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Before & After: Breathing New Life Into a Vintage Roadside Find

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In an origin story worthy of Antiques Roadshow, Ariana spotted this lovely little number on the side of the road, amongst a group of other discarded chairs, and decided to snatch it up and see what was what. Turns out it had its original tags and she was able to verify that it was made in the ’20s. She decided to restore this beaut back to its former glory by spiffing up the bones and adding a new gorgeous fabric.

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Surprisingly Simple Air-Dry Clay Projects to Try — Material World

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We’re very much on board with the elementary yet sophisticated look of air-dry clay projects. There’s obviously a reason why this material remains to be popular among DIY enthusiasts, and we agree that this is definitely a materials you should keep on hand for your projects. Need a new planter? Grab some air-dry clay. Want some new serving dishes? More air-dry clay. Not sure what to buy your friend for their birthday? Why not make them something custom out of, you guessed it, air-dry clay? The options are endless, and they results are almost always simple, minimal, and oh so desirable. Take a look at some favorite projects we’re crushing on, and get crafting!

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Trend Alert: Hanging Planters, Lights & Outdoor Décor

This trend is one that’s sure to hang around for a while! Add another dimension to your décor, inside and out, with pieces that will take your home to new heights.

Planters

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  1. 8″ Hanging Succulent
  2. Glass Succulent Ornament
  3. Succulent Hanging Orb

You can also create a custom look with an empty hanging planter and your favorite potted plant!

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  1. Triangle Hanging Planter
  2. Succulent in Ceramic Pot
  3. Grass in Silver Wave Container

Lights

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Pendant lights add a cozy dimension to your lighting and come in lots of stylish shapes and materials and sizes. We love the metal look, from galvanized hoods to geometric cages!

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  1. Hanging Pyramid Cage Light
  2. Hanging Metal Hood Light
  3. Geometric Cage Pendant Light

Outdoor Décor

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Your patio is another great space for hanging décor. Try hanging accents outdoors to add a different element to the space – and the relaxing sounds of hanging chimes certainly don’t hurt either!

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  1. 3 Hanging Starfish
  2. Watering Can Chime
  3. Sand Dollar Drop Ornament

Hanging planters also work great in an outdoor area! Try adding in greenery or flowers to a hanging sphere for an interesting outdoor look.

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  1. Metal Hanging Sphere
  2. Philo Leaf Hanging Bush
  3. White Rose Kissing Ball

What looks are hanging around your home? Share how you bring this trend to life using #AtHomeStores.

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Transform Your Home with the Neutral & Natural Trend

If you’re looking to add a touch of charming sophistication to your home, then you’re going to love our latest trend. The neutral & natural look beautifully blends our favorite earth tones like khaki and sand with accents made from raw materials like wood and cork. The look is crisp and clean with rustic undertones. We love it because it’s a refreshing spring alternative to bright colors and floral prints.

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Neutral

The neutral vibe is unmistakably chill, bringing an elegant, calming quality to any room of the house. Soft tans and warming earth tones come together for a classic look that’s gorgeous on its own, but also mild enough to go against almost any other color.

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  1. Drum Lamp Shade
  2. 16-PC Soho Lounge Plate Set
  3. Linen Pin Tuck 4-Piece Comforter
  4. Macrame Pillow
  5. Juliette Lucite Bench
  6. Dining Chair

More Neutral Looks to Love

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Natural

This look speaks for itself: it’s all about the materials. We’re crazy about the raw, unfinished look of wood, cork, jute and chalkboard. Doesn’t matter if you live in the city or the country, this rustic style is all the rage.

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  1. Wood Look Apple
  2. Jute Boucle Accent Rug
  3. Black Wood Cork Tray
  4. Ceramic Concrete Vase
  5. Seagrass Shelf Tote
  6. Succulet Hanging Pot

More Natural Looks to Love

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Neutral & Natural: A Perfect Pairing

The best thing about these two hot new trends is how amazing they look when combined in any room of the house. From bedroom to living room, try incorporating a few neutral items for a stylish refresh that nods to a simple palette.

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  1. Ceramic Needle Nose Vase
  2. Mirrored 3-Drawer Cabinet with Pearl Trim 
  3. Grey Ceramic Vase
  4. Natural Keaton Seat
  5. Ceramic Two Tone Vase
  6. 3-Drawer Linen Mirror Cabinet

More Neutral & Natural Looks to Love

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Can’t wait to show off your own neutral and natural know-how? Show us #AtHomeStores. For more home décor inspiration, style or values, get social with us on Facebook and Instagram.

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Must-Haves for a Rocking New Year’s Eve Party

Get out your noisemakers and ice down the bubbly, New Year’s Eve is almost here! Instead of going out, why not host a party at home? We’ve got some great suggestions for a few essential items that will make your evening a hit.


Must-Have Color: Gold
Gold is an essential hue for every NYE party, from clothing to dinnerware to home accents. Whether you match it with black, white or darker shades, gold-colored décor brings a touch of elegance and signals to everyone that it’s time to get the party started!

 

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  1. White & Gold Swirl Plate
  2. Gold Metal Bowl 
  3. Celebrate Plate 

 

Must-Have Hosting Item: Bar Cart

Bar carts are a welcome addition to any party. Not only can they be loaded up with everything your guests need to make their favorite cocktails, but they’re portable, too. It’s also fun to jazz them up with decorations like balloons, florals, or other accents.

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Be sure to have festive glassware on hand to ring in the new year with Champagne. Remember: a tinge of gold will make the evening special by adding a touch of sparkle.

 

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  1. Gold Bubble Stem 
  2. Optic Champagne Glasses
  3. Gold Luster Flute Glass

 

Must-Have Beverage: Party Punch

Since it’s the last occasion to party for the year, your guests are surely going to be to thirsty. Mix up a tasty punch inside a dispenser so your guests can serve themselves. Our punch recipe below is kid-friendly, but be sure to keep a bottle of Champagne handy so grown-ups can top off their punch servings with a touch of bubbly.

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  1. 64 oz. Gold Belly Pitcher 
  2. 2 Gallon Yorkshire Drink Dispenser with Stand
  3. 64 oz. Silver Belly Pitcher

 

Must-Have Tunes

The good vibes will be flowing, so be sure you’ve made a playlist to enhance the mood. It’s great to play hot radio hits, but make sure you pepper in a few songs about partying, and about New Year’s Eve in general. Here’s a sample of some of our faves.

 

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Pro-Tip: Make a selfie station to help create unforgettable memories. Simply hang a sheet on the wall and decorate with balloons and cardboard cutouts of funny art or silly phrases.

 

Must-Have Party Favors

Of course, it wouldn’t be a New Year’s Eve party without iconic party favors. Be sure to pick up lots of noisemakers and leave them out so your guests can get in the party mood. Cardboard hats and funky sunglasses emblazoned with “2017” are a few more must-haves your guests are going to be on the lookout for.

 

We hope you have a happy and safe New Year’s Eve! And as always, be sure to tag us with your best décor photos at #AtHomeFinds.

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Our Favorite Storage Pieces

Get Organized! Must-Have Storage Solutions for 2017

January is here, and it’s time to get organized. As holiday memories warm our hearts well into winter, now is the perfect time to strategize for a successful year. Getting organized is the most important part of that process. In-house storage solutions can help free your space (and your mind) from stress-inducing clutter. This handpicked selection offers smart options for a variety of storage problems.

Double-Duty Storage

Get more out of your storage solutions by choosing options that serve dual purposes. These items help you wrangle your mess, but they’re also functional pieces of furniture.

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  1. Davis Storage Ottoman 
  2. Natural Rush Storage Trunk
  3. Pine 5-Drawer Cabinet with Wheels

 

See-Through Storage

Ever store something away, then forget where you put it? It’s no fun to wrestle a box from a shelf and fumble with the lid just to find out that what you’re looking for isn’t even there in the first place. With clear or translucent boxes, it’s easy to know at a glance exactly what’s inside.

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  1. Stacking Drawer 51 Quart
  2. 3-Drawer Storage Cart with Wheels
  3. Under the Bed Storage with Buckle

 

Stylish Storage

If you’re going to store items out of sight, might as well make a fashionable statement while doing it. The following solutions keep your house organized and show off your stylish good taste too.

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  1. Believe Art Trunk
  2. Nested Cow Print Trunk 17”
  3. Marble Print Storage Bin

 

Baskets

Baskets are a great way to store items out in the open and make a visual impact at the same time. We love using them to store soft goods like linens and towels, but they’re diverse enough to hold just about any household item.

PRO-TIP: Use a smaller basket on your coffee table to help organize all your remotes.

 

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  1. Lampakanay Wicker Basket
  2. Round Chunky Baskets
  3. Flat Bacbac Shelf Tote

 

Kid-Friendly Storage

And let’s not forget about some of our favorite clutter-makers…kids! You’re never too young to learn how to get organize, and these fun solutions are great ways to stow items like toys or games out of sight.

PRO-TIP: Hampers are great for storing clothes, but you can also use them as a catch-all for toys or other smaller, everyday items.

 

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  1. 5-Drawer Activity Chest
  2. Sports Soft Hamper
  3. 12-Bin Toy Organizer

 

Did you find an exciting or unique way to organize your space with smart storage solutions? Tag us using #AtHomeStores.

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An Under-$20 DIY Project to Add Curb Appeal

Stephen and Amy bought their first home together in Philadelphia’s Fishtown neighborhood in 2013. Their home is adorable inside and out, with many of the elements crafted by the couple. There is one small element that I think has a big impact on their home’s curb appeal — and it’s an easy and affordable DIY!

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Chilmark Home – Pastoral Jewel with Modern Spirit

Pastoral Jewel with Modern Spirit
A pastoral jewel with modern spirit and talented architectural presence. This stunning venture with Scandinavian stylistic hints is situated in a former sheep grazing field in Massachusetts, the USA overlooking the Atlantic and it is created in powerful…

Pastoral Jewel with Modern Spirit

A pastoral jewel with modern spirit and talented architectural presence. This stunning venture with Scandinavian stylistic hints is situated in a former sheep grazing field in Massachusetts, the USA overlooking the Atlantic and it is created in powerful connection with its surrounding

As a reverence to its location, agricultural heritage, and pure New England architectural forms the architects from Gray Organschi Architecture and Aaron Schiller had designed the contemporary residence as a contemporary reincarnation of a pair of barns with intriguing low pitched roofs and all-natural dark wood cladding that blends beautifully with its surrounding.

The luminous interior decor composition is in tune with the characteristic architectural construct – modern, spacious and o, so inviting. The natural materials palette (we especially adore the warm blond oak cladding and the stone base), the trendy pieces of furniture and lighting, and not to miss the sophisticated colour combinations sustained in neutral and even now playfully range are corresponding wonderfully with the organic serenity of the landscape.

The elegance of the architectural and interior style of this modern day property lays in its simplicity, natural connection with its surrounding and contemporary method in direction of materials, textures, and shapes. The second floor (exactly where the residing premises are located) offers magnificent views in direction of the distant ocean and the pastoral landscape. The architects cleverly had opened the premises during sliding floor-to-ceiling windows that invite the views and the normal light into the interior, securing luminosity and freshness for the decor composition. And a romantic spirit that requires your breath away. The light wooden cladding evokes cozy and welcoming feeling that has hints of Scandinavian simplicity and modern luminous expression. Many thoughtful information, wise design and style options and unexpected twists in the architectural form and design components make the exploration of this design and style task a genuinely satisfying encounter. Get a pick.  Photography by Matthew Carbone

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How to Personalize Your Bathroom with a DIY Shower Curtain

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It’s funny how history repeats itself. Maybe I’m putting out some good decor karma out there. Or maybe I’m existing in a parallel universe. Or maybe I need to stop thinking so much and get my Zen on. Whooooossaaaahhh.

A few apartments ago, while searching for inspiration for my bathroom makeover, I came across a fabulous chinoiserie fabric. It was kismet: the pattern, a floral Asian print, was to die for and the colors were just what I needed in my funky mint green bathroom.

Four years later, I’m living in a different apartment in a somewhat opposite situation: wondering how I could add personality into my bland, beige bathroom. (I never knew how much I’d love white walls until I moved here. Beige just isn’t becoming.)

Again, I was searching, came across this lovely Asian floral print, and knew it was destiny. But this time around, I stepped up my game when making the shower curtain. Continue reading to check it out.

Like most textile decor items, I’ve found it far more rewarding to go the DIY route so you can choose your own fabrics. Doing this provides makes it so much easier to personalize your home the way you want it, from colors to prints to texture.

When I DIY’ed my first shower curtain years ago, I was a more of a sewing novice. Because the fabric was not as wide as a shower curtain should be (about 70″), I sewed the printed fabric onto a bedsheet to make it wider.

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With my current bathroom, the fabric was again not wide enough. However, I accepted the challenge and went with a fussy-cut. It’s not perfect, but I’m pretty impressed with myself. There’s probably an easier, more professional way to bind together a fussy cut fabric, but this is how I went about it. From a distance, you barely see the seam anyhow.

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The second version of my DIY shower curtain also features a different top. Instead of adding faux grommets, I sewed buttonholes for the shower rings. Because the curtain is fabric and not waterproof, I have a cheapo plastic curtain attached to the same rings behind it.

I really dig how it softens the room. I didn’t want too bold of a change in here, and this is just right: soft with hints of color.

Fussy cut floral chinoiserie print neutral taupe orchid wasabi DIY shower curtain for bathroom makeover The Decor GuruNow I’m sewing a sink skirt in osnaburg (faux linen) to add more softness to the room. I’m debating if I should add more length to the curtain with the osnaburg? What do you think?

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