Adding Sparkle to the Office

I forgot to post this at christmas time! But I wanted to share!

This was the first year I decorated my office, actually, this is the first Christmas that I have actually had an office. Before it was my Husbands office. I knew I wanted to go glam and girly, so what better way than to add little and sparkles in the Chsrmas decor,

I wanted the the to compliment the room, so I decorated my 6fy floot focked tree with silver balls, and blush bows. Both of which I found at Hobby Lobby. Tip: when you seen a seasonal item you like at Hobby Lobby, buy it! They rarely get restocked! Once it’s gone- it’s gone!

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Decorating to Make Christmas Feel Magical

I’m super excited to be a part of a Christmas blog hop with so many talented ladies, as they share some wonderful Christmas inpiration! Follow the links to their blogs below.

Even before there was social media, I knew I wanted Christmas in my home to feel magical. When I was young, I remember my mother spending days, every year, decorating for Christmas. She would trasform the entire downstairs into a whimsical, magical, Christmas land. I remember when I was in college, I couldn’t wait to come home to such a festive house. So when I started having my own children I knew I wanted the same type of atmosphere to surround my family.

Over the years I’ve discovered three easy budget friendly decor items to help make your home magical for the holidays.

First is lighting! I put Christmas lights everywhere! I buy short strands of lights at Target or Amazon and place them on console and entryway tables. I also put them in all my garlands, wreaths, and coffee table decor! I also add a bunch of candles. In years past I’d use real ones, but now I opt for the LED battery operated, remote control candles.

These wooden candlesticks are a staple for decorating! You can get them here.

Another key piece I use to make Christmas shine is plastic Christmas balls. You can buy them in bulk making them pretty inexpensive. I always mix silver and red ones, in all different textures. Foe example, I use red and silver glitters ones, matte ones, ones with designs, and balls in all different shapes and sizes. These shine when the light hits them - making them sparkle. It is so easy, I just dump them into glass vases or jars, and display them all around the house. They look so glamorous, festive and fun! You can also tie ribbon around the glass for an added color!

You can find these beautiful velvet quilted stockings here.

This year I ordered most of my holiday decor from Krumpet’s. Use code NISSALYNN for 10% off your order.

I recently purchased this sofa table and LOVE it! You can find the sofa table here.

Which brings me to my other decorating necessity: ribbon. I but new ribbon every year, but never throw old ribbon away, unless it’s worn out. Ribbon is another super economical way to add Christmas flair to everything! You can tie ribbons on candlesticks, packages, jars, stockings, pretty much anything! I use a lot of different ribbon on my Christmas trees, and I love to mix and match different patterns to create interest. I often use Christmas ribbon along with regular ribbon that you can find in sewing or fabric department at the craft stores. Before purchasing, I always make sure I have a store coupon or wait until ribbon goes on sale - with crafts stores, you should never have to pay full price!

The I layered the buffalo check boards with the wreath and sign, using command strips. All pieces came from Krumpets. And you can use code: NISSALYNN for 10% off you total purchase. The sideboard can be found here.

All the ribbon seen here came for the Hobby Lobby sewing department.

All the hot chocolate accessories are from Krumpets. Use code NISSALYNN for 10% off your entire order!

Hopefully these tips I’ve shared will help when you’re creating your own magical Christmas!

I also encourage you to visit these other inspirational home decor bloggers. They constantly amaze me with their talents and love of decorating!

Grey Birch Designs The Little by Little Home The Honeycomb Home

Red Brick on the Lake Saw Nail Paint Nissa-Lynn Interiors

Thanksgiving Tablescape with DIY Wooden Box

Tablescapes are my favorite! I love setting the table for family and friends to help make an occasion extra special. To me, decorating the dinner table brings family and friends together and traditions are formed.

As I was thinking of what kind of look I wanted for my Thanksgicing tablescape, I decided I wanted a long wooden box with fall florals to run down the length of the dining room table. I found some online, but there were super pricey. So I asked my husband to make one for me. He already had leftover wood in the garage from past projects, so we didn’t have to buy anything! We measured how long I wanted it, and then he started cutting and assembling the box. You an see a short tutorial video at the end of this post.

The faux floral stems are from Hobby Lobby, and lanterns can be found here. The place ats can be found here.

Master Bedroom Refresh with Overstock

We needed a master bedroom refresh! It had been about seven years since the last time we updated our bedroom - so it was definitely time. I kept my larger pieces of furniture; my four poster bed and armoire, but I wanted some new key pieces like an armchair, bedding, and night stands to update the room. A partnership with Overstock and their amazing products was just what I needed! #Ad

I wanted my master bedroom to be light and fresh looking, while elegant and timeless at the same time. I also wanted it to feel beautiful and somewhat regal.

When I started pinning on Pinterest, I realized that most of the photos I was pinning were French country looks and rooms with a glam style. So I decided to incorporate both styles. I knew by going to Overstock, they would have everything I need for one stop shopping. The first thing I fell in love with this Sabine Couture High Wing Chair. It served as my starting point for the room.

From there I chose two new night stands - since our old night stands were given to us by a fellow coworker ten years ago. I found these Parisian Marketplace Bombay Night Stands and they couldn’t be more perfect to go with my French country/glam look. 

The bedding we also bought when we lived on a different home -seven years ago. I went with a blush color because to me it’s such a romantic, elegant color. I chose a Madison Park Coverlet Set. I paired the coverlet set with white ruffle Euro Shams and matching duvet.

When I started making the bed, and putting the pieces in place, I was so happy how everything really came together! 

If you have a room that is ready for a room makeover, you won’t want to miss Overstock’s Customer Day Sale going on now through October 8th! This is such a huge sale with their deepest discounts in 20 years! (And don’t forget everyday free shipping!) You will find everything you need for your room refresh - I sure did!

Fall Decorating with Pops of Green!

I love decorating for fall!

Fall is in the air and I’ve already started decorating! So tell me, who says fall decor has to always be orange and brown? Why not shake fall decor up with a more romantic approach?

That’s why I love decorating with soft, romantic colors. White and sage pumpkins, pastel colored hydrangeas, with a background of festive wood signs and rustic accessories.

Just about every piece of the darling decor is from Krumpet’s Home Decor. Use code: NISSALYNN for 10% off your total order!

It’s also fun to decorate in front of the fireplace. It helps the room to feel cozy. A basket with pillows and a throw are a must. I also added the basket of faux green pumpkins and the cream colored pumpkin.

How one achieve this look? It’s all about layering! Whatever space you’re decorating, start with your largest items first! With my coffee table decor, I put down the tray first. Then the largest focal point pumpkin in the middle. Then I add the candle sticks. From there I start adding the small white pumpkins, and fall stems. You don’t have to cover ever inch of the tray, but enough so it’s not sparse.

I used the same method when decorating my fall fireplace. I started with my largest signs and added pieces. Always remember when adding pieces to always balance. Balance is pleasing unto the eye.

The sunflower came from Hobby Lobby. I love this lighter colored one because it fits better with my neutral decor.

First, I placed the Pumpkin Patch sign centered on my fireplace mantle. Then I added the greenery and pumpkins around it.

I get asked all the time where the green pumpkin came from. I bought it at TJ Maxx a couple years ago. Every year they have the most amazing faux pumpkins!

The cute fall sign and bead garland are from Krumpet’s Home Decor. Use code: NISSALYNN for 10% off your total order!

I ‘m going to carry the same type decor theme in my dining room. That way the decor in the house flows and feels unified. Stay tuned - pics to come!

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Easy DIY Fall Centerpiece - YOU can do it!

An easy, #DIY #farmhouse fall centerpiece! All you need is: craft paint, mason jars, burlap, faux flowers, sponge brush and a glue gun! Check out the tutorial the video below!

A Little Tour of Down Stairs

Welcome to my home! I wanted to share with you what it’s like when you walk in my home. When you first enter you are greeted with a super long hallway with an enclosed balcony and a 20 foot ceiling. The celling then drops to a beautiful barrel arch.

A few steps inside the front door off to the right is my office. A few steps after that, also off to the right,is a coat closet and powder bath. (I need to take a pic of the powder bath.) If you continue down the hallway further you will find an arch on the left going to the mudroom and laundry room. Across the hall is another arch going to the dining room. If you still continue to go straight you will then enter the great room and kitchen. The ceiling is 18 feet high withe very high niches. I love the height of the ceilings, but not so much the niches. Still decide how to decorate them!

My Office. Next to my Office is a powder bath. I still need to take a photo of it.

Master Bedroom.

There are double doors leading to the master bath. I need to still photograph that space.

Mudroom area next to the laundry room.

Big Difference with this Laundry Room Remodel!

When we first moved into our home, the laundry room looked like this. It had one shelf with a bar for hanging clothes. One shelf wasn't enough storage, let alone any good at hiding messes. My husband Justin and I contemplated adding prefabricated oak cabinets from Lowes or Home Depot and painting them white, but the spaces was not wide enough for two sets of cabinets. Then we realized that in all honesty, we’re short people, so putting cabinets above the washer and dryer wasn’t really going to be something we were going to be able to access on a daily basis. And probably not without a step stool. Another realization was that our current washer and dryer were nearly ten years old and were not in the best condition. So we came up with a a great solution!

We decided to rip out the existing shelf and replace with a multiple shelf arrangement that would look aesthetically pleasing, and be able to hold boxes and bins to store items we wouldn’t need often. At the same time we decided to purchase front loader machines with the pedestal bases that would store the soap, dryer sheets, etc, the things we need regularly, and down low where we could reach them. So we drew up what the new shelves were going to look like with the measurements, and Justin got to work! First he dismantled the current shelf, and removed the old washer and dryer.

The he put in the the bead board and chair railing trim. He didn’t paint the trim until later. Here’s a photo of the right corner of the laundry room before we put in the bead board and painted the walls. After the bead board and chair railing trim were up, we started testing out paint colors. At this time we also got the new front loader machines.

With the bead board in on the surrounding walls, Justin started assembling the shelves. We used mdf for the shelves for cost and convenience.

After the shelves were in, Justin added a 1x4 piece of wood for the backing for the crown molding. After he put the crown molding up, we painted the shelves, crown molding, and bead board white. We just used a pure Valspar pure white paint from Lowes.

After the room was painted, we went back and added this shelf with hooks to hold backpacks, gym bags, and coats. I found the cute metal hanging basket at Home Goods.

Loved framing my kid’s art work! It makes the room feel more inviting and the kids love showcasing their work!

Growing up and Changing Spaces!

I have two daughters fourteen years apart, and it was time to update both girls’ rooms. My youngest daughter recently turned three, so we changed her room from nursery to little girl’s room by taking down her crib and putting up a twin bed. My seventeen year old wanted to update her room up by creating a more sophisticated space. My goal for both rooms was wanted to keep the current color schemes so we did have to repaint and buy everything new.

Below is a photo of Annalise’s nursery before we made changes. When we put up her big girl bed, I knew exactly the bedding I wanted for her. Enter Beddy’s once again! I chose Beddy’s in Vintage Blush because it works wonderfully with the existing color scheme in her room! (And you can use code NISSALYNN for 15% off your order!)

Before!

After!

The white iron bed has a special place in my heart as we bought it for my first daughter 15 years ago and stored it in the attic hoping we would have another little girl again some day. When I found out I was having Annalise after three boys - I was over the moon! I was excited to put this bed frame again!

Love the blush poke-a-dot inside of Beddy’s!

So excited when my Beddy’s blankets arrived!

I used both the Gray Dot and Blush Beddy’s blankets and layered them to make the bed look extra “fluffy.” These blankets are so soft and comfy, I frequently curl up with them when watching TV. (And you can use code NISSALYNN for 15% off your order!)

Our oldest daughter, Kay-Lynn, turned 17 she wanted a little more sleek and stylish look for her bedroom. I wanted a way for her to keep her room more tidy! So I thought Beddy’s would be great idea for my teenage daughter too. Plus Beddy’s would help her make her bed faster before her friends come over!

Here is a photo of my seventeen daughters room before the room improvements. My daughter has her own style and she knew what she wanted to change. She chose the Modern Gray Bedddy’s in all cotton for her bedding. We also changed out the darker gray rug, for a lighter one, and removed the decorative pom poms in the corner. She picked out the hanging plant holders and the faux succulent plants all on her own. She kept the rustic wood signs (from Hobby Lobby), above her bed, but added lights around them to make them more fun. We kept the yellow and gray comforter that resting at the bottom of her bed. You can find a similar on here. We also added a small white desk, lamp, and chair so she has a place to do homework.

It’s amazing how changing out the bedding and a few accessories can make such a huge difference!

Before!

After!

Love the strong zipper on Beddy’s.

Rustic 40th Birthday Party for the Hubs

Sumer time is here and that means it’s prime BBQ season! So I thought I’d share with you my husband's rustic, 40th BBQ birthday party!

Here is the table display! The wrapped soda bottles are IBC root beer bottles, and the galvanized tins are filled with chips and popcorn. Everyone got their own brown paper bag filled with peanuts to much on while we played games and socialized during the night. Of course we had BBQ, but that food isn’t show here. We had it catered from Dickie’s BBQ and it was delicious!

My husband Justin is a creative director and graphic designer so he designed his own custom party logo as well as all the printables to go along with the theme. we printed out the larger poster at our local Office Max and put it in a rustic fame my husband made from old stained fence wood. Justin also built the shelves used for the table display out of wood from Home Depot.

We wanted an old time, country feel, so we went to Walmart and bought the burlap and the glvanized tins. (I found the burlap to be cheaper at Walmart than at local craft stores.) The picnic table cloth, sunflowers, brown paper bags and faux lemons were bought from the dollar store. I already had the bandana fabric, so I cut it up in 8 inch squares and wrapped a fork, knife and red and white papers straw in each one. Then I placed each wrapped silverware in a mason jar with a little tag attached. There were names written on the tags to know who’s glass was who’s.

We had fun picking out all sorts of different flavored soda in glass bottles. The only place we could find lots of these sodas was at Albertson’s grocery store.

The wrapped soda bottles are IBC root beer bottles.

Not the best photo, but the flowers and are from the dollar store and the lantern was around $4.00 at Walmart (in the camping department).