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Dorm Room Decorating Ideas

Newsflash: gone are the days of basic and boring dorm room decorating ideas and décor choices.

These dorm room decorating ideas feature tasteful and dashing furnishings, accents and accessories that come together to transform an otherwise nondescript space into a chic oasis of comfort and personal style.

Double Sided 3 Panel Vintage Flowers Canvas Room Divider

Square footage and the actual size of the space you have to work with rule the choices made.

I love the idea of using a room divider or screen as a headboard. I also love stylish options affording one a bit of privacy.

6 ft. Printed 3-Panel Room Divider

Curated pizzazz is easily accomplished by simply placing the divider or screen behind the head of the bed.

Traditional options may better suit the area of the space and contribute a better result to the overall style presence you’re going for.

Rainha Cushion Tufted College Headboard – Velvet Crush

Go bananas and enjoy the express yourself process of taking an empty plain space and making it into a fabulously handsome retreat.

Standard Microfiber Reversible Banana Print Comforter Sham

Truly Soft Pleated Blush Twin XL Comforter Set

Antique Medallion Lightweight Textured Woven Jacquard Bedspread Set

Prints and patterns, textures and weaves, and trending colors and thread counts make a stylish and comfortable bed.

Makeup 250 Thread Count 100% Cotton 2-Pc. Sheet Set, Twin

Cozy up to the comforts of dorm room accessories that turn in and turn down a striking look.

Simply Clean Reversible Bed in a Bag – Serta

Printed Cotton Percale Sheet Set, Twin

I’ve got one word for you when it comes to dorm sweet dorm…

Madison Park Chunky Double Knit Throw Blanket

Bee & Willow™ Cable Knit Reversible Throw Blanket in Heather Grey

My dorm and townhouse roomies and I kept close company with throws and blankets. The degree of cozy rises to a most comfortable level making for a happy dorm-apartment-condo-townhouse environment.

Collapsible Fabric Cube Storage Bins

Storage is one hot commodity in the dorm room decorating ideas scheme of storing things.

Coiled Rope Storage Basket

You’ve got stuff, and you need stylish storage options for housing your stuff.

First rule of a functioning dorm room is you’ve got to have room.

Twisted Paper Rope Basket

Super cute accents and accessories don’t have to be super costly.

Gingham Storage Cube

Storage cubes comes in on-trend colors and get the job done in style.

Assorted Colors Trunks Set of 3 Vintage Style Storage w/ Gold Handles & Locks

Household Essentials Small KD Chest in Seagrass Natural

French Industrial Silver Metal Storage Trunk

The designs, sizes and affordable price points of these nightstand and accent tables personify smart and stylish dorm room décor ideas.

Vasagle Nightstand, Bedside Table, End Table with Drawer

2-Tier Metal Round End Table with Removable Tray

Adeptus Solid Wood 6 Drawer Roll Cart

3 Drawer Fabric Dresser Storage Tower Nightstand

Color, texture, and pattern makes the grade A+ for dorm room decorating ideas.

Intelligent Designs Charvi Chenille Square Floor Pillow

Velvet Segmented Bean Bag Chair

Great option for vanity seating or a trio in complementing colors for a bedside grouping.

Bonnie Vanity Flower Stool

Sherpa Bean Bag Cream – Room Essentials™

Silver Orchid Sterling Shaggy Faux Fur Ottoman Bench in Assorted Colors

Brighton Butterfly Chair

Tucson C End Table

When the ten toe express is winding down rest those puppies on something plush and stylish.

Artistic Weavers Caron Persian Border Area Rug

Handmade Cambridge Maybell Moroccan Trellis Wool Rug

Handmade Arctic Shag Guenevere 3-inch Extra Thick Rug

Porcello Gennady Mid-Century Modern Abstract Rug

Veranda Eyvor Rug

Carson Carrington Islingby Modern Geometric Indoor Area Rug

Decorative vases, plates, and planters make excellent holders for desk accessories, gadgets or make-up brushes.

Indoor And Outdoor Resin Head Planter

One is good, but a pair becomes a good looking set of bookends.

Peace Sign Decor

Dorm Room “And They Were Roommates” Poster

Love this candle (exercise caution when lighting candles and make sure to extinguish before leaving your dorm room or going to bed).

The mom in me is coming out.

Rising Summit Candle

Carson Carrington Erfjord 2-drawer File Cabinet

White 8-Cube Organizer

Mixed Material 3 Shelf Bookcase

Novelty lighting puts a new twist on a dorm room essential.

*Golden LED Rabbit Lamp*

*Gold & White Flamingo Table Lamp*

Soft lighting sets a cozy and inviting scene and is a fun way to reflect your personal style.

*Mermaid Shell with Color Changing Pearl Lamp*

*Industrial Desk Lamp with USB and AC Power Outlet*

Table, desk, string, and just fun lighting options shine a little light on the higher education study and down time situation.

*Mini Ceramic Globe Table Lamp, Black*

*Glass Mushroom Lamp, Brown Tortoise, Glossy Finish*

*Gooseneck LED Clip Lamp*

Retro darling and just plain fun, the Lava lamp is almost required lighting in the dorm room environment.

Flamingo-Gold-_26-White-Table-Lamp — *Golden LED Rabbit Lamp*

*Gold & White Flamingo Table Lamp*

Soft lighting sets a cozy and inviting scene and is a fun way to reflect your personal style.

*Mermaid Shell with Color Changing Pearl Lamp*

*Industrial Desk Lamp with USB and AC Power Outlet*

Table, desk, string, and just fun lighting options shine a little light on the higher education study and down time situation.

*Mini Ceramic Globe Table Lamp, Black*

*Glass Mushroom Lamp, Brown Tortoise, Glossy Finish*

*Gooseneck LED Clip Lamp*

Retro darling and just plain fun, the Lava lamp is almost required lighting in the dorm room environment.

Lava Lamps

Yes, I know cellphones serve the clock/alarm needs of today, but a wall clock, especially one this cute, still has its place in dorm room décor.

Infinity Instruments Wall Clock

Ions ago when I was at LSU in the dorm my roommate and I used round 3 gallon ice cream containers you could get for free at your local Baskins-Robbins for wastebaskets.

Oval Makati Trash Can

DIY project days gone by consisted of discontinued wallpaper rolls, glue, decorista determination, and a little help from our friends Ernest and Julio Gallo.

Round Step Trash Can

Bronze Metallic Mezzo Swing-Lid Trash Can

Wastebasket Medium Acacia Natural

6pc Washcloth Sets

Lexington 3-Tier Rolling Cart by Simply Tidy™ in Assorted Colors

Room Essentials Clean Bath Mat

Dearfoams 2pc Printed Faux Fur Buffalo Plaid Rug

Room Essentials Strawberries Bath Mat

Keurig K-Mini Single Serve K-Cup Pod Coffee Maker

Cup of Happy Mug

H & M

How we love and need our coffee- the breakfast, lunch and dinner of college champions.

Mr. Coffee Iced Coffee Maker with 22oz Reusable Tumbler and Coffee Filter

Here’s hoping one or more of these dorm room decorating ideas offers decorative inspiration for your back-to-college dorm room design and décor.

Holiday Kitchen Accessories

Let’s talk getting an idea of the holiday kitchen accessories perfect for the holiday decorating season.

With the present state of health affairs we all find ourselves in I say if we’re spending more time at home let’s start sooner than later decking the halls, dining rooms, and kitchens.

One good thing about staying close to home and being Covid 19 safe is the scads of internet time it affords decoristas to check out the latest and greatest home for the holidays goodies.

It’s never too early in my humble and holiday opinion (think Black Friday).

Besides, who wants to play the waiting game and run the risk of the dreaded sold out and not available notice?

With that thought in mind, coupled with the knowledge Thanksgiving is quickly approaching, I’m sourcing and sharing kitchen accessories and accents in holiday and not so holiday finery.

Images of Christmas from 1900 yesterday depict the hustling and bustling times of the spirited and decorated holiday kitchen.

Check out the back in the day Philco Port-O-Sound Cart.

Music is a key part of my kitchen plan and prep routine, a natural stress reliever, brings back and makes memories old and new, and delivers as a grand communicator.

Vintage wares and groovy sound system style caught my eye, but the apron is sending true kitchen keepsake love my way.

Feast your eyes on Mama Places In The Home modeling her mother’s apron which is almost identical to the one in the image.

Necessary holiday kitchen accessories for the holiday kitchen include a sassy apron in seasonally appropriate colors and patterns.

Little Red Truck Half Apron – Christmas Apron for Women

Do you include home decor items on your Dear Santa gotta have it list?

Lost on me is the notion of home decor accents and accessories being off limits for Christmas gift giving and/or receiving.

Who came up with that?

A decoristas love of all things house that make a home does not take a break at the holidays, and the gift of holiday kitchen accessories and accents is the gift that keeps on giving.

Working with an in the style of premise, let’s look at a few items dripping in vintage chic that classically make the leap from yesteryear to current decor styles.

Christmas morning comes early when you find a forgotten set of copper molds bought sometime last year on a Goodwill run.

Chic is served in the holiday kitchen in many ways, but I especially like the blending of old with new, classic with current.

The Woodward Style Iron Patio Bar Cart becomes a classic statement piece stylishly prepped for kitchen duty.

Global Caravan Marari Rattan Bar Cart in Black

Option number two is this super chic Marari Rattan Bar Cart.

Number three gives a nod to the gold accents and accessories throughout my kitchen.

CosmoLiving by Cosmopolitan Trevia Folding Cart

The addition of a lovely table lamp(s) to your kitchen countertop creates an inviting and cozy aesthetic as well as promotes a curated ambiance.

Darren 25.5″ Glass LED Table Lamps (Set of 2) by JONATHAN Y

Fast forward to today’s music scene and heard options equipped with smart features and full-range sound quality.

An audible squeal of delight followed when I saw this image from Leanne Ford’s home as featured in Domino.

On, Elvis! on, Haggard! on Harris and Campbell!

Talk about two albums (and 8 tracks) that shaped the soundtrack of my childhood into teenage years.

Parker Light Beige Record Player

The Parker Record Player from Victrola captures a vintage style while offering the warm sound of analog recordings through built-in stereo speakers.

Modern technology allows you to stream music wirelessly from any Bluetooth-enabled device.

Mosser Glass Hen Covered Dish 6 inch Vintage Style, Jadeite Green Opaque Glass

Behold this in the style of vintage covered hen dish in jadeite reimagined as a sugar bowl.

Beautiful L.E. Smith Clear Glass Standing Turkey Dish w Lid

Get kitchen creative when it comes to sugar, sweetener, salt, and spice bowls.

Godinger Hershey’s Kiss Crystal Candy Dish

Using a Hershey’s Crystal Kiss Candy Dish as a counter decoration holder for sweetener packets, sugar in the raw, or coarse sea salt is a crystal clear reminder of holiday traditions.

Spending an afternoon checking out the many talented artists and wares the internet has to offer is part of the source and ye shall find show and tell.

You never know what unique pieces you’ll find as was the case with these Thanksgiving turkey decoupage oyster shells.

I believe they’ll be focal point worthy as salt and black pepper cellars.

Decoupage Handpainted Thanksgiving Turkey Oyster Shells

In keeping with the rustic and natural theme associated with Thanksgiving, farmhouse, and a woodland Christmas, artisan wood bark natural decorative bowls become an eye catching addition to your holiday kitchen accessories portfolio.

Copper in the kitchen is my kind of holiday decoration.

Cook and bake for the holidays in good taste as well as in great style.

Copper Measuring Cups, Set of 4

We’ve covered copper, now let’s toast this beauty that can pull double duty as a champagne bucket/wine cooler when celebrating and as an anything but everyday utensil holder when not.

Traditional Aluminum Bucket Wine Cooler

Super stylish decorative pieces is always reason enough to celebrate.

Fresh Bay Leaf Wreath

Fall into Thanksgiving straight through to Christmas counts as the holidays at our house.

House & Home – Designer Timothy Johnson – Photo by Virginia Macdonald

Decorating a kitchen backsplash , window(s), or wall with a wreath is a year round decorative delight, and at the holidays it gives such a festive look.

Further the presentation with additions and accents in not just for the holidays colors, textures, and patterns.

Farmhouse style is a design style darling for today’s kitchen decor, and these mixing bowls in hobnail white are sure to become a favorite kitchen element all year long.

Victoria Magazine- Photography and Styling by Stephanie Welbourne Steele -Styling by Melissa Sturdivant Smith

Tabletops Gallery® 4-pc. Mixing Bowl Set

Mason Cash In The Forest 1 Quart Measuring Jug

Country Living Magazine -Photo by David Tsay

Mosser Jadeite Mixing Bowls, Set of 3

Between traditional convenience and today’s technology and performance lies my hand mixer preference.

The Oster 270-Watt Hand Mixer with HEATSOFT Technology softens cold ingredients with gentle heat while mixing- cutting out the need to bring non-room temperature ingredients to room temperature.

Oster 270-Watt Hand Mixer with HEATSOFT Technology

Copper is a delightful color complement to the shades of the fall and Thanksgiving color palette, however, I’m thinking the KitchenAid Artisan Empire stand mixer in holiday happening red is the way to mix things up.

Cooking, baking, and delicious treat making goes with the seasonal territory, and remember, Santa does love his cookies.

KitchenAid ® Artisan Empire Red Stand Mixer

Nordic Ware Sunflower Harvest Loaf Pan

Nordic Ware Woodland Cakelet

Nordic Ware Premier Gold Classic Fluted Loaf Pan

Nordic Ware ‘Twas the Night Before Christmas Loaf Pan

Christmas Theme Engraved Laser Rolling Pin

Old St Nick Cookie Jar

Sweets, treats, and holiday eats.

Better Homes & Gardens

No time like the present for getting into the holiday spirit.

Fall into winter is the season of cozy, and hot chocolate is the official unofficial warm beverage most of us love to settle in with.

Setting up a hot cocoa bar is easy and never fails to impress and please the home for the holidays crowd.

Grab an inexpensive silver tray from the dollar store, fill with equally inexpensive theme of the season mugs, and you’re off to the races.

Pick your garnishes and place in glass containers, jars, small bowls, porcelain creamers, vintage gravy boats- you get the idea.

Snacks, appetizers, charcuterie boards, and yes, a hot cocoa bar/station will still be a part of our holiday sip and snack times with a few tweaks to keep with safe and smart gathering.

Oohs and aahs over presentation is a gift to host, hostess, and guests alike.

Construct a central presentation board, and from there go with individual items, single portions, and serve yourself beverage or cocktail bars.

Fall into winter themed charcuterie boards dressed with seasonal cheeses, meats, fruits, nuts, jellies, and preserves tempt and delight.

Serving ideas include:

Assemble individual charcuterie boards.

Layer glass jars with cheese bites, seasonal dried fruits, sweet breads and nuts, a couple of breadsticks, garnish with fresh herbs, and voilà.

Prepare individual trays for beverages including all items to mix, mingle, spike, and jingle.

Simply and elegantly single serve to guests.

We can’t spread the germs, but we can spread the holiday joy!

Pear Shaped Mango Wood Cutting Board

Stoneware Cheese Board

Epicurean Slate Snowman Cutting Board

Simple Glass Cloche, 12 Inch

Rustic with a stunning twist is on-trend, and I love these options for year round serving pieces.

Seasonal fruits, flowers, eats, and treats will entice the eye even more when housed in and on these presentation pieces.

Wall art is an excellent way to introduce color into a space, and reproduction advertising prints and posters do just that.

Pomegranate Pot Roast-Photo by Blaine Moats

Striking cookware and serving pieces top the must have holiday kitchen accessories list.

Better Homes & Gardens Oval Baker With Lid
Ruffled Edge Baker
Better Homes & Gardens Porcelain Bakeware Serve Dish, Oven to Table

Home for the holidays can present a whole host of dishes both delicious and dirty.

If you are even remotely considering replacing your current kitchen faucet, there’s no time like the present.

Under consideration for a new kitchen sink faucet is the Bolden-Single Handle Pull-Down Sprayer Kitchen Faucet.

Edison Single-Handle Pull-Down Sprayer Kitchen Faucet

Multi-purpose warrants consideration when selecting home furnishings and decor pieces.

Romilly 7-Drawer Black and Oak Brown Dresser

This Baxton Studio Romilly 7-Drawer Black and Oak Brown Dresser checks all the boxes in regards to function, form, affordability, and the signature feature required by decoristas, style.

But wait, Darleen.

Did I understand you to reference it as a dresser?

Good eye, decoristas!

True, it is marketed as a dresser, but the dual tones, serpentine shaped frame design, and ample amount of drawers qualifies it as an excellent furnishing option for use as a sideboard-buffet-server.

House & Home – Designer Angela Wheeler- Photo by Virginia Macdonald

Striking holiday kitchen accessories bring seasonal appeal as well as year long chic to the heart of the home.

Decorative Home Bar Accessories

Decorative home bar accessories lend style to the mix – a visual garnish if you will.

When it comes to the home bar, the addition of decorative accoutrements serve to visually enhance the mix and the mingle area designed and designated for inspired gathering.

Schoolhouse

On one of my pre Covid-19 treasure hunts I found this Canadian Mist Royal Canadian Mounted Police decanter. Dave the Builder was in tow, and he echoed my enthusiasm about the find.

When the Canadian snowbird couple came to visit this past December, the decanter immediately caught their eye(s) and initiated conversation.

Winter months and cozy at home times make for cozy prime warm beverage drinking times- another great option for a home bar set up.

Peppermint Hot Chocolate
Better Homes & Gardens – Photo by Kritsada Panichgul

Carl and The Wolf

When the thermometer hits 70°F and above in the South, it’s prime tea drinking time, y’all.

I’ll set up an iced tea cart quicker than you can say one lump or two.

Peach-Basil Iced Tea
Southern Living – Photo: Iain Bagwell

Live and in person retail therapy has taken on a whole new look these days.

Ground shipping (a ton of stores and sites are offering free shipping) is available, and goodness knows we’ve gotten abnormally brilliant at this order online-pickup curbside service thing.

Another option is virtual window shopping.

Virtual window shopping paired with in the style sourcing keeps me in the retail loop and the decorating ideas flowing.

Not to mention it’s an excellent way to pass the copious amounts of time on your hands.

Time on your hands it better than germs on them, n’est-ce pas?

Designer Anthony Gianacakos

Designer Anthony Gianacakos transforms an otherwise rinse and repeat rental kitchen into a style spot with painter’s tape, chalk paint, and style inspiration compliments of the color, the tile, and the graffiti traits of Lisbon, Portugal.

In many rental properties space is a luxury.

Design and decorating creativity steps in to save the day and the floor space by utilizing a wall shelf as a home bar.

The $$$ option.

Moroccan Blue Wooden Wall Shelf – Aged Blue

The $$ option.

Red Brick Shelf Wall Decor

Woven Animal Head Wall Decor

Designer Anthony Gianacakos

Feroz Faux Tiger Gold Rug-Loloi X Justina Blakeney Collection

The $$ option.

Jonathan Adler Tiger Valet Tray

The $ option.

Boho Gold Tiger Trinket Tray

It’s a jungle out there.

Love Who You Want – ‘Mister Tiger’ Plate

Gold Lion Table Lamp

Giraffe Lamp with Linen Shade

Sacripante Gallery

Gold Monkey & Leaf

The Absinthe French Match Strike catches my eye for use as a holder for cocktail stirrers.

I love using pieces for unexpected purposes.

Absinthe French Match Strike

This porcelain milk pitcher (creamer) from H&M will make a super cute vessel for measuring shots, jiggers, rocks, and double pours.

Porcelain Milk Pitcher

A standard single-mixer/shot/jigger pour is 1.5 ounces.

A standard rocks pour is 2 ounces.

A standard double pour is 3 ounces.

Atlanta Homes & Lifestyles

Gold Pagoda Ice Scoop

James T. Carter – Architect

Fresh or faux, an arrangement of flowers in a whimsical vase takes a classic decorating combination in a fun direction.

Vintage Artificial Peony Silk Flowers Bouquet

A and B Home Visage Cement Vase

Pastel panache under the big top is a great a theme to work with.

FLYING BALLOON Embossed Colorful Crystal Glass Candy Box with Lid

Flea Market Style Magazine – Styling: @kinassauerstyle – Photo: Edmund Barr Photography

DIY projects turn out some of the most unique items such as this cigar box serving tray.

Cut the lid to fit inside the bottom of the box; glue in place.

Spray box with sealant.

Drill holes and screw handles to box.

Attach adhesive bumper pads to underside.⠀

Water Tower Decorative Container

An antique cabinet updated with DIY TLC and transformed into a statement piece such as this one featured by Domino adds such character to a space.

Domino

Tic Tac Toe

Domino

Be it cart, accent cabinet, table or countertop, decorative home bar accessories that catch the eye, start a conversation, and bring a hint of whimsy stock the well-appointed home bar hospitality station with distinctive style and personality.

Crown Home Decor Accents

Crown home decor accents as in crown themed is having quite a crowning moment currently. Streaming series, triple crown races, once in a lifetime coronation events- see what I mean.

While working on content for an upcoming post, I found it necessary to head over to the bookmark manager. Information overload is the driver of my “where did I see that” moments.

Enter the bookmark manager.

While scanning the manager, I style spotted the article “Inside Tara Shaw’s Breathtaking and Very Europea New Orleans Home” from One Kings Lane.

Immediately I remembered the wooden crown sculpture and bed crown home decor pieces prominently featured in several of the images in the article.

Bookmarked under inspiration, the New Orleans home of Interior Designer and Antiques dealer Tara Shaw is an interior design and decorating love letter to the signature interiors befitting the European influence witnessed throughout the Crescent City.

Serene colors create a nuanced backdrop, one in which contemporary furnishings, unique antique pieces, and crown home decor strike a balance between elegant and livable.

Côté Maison

Gilded pleasures is the term that best defines my fancy for crown home decor sculptures and accessories bedecked in shades of gold.

Atlanta Homes & Lifestyles

Gilded (also called gilt) refers to the gold appearance or illusion achieved when covering a surface such as wood, metal, porcelain or stone with a thin layer of gold.

Gold paint or gold leaf is traditionally applied by hand resulting in an overlay effect of gorgeous gilded goodness.

18th Century Carved Giltwood Bed Crown Canopy

Gold Leaf and White Three-Light Semi-Flush Mount

Ebanista

As you might expect, I equate crown themed home decor pieces with the city of New Orleans.

Modern Wood Framed Museum Art Print Titled – Heraldic Crowns and Coronets

French and Spanish influence is displayed in the architecture, regional cuisine, and pageantry of the royal courts of the Mardi Gras krewes.

Rayne Marie Paintings

Spring into summer entertaining season is back in full swing, and these crown embellished plates accomplished the style mission of serving grand and regal style.

Lithographie Crown Plates, Set of 4

Coalport Dessert Plates with Crowns

History in details.

Vintage small Queen Elizabeth 1953 Coronation brass Door Knocker- England

Antique Victorian Vallerysthal Glass Crown Bonbon Dish

Crown ornaments in gilded tones paired with velvet ribbon is all that’s needed to create unique napkin rings.

Several Christmases back I did this with small oval vintage framed prints, and I was quite pleased with the results.

Olive Velvet Ribbon – EAB Designs

Alexa Pulitzer King Gator notes feature Louisiana’s favorite swamp dweller wearing a gold crown in regal glory.

Alexa Pulitzer

From muted tones to gaudy gold gilt overload, crown home decor accessories reign decoratively supreme over the space they grace.

Veranda

Onlay with Lions – Cartouche Coat of Arms

Garden statues grace and decorate outside spaces as well as fitting beautifully in with your interior decorating scheme.

Light Gray MgO Lion King Garden Statue

Reimagined accents such as this antique wooden crown sculpture from a church in France become a regal focal point.

Antique Shops & Designers Magazine

Same school of thought applies to this Gilded Iron Corona Chandelier.

Gilded Iron Corona Chandelier

Beauty is discovered in the details, and the chamfered legs, crown detail, turned feet, and decorative solid brass hardware detail of this accent chest come together to promote a regal presence.

Silver Vintage Look Silver Crown Sculpture

Crown Vanity Stool

Bliss Studio Alexander Crown

Colten Crown Wall Shelf

Kensington Hill Antique White Wash 6 3/4″ High Crown Sculpture

I am searching high and low for the perfect space and spot to put the Colten crown wall shelf.

Pinterest

There’s bed crowns and then there’s bed crowns.

Italian 18th Century Painted Head Board

Vintage Spanish Gilt Metal Crown Light Fixture

Crown Renaissance Wall Plates

Victorian Trading Co Crowning Glory Drinking Glasses (Set Of 4)

The King’s Crown Bottle Opener, Set of 2

Consider adding this crown polished brass catchall to your home bar decor as a nut bowl or cocktail stirrer holder.

Crown Polished Brass Catchall

Stumbling upon decorative crown sculptures meant Mardi Gras inventory at Hopefully Classic. Thrilled I pulled one back for myself.

It continues to be an essential part of my Christmas, Mardi Gras, and Easter decorating schemes.

The Queen of Crowns

Would you consider a crown cake topper crown home decor?

We entertain family and friends in our homes.

We tend to pull out all the stops to wow and impress.

I believe that’s a yes.

Crown cake toppers from The Queen of Crowns are cake topper crown jewels.

The Queen of Crowns

Special occasion cakes call for distinctive embellishments, and a crown cake topper makes a magnificent choice.

Atelier de Campagne

Crown home decor accents achieve the purpose of impressively enhancing the spaces they furnish and adorn.

Hauntingly Stunning Interiors

Dramatic statement pieces, spaces draped in dark palettes, and spellbinding decor accessories rich in presence and character denote hauntingly stunning interiors.

P&T Interiors

Sarah Barnard Design

Bewitching charm is in keeping with the architectural allure of grand mansions past.

Noble Hardee Mansion

Cecilie Starin Design Inc.

Ravishing accessories beguile and enchant.

Donna Mondi Interior Design

Daring.

Benjamin Moore Veronese Green

Dramatic.

Nina Griscom’s Elegant Central Park Duplex – Architectural Digest

Dynamic.

WilliamsCraig

With inspired form and presence, these hauntingly stunning interiors and decor accessories make a distinctive statement.

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Gourd Times – Crate & Barrel

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Plumier (Welcome)- Paperless Post

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A Tuesday Tipple by Charlotte Olympia invites holiday style to the holiday mix and mingle.

The Lady It’s Cold Outside invitation is decked out in faux fur holiday finery for a festive evening of holiday spirits, decorating, and dancing.

So sipping cocktails-Dino on the hi-fi-Cherries Jubilee-1960s throwback swanky.

The Peas on Earth invitation is perfect for our Creole black-eyed peas and Southern buttermilk cornbread Peas on Earth, Good Eats for Luck New Year’s Day supper.

Peas on Earth

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Styling Tips For Rearranging Home Decor Accessories

It dawned on me last week as I was dusting (the all things house that make a home chore I love to hate) the bookshelves in the not ready for blog sharing time den could greatly benefit from an update-an edit-a rearrange.

That started a I’m tired of-I’m bored with-I don’t like that chain reaction.

An inspection of shelf, space and tabletop ensued, and the conclusion reached is I’m ready for a rearranging home decor accessories change.

Did you hear that?

That’s Dave the Builder breathing a sigh of relief as I assure him no painting, wallpapering or furniture moving will be involved in this most current update to our decor.

Oh, it’s coming, but more on that down the redecorating road.

It’s amazing how easy it is to stave off decor staleness by simply rearranging home decor accessories upon the shelves and tabletops of home sweet home.

I’m decorating to the oldies with the soulful sounds of Dionne Warwick and The 5th Dimension.

The music is from 1967, but the look in this traditional ranch doesn’t have to be.

I’m doing my decorista best to de-1967 this traditional ranch one project, one space, one rearranging home decor accessories at a time.

Stained woodwork works for some spaces, but this den is not one of those spaces.

Dave the Builder suggested I give the stained woodwork a chance.

I did and have for eight years.

Eight years.

That’s a lot of mulling it over.

This future project is on the fast track to the back burner due to prior “real job” commitments.

Dave’s schedule is full through October, and although painting the den bookshelves tops my at home project list, Dave’s projects pay the bills.

Good and stylish things come to those who wait.

Isn’t that how the saying goes?

New cabinet hardware is a must, and let me tell you why.

Changing out cabinet hardware is an inexpensive update, an install I am ridiculously brilliant at, and delivers instant visual gratification.

Move it here, move it there.

Take a look at the look created.

Assign each shelf a focal point accessory and work from there.

To the left, to the right, to the center-no two shelves or vignettes are created equal.

Style each shelf with objects of varying sizes and heights to create flow, balance, and to perfect the art of visual interest.

Feature items close to your heart, interests, and memories.

The rule of you effectively applies to decorating and should be beautifully evident throughout your home.

This tarnished treasure sterling silver baby rattle is a four generation keepsake.

It tells the story of past, present and future family members and reads like a compelling novel.

My taste in decorative porcelain figurines has gone to the dogs.

When I bought this color rich portrait last year, I knew I wanted it and knew the perfect place to hang it would present itself.

I marked the spot today.

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One of the best buys at an antiques auction is when you luck up on a box full of old books in relatively good shape.

I purchased a box of sixty (60) books for $30 all in.

Another example of a fantastic deal discovered and purchased at auction.

I still love the wallpaper in the foyer, but this Orchid has seen better days.

A meyer lemon tree could work, but I’m also considering the very trendy fiddle leaf fig in my rearranging home decor accessories scheme.

Dwarf Bare Root Meyer Lemon Tree

Trendy isn’t normally an appealing notion, but I really like the look and am up to the challenge of keeping the thing alive and kicking.

Ficus Lyrata, Fiddle-Leaf Fig Floor Plant

Small lamps, sconces, picture lights or a collection of all three will light up the currently lighting deprived shelves.

I’m treading lightly (ha!) with this decision being ever mindful too much of a good thing can cast a particularly unattractive shadow.

Verandah House

Rearranging home decor accessories upon the shelves and tabletops of home sweet home is what I’m doing on my summer vacation.

The look is updated and everything old is new again.

Auctions, Estate Sales and Antiques Treasure Hunting

Auctions, estate sales, and antiques treasure hunting expeditions write the latest chapter of my how I spent my summer vacation story.

Antiques auctions are my thing.

From start to sold, I love the workings of the antiques auction machine.

Dave the Builder and I have clocked many an hour in old barns, metal buildings, old storefronts and convention halls in hope of acquiring antiques and vintage furniture and accessories up for auction.

When live and in person isn’t in the bid cards, absentee bids are in order.

One of my very favorite auction houses, Gallery Auctions, Inc. invites absentee bidding, offers quality merchandise and is known for superb customer service.

In the market for an antique bread or cutting board, I searched the listings with gotta have it success.

I placed absentee bids on several boards to cover the spread, and was thrilled to receive the phone call that I won the bid I really, really wanted.

The board is big, aged, perfectly worn and rich in patina and provenance.

Score!

Attending the highly anticipated local estate sale recently held less than one block from the Places In The Home abode turned out to be a good decision.

This particular estate sale was a treasure hunting must- one where quality meets quantity.

The bamboo light fixture immediately caught my eye, piqued my interest and held my attention.

First day sale prices can send a wave of sticker shock throughout the antiques dealers, estate sale aficionados and interior design and decorating community.

The word on the tree-lined street signaled high prices ahead.

The price I was comfortable paying did not square with the sellers initial asking price.

I told myself if it is meant to be it will be, and waited for the next day price negotiations.

Holding firm with an offer does not always work out for the best, but in this case it did.

Dave the Builder rewired the fixture, applied two coats of gloss white lacquer spray paint and here we are.

You’ll see this image again in a post I’m working on detailing more decor updates.

Horseshoe Bossier City Hotel and Casino

He said, “I need a vacation.”

She said, “Can we go auctions, estate sales and antiques treasure hunting?”

Do we dare take a gamble on basing our vacation destination on past antiques inventory buying successes?

I’m willing to roll the dice if you are, Dave.

He said, “make the reservation.”

She said, “win, lose or draw, I’m ready to go.”

The who, when, where and what anticipation of discovery is the common thread between vacation getaways and treasure hunting .

First stop on the treasure hunting train: Kings Antique Mall.

The gotta have it list for our auctions, estate sales and antiques treasure hunting trips includes requests from clients as well as items for my personal collections.

A hold tag on the two drawer chest dashed my hopes for ownership, but it gave me an idea for a piece already in inventory.

Inspiration is everywhere.

I am always fascinated by the nouns of life and how we draw home decor inspiration from them.

Violets remind me of my maternal grandmother, and memories drive the antiques business.

I almost overlooked this small violet adorned dish while shopping at Antique Shoppes at 1100 Barksdale, but luckily spied it sitting pretty atop a dusty shelf.

It currently resides on my bedside table as a holder for my reading glasses.

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Hitting the copper jackpot at Antiques on Gladstone.

I love when an entire city block is home to antiques shops. Kid meet candy store.

Finding the hotel silver dome put the cherry on the treasure hunting cake.

We are home sweet home again.

Now comes the fun part.

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