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Adding a Focal Point

02/02/2016 By Bre

One of the main pieces that can ground a room, and make it feel complete, can also be the most over looked – Adding a Focal Point. When we don’t add a focal point in our design, we miss out on a big chance to share our uniqueness with everyone who comes into that space. Think of it as a free pass to share your creative style with those around you. Not only is adding a focal point a great way to share your style with everyone, it’s also a great way to complete a space. I remember when I was in the process of re-vamping our living room the first time, and as I looked around our space I thought a lot about what kind of accessories I wanted to bring into the space that would truly reflect me, and my style. Other than loving white, I love anything with distressed wood. So as I was working on my living room I knew that was something I wanted to make sure I incorporated into the space. Just to re-cap a focal point is the thing in your space that grabs your attention. It’s usually the thing that grabs your eye first. It adds “WOW” to your room, and character to any space. It could be a piece of artwork, an architectural piece, a bold accent wall, even a fun piece of furniture. Remember this is your free pass to add a little pizazz to your space without throwing your room completely off. It usually involves taking a risk, but one that is most rewarding.

How to Style a Coffee Table

01/30/2016 By Bre

It’s no secret around here that I love to create tablescapes. I create a new one for each season, and sometimes multiple ones in between. I even hosted a thanksgiving tablescape tour this past fall, and had a bunch of my friends join in with me on the fun and share their tablescapes. While creating tablescapes are fun, and truly a way I express my creative art, styling a coffee table is much different. When I create a tablescape, I’m envisioning a space that is inviting and interesting for my guests. A place that is elegant and beautiful for all to sit and enjoy. However, for most of them they are temporary. So their design can be a bit more elaborate because it doesn’t need to withstand everyday life. Coffee tables on the other hand, aren’t meant to be grand or inviting, but we don’t want them to be boring either? So where do we draw the line on what’s too much, and what’s enough when it comes to styling a coffee table? Today I’m going to share with you my go-to’s for styling a coffee table, that I hope with help you as well. When I’m not decorating for a holiday, primarily christmas, I have some hands down accessories I go to every time I style our coffee table. Some items could be considered seasonal, but for the most part theses pieces will last year round.

Best of 2015 & Goals for 2016

01/28/2016 By Bre

I know I already shared my highlights from 2015, but I thought it would be fun if I round up a few of my friends and interviewed them to see what their favorite projects from 2015 were, and what is one project they are looking forward to accomplishing in 2016. Sounds fun right?! Let’s get started!