Tuesday, February 20, 2018

{ How to: Shop Your Home Easily for a Fresh New Look! }

Happy Wednesday you guys!! As I was writing yesterday's post, something hit me...I've never explained how I "shop our home" a lot of the times while photographing a space or changing things up without spending a ton. Yes, the occasional haul for a few new items are needed but for the most part I'm am not like other bloggers who constantly are switching expensive furniture pieces out, adding huge design elements or renovations. We are still looking for our forever home{ even though we love this one} with more land, so projects have been kind of put on hold. It's killing me, but I wouldn't want to invest a bunch into this home if we still want to move...Yes little upgrades etc..Anyways today I want to share how I shop our home & create fresh new spaces for close to nothing!!!


This rustic spring cabinet is one of those areas that I on a whim spruced up without spending a dime!I used things I had laying around like the black & copper metal containers, white long stem hydrangeas, & antique table legs!




How To:

  • Makeover pieces not being used for a fresh look.
  • Move things around for a new appearance.
  • Add decor items to existing furniture pieces for a spruce up.
  • Use things in different or unusual ways.
  • Take inventory of what you have.
  • Snap a few photos so you can see what/how you want to change decor in a space.
  • Pick staple pieces that can be used in different areas/ styles of your home/space.


These battery operated string lights have moved about 3 times since Christmas & continue to be used in unusual/different areas! The black buckets I've had for quite sometimes & have been inside & out. They're one of the staple pieces that work in just about any area & keep their look.


I've used these mason jars in just about everyplace in our home. They're fun neutral, vintage pieces that can be  moved around with ease.  I try & pick items when I'm shopping that I not only love, but that can be used in multiple areas, stay nice when used a lot & look good with different decor etc..I guess these are some of my staple items. My style is cottage/farmhouse with a touch of rustic/whimsy...These are just my "type" of staple items. Even if your style is modern you can find modern "staple" items to always keep on hand.


I hope you guys gathered some information & inspiration from this post! I love sharing what I've learned over the years, or what has worked for me..Do you have any items you use over & over or any ways you shop your home to recreate looks/ spruce areas up? 

Happy Wednesday!


As always THANK YOU for stopping in on my little growing blog. I know everyone says it, but I honestly appreciate each of you for sharing my posts, commenting etc....I'm not the biggest or most popular blogger, but I am humble, real & practical and  hopefully helpful or inspiring in someway :). 
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{ Cozy Cottage Style Spring Living Room Decor Haul }

Happy Tuesday! You guys I'm not going to sugarcoat anything..this has been a weeeek already & it's only Tuesday! I've said it before I can deal with the cold + snow etc..but NOT the messy rainy gloomy days. I feel a lot of it comes from my OCD & how messy it is, but also because it's just gross & not pretty! Day #3 here in Michigan with that type of weather...So decided to jump out of that mind set & spread spring among our upper level living room. I already started in the dining room HERE & thought it was much needed to raise my mood..I went super simple with more ticking stripe, white /cream flowers & lots of tan neutral textures. I wanted a countryside cottage look & I'm so pleased with what I have going on in this space so far. I also thought it was time to share this space because I went on a little haul with a friend a few days ago & picked up some new pillows etc..Come take a peek below!!



I have been scheming up what I wanted this space to look like since after Christmas and I'm happy to report that it's finally coming to life. It's the perfect cozy neutral countryside cottage with new & old mixed in treasures. Our living room isn't perfect, but perfectly cozy & lived in.


My friend Ami & I took some "us" time the other morning & went a little crazy shopping, eating chocolate & just being our crazy selves. It was much needed & that wreath above mightttt have jumped in my cart! It's from @homegoods & was under $30!


These farmhouse striped pillows also begged to come home with me ha. I spotted them a few weeks ago & knew they would be perfect with my new ticking stripe inspired throw from @ikea..I passed the first time but snatched them up the other day, and I'm so G L A D I  did.


Simple creamy white flowers stuffed in a textured basket with dusty greenery...all the heart eyes!!



What do you guys think about my little spring haul? I have 1 big thing I didn't show yet for our bedroom that I will be sharing soon...I hope you're having a lovely week!!

Happy Tuesday!

As always THANK YOU for stopping in on my little growing blog. I know everyone says it, but I honestly appreciate each of you for sharing my posts, commenting etc....I'm not the biggest or most popular blogger, but I am humble, real & practical and  hopefully helpful or inspiring in someway :). 
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Paige.Rose