vintage creamers easily make the transition from collectibles to workable storage solution for beauty products.

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Vintage Westmoreland Heavy Milk Glass Grapes and Leaves White Pitcher

Westmoreland Milk Glass Old Quilt Pitcher 7.5″

Milk Glass Pitcher Creamer Quilted Diamond Pattern Vintage

Imperial Glass Cream Pitcher – White Milk Glass, Rose Pattern

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Kara Cox Interiors

Life lived inside our homes has the ability to create one messy, cluttered, and disorganized situation along the way.

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Southern Living – Photography by Hector Manuel Sanchez

With that being said, may I suggest a don’t fret the stuff solution by incorporating decorative baskets, bins, and boxes here, there, and possibly everywhere in stylish placement.

Austin Woven Basket Collection

Austin Woven Basket Collection

Tyler Square Basket With Rope Handle Low

Tyler Square Basket With Rope Handle Low

storage closet photo lincoln barbourBetter Homes & Gardens- Photo by Lincoln Barbour

It’s amazing how quick we accumulate stuff, things, mementos, collectibles- and it all has to go somewhere.

These are just a few decorative storage ideas, options, suggestions, and solutions for resolving storage and organization dilemmas in your home.

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In The Style Of Christmas Decorating Ideas

Home at the Holidays beauty reigns supreme with in the style of Christmas decorating ideas gifting guided inspiration.

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House & Garden – Photography by Michael Sinclair

Imitation is the most sincerest form of flattery, especially at this most wonderful time of the year.

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Stavith Crystal and Metal 8-light Chandelier

Sourcing furnishings and decor items in the style of consists of searching sites for antiques as well as new pieces that complement the primary style, and then utilizing those finds to create visual harmony, balance, and beauty.

SAFAVIEH Kashan Velitchka Oriental Rug with Fringe

SAFAVIEH Kashan Velitchka Oriental Rug with Fringe

King George III Settee

King George III Settee

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Pair Country French Paint Decorated Candelabra Sconces

Antique Gold Leaf Classic Mirror

Antique Gold Leaf Classic Mirror

Vintage 1940’s Mahogany 5 Drawer Hand Painted French Commode (1)

Vintage 1940’s Mahogany 5 Drawer Hand Painted French Commode

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Victoria Magazine – Photography by Stephanie W. Steele

Greenery, gold, and the glow of candlelight mingle to set the quintessential Christmas scene.

Italian Florentine Vintage Gilt Painted Chest of Drawers

Italian Florentine Vintage Gilt Painted Chest of Drawers

Artist Signed Framed European Meadow Scene Oil Painting On Canvas

Artist Signed Framed European Meadow Scene Oil Painting On Canvas

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Vintage Italian Florentine Wooden Wall Plaque Italy1

Vintage Italian Florentine Wooden Wall Plaque Italy

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Antique Brass Tassel Footed Tray

Antique Brass Tassel Footed Tray

antique jardiniere

Antique Jardiniere

Single Mid 20th Century Italian Giltwood Wall Shelf Bracket

Single Mid 20th Century Italian Giltwood Wall Shelf Bracket

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Elle DecorJohn Derian

I don’t believe I’d go as far as to associate this unique Christmas tree with a designer version of a Charlie Brown tree for beauty is in the eye and the urn table vase of the beholder.

Traditional Aluminum Bucket Wine Cooler

Traditional Aluminum Bucket Wine Cooler

Unique reinterpretations of traditional ways have the ability to result in a visually glorious outcome.

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Handmade Ceramic Table Vase

Robins-Song-print-blue-dress Robin’s Song – Fine Art Print

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In the style of serves more as a guideline. More often than not sourcing the exact items hits a wall in terms of locating the source of purchase.

Redpoll Birds Illustration

Redpoll Birds Illustration

Borrowing from (not outwardly copying which is a design no-no) an impressive look seems to gain speed at the holiday season.

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Barry Dixon welcomes Christmas to the spaces and places of Elway Hall.

Large vintage brass chandelier with glass pendants. handmade

Large Vintage Brass Chandelier with Glass Prisms

Halls decked with thoughtful holiday hospitality the goal, touches and traditions depict an air of holiday finery in grand casual form.

Paris Market 6 Light Antique White Chandelier

Paris Market 6 Light Antique White Chandelier

marble bust drawing

Marble Bust Drawing

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Bust sketch drawing

Bust Sketch Drawing

Elegant Victoria Floral Engraved with Handle Serving Tray

Elegant Victoria Floral Engraved with Handle Serving Tray

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 Flower Magazine – Photography by Erik Kvalsvik

Collected accents blending with the presence of natural accents and lighting achieve the cabin-like overtone in the breakfast room.

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Antique Four-Door Corner Cabinet Cupboard

Antique 19th Century Four-Door Corner Cabinet Cupboard

Staffordshire Figure on Horse (1)

Staffordshire Figure on Horse

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Johnson Brothers “Friendly Village” Oval Serving Bowl

Set of 6 Cups and Saucers - EIT

Set of 6 Cups and Saucers – EIT

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Flower Magazine – Photography by Mary Craven Dawkins

Genius and gorgeous Christmas decorating ideas are well worth repeating and reproducing.

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Southern Living Magazine – Photography by Hector Manuel Sanchez

Whole or dried oranges, bay leaves and cinnamon sticks grouped together and placed in a decorative bowl or atop a serving platter become a festive and fragrant Christmas decoration.

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Sullivans Urns – Set of 2, Silver

Embellishing further with perhaps a decorative tassel draped across the top or to the side produces a simple yet elegant accent.

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Southern Lady Magazine

Conversing with a fellow decorista brought up the subject of when do you begin decorating home and hearth for Christmas/the Holidays.

Believe it or not, I know someone who keeps the Christmas tree up all year long- loves it and it brings joy to the home.

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Midwest Living

You’d be surprised the number of folk who for various reasons do not wish to decorate for the holidays, and believe me I get it.

My mother-in-law was one who fell into the latter category, and for many years I didn’t get it.

Vintage Crescent Silver Mfg Co Silver Plated Metal Footed Bowl with grapevine pattern

Crescent Silver Plated Metal Footed Bowl with Grapevine Pattern

Older and with many life miles on me, I understand, but as I did with my mother-in-law I still suggest at least one little something placed here or there to reflect the season.

One lovely bowl filled with fresh clippings, buds, and blooms sitting atop a book becomes a festive focal point.

Vintage Books Mixed Lot of 8 Decorative Customizable by Colors

Vintage Books Mixed Lot of 8 Decorative Customizable by Colors

Following my own suggestion I filled a cut crystal bowl with an array of Christmas tree balls, and, voilà, a holiday decoration comes forth.

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Waiting to decorate the Christmas tree on Christmas Eve is a fascinating prospect, one that crescendos to the main event in oh, what fun seasonal splendor.

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Adorning a chandelier with vintage or in the style of vintage ornaments is a home for the holidays Christmas decorating ideas classic that is  delightfully elegant in presence and simple to achieve.

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Better Homes & Gardens

Oh come, let us adorn thee.

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Country Living Magazine

Introduce a sense of simple elegance into your holiday decor by decorating a chandelier(s) with garland and glass ornaments looped in ribbon in your choice of colors and material.

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Charlotte Moss

Classic colors of blue and white befit winter’s color palette.

Spode Blue Italian Hexagonal Vase

Spode Blue Italian Hexagonal Vase

Visits to the grocery store this time of year go with the it’s the holidays territory.

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Keep it seasonal simple by picking up a fresh holiday bouquet from the floral department for centerpieces and spot arrangements.

French Country Fireside Lounge Chair

French Country Fireside Lounge Chair

Blue and White Christmas Tree Plate

Blue and White Christmas Tree Plate

Seasonal fruits become stunning decorations.

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Charlotte Moss

Small touches take the ordinary to holiday extraordinary.

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Ballard Designs

Well-appointed home for the holidays decorating ideas do not have to be costly to be remarkable.

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White Cast Stone Fiberglass Ornate Low Urn

White Cast Stone Fiberglass Ornate Low Urn

Balsam Mixed Greens Fresh Wreath

Balsam Mixed Greens Fresh Wreath

Pears paired with fresh greenery and placed in a decorative urn housing bottles of your favorite holiday beverage on ice becomes a festive beverage  holder focal point.

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Photo by Jodie Morgan 

Absolutely gorgeous describes the details found in these French Lyre back chairs.

Christmas decorating ideasHouse & Garden

French Louis XVI Style Painted Opera Chairs 

Pair of Mid-19th Century French Louis XVI Style Painted Opera Chairs
Pair of French Giltwood and Cane Lyre Back Chairs, Second Empire Period

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Midwest Living

Neutral-toned antiques and quality antique reproductions layers a space in softness.

HENREDON French Louis XV Style 2 Door Armoire

HENREDON French Louis XV Style 2 Door Armoire

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loden green 1 1/2" swiss velvet ribbon

Loden Green 1½” Swiss Velvet Ribbon

Farmhouse Style Distress Painted Graduated Open Bookcase

Farmhouse Style Distress Painted Graduated Open Bookcase

Antique Hand Carved Painted Royal Rocking Horse

Antique Hand Carved Painted Royal Rocking Horse

Hanging a wreath(s) or greenery bunches from the top of a door (armoire, cabinet, exterior) with ribbon adds a custom touch to your holiday decorating presentation.

Finding wider ribbon works best, I like to use a ribbon that is at least 2½” wide.

Festive kitchen

House & Home

This look is winter woodland wonderful straight through to the first sign of spring.

 20-ft Fresh Cedar Christmas Garland

Park Designs Wintertime White Platter

Park Designs Wintertime White Platter

Pinecone Flameless Candle

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Green House 24″ Plastic Greenery Swag with Needle Pine

Vintage~9.5 Tall~Decorative Woodland QUARTZ CLOCK

Vintage 9.5 Tall Decorative Woodland

Vintage Bread Boards Extra Large

Vintage Bread Boards Extra Large

Some are just beginning to deck where others halls have long been decked and ready to impress.

Whenever the time is right for you consider one of these in the style of Christmas decorating ideas.

Merry Christmas!

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