Moody Master Bedroom Mood Board

A dark and moody master bedroom with the perfect mix of masculine and feminine details!  Happy Monday!  I hope you had a wonderful weekend.  I spent most of my weekend sanding and refinishing a set of antique theatre seats and a pine cabinet that I turned into a market counter.  It was a messy, yet productive couple of days. In between sanding , I decided to do a little online shopping/browsing and stumbled upon a gorgeous black and gold dresser.   It was way out of my price range but sparked the inspiration for a moody master bedroom design. Feather Flock Peel and Stick Wallpaper / Rug / Dresser / Wood Floor Mirror / Owl Art / Deer Sketch / Landscape Art / Gold Sconces / Jenny Lind Bed / Walnut Nightstands / Black Velvet Quilt / Wool Plaid Pillows / Green Lumbar Pillow / Waffled Black Stripe Throw / Fiddle Leaf / Ceramic Planter / Marble Frame / Gold Bowl  I usually start a room design with an area rug or piece of art and have a general idea of the type of space I w...

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Neutral Modern Vintage Bathroom Mood Board

A neutral modern bathroom mood board with a mix of metals and a touch of vintage!   For years, I've wanted to completely gut and remodel our master bathroom.  It was one of the first rooms we had renovated and after 16 years could definitely use an update.   Unfortunately, a major bathroom renovation isn't at the top of the priority list.  That doesn't mean I can't dream, plan and design a room that is full of everything I love......modern, vintage, texture, contrast, warmth, and a mix of metals.  I thoroughly enjoyed designing this modern vintage bathroom and sourcing the perfect pieces to create a beautiful space I love! NEUTRAL MODERN VINTAGE BATHROOM SOURCES  FLOOR TILE-   I'm a little obsessed with the black terracotta floor tile and love that it can be laid in a variety of different patterns. SHOWER TILE - I love the look of classic subway tile but prefer something with a little more texture and character.  The 3x12 white ceramic tile from Floor and Decor...

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Inspiration: Vintage Decorating Tips and Ideas

Add character, interest and style to your home with these beautiful and inspiring vintage decorating tips and ideas!  It's been cold, dark and rainy, our well pump decided to burn up and my motivation to do anything besides sleep, binge Netflix and gorge on Cinnamon Toast Crunch has been seriously lacking.  I've been wasting my days mindlessly scrolling social media and have come across a ton of beautiful and inspiring homes full of vintage decor.   I mix a lot of old and new decor in my own home .  It's my favorite way to express my style and create dimension, warmth and character, for a comfortable and lived-in feel.    In an effort to feel slightly productive,  I'm sharing a curated collection of vintage decorated spaces and my favorite ways to incorporate vintage decorating into your home.  HOW TO DECORATE WITH VINTAGE ITEMS 1. LET THE ORIGINAL CHARACTER SHINE From original hardwood floors and intricate molding to beautiful leaded glass windows, nothing beats t...

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The Best Faux Apothecary Cabinet Makeovers

Do you love the look of vintage multi-drawer cabinets?  Does your budget not allow for an authentic vintage piece?  Get the same look for less with these faux multi-drawer cabinet makeovers! It should be no surprise that I love vintage drawers .  Card catalogs, apothecary cabinets, map drawers, multi-drawer cabinets, it doesn't matter. The more drawers the better! Unfortunately, authentic multi-drawer pieces are getting harder to find and can be a shock to your wallet and budget.    The good news is, you can create your own apothecary cabinets, card catalogs and multi-drawer pieces using basic furniture and supplies!  ...

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Creating Beautiful Vintage Displays and Vignettes

Styling vintage decor to create beautiful vignettes and displays!  Happy Friday! Sorry for the unexpected radio silence.  If you've been reading my blog for a while or follow me on Instagram then you probably already know that in addition to blogging, I also have a booth at a local vintage barn .   Picking, hunting, styling, staging and having a successful vintage booth started out as a side hustle, but has quickly become a full-time gig and true passion of mine.  Don't get me wrong, I LOVE blogging and decorating and won't be giving that up any time soon.  I've just been spending the majority of my time and energy on growing my vintage business .   With that being said, I thought I would share some recent vintage finds, booth photos and a few of my favorite ways to style vintage decor to create beautiful displays and vignettes....

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The Best Home Decor and Vintage ETSY Shops

Create a beautiful home with unique vintage and handmade decor from these amazing and talented ETSY shops!  It should be no surprise that I love shopping and filling my home with unique vintage decor.  (You can find some of my favorite home decor items to buy secondhand HERE ).   Auctions, thrift stores and flea markets are my favorite go-to places to shop , but when they aren't available, I head to ETSY for one-of-a-kind unique vintage decor.   I've bought everything from vintage decor to pillows and textiles from ETSY.  It's a wonderful source for all things unique and vintage and I wanted to share a few of my favorite go-to shops.  ...

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Stylish and Budget-Friendly Mid Century Modern Accent Chairs

The best stylish and budget-friendly mid century modern accent chairs! The kitchen and first-floor renovation are coming to an end, which means it's time to think about decorating, in particular, finding a pair of mid century modern accent chairs for the living room.   Removing four walls  created the open floor plan I desired, but also created a few new design challenges, mainly furniture placement.  Unfortunately, I had to let some furniture go that no longer worked with the new layout, but it's been fun hunting for pieces that better fit the style and function of the new open floor plan.   Lately, I've been on the lookout for a pair of medium size mid century modern accent chairs and wanted to share a few of my favorite budget-friendly picks.   ...

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The Best Dark Blue Paint, Decor and Inspiration

The best dark blue paint, decor and inspiration for creating a beautiful and stylish home. It's no surprise that I have a love for Sherwin-Williams Iron Ore.  It's the perfect color to add a pop of contrast against light colored walls and crisp white trim.   As much as I love using deep charcoal tones in my own home , dark blue is also a perfect option for achieving beautiful moody contrast.   Blue is a great neutral that's moody while still being cozy and calming.  It tends to be softer than charcoal or black but still offers the same classic sophistication.         ...

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Modern Farmhouse Kitchen Renovation Design and Before Tour

Tour a living room, dining room and kitchen of small ranch style home before a major kitchen and first-floor renovation.   It's hard to believe our kitchen renovation is underway!  We've saved for this project for many years and dealt with a few major financial setbacks (like needing a new septic system, furnace and air conditioner), but we are FINALLY moving forward with expanding our kitchen and opening up our floorplan.   I've mentioned in the past that we struggled with the decision to move or renovate our current home and we decided to renovate.  Yes, it would be nice to have a larger home and more property, but ultimately, that's not what was most important to us.  We are perfectly comfortable and content with the size of our home, we just wanted to make it work better for our family.   ...

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Friday Favorites: Mid Century Modern Lighting From Amazon

The best stylish and affordable mid century modern lighting from Amazon! With the start of our kitchen renovation less than two weeks away,  I've been spending a lot of time researching and making decisions on hardware, paint colors, counter stools , lighting and everything in between.   Some aspects of the process have been easy (like choosing cabinets and hardware) and other aspects have been a bit more challenging.   Lighting, in particular, has me a little stumped as I work to pick pendant lights, sconce lights and a dining room light that all coordinate.  I'm totally splurging on the sconce lights for over the kitchen window, which means the rest of the lighting has to be both stylish and affordable.  I really wanted to go a bit more modern in the dining room, so I headed to Amazon where I found plenty of great affordable modern lighting options.  ...

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Let's Go Shopping: Opal House Collection at Target

Affordable and beautiful decor from the Opal House collection at Target. I know, I know, I'm totally late to the game on sharing the Opal House collection.  I blame it on the fact that I no longer work across the street from a Target, which means my Target trips are few and far between.  A good thing for my wallet, but I sure do miss my lunch break shopping runs.   It's been a while since I've shopped at Target, but I did stop in about a month ago just after the Opal House collection was released.  Out of all the collections at Target, this one is definitely my favorite.  I mean you can't go wrong with Threshold or Hearth and Hand by Magnolia, but there's just something about the black and white fabrics, brass accents, wicker chairs and baskets and beautiful jewel tone colors.   Let's just say, it was hard to walk out with just a few new pillows and a rattan chair.  ...

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June Sale at Sweet Clover Barn

It's almost the third weekend of the month, which means it's time to share our space for Sweet Clover's June sale!   It's not too often that Cassie and I decorate with red (at the barn or in our own homes), but with Fourth of July right around the corner, we busted out some red and added it to our normally cool-toned space.  This month is all about white, wood tones, shades of blues and grays with a few splashes of red.  It's a beautiful mix of both our styles and I'm really happy with how everything came together.   ...

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Friday Favorites: Black, White and Neutral Outdoor Decor

Stylish and affordable black, white and neutral decor to spruce up your outdoor space!  It's Friday and time for another edition of Friday Favorites!  Last year, I spruced up our deck with a new umbrella, rugs, cushions, and decor .  It was a major improvement from the previously torn cushions and moldy rugs, but there was still so much more that needed to be done.  This year, I'd love to paint the exterior doors Iron Ore, add more seating and a new larger table, install solar lights and overall make it a clean and enjoyable space for our family to enjoy.  ...

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Friday Favorites: A House Full of Favorites Volume 2

A collection of beautiful spaces and inspiration for every room in your home!  It's been a while since I've shared " A House Full of Favorites " post, so today I thought I would share a few of my favorite spaces.    Pinterest  is a great place to look for inspiration and I'm constantly pinning ideas and decor that catches my eye.  Mainly, neutral spaces with loads of texture, contrast and style.   Here are just a few of my favorites! ...

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Dark Hunter Green: Paint, Decor and Inspiration

Dark hunter green paint, decor, and inspiration for creating a beautiful high-contrast  home. I have a severe crush on hunter green and have been scheming up ways to add this beautiful color to our home.  Sherwin-Williams Iron Ore will forever be my one true color love, but the deep rich tones of dark hunter green give Iron Ore some serious competition.  It should be of no surprise, both colors add dark contrast that I love.  I've been pinning gorgeous green spaces, beautiful decor, and rich paint colors, just itching to bring this color into our home.  I'm not sure where it will go yet, but I did convince my 7 year old son to let me repaint his bedroom dresser.  It's currently Sherwin-Williams Jalapeño , but I think Sherwin-William Foxhall Green will be a nice change.   His room has been the same since he was born, which means this little change is about to ignite a room makeover.                 ...

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Stylish and Affordable Decor Essentials From IKEA

From farmhouse to modern, IKEA has a wide variety of affordable decor to create a beautiful and stylish home!  Last year, I shared a must buy decor list from IKEA  , but after visiting one of our local stores (we have two within 45 minutes!) and seeing so many new items I thought it was time to share an updated list.  Not only are these items stylish and perfect for any decor style, but they are also super affordable too!   Let's go shopping and I'll take you on a little tour of what caught my eye and what you might want to add to your next shopping list.  ...

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Neutral Favorites: Affordable Decor for a Stylish Home

Beautiful neutral decor for creating a stylish and high contrast home.    It's no surprise that I love decorating my home with neutral decor, especially black, white and wood tones.  Keeping things neutral allows me to shop my home and switch things up from room to room without spending a dime.  Throws, pillows, mirrors and small decor are all great items to swap out and move around when spaces feel stale and boring.    VINTAGE MODERN BATHROOM MAKEOVER ...

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The Best Sleek and Modern Ceiling Fans

Gorgeous and stylish modern ceiling fans that pack style and function. For the past 12 years my husband has fought hard for a ceiling fan in our living room and for 12 years I've vetoed the idea.  For no other reason than the mere fact that I didn't like how they looked.  Crazy, right?  It wasn't until my daughter asked why we didn't have a fan in our living room that I realized I was being selfish.  I was choosing my own design choices over my families comfort, so I caved and ordered a fan.  Now, hear me out.  I know ceiling fans tend to get a bad rap in the design world, but I promise these sleek and modern fans will add both style and function to your space.   Apartment Therapy ...

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Creating a Perfect Fall Tablescape Good For all Year Long

This post is sponsored by World Market .  All favorable opinions are my own.  Affiliate links have been provided for your convenience.   Do you like decorating for the changing seasons, but don't always have the money to go out and buy seasonal decor?   I love swapping out my decor for Spring, Fall and Winter, but buying decor for every season can get expensive and isn't always feasible.   What's the solution?  Sticking to neutrals and adding small pops of color can easily take you from season to season.   Since the fall season is fast approaching and Thanksgiving is a time for gathering I wanted to share a few entertaining essentials to create a beautiful fall tablescape that you can use all year long.   ...

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How to Get the Modern Farmhouse (with a touch of Industrial) Look!

Easy and affordable ways to get the modern farmhouse look!  I always have a hard time defining my style, but if I had to put a name on it I'd say it's a bit modern, a little farmhouse and a touch industrial.   I prefer to mix styles and think it's the best way to express your individual personality and make your home unique.   There's absolutely nothing wrong with mixing modern brass fixtures with vintage inspired tile  or pairing thrifted furniture with shiny new pieces.   What matters is that you create a home that you love and that is true to your own individual style. Our house is in no way shape or form a "farmhouse."  You won't find any chippy painted furniture, burlap table runners or cow prints on the wall.  It is, however, a traditional rancher that was built in 1978 that lacked some serious updating.  When we moved in over 12 years ago it was still rockin' much of its original 70's charm.  From ceiling fans with floral...

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