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    Thanksgiving Tablescape “on a budget”

    Hi beautiful friends!  I am so excited to share with you my Thanksgiving tablescape, AND its budget friendly!  I’ve teamed up with some of my favorite bloggers and they too have shared their tablescapes as well.  I’ve listed a direct link to each at the bottom of this post. My inspiration for this look was from my woodland spode china.  I wanted to bring the outside in by using different textures. Y’all, I didn’t buy a thing for this setting.  I used some faux fall pumpkins and pulled decor from other spaces to style our table.  Let’s talk about the wine glasses.  Guys, these are acrylic, and from Walmart!  I love…

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    Farmhouse Style AMAZON

    Happy Fall my dear friends.  Who else shops on Amazon.com?!? Well I’m about to give you a few secret sources to some of my budget friendly favorite decor! Here is a quick collage of just a few of my favorites! These may just be on my wish list too!  Now, jump on your device and shop away!  Enjoy!    

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    Drop cloth curtains/galvanized curtain rod

    Ok guys, I found an inexpensive way to add a sleek industrial feel to your home!  I used galvanized pipe to make our curtain rods with no sew painters drop cloths as our curtains.  I did 2 Windows, and our  French doors for around $100!  That’s 6 curtain panels in all!  Here’s what we bought from The Home Depot or Lowe’s. Galvanized pipe ( comes in 10ft pieces so you get them to cut lengths of your windows) I used 1″ pipe floor flanges you’ll need 2 for each Windows galvanized nipple 2 for each window galvanized elbow 2 for each window. I used 3″ I also chose galvanized over…

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    Bathroom vanity

    So, we love our kitchen cabinet color so much we decided to give our master bathroom vanity a fresh coat of fabulous!  We used the same paint: Behr marquee Classic Silver. Here is the before: Excuse the mess!  But you can see how “dated” this space was! You won’t believe the after! It’s ah-mazing what a little paint will do! You can find the paint and supplies at your nearest Home Depot.  Sources: black metal chair: Wayfair, black and white pillow: Amazon.

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    Chalkboard Fridge

    Do you adore cooking?!? I do!  Do you have children? I do!!  Ok so, this is why I chalkboard painted my refrigerator.  It keeps my daughter busy while I prepare our meals.  AND I love leaving messages on it for my husband.  Little reminders help so much.  Encouragement bible verses for my family to read before heading out the door. Our refrigerator is white, not stainless.  I recommend not painting over stainless.  That’s just my opinion.  Here’s how I did it. First, I cleaned the surface and let it dry well.  Then I tapped off the area.  I chose to just paint the front. The supplies I bought from Walmart.…

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    Blackberry herb infused water

    Ok guys, I’m back!  I am sitting here watching my husband and baby girl nap enjoying a little quiet time reading a quick devotional by Holley Gerth.  I’m enjoying my herb infused blackberry water.  Everyone always asks for the recipe so here ya go: a sprig or two of each: mint, lemon thyme, basil, and rosemary ice water fruit of choice You can use any herb/fruit mixture. I usually like to make this mixture a day ahead of time.  Either way it’s delish and not to mention the health benefits!  Enjoy!  

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    House to HOME

    I know, it has been a minute from my last blog post.  I am so so sorry, I know you all have missed me!!  Recently, my husband and I bought a house.  We are so excited to make this house a home.  Slowly, we are transforming it into our very own farmhouse that we can love for life.  I will be sharing this journey here on my blog.  So,  first I am sharing the progress in our dining area. My goal as a designer is to be very budget friendly for my clients.  I apply this to my own home as well.  That is why I am known as the…

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    Design News

    What?!?  Kate Spade is getting into the interior design biz!  The brand announced this week they are expanding their already lovable home furnishings to include: furniture, lighting, rugs, and fabric.  The full collection will make their appearance SPRING 2016 and I cannot wait!  Thanks for the sneak Kate!  Check it out: Living Room Hallway Home Office Bedroom This is just a sneak peek.  She is launching over 325 pieces Spring 2016 so stay tuned!  Which look is your favorite?  Share your Interior Swag and mention/tag us on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter for a re-post!

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    Top 3 Design DON’TS

    Timeless unforgettable advice!  Designer wisdom!  It is hard to know what works in a space.  Here are a few easy tips to remember when designing your next space: Ditch the fake greenery! Always always have fresh flowers on hand!  Bring life into your space.  AND less is more.  If the top of a cabinet is the problem,  add a vintage basket, something that could be used for storage later. Photo credit: Pinterest Matchy Matchy! Make your room sing by ditching the bedroom suite or living room suite and mix and match AND mix styles.  Make your kitchen island or bar stand out by using a different color or use different…