 Simple Ways to Decorate Your Porch for Spring
Spring is here! If you’re as excited to get outside as I am, here are some simple ways to tidy up and decorate your porch. 1. A fresh doormat I love getting new doormats. I don’t necessarily get them every season or every year, but depending on the condition of the one I have (or […]
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DIY: A Free Standing Cabinet Command Center
You might remember seeing this cabinet in our home over the years. We’ve even repurposed it a couple of times to suit our needs in two different homes! Today I’ll share how we set this cabinet up as our home command center. Life around my house gets a little hectic sometimes. Simplifying, editing and staying […]
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Signature Home Scents: DIY Lavender Vanilla + Lime Linen Spray
Do you have a signature scent for your home? Or a seasonal favorite home scent? Last week I made a ‘Lavender Vanilla + Lime’ spring blend to spray on our sheets and towels. Ah, it smells so refreshing! Like a late spring day! The simple recipe I used is below. Recently I mentioned that while […]
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 12 Curved Glass Coffee Tables for that Perfect Accent Idea
We Just Love Curved Glass Coffee Tables Bent or curved glass coffee tables hearken back to days of artisans where glass blowing was a trade where workers paid meticulous attention to detail to ensure that their final product had their personal stamp on it. Perhaps, this is a little too forward in my thinking, but that was the thought as I worked on this literary piece. The truth is that modern glass coffee tables with curves are beautiful. When shaped […]
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10 Small Space Decorating Mistakes
A small room can feel limiting, but less space isn’t necessarily more of a problem than having a big room or an unusual layout. In fact, small rooms have an advantage over big rooms! They are cozier to begin with and achieving that comfortable ambience is the battle in a big room. Yet small spaces […]
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Using my Instant Pot for the First Time
True confession: I bought an Instant Pot a few years ago. But, I was terrified of it blowing up so I returned it. Then last year my daughters Kylee and Courtney each bought an Instant Pot and they love theirs! They started posting Instagram stories about making the most delicious healthy meals, so I got […]
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5 Budget Friendly Take Away Design Tips
1. Create a New Mood with Color It’s important to consider how the natural light and other architectural features impact the feel of a space. Incorporating a moody color palette (like in this Modern English Country kitchen) can play up a dramatic ambience for your home! 2. Paint an Old Wood Floor! Painted wood floors […]
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5 Stylish Modern Graphic Prints for Your Home
Modern Graphic Prints Even if you’re seeking a chic and sophisticated style for your home, apartment or even dorm room, prints can help make a fashionable and interesting splash. From eclectic flavors to cultural charm, it’s okay to add a bit of pizazz to your modern abode. Let’s take a look at some real-life explains and get inspired on how to incorporate some stylish, modern graphic print ideas into your home’s decor! Sometimes all you need is a bit [R...
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12 Amazing Must See Electric Fireplace Ideas
This post has recently been updated on April 8th, 2019Electric Fireplace Ideas If you’re creating a beautiful, modern home but still want that cozy, welcoming feel then you’ll need to install a fireplace to get the best of both worlds. Create a family room that not only has a chic and sophisticated style but that has a comfortable essence within its four walls. When planning a room out understand that modern electric fireplace ideas can easily become the central, gathering point [&#...
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Six Interesting Modern Wine Racks
Interesting Modern Wine Racks Few things take the edge off like a great glass of wine, particularly during a season that can, at times, leave us feeling more jittery than jolly. The perfect bottle of vino can make a holiday celebration that much sweeter, so adequate storage is key when you’re stocking up on reds and whites to last you through several evenings’ worth of gatherings; that’s where today’s roundup of interesting modern wine racks comes in. These pieces are [&#
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Dwelling Well + Giveaways
Today I wanted to introduce you to the other two very special friends who are a part of my Dwelling book launch blog tour (and make sure you follow the links below so you can get two more additional entries in the epic giveaway!). Sandy from Reluctant Entertainer and KariAnne of Thistlewood Farms. Both of […]
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Candle Displays for Fireplaces – 12 Lovely Candle Designs Ideas
Candle Displays for Fireplaces How about a candle display in your fireplace to give it some fireplace decor. A great way to add light and subtle charm to your house is with the simple accent of a candle. From clusters to just a few on the mantle, there are a variety of ways to style and utilize these functional and fashion pieces of home decor. We’ve compiled a beautiful list of candle design ideas to inspire ways to display your […]
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Two Dwellings + the Epic Giveaway!
Today I wanted to introduce you to the first two blog friends on my special Dwelling book launch blog tour! They each bring something unique and wonderful to their Dwellings and into the world of home blogging. If you haven’t yet entered the epic giveaway we have going on this week, start here and then […]
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1000HD Heavy Duty Ergonomic Office Chairs
Ergonomic Office Chairs This office chair was brought out in 2008. It may have been a success at the time but is now no longer available as far as we know as we cannot find any trace of it. If you are seriously looking for the best office chair the only option I would look at, especially if you are to be sitting in it for 8 hours a day, 5 days a week is the Herman Miller Aeron. It […]
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Japanese Furniture Designer Hiromichi Konno's Rin Chair
Japanese Furniture Designer Hiromichi Konno From the Fritz Hansen collection comes the Rin Chair. Rin was created by Japanese furniture designer Hiromichi Konno. Like many of Fritz Hansen’s other masterpieces, Rin draws its inspiration from modern design staples such as Series 7 and the Ant chair by Arne Jacobesen. Hiromichi explains: “My first idea was to make a beautiful chair that stimulates and awakens emotions. Therefore, I have established something poetical, simple, strong, re
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Using Old Furniture as Modern Décor
Using Old Furniture as Modern Decor In the 1900s, at the height of the Arts and Crafts movement, interior designing favored artisanal works. The inspiration of folklore and romanticism could be seen in the simple yet elegant furniture choices. However, as time went on and the wheel of globalization began to turn, various trends plagued the 20th century, only to step into the 21st. Although contemporary design trends have bolstered minimalist interiors, recent changes have brought into play the ...
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Dwelling: The Heart of the Home-Maker
Today is launch day for my new book Dwelling! I love hearing the wind chimes in the trees outside our open windows. They chime softly, gently playing a soft melody as the window blows. They are one of the few man-made sounds that really relax me. I thrive best in quiet spaces. I prefer hushed […]
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Feel Well Where You Dwell + Dwelling Launch Week Giveaways!
A home should be sacred space. It’s a place where we should feel our best, a safe shelter in the world where we can learn to better care for ourselves and the people inside. We should be able to turn the key and feel warmly welcomed inside. To create a nurturing space, we must become […]
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Zaha Hadid Moon System Sofa from B&B Italia
Zaha Hadid Designs Designer and architect Zaha Hadid is no stranger to trend setting styles that incorporate radical shape and vision, and here is one of my favorites. The Moon System from B & B Italia is like nothing I have ever seen, possessing the complexity of curved geometry and a one piece look as if it were carved from a single element. Unlike most sofas that rely on conventional ideals and shapes, the Moon System sofa has no two […]
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The Luxurious Voyage Bed by Kenneth Cobonpue
Voyage Bed by Kenneth Cobonpue The Voyage Bed by Kenneth Cobonpue was first shown on this website in 2014. It is now almost 5 years old and it still sells on eBay.com for around $3000 if you are lucky enough to get your hands on one. You can also buy them direct from their store for $5500. A stunning bed that will hold its value for years to come. Give your bedroom a touch of island paradise with the Voyage […]
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Home Sauna and Steam Rooms – 10 Amazing Ideas and Designs
Home Sauna and Steam Rooms Adding a steam room to your home may not be the most obvious choice when renovating or building your dream home from the ground up, but if you’ve got the space why not add this bit of luxury? Bring this bout of relaxation inside but do it in a stylish way that blends well within the vision and confines of the themes you’ve already chosen. In this day and age of health and fitness why […]
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10 Examples of Natural Bamboo Flooring
The Qualities of Natural Bamboo Flooring If you are searching for examples of bamboo flooring then look no further. Our editorial staff has put together a group of ten pictures taken from homes that show the many options available from this wood. It's common knowledge that a big attraction is the fact it is sustainable and grows very quickly. Unlike oak and other hardwoods, it can take years for those trees produce a sizable amount of lumber. One of the […]
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Black and White Clock in a Stunning Design
A Retro Black and White Clock Designer Vadim Kibardin may still be looking for a manufacturer to produce his Black & White Clock, ( I doubt it as this post was originally written in 2009) but the idea is definitely worthy of serious consideration. The four digit digital clock features OLED (Organic Light-Emitting Diode) lights that change from dark during the day to white at night for added visibility. Each figure has a self-contained power supply and independent touch sensitive […]
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Make Things Pretty to Boost Your Mood
Onee of my favorite things to do is putter around the house. I talk about that a lot around here, I know, but it’s a thing I do! I may not be very crafty, but I can putter! Ha! You have to embrace who you are and what your gifts are, right? To putter, I […]
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High End Pool Tables by Vincent Facquet
Pool Tables by Vincent Facquet There is a new line (now retro) high end pool tables that was created by champion, Vincent Facquet in 2009. These models are designed for the ultra-wealthy with this model retailing at $177,000. Underneath the table top is inlaid platinum which of course is incredibly expensive per ounce. These pool tables were designed with top quality materials in 2009 so could now be available for those looking for a top quality pool table for a […]
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Gift Ideas: Ex Voodoo Knife Set
Voodoo Knife Set If you know someone who’s tastes lean towards the morbid or who have a killer (pun unintended) sense of humor then gift them this tongue in cheek Ex Voodoo Knife Set. Functional and funny, the Ex Voodoo Knife Set is perfect for people who don’t want to be messed around with since it sends quite a message and girls can keep the potential heartbreakers at bay too. This unique kitchen accessory measures 14.6″ tall x 8″ wide […]
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Make Your Home a Dream House with New Windows + Doors
Sponsored by Milgard Windows My mom has always reminded me that any home could be dramatically improved with the right windows and doors. As a perpetual house shopper and dream house hunter, remembering her advice has always given me hope that even the dreariest, plainest or most outdate homes could look and feel entirely different. […]
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550 Beam Modular Cassina Sofa System
Modular Cassina Sofa System The 550 Beam Sofa System from Cassina and designer Patricia Urquiola is new for this year and offers a range of compositions and looks so you can customize for your room. The system includes three sofa sections, one with a traditional two arm configuration in two or three seats, a sofa with one arm in both two and three seats and a chaise lounge with one arm. They can be used on their own or in […]
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10 Amazing Dog House Images
Everybody Loves Dog House Images Ever loyal, sweet and fun, dogs are called “man’s best friend” for good reason. Who else is so unfailingly happy to see us even when we’ve only been away for half an hour? Even the most patient and forgiving of people get irritated with us from time to time, but not so for canines: their devotion is unwavering. So why not repay them with a room of their own, designed with a little panache in […]
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Ross Lovegrove the Go Chair
Ross Lovegrove Designs The Go Chair from designer Ross Lovegrove looks fast, as if it were moving, so the name fits it well. This ultra modern chair has a great combination of curves that flow in a very harmonious way with contouring seat and back for comfort. The Bernhardt Company which is well know for quality, makes the Go Chair in two options, a wood veneer seat, and a polycarbonate version which can be used outside. Frame options include a […]
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4 Ways to Wake Up on The Right Side of the Bed
How you design your morning will set a trajectory for your day (and you’re already designing it whether or not you intended to!) Does your morning routine get you where you want to go every day? Does your morning mind-set serve you well? Here are four ways to design a wake-up routine that will inspire […]
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Henredon Furniture the Natchez Buffet
The Natchez Buffet from Henredon With the blessing of the Historical Natchez Foundation of Mississippi the Henredon furniture company has reinterpreted Mid-19th century Rococo Revival styling to bring the Natchez collection to life. This distinctly southern collection has been updated to work with today’s modern homes while retaining its nostalgic appeal. Henredon has been a world class manufacturer of traditional furniture since 1945 and shows it here with intricate carvings, stunning sca
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15 Brilliant Fireplace Ideas from Planika Fires
Fireplace Ideas There are fireplaces, and then there are brilliant fireplaces. With summer finally turning to fall and the temperatures on the verge of plummeting into autumnal winds, we’ve decided to feature one of our favorite fireplace makers, rounding up not our usual ten, but fifteen of their stunning designs. They tell the story of their brand, appropriately enough, campfire style: “It started with a simple bonfire in the heart of the Australian continent, under the red Ayer...
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Kitchen Island Ideas For a Stunning Look
Kitchen Island Ideas Your kitchen is one of the most commonly used areas within the home. But there seems to be one main issue that remains with some which is not enough space. From not enough counter space to just flat out not enough room to maneuver around. A kitchen island may just be the solution for this. Not only will it add space but also storage, seating and an overall attractive visual appeal to the space. So take a […]
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Create Your Happy Place at Home
Do you have a happy place to go to within your home? Maybe it’s the chair you go to soak in a moment of peace, or a room you sit in to bring a little more joy, or the spot in your home where you go when you need to reenergize yourself or to feel […]
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A HomeBody Manifesto
“Our dwellings—both our home and body—are intricately connected.Each has the potential to inspire the other to be its very best. Our dwellings will impact our overall wellness and sense of well-being, each like a vessel that can be filled or depleted by our daily choices and habits.” — from the brand new book Dwelling by […]
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15 Amazing Contemporary Living Room Ideas
Beautiful Living Room Ideas Are you looking for inspiration in your latest living room design or even in your forever home you’ve been planning and building for the past year? Well, that’s where we come in handy. If you’re a fan of contemporary style and modern pizzazz, this list will help to build your decorative creativity, inspire your vision and give you easy ideas you can emulate yourself! Let’t take a peek at these amazing living room designs, and make […]
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25 Beautiful Valcucine Kitchens
Stunning Valcucine Kitchens The Artematica kitchens from Valcucine’s new collection are built to interpret the contemporary kitchen in a whole different way. The collection is intending to offer a timeless aesthetic and hand-crafted workmanship that reflects the taste of the owner. The avant-garde technical solutions, the shapes, the materials and colors used in a wide range of configurations create a unique and tailor made style, enabling the customer, designer or architect to express the
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Raw Edges TWB Chairs For Cappellini
Raw Edges Designs When it comes to material, there is nothing more solid and warm than wood. Thus it doesn’t surprise me that furniture giants like Cappellini play with it time and time again and the end result is always nothing less than stunning. Take for instance the ‘TWB’ armchair by Raw Edges for Cappellini which has been made of ash wooden veneer filled with expanding foam. The unique manufacturing process ensures that each piece is different from the other […]
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Hall Cabinet – Battery Library Lights and Removable Wallpaper
I love to find manageable and affordable ways to add more character to a space. This past weekend we made two more new fun changes to our little hallway that I think took it to a whole new level of charm! This built-in cabinet is in a small but well-used area between our kitchen, bedrooms […]
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Eco Kitchens Made With Bamboo – Sustainable Kitchens of the Future
Eco Kitchens Made With Bamboo When it comes to sustainable kitchens, first thing to spring to your mind would be wood from sustainable tree plantations, glues with low VOC content and other similar features that are usually associated with the Eco furniture niche. Bamboo probably wouldn’t be your first choice, would it? However, it’s exactly this material that is gradually taking over the whole of emerging Eco kitchens market. Making furniture out of grass stalks (and bamboo is just
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Bernhardt Cascade Round Dining Table
Bernhardt Design – Cascade Round Dining Table The Bernhardt Cascade Dining Table was inspired by the Zen-like simplicity of nature. Rustic walnut veneers give it a rich earthy feel with unique imperfections in the wood to emphasize its native unprocessed state. Additional elements include woven natural fibers, organic shapes, and solid brass hardware in a warm bronze tone. Fancy Face Walnut veneer round dining table top diameter 60 in with black granite lazy susan 26 in diameter. Ch
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15 Amazing Home Decorating Ideas and Modern Pictures
Home Decorating Ideas For the last few weeks I have been holding 15 amazing home decorating ideas that have wonderful pictures geared for modern design themes. I have not been real sure how to put them into an article until today. My idea is to share the images so that you can get ideas about furniture, accessories, colors, and decorative touches that may work in your living room, dining room, home office, or bedroom. For me, visuals offer many new […]
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Canopy Beds – 50 Must See Design Ideas and Styles
50 Stunning Canopy Beds Canopy Beds were originally intended to be utilitarian rather than ornate and used to provide privacy and warmth to noblemen and lords in Medieval Europe. The original beds had curtains and completely covered tops that could be totally closed. During the 16th century the previously plain and simple designs became much more detailed with carved posts and headboards. Today we have an endless amount of interpretations as you will see ranging from the Ultra Modern pod […
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Hand Hammered Copper Bathtub
Copper Bathtub Soft, ergonomic lines define the hand hammered copper bathtub. Just like its name, it is made by hand and boasts a hammered texture. It is the perfect solution to small bathrooms as it can be placed anywhere in the room. The bathtub has a simple look that adds elegance without affecting the overall ambiance. It will create a unique environment in your bathroom and change the way you bath. Add your preferred bath filler or wall faucet for […]
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12 Amazing Aluminum Patio Covers Ideas and Designs
Aluminum Patio Covers Not everyone may be able to have a completely enclosed patio, or even want one, but it’d be nice to have some type of covering so you can enjoy your space even when there’s a light drizzle happening outside. That’s why we’ve decided to compiled a beautiful list of aluminum patio covers filled with functionality and fashion for a variety of looks and style themes. From skylights to intricate designs and details, there are so many ways […]
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How to Clean A White Sink (3 secrets, without harsh chemicals)
For years and years I’ve talked about the significance of emptying, cleaning and polishing my sink every day. My whole perspective on my home and housekeeping and even my mood changed when I started practicing this one daily task. It’s a magical habit, if you ask me! A related question readers often ask is “how […]
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Modern Murphy Beds with Sofas and Desks
Murphy Beds with Sofas Murphy beds with sofa and desks are great for apartments, bachelor pads, dorm rooms and even in a house that doesn’t necessarily have a lot of space for chunky furniture pieces. If you’re trying to utilize as much room as possible and need the spare bedroom or above-the-garage area as your office space and also to be used for guests coming over for the holidays or out-of-town visits, then functional, versatile and surprisingly modern murphy beds are […]
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Custom Pool Tables – 12 Amazing Ideas and Pictures
Custom Pool Tables Jazz up your bonus room, man cave or playroom with a pool table the whole family can enjoy! What’s great about these fun pieces is they can also become a part of a space’s overall style, theme and ethos. Which is why we’re huge advocates of finding the design that fits your living space. This way you not only get a personal touch in one of the most fun gathering spots in the house but you get something that […]
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Serendipity & Dream Home Dwellers
I love to consider how the word ‘serendipity” applies to creating my “dream” home. Horace Walpole coined the word serendipity, as he explained his creation of this word in a letter written on January 28th, 1754: This discovery, indeed, is almost of that kind which I call Serendipity, a very expressive word, which, as I […]
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Embody : The Ergonomic Desk Chair from Herman Miller
If you are like me you spend way to much time in your desk chair, and more than likely it is not the perfect place to spend a long day working. Fully supportive ergonomic seating is not only vital to long term health and good posture, you can tell your boss it can increase productivity too. The “Embody” desk chair from Herman Miller features a “one chair size fits all” design that adapts to your size, shape, posture and spinal […]
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The Best Office Chair 2019 – Herman Miller
The Herman Miller Aeron Chair This Office Chair is “the” most searched and best office chair 2019. Due to today’s technology, enormous amounts of people are spending most of their working hours behind a desk in an uncomfortable office chair. Because of this desk-bound lifestyle, more and more individuals are becoming overweight, out of shape, and developing other health problems. Although a sedentary lifestyle causes health problems in itself, an uncomfortable office chair ...
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Kelly Reemtsen Cool Design Furniture Art
At Furniture Fashion we are big fans of design. I was excited to come across furniture art featuring some very famous pieces of mid century modern works. These art works are by Kelly Reemtsen. Kelly is a California painter that is a fan of the 1950s, 1960s, and 1970s. You can see from all the paintings that she is a collector of these works and often incorporates them into here everyday imagery.
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Inspired: Beach House Style
Do you ever go through phases with your home where you are feeling restless to do something new, or you know you want to make a few changes or adjustments, but you aren’t *quite* sure what you want to do next? If you’re in limbo about where you’re headed next, finding the right look for […]
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50 In Wall Aquariums – Pictures Designs and a Video
In Wall Aquariums. Sounds like something that many of us dream about but would never try and build due to the complexity of the matter. There is nothing more relaxing than simply sitting and looking into a beautiful Aquarium, it has a way of taking you away from where you are to a nice tropical place. Take a look at our In Wall Aquariums to see if there is anything you would fancy. These impressive built-in wall Aquariums are however […]
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What is a Sauna – 50 Sauna Designs
The benefits of a Sauna. For some time the benefits of a good detoxification have been know and there is no better way to achieve this valuable cleansing than to simply sweat it out in a steam room or sauna. Saunas have been used for thousands of years and are still popular today. A sauna can help people to unwind and relax, and it may have other health benefits. Sweating has long been used as a therapy. … A sauna is a room in which […]
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Herman Miller Aeron Chair
Due to today's technology, enormous amounts of people are spending most of their working hours behind a desk in an uncomfortable office chair. Because of this desk-bound lifestyle, more and more individuals are becoming overweight, out of shape, and developing other health problems.
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Daybed + Living Room (and Daybed Sources)
When we moved into this house we envisioned a window seat or bench under this back window in our living room. The view out the the mountains, water and sunsets was one of the selling features of the house, so creating a spot to relax and enjoy it made sense! We had so many other […]
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Mood-Boosting Spring Room Refresh
This post is in partnership with World Market After a week of several back-to-back snow storms here in Seattle, I think it’s safe to say we’re ready for spring! Don’t get me wrong, I’ve been in homebody heaven! I love staying home and we don’t get snow like this very often, well, basically never. Even […]
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Hang a Rug on a Wall + Sparking Joy
Do you ever get paralyzed when it comes to hanging things on your walls? Or maybe you just feel like you are in a creative rut and want to mix things up a bit? Recently I spotted this pretty embroidered rug. I was instantly smitten with it. I knew this rug had many creative possibilities, […]
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Why Dwelling is the Most Important Book I've Ever Written
This week we had a few unexpected snow days! We rarely have snow here in Seattle, but when we do I love curling up on the couch with my fuzzy blanket and slippers to look at it through the window. :) I’ve always loved being at home on snow days. Well, as a homebody I […]
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Nova + Inspired Stripe! Dash & Albert Rugs
Remember a couple of years ago when I participated in the Annie Selke Dash & Albert rug design competition? It seems like a lifetime ago, doesn’t it? Or is that just me? If you’ve forgotten what this was all about, in the competition two of my designs were selected to be produced, based on y’all […]
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Seeing Your Home in A New Light + Lighting on Amazon
Sources: 1 // 2 // 3 // 4 // 5 // 6 // 7 // 8 // 9 // 10 // 11 // 12 // 13 I don’t know what it is. Maybe it’s Spring Fever (too soon?), but recently I’ve been trying to look at my home in a new light. Now, while I […]
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Kitchen Redesign Tips
I get lots of remodeling questions from readers, so today I thought I’d share a few tips for redesigning a kitchen! 1) Take your time! Be inspired by photos, but don't get too swept away with significant changes or decisions made on impulse. Sometimes those ideas work out or are easy to change, but even […]
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Mid Century Modern Baby High Chairs – The Ovo by Micuna
Modern baby Furniture. Ever since the dawn of Mad Men, the mid-century modern design boom has expanded into the farthest of suburbs and rural regions. Modern baby high chairs are now well and truly established. Somewhere along the way, it stretched from a fairly tight-knot metropolitan crowd’s preexisting obsession with all things Eames and branched out into the hearts and minds of almost every Don Draper fan in the world, regardless of lifestyle. As a result, the style has managed […
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Courtney's Seattle Studio Apartment Tour
Hi there! This is Courtney here, Melissa’s daughter, taking over the blog today! About a year and a half ago, I moved into my very first apartment of my own in Seattle. It’s been a total dream come true for me to have a place of my own! I’m so grateful for this space. When […]
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Create a Winter Sanctuary
This post is in partnership with World Market The sun came out in Seattle yesterday and I have to say, it was glorious to get a glimpse of spring. January is usually a pretty gloomy month around these parts! I think that’s one of the reasons I love being a homebody. It doesn’t really matter […]
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Decorating in January
Sources: 1 // 2 // 3 // 4 // 5 // 6 // 7 I received a few messages this week about how to decorate in January, through this “in-between” time after Christmas and before spring! A house can feel a little empty or barren once the tree and ornaments are put away. If your house […]
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A Simple Life in 2019: Lessons from Jack
Hey friend! I’m so glad you’re here. Yes, you came to the right post. It’s not Christmas. Even though you’ll see some Christmas decor in my pics, but it’s all put away at my house now. Let me explain. This time of year it seems we’re not only all setting goals, but we are wanting […]
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What Makes a House a Home
Moving is always rough, it takes more out of me than I ever expect. Especially if there’s remodeling involved, too! Our family has moved many times and each time I vow it will be the last. I still think if I was to name my ultimate dream when it comes to a home, it would […]
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A Look Back at Our Home Improvements
Yesterday I shared a Home Goals worksheet for 2019. It’s always fun to think about what’s ahead! But I think it’s also important to remember how far you’ve come or even to just let yourself feel content with what IS. You know? I think in blog and Instagram world the tendency is to always be […]
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Home Goals 2019 + Worksheet and IG Template
Happy almost 2019, friends! I know many of us think through and set personal goals at the start of each year, but do you make goals for your home? Every year before I think ahead, I think back with gratitude for the improvements big and small we’ve been able to make thus far (come back tomorrow, I’ll […]
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New Lamps for My Bedroom and Living Room from Walmart!
This post is in partnership with Walmart I've been on the hunt for new lamps for our bedroom and living room for quite awhile. I had a vision in my mind of what I wanted, but trying to find it had proven more difficult than I had hoped. I was looking for stylish lamps that […]
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Luxury Handmade Tables by Dyle Furniture
Luxury Handmade Tables by Dyle furniture When we look for luxurious furniture, we often categorize them as products of well-established and influential brands from across the world in most cases. But what is that what we are really looking for? If the brand matters most to us, then we are on the good track. But if we are looking for something more, maybe a design, uniqueness, bespoke, possibly a handmade… We think that in such case sometimes it is worth to dig a […]
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Winter Cocoa Station
This year our family is choosing experiences over gifts. And by experiences I don't mean anything big like a Hawaiian vacation! We're doing the simplest of things, like driving through a local neighborhood to look at Christmas lights and returning home for a hot chocolate bar and watching old family movies together. We’re really excited […]
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Free Christmas Printable Gift Tags + Winter Calendar
Hi friends! First of all, I just want to say thank you so much for all your kind words and messages about my new book Dwelling! I'm really excited for this special book to be out in the world and am so grateful to everyone who has already preordered! (If you haven’t yet, there’s still […]
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Slow Christmas + announcing my new book Dwelling
This year I wrote a brand new book called Dwelling. Dwelling (due to release in April) reflects my desire to create a home that takes good care of the people who live inside. It’s about considering how you feel in your own dwellings: both home and body. Dwelling is about creating a sanctuary that nurtures you in home […]
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Modern Dining Tables
A selection of cool looking modern dining tables for you to browse over. Finding the right dining table is no simple task. Here we show some unique and rare dining tables not normally seen in any normal home. Only those with deep pockets and an unusual eye for something different would consider most of the styles of dining table shown on this page. […]
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Winter Kitchen + Gluten Free Gingerbread Cookies
This post is in partnership with World Market ‘Tis the season to be in the kitchen. Or is that every season? Ha! It’s been two years since we completed our kitchen remodel (well, actually it’s coming up on two years! Our contractor was installing our Dutch door on Christmas eve and the whole space was […]
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Inspired By: Change or Consistency?
When I was looking through my Christmas tour posts from years past to share in this post, one tour I didn’t share on my list was this one from way back in 2013! I thought it would be fun to have a little five year flash back. At least it is kind of fun for me to […]
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10 Designer Bar Stools Ideas and Pictures
Designer bar stools are becoming an important piece of home decor and have made its way into all types of homes, around the world because of the design and the fashion statement it holds. When deciding to choose this type of stool for your interior, you need to think about style, comfort, and at the […]
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10 Of the Most Exotic and Relaxing Bedroom Views
Bedroom views are sometimes more important then the interior design itself, because they manage to offer a live relaxing environment. In this article we are going to view ten examples of amazing exotic bedroom views that will make you dream. Investing in a property is always a challenging business where you need to take into […]
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Ten Amazing Stone Kitchen Countertop Ideas
A natural stone kitchen countertop is not always the first choice because of the higher costs of these items, but these additions to a kitchen will really increase its beauty as well as the property value. When re decorating your kitchen’s interior, you want to use the most durable materials out there, because this is […]
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20 Contemporary Concrete Tubs Ideas and Pictures
Thinking about redecorating your bathroom in a fancy style? Take a look at there twenty concrete tubs ideas and get inspired! If you want something special for your bath, what could be cooler then a contemporary concrete tub? They are pretty expensive to buy, between 7.000 and 20.000 dollars, but if you don’t have all […]
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10 Designer Bar Stool Ideas and Pictures
A designer bar stool is becoming an important piece of home decor and has made its way into all types of homes, around the world because of the design and the fashion statement it holds. When deciding to choose this type of stool for your interior, you need to think about style, comfort, and at […]
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15 Modern Massage Chair Ideas for Home and Office
Are you looking for massage chair ideas? In this article we are going to show you fifteen examples that worth having a look at if you decide to improve your lifestyle with such a piece of furniture. Considered a good alternative to massage saloons, these type of armchairs usually used in airports and malls are […]
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12 Bathroom Vanity Top Ideas and Pictures
A bathroom vanity top defines the look of the bathroom, and is a versatile furnishing system available in a variety of styles, materials, and price ranges. These can be customized very easily based on each person’s need and the existing decor of the house. If your bathroom remained unchanged for years, then its time to […]
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13 Beds Straight Out Of A Sci-Fi Movie
In this article we are going to show you some of the most futuristic bedroom designs that seem inspired from a Sci-Fi movie. When we talk about ultra contemporary or futuristic bedroom furniture, we simply refer to those furniture designs and concepts which are beyond realistic, trendy and modern. Same as in fashion, furniture trends […]
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Some of the Coolest Wall Clock Design Ideas
The easiest way to keep track of the time and ensure you are never late is by putting a wall clock in your room. At the same time, if you need a piece of decor as a statement representing your style, personality and taste, then have a look and choose one of these wall clock […]
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10 Made in USA Living Room Furniture Ideas
When thinking of living room and modern design, you don’t always think about made in USA furniture, actually you probably never even consider a North American furniture maker. Living room is the perfect place to show your style and personality, a place intended for relaxation and at the same time a place where you meet […]
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16 Interesting Room Partitions, Dividers and Screens
Room partitions are becoming a very popular furniture item these days. If you are looking for ideas to divide your interior space without minimizing the design, but in a beautiful and at the same time interesting and unique way, room partitions, dividers and screens could be the best alternative for you to choose. The idea […]
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Christmas Style Inspiration + Gift Guides
Hello, friends! Who is feeling festive? I hope you had a wonderful Thanksgiving! I’ve been seeing Christmas decor all over Instagram and trees on all the cars in Seattle. We are a little behind the times at our house, so the photo above is from last year, but we have been listening to Christmas tunes […]
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Happy Thanksgiving
To my United States friends… Happy Thanksgiving from our family to yours! I hope you are spending it with people you love. I’m grateful for you! See behind the scenes of our (wild and dog filled) home at last year’s Thanksgiving here! And follow along on Instagram where I’ll be sharing Instagram stories of the […]
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Preserving Family Memories
This post is sponsored by Kodak Digitizing Box One of my earliest and most memorable pre-holiday blog posts had nothing to do with decorating. Nor was it a carefully curated selection of perfectly styled or edited images like you’d expect to find on any popular Instagram account today. Instead, it was just random candid photos […]
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All I Want for Christmas…
Oh, hello there dreamy blue KitchenAid mixer with hobnail white bowl. Where have you been all my life? I was just innocently doing a little online window shopping yesterday when this beauty stopped me right in my scroll. This isn’t sponsored by KitchenAid, but it does happen to be their 100 year limited edition stand mixer. […]
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How I Use Essential Oils + Daily Wellness Routines
After sharing my wellness station and the Christmas Cheer Bundle I’m offering, I got quite a few messages and emails posing a similar question. I thought it would be a good one to answer for everyone! I’m so happy so many of you reached out and I hope this post will help. You can find details […]
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My Winter Wellness Station – Essential Oils Storage
I love decorating my home. But even more than making things look pretty, I focus more of my attention on creating a healthy and happy home. Whenever possible, I actually love to do both at the same time, ha! So, I put together a winter wellness station to be a pretty destination that inspires me, […]
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The Cross Decor & Design: Out to See + TIR Christmas Shop
Hi, friends! I recently spent a few days in Vancouver, B.C. with some friends and my girls. While we were there we visited what might be one of my new-to-me favorite home shops ever. It’s called The Cross Decor & Design. They describe it as a little bit beachy, a little bit romanic and very […]
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Preparing Your Nest for a Cozy Holiday
This post is in partnership with World Market Any home can be cozier and more functional in time for the holidays! We make our home work for us, whether it is setting up for a holiday or even just a regular family night. This time of year I often get an idea in my head […]
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Simplifying to Get Ready for Christmas Decor
As we’re just ‘wrapping up’ the last day of October, I thought it was a good day to wrap Christmas gifts and set up the tree. JUST KIDDING! I’m not ready for wrapping. I’m not ready for Christmas at all for that matter. Ha! This is an old photo. But over the next month or […]
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