Decorology

Category: change

  • Things to love about fall

    Things to love about fall

    There are so many things to love about fall! It always seems to come right when we have had enough of the blazing hot weather. It’s like a gentle reminder that the world is always changing but also that each day brings something new and amazing. 
    Branding - I want the site to feel comfortable, not stiff or *too* professional. It has to be fun & homey.:
    I love snuggling up in blankets, the neutral colors mixed in with the bright oranges, reds, and yellows.
    Craftberry Bush | Eclectically Fall Home Tour 2015 | http://www.craftberrybush.com:
    This always seems to be like the perfect break from the hussle and bussle of summer travels and checklists and before the crazy of the holidays where you can get back to enjoying and spending time in your home!
    The Inspiration Gallery and Pumpkin Set Winner Announcement (via Bloglovin.com ):
    Most of the decorations in this season or things you can go outside and find! This makes it so budget friendly but also really brings a sense of the outdoors in, which I enjoy.
    Early Fall Decor:
    The kitchen gets filled with baked amazingness and crisp fall weather. The chimney’s get prepared for cozy nights in front of the fire and that smokey smell fills our hearts with joy and adoration.
    Grateful Thankful Blessed Vignette:
    What do you love most about fall?
  • Work Space Love!

    Work Space Love!

    I’m a huge fan of checking out how everyone else spends their working day. It’s fun to see what kind of work environment others thrive in and maybe get a feel for what may help me thrive!
    The Perfect Office - InfiniteUSB, Flic Smart Button, Kodak PixPro and Office Ideas:
    Most jobs have similar things or tasks that become monotonous and a simple change in the work environment can really help overcome that dreaded feeling.
    Home office with charcoal gray walls and eclectic gallery wall above a credenza:
    For some, a simple cleaning can do the trick. Giving yourself a clean fresh start can reinvigorate your work ethic.
    Benjamin Moore Baltic Sea CSP-680 with overlay pattern in Dove White.. I've been looking for this color!!:
    Another way to appreciate your work space is to get out of it! I’ve been reading up on the Pomodoro method and a quick 5 minute break, a walk, or just a moment outside can really make you appreciate coming back. 
    Finally got around to blogging a few photos of our home office makeover. Well, the finished product anyway! Link in profile.:
    via westelm
    Sometimes treating myself to a new decor item can give me that little peek of excitement to re-love my space again. 
    Neutral home office with built-in bookshelves:
    How do you keep yourself motivated, focused, and happy in your work space?
  • How a chair can change a room.

    How a chair can change a room.

    It’s amazing how a simple thing like a chair can completely change the entire personality of a room. It can evoke a feeling of comfort or simply define a certain style you were going for. 
    Amber Interiors - Before + After: Client Second Times A Charm. Photos by Tessa Neustadt:
    Table:
    white grey and gold kitchen | ivory lane 10:
    This weeks favorites are up on Beckiowens.com + loving this little nook via @styleathome :
    BEFORE AFTER : Client Second Times a Charm // PART 2:
    So when you are thinking about the feeling, the style, and the look you are going for in a room, don’t think that a chair won’t make a difference. A chair can make all the difference! 

  • Beautiful ways to include brick into your design

    When you first purchase a home it’s often that the first thing that comes to mind is that you can’t wait to put a touch of you into the home. Everyone seems to agree that changing just a few things makes it feel like their home.
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    via norske
    What if that one touch of character you wanted was brick, but there is no brick in sight? There are ways to add a touch of brick yourself. You can wrap a walk through with brick. 
    Herringbone brick paver flooring! Hubby wanted a rustic brick floor for the kitchen cooking area! I think we found it!:
    You can replace flooring with brick!
    Kitchen: love the raised counter in back along with the brick. Modern yet rustic:
    via nicety
    You can add brick as a back splash.
    Maybe you stick to the traditional and brick a fireplace that catches the eye!
    Or you can make an outdoor brick getaway. Just because you walk into a home and you don’t see a certain thing that you are looking for, doesn’t mean it can’t be something you add!
  • Home Offices I Adore

    Home Offices I Adore

    I am always in the market for updating my office in any way. It’s easy to agree that if you love your work space you’ll enjoy the time you spend in there, therefore spend more time in there! 
    Since life keeps us changing and trends come and go, I love a good refresh every now and then.
    Just looking at what others do can give you a brilliant idea for your own space.
    Photography: Kimberly Chau - kimberlychau.com Invitations: Winifred Paper Studio Tour - winifredpaper.com/ View entire slideshow: This Week's Most Loved Pics on http://www.stylemepretty.com/collection/672/:
    Rearranging my where my desk in the room has been the biggest advantage I’ve made so far. I used to be up against a wall and now I am in the middle of the room.
    5 Creative Office Ideas by Laure Joliet | west elm:
    via westelm
    I tend to change out the plants or put fresh flowers in my office for a quick fix.
    Keeping my desk cleaned an organized always helps with my mood when I’m working. 
    What motivates you to be in your office and how do you like to change it out?
  • Finding Your Personal Touch

    Finding Your Personal Touch

    Everyone has their own preferences when it comes to decor, but what if you aren’t really sure what you do and don’t like?
    You won’t know what you are looking for, if you don’t look!
    Kitchen Trends that are Here to Stay:
    via bhg
    Don’t let budget define your style. You can find amazing pieces at affordable prices.
    It might take some trial and error. Which is another reason finding items that are decent priced, gives you the opportunity to change your mind and not be upset about it!
    Don’t be afraid of colors and patterns. It’s okay to mix and match! Designers do it all the time.
    And lastly, your preference doesn’t have to be labeled. You can be contemporary, classic, modern, elegant, rustic, and eclectic. Just be you! 
  • Decorating on a Budget

    Decorating on a Budget

    For those of us who have the desire to change the way our home looks, but don’t have a winning lottery to do so, here are a few things you can do to decorate on a budget:
    Lend farmhouse charm to your dining room with a grain bin repurposed as a buffet. The deep drawers are suited for storing linens and party staples, such as candles and special occasion china! http://www.bhg.com/decorating/storage/projects/from-flea-market-finds-to-savvy-storage/?socsrc=bhgpin041615fleamarketstorage&page=16
    via bhg
    Check out your local thrift stores, flea markets, and yard sales! Get a great piece of furniture that might cost you a couple hundred brand new, and make it yours for just a few bucks.
    Ask family and friends for unused furniture! Chances are high someone you know has something in their basement they don’t even know is down there anymore. Take it off their hands and in your home!
    We love these different sized vintage mirrors! More flea market chic home accents:http://www.bhg.com/decorating/decorating-style/flea-market/flea-market-chic-home-accents/?socsrc=bhgpin052413marketmirrors=15
    via bhg
    You might be surprised to find that you already own a fantastic piece of furniture that just needs a little TLC. Some paint and new hardware can make a huge change without much of a dent! My tip on spending less on paint? Buy a sample size bucket instead of a gallon especially for small pieces.
    A little advanced diy for me but still a good one! I may have someone else do it for me ^^
    Don’t want to buy expensive shelving? DIY! Wood and stain are much cheaper than pre-made store bought. 
    Be creative! Take the time to search and find the right pieces for the right price or see if you can make it yourself! You may be surprised at how much you can do with a tight budget.
  • Making Room for What’s Important

    Making Room for What’s Important

    I recently read an article about my generation that really resonated with me. It’s that my generation has a different point of view that’s not being ridiculed! It’s actually being implemented, and praised. What is it about? It says we are more interested in finding a work / life balance.
    We’ve seen the successes of working from home and how it’s given us the ability to lose the commute, lose the cost of eating out, gas, and other expenses. We’ve been able to spend more time with or family and do it on a budget that isn’t ridiculous for this economy.
    We have seen generations before us spend an entire lifetime working away and struggle to retire. We have learned to live with less and enjoy it more!
    Our bosses may be in the previous generation and see that work comes best when it’s in an office environment but we’ve proven them wrong. We can get more done in a smaller amount of time. We are healthier, happier, and willing to work harder just to be home.
    We are a generation that’s not afraid of change.
  • Painting furniture

    Painting furniture

    We have a few pieces of furniture that I am thinking would look great with a quick touch of some paint and would really add some dimension to my decor. Before I get in too deep, I’d love to here some success, and maybe some not so successful stories!
    Have you done, would you do it, how did you do it!? I’d love to hear it all. 
  • Make Up and Space

    Make Up and Space

    My morning routine isn’t anything special but I’m thinking of changing that. 
    I’m trying to decide if I’d like it in my bathroom or somewhere else.
    Unfortunately I don’t have the space to make it an entire room, but I would if I could!
    Sneak Peek: A Chicago Apartment with a Sartorial Approach. "There’s something about the routine of sitting down and taking time to get ready that seems so glamorous. I had my dad spray paint a plain white Ikea Malm dressing table a high gloss gray then paired it with this fabulous brass mirror from CB2 – such an unexpected find!" #sneakpeek
    I like something like this that is subtle so if it is in my room it wouldn’t stand out or look messy.
    Do you have a dedicated space to get ready?