Eclectic Family Room {What’s Your Style Series & Giveaway}

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.family roomWhat 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.colorful painted wooden candlesticksI’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?greenhouse frame deskSo 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.diyshowoff eclectic family room 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. eclectic decorAs 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.desk decorOur 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.eclectic family roomSummary: 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.eclectic family room “Intrinsic Eclectic” sums up my style. What about you?  Italian Greyhound RosieNext up in the What’s Your Style series is Michelle and her beautiful style at Iron & TwineStart at the beginning and make your rounds using the schedule below:

what's your style series 

Jenna from Rain on a Tin Roof
Lucy from Craftberry Bush
Melissa from Shabby Love
Laura from Finding Home
Roeshel from DIY Showoff
Michelle from Iron & Twine
 
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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:

2013 DIYShowOff Recap

Wall Mounted Pallet Shelfdiy-pallet-shelf

Globe Light Fixture Coverglobe light cover

Patio Swing/Daybed Makeoverhow to add curtains to a patio swing

Free Standing Pallet Herb Gardenfree-standing-vertical-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 homeCocoRosie - diyshowoff

She’s even inspired some DIY: 

DIY Dresser Drawer Dog BedDIY Dog Bed

Summer Home TourDIYShowOff Summer Home Tour

Covered Patio Transformationbarn party patio

Chandelier Planter Tutorialhow to make a chandelier planter

Giant LCR Dice GameDIY giant LCR dice game

Decorative Baseboard Trimeasy decorative baseboard tutorial

Tire Planter Tutorialtire flower planter tutorial

Stacked Ombre Flower PotsStacked Stenciled Ombre Flower Pots Tutorial

DIY Wire Cloche/Succulent GardenDIY wire succulent garden tutorial

DIY Removable Window Frame/ArtDIY Removable Decorative Window Frame Tutorial

DIY Map Triptych Wall ArtDIY wall art - map triptych tutorial

Recycled Brick Patio/Patiorecycled brick walkway

Grape Arbor Gazebo Makeovergrape arbor gazebo reveal

DIY Foldable Luggage Rack diy luggage rack

Family Room Before and Afterfamily room makeover before and after

Christmas Home TourDIYShowOff Christmas Home Tour 2013

Customizable/Interchangeable Monogrammed MirrorOne decorative accent - UNLIMITED LOOKS: DIY Interchangeable/Custom Monogrammed Mirror Tutorial

2012, 2011

DIYShowOff Project Gallery

DIYShowOff Home Tour

Sharing here:

2013 Year in Review Link Party

Best DIY Projects of 2013

Top 10 Projects of 2013

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!

DIYShowOff Christmas Home Tour 2013

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 CoLet’s get started! 

Welcome via the Back Patio

Lynch Creek Farm Wreaths

Christmas porch

 

polka dot door Christmas French Door Decor

Christmas Kitchen

farmhouse Christmas kitchen

(see full kitchen makeover here)christmas kitchen vignetteChristmas kitchen nook mason jar Christmas centerpiece Christmas kitchen at DIYShowOff Christmas kitchen Farmhouse Kitchen Christmas

Enchanted Winter Wonderland Dining Room 

rustic glitter Christmas mantel natural Christmas tree Christmas mantel Christmas dining room table

{frosted mirror makeover tutorial}

Frosted Mirror Christmas Mantelrustic Christmas dining room

{dining room makeover}Christmas centerpieceChristmas tablescaperustic vintage Christmas treeChristmas place settingsRustic Glam Table Setting

and Sitting Room

rustic Christmas sitting room

{sitting room makeover}Christmas sitting room DIYShowOff

{painted upholstered chairs}Christmas candle centerpiece

{no sew drop cloth script curtains}tomato cage Christmas tree

{tomato cage Christmas tree}Christmas sitting roomSitting room at Christmas

a quick stop to the Bathroom (not in the literal sense)

Christmas bathroom decor

{bathroom makeover}

Christmas bathroom

Traditional Living Room

Red and Gold Christmas Tree Living Room ChristmasChristmas decoratingChristmas living room vignetteChristmas in the living roomChristmas living roomChristmas living room mantelChristmas mantel

Just a little holiday cheer in the Guest Room

Christmas bedChristmas guest bedroom

{guest bedroom before and after}Christmas trunk night standguest bedroom at Christmasblue Christmas

Merry & Bright in the Family Room

Christmas family room

{family room makeover}

eclectic colorful Christmas

{Michaels Dream Tree Challenge – ombrè Christmas tree}

Ombre Christmas Tree

 Easy velvet-y Christmas Tree Bell Ornaments

DIY Christmas Ornament Craft

non traditional Christmas family room

{no sew ruffled tree skirt}

ombre tree skirtEclectic Christmas decorating

Ornament FramesChristmas ornament frame

Christmas officecolorful Christmas decor

 tinsel ornament Christmas tree

DIY ornament tinsel tree tutorial 

Powder Room

Christmas half bathroom decorating 

{powder room before and after}

half bathroom Christmas vignette

and a sneak peek of the Open Pantry to be revealed in January…

Christmas pantry at DIYShowOff

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:

blogger stylin' home tours

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: 

Monday:
 
Roeshel – DIY Showoff 
Jess and Monica – East Coast Creative
Laura – Finding Home 
Jesse – Scout & Nimble
Sarah – Sarah M. Dorse
Angela – Number Fifty-Three 
Gwen – The Makerista 
Brittany – Brittany Makes 
 
Tuesday:
 
Ashley – The Handmade Home  
Anneke – This, That, & Life 
Caitlin – Desert Domicile 
Sarah – The Thriftress 
Carolyn – Sweet Chaos Home 
Shavonda – A Home Full of Color 
 
 
Wednesday:
 
Jamie – C.R.A.F.T. 
Lucy – Craftberry Bush 
Michelle – Decor and the Dog 
Whitney – The Curtis Casa 
Kristin – Bliss at Home 
Summer – Simple Stylings 
Sarah – Lacquer and Linen  
 Kelly – View Along the Way 
 
 
Thursday:
 
Jenna – SAS Interiors
Chris – Just a Girl 
Michelle – Iron and Twine 
Amanda – Our Humble Abode 
Julia – Cuckoo 4 Design 
Bethany – Dwellings by Devore
Lindsay – Makely Home
Jennifer – Dimples and Tangles 
 
Friday:
 
Traci – Beneath My Heart 
Jennifer – The Chronicles of Home 
Kristin – Hunted Interior 
Eileen – A Creative Day 
Gabbi – Retro Ranch Reno 
Kristen – KFD Designs 
Jessica – Dear Emmeline  
Sarah – Royal Marigold 
Carmel – Our Fifth House