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Past Decor

Fall & Halloween Decor 2020

October 20, 2020 by admin Leave a Comment

Halloween decor:

  • Wall bats: Amazon | Walmart | Walmart (I attach them with rolled up scotch tape)
  • Halloween birds: Amazon | Amazon | Walmart | Walmart | Walmart | Michaels
  • Wood bead garland: Tutorial | Similar: West Elm | McGee & Co | Crate & Barrel | CB2
  • Black vase: Tutorial | Similar: West Elm | McGee & Co
  • Fall florals: Michaels | Similar: Pottery Barn | Pottery Barn
  • Striped vase: Crate & Barrel (mine is last year’s version)
  • Branches: Natural | Similar: Crate & Barrel
  • Black candlesticks (similar): West Elm
  • Black bowl (similar): CB2 | CB2

Fall decor:

  • Wheat wreath: Tutorial | Similar: Kirklands | Pottery Barn | Amazon | Wayfair | Target
  • Muted eucalyptus leaves: Crate & Barrel
  • White pampas grass: Crate & Barrel
  • Tall white vase: Crate & Barrel
  • Dried flax stems: West Elm
  • Medium white vase: Crate & Barrel
  • White pumpkins: Michaels | Michaels | Michaels

For the early Fall Preview page, click here.

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Filed Under: Past Decor

Summer Decor 2020

June 23, 2020 by admin Leave a Comment

  • Round mirror (same mirror, multiple sources): Amazon | Urban Outfitters | Wayfair
  • Medium white vase (left side): Crate & Barrel
  • Eucalyptus greenery (left side, in medium vase): Pottery Barn | Crate & Barrel (I used about 9 stems)
  • Tall white vase (right side): Crate & Barrel
  • Large fern greenery (right side, in tall vase): Crate & Barrel
  • White pampas grass (behind fern & on coffee table): Crate & Barrel
  • Shorter white vase (right side): Crate & Barrel
  • Wood vases: McGee & Co (only dark version still available) | similar: Crate & Barrel
  • Lanterns (similar): West Elm | Crate & Barrel
  • Fireplace: Overstock | Amazon | Walmart
  • Mantel: old barn beam (sun-weathered wood, no stain)
  • Paint colors & more details on our Living Room Sources Page

Filed Under: Past Decor

Spring Decor 2020

May 5, 2020 by admin Leave a Comment

Living room spring mantel decor:

  • Round mirror: Wayfair | Amazon | Urban Outfitters (same mirror)
  • Tall white vase (right side): Crate & Barrel
  • White flower branches (right side): Crate & Barrel | Similar: McGee & Co
  • White vase (left side): Crate & Barrel (my vase is no longer available but I also have and love this similar option from the same source: Crate & Barrel, or this one: Crate & Barrel)
  • Black candle sticks: Amazon | Similar: Wayfair
  • Lanterns (similar): West Elm | Crate & Barrel
  • Wood vases: McGee & Co (only dark version still available) | similar: Crate & Barrel
  • Fireplace: Overstock | Amazon | Walmart
  • Mantel: old barn beam (no stain)
  • Branches: from our forest | Similar faux branches: Crate & Barrel

Kitchen spring decor:

  • Gray bunnies on the island: Pottery Barn
  • White ceramic bunny: Crate & Barrel
  • All other sources: Kitchen sources

Entryway spring decor:

  • Gray bunnies: Pottery Barn
  • Leather tufted benches: Pottery Barn (many customizable options) | Wayfair
  • We built our table (tutorial). Similar tables: West Elm | Pottery Barn | Wayfair | Wayfair | Crate & Barrel
  • My dad built our mirror, but I’ve found several other tall mirror options at the following places: CB2 | Pottery Barn | West Elm | Crate & Barrel | Crate & Barrel
  • Large white chevron vase: Crate & Barrel
  • Twirly wood stems: Crate & Barrel
  • Smaller white textured vase: Crate & Barrel
  • Gallery wall frames: West Elm (mine are sold out but there are similar options still available)

All other sources: click here.

Filed Under: Past Decor

Christmas Decor 2019

November 14, 2019 by admin 2 Comments

Here’s a list of the Christmas decor we used around our house this holiday season! I’ve listed the exact item where possible, similar options in situations where I couldn’t find the original or just to give variety and options (always labeled as ‘similar’), and linked to all relevant DIY Tutorials for items we made. Please note that since these are mostly seasonal items, availability is always subject to change at any time.

MANTEL:

  • Black modern Christmas trees: DIY Tutorial (Very similar: Crate & Barrel | Target)
  • Striped vase: Crate & Barrel
  • White vase: Crate & Barrel
  • Greenery mix: Michaels | West Elm | Michaels
  • Gold reindeer (similar): West Elm
  • Round mirror: Amazon | Wayfair | Urban Outfitters (same mirror)
  • Fireplace: Amazon | Walmart
  • Mantle: real barn beam
  • For more, visit our Living Room sources page

CHRISTMAS TREE:

  • Tree box stand: DIY Tutorial | Alternative tree collars (these all look gorgeous but will be too short to deter cats): Crate & Barrel (wicker natural) | Crate & Barrel (woven black/gold) | Crate & Barrel (textured gold) | Crate & Barrel (galvanized metal) | Target (metal) | Home Depot (metal) | BarnwoodUSA (Etsy) (wood crate) | Pottery Barn (basket) | Wayfair (gray crate with X) | Wayfair (dark crate no X) | Target (basket w/handles) | Target (black poplar) | Target (white rope)
  • Salt dough ornaments (stars): DIY Tutorial | Similar wood ones: H&M Home
  • Starburst ornaments (similar): West Elm | Target | Crate & Barrel
  • Wire ornaments (similar): West Elm | Crate & Barrel | Target | H&M Home
  • Tree topper (I didn’t use a tree topper this year but I would have used one of these if I was planning to do one): Crate & Barrel | Crate & Barrel | McGee & Co
  • Other ornaments I love: McGee & Co (gold) | McGee & Co (black) | H&M Home (paper) | Target (snowflake) | Target (snowflakes)
  • Garlands I love: McGee & Co (bells) | Kirklands (bells) |

KITCHEN:

  • White cotton wreath: Amazon | Similar: Wayfair | Pottery Barn
  • Other holiday wreaths I love the look of: Crate & Barrel (faux cypress) | McGee & Co (faux cedar) | West Elm (gold leaf) | West Elm (silver leaf) | West Elm (geometric) | Target (white) | H&M Home (metal) | Target (modern) | Target (rustic) | Anthropology (greenery)
  • Wooden trees: Michaels | Similar: Crate & Barrel
  • White snowflake lantern: Michaels
  • Nutcracker (similar): Target | Michaels
  • Glitter reindeer (similar): Walmart
  • Bottle brush trees (similar): Crate & Barrel | Crate & Barrel
  • For more, visit our Kitchen sources page

DINING ROOM:

  • White ceramic houses (similar): Crate & Barrel | Bed, Bath & Beyond | West Elm | Target
  • White ceramic trees (similar): West Elm
  • For more, visit our Dining Room sources page

FOYER:

  • Pre-lit tabletop Christmas tree: Wayfair
  • Nutcracker: Michaels
  • For more, visit our Foyer sources page

MUDROOM:

  • Most Wonderful Time pillow (similar): Wayfair
  • Buffalo check pillows: Amazon (Similar: Pottery Barn)
  • White faux fur pillow (similar): Pottery Barn
  • Wood Christmas village/trees: DIY Tutorial
  • Wood tree by vase: Michaels | Similar: Crate & Barrel
  • Gold greenery: Michaels
  • For more, visit our Mudroom sources page

BATHROOMS:

  • Pre-lit Christmas tree: Wayfair
  • Flocked tabletop Christmas tree: Wayfair
  • For more, visit our Powder Bathroom sources page
  • For more, visit our Buffalo Check Bathroom sources page
  • For more, visit our Master Bathroom sources page

WRAPPING PRESENTS:

  • Natural Wrapping Paper: Amazon | Walmart | Walmart
  • Black Paper Gift Tags: Amazon | Walmart
  • Burlap 3″ x 10 Yards: Amazon | Walmart
  • Natural Twine Gift Wrap String: Amazon | Walmart
  • Striped twine: Amazon | Walmart (black & white)
  • Striped twine: Amazon | Walmart (red & white)
  • Striped twine: Amazon | Walmart (green & white)
  • Striped twine: Amazon | Walmart (natural & black)
  • Striped twine: Amazon | Walmart (multicolored sets)
  • Label maker: The Container Store | Walmart | Amazon
  • Label refills: Amazon (black) | Amazon (multicolor)

SNACK BOARD SOURCES:

  • Slate cheese board: Crate & Barrel
  • Copper handled cheese knives: Crate & Barrel
  • Christmas tree ramekins: Crate & Barrel
  • More favorite cheese boards & cheese knives on our Cheese & Crackers Snack Boards blog post

Filed Under: Christmas, Past Decor

Fall Decor 2019

September 9, 2019 by admin 4 Comments

Fall decor (similar options to what I used, but they’re quite close):

  • Wheat wreath: I made ours (click here for tutorial), but here are some similar ones: Anthropologie | Target | Target | Target | Wayfair | Wayfair | Wayfair | Etsy | Etsy | Etsy | Etsy
  • Wheat bundles/stems: West Elm | Amazon | Amazon | Etsy | Etsy | Etsy | Etsy | Etsy | Wayfair | Wayfair
  • Faux pumpkins: Pottery Barn (multiple sizes/colors)
  • Faux pumpkins (punched ceramic): Pottery Barn
  • Faux pumpkins (gray glitter): Pottery Barn
  • Faux stems like living room: Target
  • Faux wild grass stems: Pottery Barn
  • Faux ivory hops stems: Pottery Barn
  • White pumpkins: Target (medium) | Target (large) | Crate & Barrel (small)
  • Plaid fabric pumpkin: Target (medium) | Target (large) | Target (mini)
  • Halloween wreath: Pottery Barn (even though I’m not focusing on Halloween decor this year, this is my favorite Halloween-themed wreath I’ve seen!)
  • All the rest of our sources are listed on the home page.

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