{ Our Cozy & Rustic Christmas Farmhouse Dining Room }

Welcome back to a fresh new week here on TQS!! Today is the day I share our cozy farmhouse style Christmas dining room!!!! I've been waiting to blog this room for over a week now & feel today is the perfect day! I didn't want to "jump the gun" on blogging our Christmas dining room, even though I have blogged several Christmas posts already... I know many people will say" What about your Thanksgiving dining room"? Well, truth be told I'm not really into Thanksgiving decor & I don't host Thanksgiving, so that issue is settled right haha?! This year's Christmas dining room is definitely my favorite since I started blogging as more than just a hobby which is strange because it was the easiest this year..or maybe I'm just getting better ahahah ;)! I wanted a warm authentic, but neutral farmhouse themed dining room this year with lots of warm wood tones, gold accents & greenery! I know the whites, creams & glam is really popular this year, but since when do I follow the masses right? Enough babble lets take a tour of our 2016 Christmas Dining Room decked out!!!  

P.S. I'm sorry in advance for the long post😉

 

When I started this year's table & dining room decor I really didn't have a plan like past years..I kind of just took everything out of boxes & got to work on the tablescape first! I knew I wanted something neutral & rustic, but also warm & cozy! I used everything I had from last year with the exceptions of the wall sign, chargers & something in the kitchen area I'll be blogging soon!

 

I wanted this dining room to be warm & have many neutral/natural touches, so I added some simple pine-cones, a few twig trees & some garland! The chalkboard & authentic 1940's barn door help tie in that warm rustic farmhouse feel! The wreath is from +HomeGoods 

 

Imperfect is perfect in my book..These gold chargers are from Dollar Tree, the plates are passed down from my grandma & the farmhouse ticking stripe napkins are from +Bed Bath & Beyond  on sale for $1.79!!!

 

This is the piece that set the tone for our whole Christmas dining room!! So my sister & I were at +Target 2 weeks ago & I spotted this sign...Now little fun fact- I love Target but rarely buy wall decor  from them..No reason just a fact. I broke that rule with this sign & that other kitchen piece as I talked about above! I wanted gold accents with the rustic farmhouse this year & this fit perfectly!

 

Super simple this year, but with lots of texture, neutral tones & lots of new DIY! I'm loving the barn door, chalkboard & pantry this year!! I think it added sooo much farmhouse charm to our little #suburbancottage

 

We always have a tree in our dining room for Christmas. This year galvanized tubs, crocks, trays & baskets are super trendy for "tree skirts"..Well you guys know I'm always doing something a bit different so I used a vintage wood barrel!!! I'm absolutely obsessed how it looked with the wood ladder, vintage bells & farmhouse pantry!! I mean how cozy??! 

How to Pot your Cottage/ Farmhouse Christmas Tree here:5 Ways to Pot your Christmas Tree

DIY Farmhouse Pantry here:DIY PANTRY

 

I hung the sign & then picked up these JOY & NOEL plates for less than $3 at Target, and then added some garland & gold rimmed plates to match the table ones...SO SIMPLE!!!

 

Everything including the cabinet is vintage in this picture with the exception of the basket & greenery!

 

DIY Barn Door here: Barn Door

 

General Store Sign here:DIY SIGN

I hope you guys love this cozy & rustic Christmas farmhouse dining room! I love how Christmas lights can instantly warm up a space & create a magical & whimsical space! What do you guys think of this Christmas dining room of ours? Be sure to check back for more Christmas inspiration daily on the blog! 

Wishing you all a lovely Monday!

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{ Trending Christmas Decor all from @ Marshalls }

Hey friends, welcome back!! I'm sitting here typing this post while listening to some classic Christmas tunes while my "Christmas Cranberry" candle is burning & my little heater is blasting my feet & I couldn't be more cozy!!! I adore this time of the year down to the shopping, hustle & bustle, weather, decor & everything the holidays entail! Life is crazy right now, but getting out & scoping out some Christmas decor with my sister or hubby & enjoying the season is one way I calm my nerves! I was out a few days ago with my sister +Marshalls  & spotted some super cute & affordable decor for this season & thought I would put together a little decor for you guys in case you may be stuck on what to mix/buy etc..! Come see some of the items I picked out for you guys & why!!

 

I picked most of these items out because they can really be used in just about any style! These rustic,but neutral potted trees can go with just about any decor theme & are super cute!!

 

I know signs are super in right now & when I spotted this classic one I knew I had to add it! I love the simplicity without being over festive or gaudy!

 

The pillow section is always my favorite & these definitely would have came home with me if I was going with this classic & cozy theme this year! You can see our Christmas Home Tour from last year here: 2015 Christmas Home Tour

 

 

What do you guys think about this little Christmas collection I put together for you? What style/ theme are you going with this year? 

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Wishing you all a wonderful Wednesday!

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{ Rustic Cottage Style Christmas Office}

Happy Monday everyone!!! Christmas music has officially started playing on the radio, the temps are super cool now & I may or may not have decorated outside for Christmas this weekend..I mean come on people it is November hahaha! For me decorating & styling our house for Christmas is actually relaxing..It soothes my nerves & to be honest life has been super chaotic with new business/job stuff etc... This whole 2016 has been insane..so I think my little heart deserves some joy & that just so happens to be decorating for my Christmas crazy obsessed self haha! Today I'm sharing a space I hardly decorate or show on the blog at all because honestly it's not finished completely!! My office is that one space in the house that is partially finished, but I still like to cozy it up for Christmas since I do spend a lot of time in here. We have my husband's office upstairs, in another room, but I opted to keep my office in this room in our lower level because it has built-in shelving for my decor storage & our bunny aka Mr. Wibbles my office mascot is down here :)))! Come take a peek at some little rustic pieces I added for Christmas in my office all for FREE! 

 

 

This picture has been with us since our very first home in 2008. It was a gift from my aunt & I still love it to this day. I simply draped some garland lights around it & the "office" sign from +HomeGoods 

 

Again, this is my office & work aka slop area for paint & everything else so it's not perfect, but always practical haha. I just styled some simple paint brushes in an old mason & set one of my older cameras out with some storage boxes from +IKEA USA ...super easy & cozy. The old tobacco can was a free find & the flowers are from +Hobby Lobby !

 

I ran out of trees { GASP} so I used this little talking tree & just added some vintage red ornaments I had laying around from last year!

 

I've been using a white parson chair for a few months now, because my back has been horrible, so I thought I'd use an old plaid blanket & comfy pillow to add some Christmas  warmth & charm..

 

We have a ton of these old vintage galvanized tubs, so I used one to store wrapping paper & other paper goods!

 

The baskets were a gift a few years back & I just store my paints & waxes in them..Again easy peasy!!!

 

This little space is sooo much more cozy now with some lights, a tree & some yummy Christmas candles!! I mean for just about nothing I styled my whole office..win win right?! 

What do you guys think about this cozy little space? Do you decorate your work area  for the holidays?

Wishing you all a lovely Monday!!

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{ Taking you Along on My Christmas Decorating Process.. }

Hey everyone & welcome back to TQS!! Can you believe it's already November 2nd? I mean, I'm so glad I start decorating for Christmas early because it comes & goes so quickly...Today I finished up a bunch of stuff around the house, got my hair done & FINISHED 2 spaces in our little suburban cottage for Christmas!!! I shared two "stories" via IG here:My Instagram & then it dawned on me that I never really share the "process" of my decorating , but rather just the styled space after. Today I'm sharing some really not great quality pictures, but the process of what I've got going on right now & how long it actually takes to style & photograph a space. This year I was stumped for a theme in our upper & lower level, but that quickly faded once I was out & about browsing etc.. You guys know I like to keep it fresh & not so trendy, so here is what I have so far.. 

 

Again, I haven't done much with this space..but I did add a fraser fir candle from +Michaels Stores , wood reindeer & that simple wreath I got from +IKEA USA  for $1!!!!!

 

I spotted these plates for under $3 a piece & knew exactly what I wanted to do with them..To be honest before I spotted these I had no idea what I was doing with our dining room this year...This space is probably my MOST excited to show you guys..#staytuned

 

This is a horrible picture, but I wanted to show what I have so far..It's super simple, yet festive & I'm loving going really simplistic this year..or at least for my cozy style haha!

 

This huge wreath simply added to our 1940's barn door has me loving going more rustic this year. I mean adding a wreath with some white lights..Easy peasy!!! The wreath is from +HomeGoods .

What themes & Christmas decor are you guys loving this year? Do you have a process you do before decorating? Let me know below :)!!

Wishing you all a happy & healthy Wednesday!!

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{ Cottage Style Christmas Guide & Ideas!! }

Okay, I may have started decorating for Christmas already...& by "may have" I mean I did haha!! I couldn't help it you guys!! I have a bunch of stuff going on this upcoming week & I also got bored, so what makes me happy?.. DECORATING!!!  Not only do I love decorating, but I was so ready for a change from pumpkin mania. If you've been reading my blog for quite sometime you would know that I'm obsessed with cozy Christmas everything & usually start decorating for Christmas November 1st! Every year I switch up my theme in our upper & lower level.. This year I decided to go a bit more neutral rustic instead of country rustic & have been pinning ideas & inspiration for months! Today I'm sharing some Ideas to create that cozy cottage Christmas with some simple decor goods.

 

 

** These items can be bought at many other locations for much cheaper, I just wanted to show which type of items to use & how to style etc..

 

Everything from the baskets,& faux fireplace mantel have me feeling super cozy!!! I mean I want one of everything in this inspiration board hahah!  What do you guys think of these goods? What is your style when decorating for Christmas?  

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 Wishing you all a lovely Monday!  

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{ DIY Faux Farmhouse Wood-Grain Coffee Table Top }

Okay, so I probably should start 85% of my posts out with " I started this project on a whim" haha, but honestly you guys it's so true of me. I'm such a planner in my everyday life, but when it comes to decor & mostly projects I kind of just go with them & that's exactly how this one started!! I was cozied up the other night while watching Tuck Everlasting { Don't laugh} & decided I would sit in front of our little fireplace & give this thrifty coffee table in our upper living room a makeover...at 2a.m !! I don't know what made me want something warmer, but I thought it needed something other than the crisp white I gave it when we found it. I think with the holidays coming up I crave those warmer wood tones.. This table is wood, but had so many layers of paint that I didn't want to sand { impatient Paige } so I came up with something sooo much easier & I'm kind of obsessed with how it turned out & for less than $10!! Come see below what I did!!!!

 

S u p p l i e s

• Brillo Pad
• Chalk Paint {tan or brown} depending on grain color preference { First coat before roughing up}
• Dark Wax
• Paint Brush 
• Cloth

 D i r e c t i o n s

Clean the table with water & let dry. Put a thin layer of your chalk paint down & let dry!! After the chalk paint is dry, use your Brillo pad to gently rough up the surface. Wipe the area clean of any loose material & begin putting the dark wax down in long strokes. I put about 3 coats on & let dry, then took the Brillo pad & very gently went over the top for a bit more of a distressed look! The dark antiquing wax can be purchased +Walmart !

 

 

I love the variations in the wax it's almost like real wood grain shwoing. I also like the fact that the top is protected now & without having to mess with stain/sanding etc.. I'll probably get sick of this too, but for now I love the warmness it brings into the living room.! 

**The table was a free find, the rug is from +Ruggable® 2-Piece Rug System   & the crocks are free junkin finds!

 

I decided to leave the lower level white for now & just added an old chippy chicken wire basket!

 

I used an old glass window for the centerpiece & then just filled some old vintage crocks with greenery from +IKEA USA  & +Michaels Stores ...Super easy & cozy!

 

I hit some of the detailing on the table with some leftover wax on the cloth, but made sure not to technically "outline" it. I just wanted it to look a bit aged & distressed naturally!

 

Like most of my projects, it isn't perfect & that's what makes it that much more charming & rustic!

 

So what's your take on this DIY? Do you like the dark wax faux wood grain technique? Have you ever worked with dark waxes for projects? Let me know below , I love hearing from you guys! 

Happy Tuesday! 

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{ Farmhouse Style Entrance Inspiration }

Hey everyone welcome back! I'm just going to start by saying this week has been insane in almost every way possible..Like seriously what has been up with 2016...give a girl a break  PLEASE haha! You guys know when I'm feeling overwhelmed with stuff I like to online window shop, gather inspiration & redecorate our little suburban cottage!! Tonight while I was laying in bed dreading everything needing to be done & everything happening { spider bite, broken appliance, water stuff & work } I decided to put together a little farmhouse entryway since I don't think I've ever done a mood board like this!?.. Our entryway is separate from our kitchen & living room,but it is tiny & a bit hard to decorate around because of our little step-up. This mood board I put together could work with just about ANY entry with a little tweaking of the table etc.. Come see what items I used with some sources/links.

 

You can see our Farmhouse Fall Entry here---> Fall Farmhouse Entryway

• +Houseology- Table, 
•  +Layla Grayce - Chandelier, 
• Domino- Rug,
•  +zulily - Mirror, 
• +Antique Farmhouse - Wood Cubbie,
•  +Wayfair.com -Bouquet

 

• +hayneedle.com - Lantern
• @jossandmain- Baskets

All these items can be found just about anywhere, or at the places under each picture. What do you guys think of this simple farmhouse entrance mood board?? 

Wishing you all a happy Thursday!

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Paige.Rose