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December 14, 2020 by Allie O'Bray

7 Secrets To Practice Self Care Ideas Through Decorating.

Self Care Design Tips you’ve never even thought of. But will instantly boost your mood!

Did you ever think about decorating as a form of self care? If you haven’t it’s kind of crazy to wrap your head around. Usually self care means bubble baths, reading your favorite book, binging a positive podcast, face masks, or getting a pedicure… At least that’s what you would think self care means. To be honest I think that self care can be anything that brings you a calming state of mind or instantly makes you happy. Which I believe we should be doing some kind of self care each and every day!

So I want to share 7 secrets to practice self care through decorating! These are tips I do on a regular basis and they boost my mood instantly.

I know they will make you happy as well!

Tell me in the comments below which of these secrets you do daily or at least in your regular schedule…

Or if you aren’t practicing any of the list below tell me which one you will start right away!

  • Creating a cozy bedroom that has a retreat feel. You would be surprised at how much happier you will be if you keep a clean room that has a cozy warm feel to it. A way I am able to do this daily is by making my bed and using throw pillows and throw blankets. Layers on your bed create a warm getaway design style. Of course you’ll sleep better with a bedroom you enjoy spending time in.

 

  • Decorate a bathroom with clean whites, and neutrals along with plants and pops of color to bring a happy mood. A bathroom is a space we get ready in and take care of our body so it makes sense to have a clean place for that. I love filling up clear canisters with colorful bath bombs and bath salts. I have even filled a glass jar with a bubble bath liquid and kept it on my bathroom shelf for decor.

 

  • Design a quiet space in your home you can relax and take a breather from the world. For me that space is a large wing back chair I have in my living room. It’s a space that I am able to unplug, relax, and just do nothing!

 

  • Organize!!! There is nothing that helps my mood more when I am cleaning the house than organizing a space I have been putting off for a while. You will be able to tackle a messy spot in your home and immediately feel better when you have dejunked or got rid of a few things you have been holding onto forever!

 

  • Tidy up each room every day! It only takes a few minutes of your time to pick up your house. If you tidy up on a regular basis it will make those deep clean Saturdays so much easier!

 

  • I have a meditation spot in my home that I have designed with a soft large sitting pillow, candles, and colorful wall art decor that will put me in a calm positive mood.

 

  • Decorate your home how you want to! Buy decorations that you love looking at, use a color scheme that are your favorite colors, forget about what’s the latest trend and follow what makes you happy just by looking at it.

I promise if you practice these self care decorating tips you will be a happier you! I know that I am!

Tell me in the comments which one of these tips is your favorite one or something you are already doing.

I want to know!

I will share a couple of my favorite pics below to give you an idea of some self care tips you can easily do yourself!

 

 

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December 14, 2020 by Allie O'Bray

7 Unheard of Hacks to Design Your Rustic Style Home Easily.

Tips to create a cozy cabin retreat lookalike home the easy way!

You won’t believe these amazing tricks to create a rustic style home. If you love the cottage, farmhouse, rustic, or cabin design this post is for you. I am obsessed with wood design and all elements of wood in decorating. It’s so popular and it isn’t going anywhere.

So if you want to learn how to make your home look rustic in 7 easy steps keep reading.

A lot of designers these days will bring different textures into decorating to show a variety in design. Which is something I love! I have been really decorating differently the past few months. I have been adding a lot more color which anyone that knows me knows I am a wood and white kind of girl. But pops of color are great to bring into your home.

I use a lot of textured fabric when decorating, cowhide rugs and throw pillows are some of my favorite design trends lately. I absolutely love the look of them. Using wood decorations and wood features is something that will never go out of style. So I will tell you the secret to get a rustic look the quick and easy way!

If you are looking to revamp your house quickly or are in the middle of a huge renovation remodel you can get ideas here.

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Ok let’s get to it! I want to share my 7 steps to decorate a rustic/lodge/cabin feel and look like a pro doing it!

I will share examples below of each step so you can see exactly what I am talking about. It will give you more of an idea of how you can do the same hack in your own while decorating. All the photos from below are from HOUZZ.

 

  • Unique Wood Stools – Stools are a fun piece of furniture in your kitchen that can bring tons of character.

 

  • A Big Chunky Wood Coffee Table –  Coffee tables don’t have to be boring! There are millions to choose from. Find a big wood one that will be a statement piece in your living room.

 

  • Sliding Barn Doors – This may be one of my favorite ways to bring rustic touch into your home. I love barn doors they are so fun!

 

  • Wood Beams – I am absolutely obsessed with wood beams. If I could have them in every room of my house I would. They bring out a unique rustic look.

 

  • Reclaimed Wood Ceiling – This is kind of a secret when it comes to decorating not a lot of people think about adding wood panels to the ceiling but it’s a gorgeous look.

 

  • Wood Shelves – I am sharing a DIY towel shelf below in the bathroom that would be very simple to make.

 

  • Wood Accent Wall – You can put a wood accent wall in any room of your house. I will share a gorgeous accent wall in a bathroom.

I hope you liked these rustic style design tips to create a gorgeous home easily! Whether you need some quick DIY ideas or ideas for that renovation you can use any of the above tips to design a home you love.

Keep scrolling to see some of my favorite homes below.

Wood Stools

Photo by Living Stone Design + Build – Look for kitchen design inspiration

Chunky Wood Coffee Table

Photo by 41 West – More family room ideas

Sliding Barn Doors

Photo by Ezra Lee Design+Build – Search bedroom design ideas

Reclaimed Wood Ceiling

Photo by Keith Allen-Custom Builder – Browse kitchen photos
Wood Beams
Photo by MossCreek – Search home design design ideas
Towel Wood Shelf
Photo by High Camp Home – Browse bathroom photos
Reclaimed Wood Wall
Photo by Lands End Development – Designers & Builders – Look for bathroom design inspiration
I hope you enjoyed this blog post. Thanks for stopping by today. Check out other popular blog posts below.
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November 9, 2020 by Allie O'Bray

40 EASY and Affordable Christmas Crafts That You Need To Make Now!

 

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40 Affordable Holiday Crafts to Decorate Your Home!

 

HEYYY Friends! Thanks for stopping by the blog today. I want to share 40 Christmas crafts & Christmas DIY Home Decorations that you can make and sell for extra holiday cash! If you are like me you will go all out and want to decorate your entire home for Christmas! Making most of my Christmas decorations has saved me hundreds of dollars over the years!

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October 13, 2020 by Allie O'Bray

The Cheapest Rustic Christmas Decorations + 7 HACKS For Christmas Decorating Affordably.

Creating a warm cozy rustic design style this holiday season.

Hi friend. Thanks for stopping by the blog today. It means so much that you are here. We are almost half way through October which means Winter will be here before we know it. I love this time of year. The activities that are going on for the next couple months are my favorite.  Holidays are so much fun. I want to share the cheapest rustic Christmas Decorations + 7 decorating hacks you need to use this holiday season.

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September 1, 2020 by Allie O'Bray

The CHEAPEST Christmas Bedding Sets + 7 Tips For Holiday Decorating Your Bedroom

Christmas bedding and holiday decorations for your bedroom.

Hi friend! Thanks for stopping by the blog today. I am so excited you are here. This blog post has me super excited about the holidays. 2020 has been an odd year for everyone and the holiday cheer is just what we need. There’s no time of year that I enjoy more than Christmas time! I will share 7 tips with you to help you create a beautiful Christmas dream bedroom this year. + my favorite Christmas bedding sets.

I love the hype that we build up for that special day. The holiday traditions that we do as a family is the best part. Sawyer turns 1 in November so she is getting old enough where she loves seeing bright lights and is so alert on what’s going on around her. So Christmas this year will be extra special with her.

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July 14, 2020 by Allie O'Bray

The BEST Farmhouse Fall Decor + 9 Tips How to Design a Neutral Home With Fall Accents.

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Fall Interior Design – How to Decorate with a Rustic Design for Fall Time.

I love this time of year. The Fall time brings some of my favorite things. I love the weather, Fall activities, Fall home decor, and Halloween of course. This post I want to share the best Farmhouse Fall decor with you. And 9 tips to show you exactly how to design a neutral home with fall accents.

I will give you the very best decorations to design a beautiful home. Keep in mind I’m going to include links from tons of different companies. So you can click on them and shop around a little bit to get the very best price. That’s always my goal is giving you the best price when including my favorite decorations. 

A lot of times when decorating for Fall we only think to include orange, brown, and red. But the truth is neutral decor is so popular right now that it’s perfect to throw in some of these colors as accents but focus on a more neutral palette. 

Get ready I am going to share 9 tips to design your home with fall accents:

  • Tip #1 – Pick a few colors you love this time of year that you can choose to build your decor around. A color scheme is super important.

 

  • Tip #2 –  Your goal is creating a space that is cozy! In order to do that you can use throw pillows, throw blankets, pattern mixing, layers (mantel decorations, multiple throw pillows) I’ll include examples in my photos below.
 
  • Tip #3 – Use decorations that are unique. You can see orange pumpkins all day long but you won’t always see white, cream, neutral pumpkins. Some of my favorite fall pumpkins are THESE!

 

  • Tip #4 – Use blankets like crazy! During Fall I use one hanging over my couch, one hanging over my recliner, I also have a blanket bin that sits on my fireplace. Throw blankets are ALL over my house. It definitely brings that cozy vibe! You can see my favorite throw blankets HERE.

 

  • Tip #4 – I mentioned above blankets are the stamp of cozy decor. But you can’t forget to use throw pillows as well. You can use them in almost every room in your home. I have an entryway bench they are displayed, also my couch, my accent chairs, my master bed, mudroom bench. Everywhere! You can see my favorite Fall pillows HERE.

 

  • Tip #5 – Plaid is a go to pattern during Fall. A lot of people think of plaid during Christmas time. But you can use it for Fall decorations as well. I will include some of my favorites below. 

 

  • Tip #6 – Wood signs are a must while decorating for Fall. I always decorate with wood signs all year long. But Fall and Winter I have a ton of wood signs that I switch out regularly. You can see my favorite farmhouse wood signs HERE.

 

  • Tip #7 – Use galvanized metal while decorating. I absolutely love using old vintage antique metal decorations. You can see some of my favorite galvanized decorations HERE.

 

 
  • Tip #8 – This is a new design trend that is popular for Fall decorations is coral and navy decor used as accent pieces. Which I absolutely love. I see coral decorations used as Spring decor but it’s being kept out for Fall time. And navy is such a gorgeous color it’s fun to see it used a ton this year!

 

  • Tip #9 – Using Natural elements in your decorations is something you have to do. You will see all different kinds of wood decor for Fall. It brings an earthy touch and adds a lot of character.

 

So tell me which of these tips is your favorite one! 

Alright let’s get to some of my favorite decorations that you have to have for this time of year. Like I mentioned above you will see some similar decorations in this post.. they are from different companies so shop around to find the very best price!

Some of the links on my blog are affiliate links, meaning no additional cost to you, I earn a commission if you purchase through the links. Thanks for supporting my dream!

You can click on each picture to see full details on every item in the photo!

 
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These decorations are so gorgeous and dreamy. I absolutely love Fall time and farmhouse fall home decor!

Which decoration is your favorite tell me in the comments below!

Are you a part of my blog family? Sign up by filling out the form below. I share all my favorite tips and tricks for creating a beautiful home affordably.

 

You may also like these Blog Posts full of the best budget friendly furniture and decor:

  • Affordable Accent Chairs
  • Affordable Coffee Tables
  • Affordable Console Tables
  • Affordable Nightstands
  • Affordable Entryway Benches
  • Affordable Farmhouse Beds
  • Affordable Farmhouse Lights
  • Affordable Lamps
  • Affordable Laundry Baskets
  • Affordable Bedding

 

  • Affordable Galvanized Decor
  • Affordable Rugs
  • Affordable White Pitchers
  • Affordable Clocks
  • Affordable Throw Blankets
  • Affordable Farmhouse Sinks
  • Affordable Throw Pillows
  • Affordable Kitchen Decor
  • Affordable Bathroom Decor
  • Affordable Living Room Decor
  • Affordable Laundry Room Decor
  • Affordable Master Bedroom Decor
  • Affordable Shelves

Thanks for stopping by the blog today friend. It means the world that you came.

Fall Decorating for Cheap and Affordable Farmhouse Fall Decorations. 

June 9, 2020 by Allie O'Bray

Kitchen Themes

You can click on each photo below to see full details where all the products are from.

Kitchen Themes:

Rustic – Rugged natural beauty decorations. Usually darker colors. You can use different kinds of wood in a rustic style to give your home a variety of colors and textures. Rustic design often gives a cozy feel.

Modern Farmhouse – Warmth and simplicity. Contemporary clean lines with wood and white decorations. Modern farmhouse is a neutral palette creating a clean look.

Vintage – It’s extremely unique decorations that bring an elegant, feminine, charm to your home. Vintage decor is usually floral, ceramic, or brass.

Contemporary – Clean lines, solid walls, open floor plan. Neutral colors paired with bold colors. It’s all about straight lines.

Industrial – Weathered wood, exposed brick, metal, concrete, and neutral colors.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

June 9, 2020 by Allie O'Bray

Kitchen Must-haves

You can see my full kitchen must haves below!

  • Decorative Soap Dispenser
  • Greenery – Faux or Real Plants
  • Utensil Holder
  • Stove Decoration – Salt and Pepper Shakers/Spoon Holder
  • Decorative Dish Towel
  • Backsplash Decor – Vignette/Layered Cutting Boards
  • Counter Focal Point – Wood Tray/Two-tier Tray
  • Coffee Bar
  • Wall Decor – Gallery Wall/Open Shelf/Basket Wall
  • Decorative Bread Box

Some of the links on my blog are affiliate links, meaning no additional cost to you, I earn a commission if you purchase through the links. Thanks for supporting my dream!

See product details HERE.

June 9, 2020 by Allie O'Bray

Farmhouse Hardware.

Farmhouse Hardware.

You can see some of my favorite farmhouse drawer knobs below.

Some of the links on my blog are affiliate links, meaning no additional cost to you, I earn a commission if you purchase through the links. Thanks for supporting my dream!

If you want to see the full list click HERE.

 

 

 

June 9, 2020 by Allie O'Bray

My Pantry Makeover.

My pantry makeover. My kitchen pantry was a disaster before the makeover. Storage was a huge key when redesigning my pantry. You can see where I got all my pantry storage containers HERE. 

If you want to get my FREEBIE pantry labels click HERE.

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I’m Allie. I am a wife, mama, DIY addict, interior design fanatic, crafter, lover of all things Rustic. I can’t wait to share my love for DIY everything & interior design, and the occasional Inferility Awareness post with you. Read More

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