Today I’m discussing my decorating style as a part of the “What’s Your Style” series. What words describe the look and feel of your home’s decor? Sometimes it isn’t as simple as a one word definition or description.What I love about decorating for myself in my own home is that there are no rules, no titles, no terms, no laws. All that matters when it comes down to it is that we’re comfortable. And what makes me happy (in a decorating sense) is being surrounded by a mix and match of colors and styles and things that I love.I’ve never been able to pinpoint one specific design style (see my home tour) to describe the look of my home. It’s always evolving, ever changing. I can easily describe my style in one word: “mutt”. You’ll find rustic charm, vintage but modern too, a touch of cottage style here and there mixed with flea market and farmhouse inspired decor with a bit of fun and colorful and even industrial elements. Quite a mix, right?So it goes without saying that “eclectic” is one word that encompasses the mutt-mix of design style in my home. I really don’t give labeling my design style much thought. I just do what I love. But after walking through my rooms, I’d call my style “intrinsic eclectic”, short for “eclectic-vintage-modern-farmhouse-country-fleamarket-cottage-rustic-charm”. It really depends on which room you’re standing in around here and what time of the year it is. As a part of the “What’s Your Style” series, we’re taking a look at living spaces. If you’re visiting from the fabulous Danika at Gorgeous Shiny Things, welcome! I’m so glad you’re here! C’mon in, make yourself at home! You can find a list of all 13 bloggers’ living spaces at the end of this blog post along with an awesome Mohawk rug giveaway.Our family room is casual, fun and definitely eclectic. I’m never afraid to combine periods and styles and prefer to mix new with old and flea market finds to create a space that feels at home in our home.Summary: Because of my love for decorating, I find that I’m drawn to flea market finds and DIY accents that fit my style (and budget) best… a fun challenge that drives my creativity and results in a unique look that I love. “Intrinsic Eclectic” sums up my style. What about you? Next up in the What’s Your Style series is Michelle and her beautiful style at Iron & Twine. Start at the beginning and make your rounds using the schedule below:
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DIYShowOff 2013 Project Recap
Always for looking at what’s NOT done with little to no regard to all that has been accomplished. Sound familiar? Well, this time of year, looking back at our DIY accomplishments reminds me…”Hey! We didn’t sit on our butts all of 2013!” Wow! What a year! Here’s a recap of some of my top DIY projects:
Free Standing Pallet Herb Garden
Not DIY…but in spring of 2013, we rescued Rosie, our Italian Greyhound. She’s such a sweetie and easily transitioned to life in a DIY home.
She’s even inspired some DIY:
DIY Wire Cloche/Succulent Garden
DIY Removable Window Frame/Art
Customizable/Interchangeable Monogrammed Mirror
Sharing here:
2013 Year in Review Link Party
Coming soon in early 2014:
- Open Pantry Before & After
- Bathroom Makeover
- Laundry Room Transformation
DIYShowOff Christmas Home Tour
Hi everyone! It’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas!
The countdown to Christmas is certainly on! If you visited the home tour last week, this may feel like a bit of a dèjà vu moment but please bear with me…the pictures are different, there are MORE! and I’ve changed some things around for the Blogger Stylin’ Christmas Home Tour series hosted by the White Buffalo Styling Co. Let’s get started!
Welcome via the Back Patio…
Christmas Kitchen
(see full kitchen makeover here)
Enchanted Winter Wonderland Dining Room
{frosted mirror makeover tutorial}
and Sitting Room
{no sew drop cloth script curtains}
a quick stop to the Bathroom (not in the literal sense)
Traditional Living Room
Just a little holiday cheer in the Guest Room
{guest bedroom before and after}
Merry & Bright in the Family Room
{Michaels Dream Tree Challenge – ombrè Christmas tree}
Easy velvet-y Christmas Tree Bell Ornaments
tinsel ornament Christmas tree
Powder Room
{powder room before and after}
and a sneak peek of the Open Pantry to be revealed in January…
Need more details on what’s shown above? Check out the DIY Project Gallery for detailed posts and tutorials or leave me a comment below and I’ll get right back to you! Thanks for taking another look at our holiday home tour. Let’s call it a ‘Holiday Home Tour 2nd edition‘ to participate in this awesomeness:
Yep – hosted by the lovely Lindsay. Christmas inspiration all week long! If you’re stopping by for the first time today from all of the gorgeous inspiration from The White Buffalo Styling Co., “welcome friends!” It’s nice to e-meet you! I’m so glad you’re here!
Be sure to start the tour there, stop #1 to see Lindsay’s beautiful and inspiring holiday decorating.
Now I can’t promise that next week I won’t have a 3rd edition. I kid! I think. haha!
You’re also going to want to visit the next stop on the Blogger Stylin’ Home Tours. It’s the awesome team at East Coast Creative. Head on over to see a gorgeous Christmas by Jess & Monica and tell the girls I said ‘hello’!
Merry Christmas!
See Christmas Home Tour Part 1 in the Deck the Halls {30+ blogger holiday tome tours here too.} Linking up to Thrifty Decor Chick’s Christmas Party.
Blogger Stylin’ Holiday Home Tour Full schedule: