a home decor blog, making it pretty one space at a time
day bed / mattress / mint throw blanket / toddler pillow / rocker / furry pillow / pouf / kid table / kid chairs / rug / mural / globe / ship kite / brass sailboat / bedding (no longer available) / beige fringe pillow / whale pillow / tea set / clock / a-ok embroidery / hashtag / white vase
In the post about Don’s room reveal, I shared all about the big pieces of furniture, but I wanted to share more about the small details that really make it special! [Read more…]
I’ll be 100% honest- our recent move from Utah to Florida was a little rough on our dogs- Derek (the black and white pup) took it the worst. As we settled in, he tensed up and would yelp out in pain frequently. We took him to the vet who said it was in his head and it’d get better.
It was so sad to me! Derek was my first baby so we did everything to keep him comfy. We were all a little worried about him- he just turned 8 so he isn’t the youngest. [Read more…]
Hello! My name is Ashley and I’m such a thrift store lover! Here’s the thing- if you add one vintage or worn item, it’ll add character to your whole space. Plus, it really helps with decorating on a budget! Here are my top thrift store shopping tips: [Read more…]
Thanks to Cost Plus World Market for sponsoring this post!
I grew up with my mother reading Peter Rabbit and other Beatrix Potter books to me- I was drawn into the beautiful illustrations and the magical tale. A few years ago, I visited The Lake District in England where Beatrix Potter dreamed up Peter Rabbit. If I could spend a summer anywhere- it’d be there.
So when I had the opportunity to throw a Peter Rabbit Party to celebrate the opening of the new movie, I was so excited! I figured I could decorate my dining room with a little of the magic I remember from the books. [Read more…]
Don’s room has been such a fun space for me to design! I went with a whole new theme then I ever would have since we are now living in Florida- “The Sea.” For a little boy who’d love to go the beach everyday (and sometimes he does), he is loving this space. [Read more…]
Hi Friends! I have a fun DIY for you today! Here’s the thing- I am currently renting after spending years of owning. Sometimes I have to be creative with how I’m decorating. For example, I needed a drop off station at our front door- when I normally would hang a hook, I wanted to find a way to put my hats, bag, and dog leashes down without putting holes in the wall. [Read more…]
The decorating of our Florida home continues! As a back story to any new visitors, my family moved to Miami, Florida from Salt Lake City, Utah in January of 2018. I am decorating the gorgeous home corner by corner with the best DIY’s, thrift store finds, and affordable decor I can find! Today I am sharing the plan for my dining room.
During December when I was freezing in Utah I started planning out the design for our Florida dining room. I came up with the concept for the new space and I was oh so excited! Like, I told all of my friends and family about it because it felt like me more than any other room I’ve ever designed! It embraces pattern and color and most of all- pink!
floral credenza / counter stool / marble dining table / pink Windsor chair / white dishes / inspiration image [Read more…]
Moving to Florida and an empty home, my first priority was to get Don settled and comfortable in his new room. I started dreaming about his space a few months ago- I think a child’s room is a great excuse to have fun and by doing so, create an environment where his imagination can soar.
I’ve been embracing a coastal vibe for this home since we are minutes from the beach. I love a theme for a kid room and for Don’s new room, it will be “The Sea.” This quote by Louisa May Alcott epitomizes what I am thinking about for the room “I am not afraid of storms for I am learning how to sail my ship.” Ready to see the mood board?!
day bed / palm tree art / leather pouf / tufted rocker / kid’s table and chairs [Read more…]
As a decorator, I know what a difference lighting makes. A room needs furniture to be functional. If you want to turn a room from ok to a “designer room” with wow- you need great lighting. In our old house, I was always pleasantly surprised by how many people commented on the dining room chandelier when they came to visit. They loved it (as did I) and it made a difference in how the room felt! [Read more…]
I have a really fun and affordable DIY today! Here’s the truth- you can have the house of your dreams no matter your budget or house size. While I’ve been decorating our rental house in Florida, I’ve had to shop at thrift stores and make my own pieces since I don’t have the budget to buy everything brand new. But I think it is a GOOD thing to mix new and handmade and second hand- it makes it feel collected. So here’s the DIY: [Read more…]
