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!

Spring Around the House!

Welcome to my home! I’m happy to share with you touches of spring I’ve added to my home! When enter my home you walk through a long hallway. Off to left is the mudroom, to the right is the dining room, and straight a head it opens up to the great room with nineteen foot ceilings.

It’s fun too decorate the mudroom!

I chose pink and white for my spring tables cape color pallet. You can find the cute pink bunnies here. And the darling bunny ear napkin rings are found here. Be sure to use code NISSALYNN for 10% off your purchase when purchasing the napkin rings.

I love lots of pillows with patterns and textures! To me, they add interest to any room.

I love faux florals. The look so life like these days!

The view looking our from the kitchen.

Bringing Christmas Joy Home

Sharing my living room all decorated for Christmas! I have to say this is my favorite look to date! I love using pops of red -as it’s just so happy and cheery! I incorporated several new decor items this year, and reused most of my staple items, such as the tree, fireplace garland, and coffee table decor. Read more for details!

The tree topper start is brand new! I got it from Krumpet’s Home Decor - and it's absolute perfect! The Joy to the World sign is also from Krumpets home decor.

I added so many different types of ribbon! I bought the ribbon from several different stores.

I purchased these stockings and mirrored frames at at Pottery Barn this years on their “free monogram day” in November. Then I added different types of ribbon create a more interesting look. The garland I bought six years ago and it was all green. So I added flocked pieces from Hoby Lobby for more texture and to make it look more snow covered.

The view from the top of the stairs.

Love all these pillows from Target!

My favorite view! I love when the fireplace is on - it makes for wonderful ambiance.

I love addling splashes of red to my kitchen. The wreaths I found at Target a few years ago.

Love all these adorable hot cocoa pieces from Krumpet’s Home Decor.

Fun to Be Featured!

It’s so fun to flip through the pages of a home decor catalog and see yourself and your home! The Adams & Co catalog goes out to thousands of retailers around the world.

Woodland Elegance

I am so honored and excited to be on the 2017 Treetopia Design Council! 

I was given the wonderful opportunity to select several products of my choice from Treetopia.com. The products I chose were perfect for the "Woodland Elegance" theme I had in mind for my dining room. I wanted the room to be elegant, cozy, traditional, and stylish - as my dining room takes center stage on Christmas Eve.  My family's greatest Christmas Eve tradition is dressing in our Sunday best, having a delicious formal dinner, followed by attending a candlelight church service. It's a tradition my grandparents started long ago when my mother was young - and now has been passed down to my children. 

For starters, I wanted a traditional Christmas tree to be the focal point of the room and that would capture the woodland theme. The 7.5 Noble Fir Tree  did just that with its perfect color, texture, size and shape! 

This tree represents the magic of Christmas to me with its sparkling glitter, gold ornaments, and whimsical reindeer, coupled with natural pinecones. It is reminiscent of my childhood when we as a family would cut down our tree in the snowy Minnesota forest. We would bring it home and decorate to resemble a tree like in a department store window. I wanted to recreate that feeling for my own children so that they too can have the wonder and awe that accompanies the majesty of the holiday season.

The Gemmed Up Pearl Ornaments I picked out are a dream! They add such sparkle and elegance, and remind me of the vintage handmade ornaments my grandmother used to make by hand for us years ago. In fact, I can still visualize her pushing straight pins delicately as to place each piece of sequence and pearl by hand. 

Keeping with the neutral color scheme, I also added different gold textured balls, because a variety of textures helps create visual interest as well as a customized look. 

I also chose the Harvest Pine 10' Garland and Harvest Pine 24" Wreath to compliment my buffet table. The intricate details of the pine and fur foliage mixed with the green and white berries, make this wreath and garland truly magical! I love how there are lights on both the garland and wreath - adding more magic! I did add a few layers of ribbon and placed a few gold ball ornaments around, but I didn't want to take away from the wreath and garland's natural beauty and unique texture! 

This room, now dressed in the Woodland Elegance theme, is ready to usher in a magical Christmas Eve to be enjoyed by friends and family! 

Make sure to stop by the Treetopia Blog and see all the amazing trees from the rest of the 
2017 Treetopia Design Council!

Design Tips for an Easy Thanksgiving Tablescape

With Thanksgiving right around the corner, lots of folks are already thinking about decorating their Thanksgiving table. Putting together a tablescape is one of my favorite things! But first, what is a "tablescape" and how is it different than just setting the table? The term tablescaping has developed in recent years with people decorating their tables, particularly for holidays, more and more elaborately to create an experience for their guests. 

"Tablescaping is the act of creatively arranging a tabletop so that it conveys a specific theme, mood, or experience. It's a thought process of being creative and planning to design a table top with a specific theme or mood." 

So it's different than just setting the table with forks, knives, plates etc. Most tablscapes have been methodically thought out and planned, shopped for and set to be perfect for one's guests. One drawback is the clean-up afterwards, especially with all the extra dishes!  

But If you don't have time to do all that - here's some quick tips for your Thanksgiving dinner;

1. First place a simple, neutral table runner down the middle of your table. You can also opt for buying placemats if you want. They don't have to match the table runner. These can be found at your Home Goods or Target stores. 

2. Add pillar candles  at several different height for your centerpieces. You don't have to use candle holders - but it would look great to add height to your centerpiece. You can also place a few vases of fresh flowers as well. 

3. Adding chargers can also be a nice touch. A charger is a large plate that sit under the dinner plate. If you want to skip that charger, go ahead! Also, If you want the look of formal china without the cleanup - buy these amazing plates at you local grocery store. They're plastic, sturdier than paper, and  have a silver accent to look like china.

4. Sprinkle real or artificial leaves or foliage down the center of the table runner.

5. Add your silverware and glassware and if you have cloth or paper napkins place them in the glasses for a fun festive look. And that's it!

A Happy St. Patrick's Day Breakfast

Top O 'the Morning to Ya! 

I love celebrating holidays- it makes life happy! The kitchen table is my favorite space to decorate as it brings the family together! Growing up my Mom went all out on holiday's to make life exciting and magical. I try to carry on those traditions for my own children. 

A lot of my party decor I actually buy at the Dollar Store and the Dollar Spot at Target! The paper shamrocks seen here came in a pack of 20 from the Dollar Store! The green placements and small silver buckets were $1.00 each at Target's Dollar Spot last year. The shamrock straws and green pinwheel also came from the Target Dollar Spot.

Check those stores out next time you're celebrating a special occasion- they have great deals! 

Easy, Classy Fall Decor

This fall has been super crazy! With my five children each in all different stages of life, (one in high school, one in middle school, elementary school, preschool, and a nine month baby at home), this fall has been the busiest ever!

So this year fall decorating needed to be fast and simple! So that's what I did! 

 I already had the three metallic vases, but knew I needed a couple more. (Remember, when displaying lots of accessories, look best when grouped in odd numbers.) I then found two matching metallic candlesticks at At Home store.

Next, I found these wonderful, white pumpkins from Target. (I loved that they were white because it brightened up the room- instead of normal dark fall decor.) The greenery, gold pumpkin and fall garland pieces I've had from prior years.  I put them all together and-voila!

Easy fall home decor with only a few pieces! So simple!

A Frightful Entryway!

Sharing my entryway Halloween decor. This wooden witch is my absolute favorite! My mom hand painted years ago and the details are amazing!❤️ Hope everyone has a wonderful, safe Halloween night!