Let's Go Shopping: Walmart Gifts For The Home

Affordable and stylish Walmart gifts for your home! This post is sponsored by Walmart   I've never been a girly girl. I grew up with an older brother and a neighborhood full of boys.  I played sports, rode bikes and wasn't afraid of getting dirty.   Fashion was never a top priority for me (hello, leggings and hoodies!) and I've always preferred to buy things for my home than for myself.  My home is where I spend most of my time and I want it to be a place I love and enjoy. So when it comes to holiday gifts, I often request and would prefer to receive something for my home than a new sweater or pair of earrings.  ...

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Amazon Home Decor and Fashion Finds

Neutral and budget-friendly Amazon home decor and fashion finds!   Happy Thursday!  I am not a fashion blogger.  Let's just get that out of the way.  The majority of the time, I'm sporting paint-covered clothes (that most likely don't match), dirty hair that's been pulled back into a low messy bun and my favorite checkered Vans .  If I'm feeling fancy, I'll actually take a shower, dry my hair and put on mascara.  Look out! I am, however, a self-employed, work-from-home mom who is drawn to neutrals, knows how to take advantage of Amazon Prime and can rock leggings and hoodies like no other.  Today, I'm sharing a few of my favorite neutral Amazon home decor and comfy fashion finds.  Everything is either something I currently own, is very similar to what I own or is in my cart.  It's all neutral, great alone or paired together AND perfect for fall!...

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H&M Home Decor Finds Under $50

Chic, affordable and neutral home decor from H&M (under $50)!   H&M is way more than just a fashionable and hip clothing and accessories store.  They are also a great source for stylish, chic and affordable home decor. From neutral and classic to hip and stylish.  H&M has everything you need to level up your kitchen, living room, bedroom (and everything in between!) without breaking the bank.  ...

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Amber Decor and Cozy Fall Favorites

Cozy up your home and add a touch of warmth for fall with stylish amber, rust and burnt orange home decor!  (Links updated July 2023) Don't hate me, please. I know it's only August and here I am talking about fall decor.  Believe me, I love summer and don't want it to end.  It's never too early to start thinking about fall though, especially if you like to plan ahead.  I gravitate towards cool tones and green will forever be my favorite accent color, but amber is quickly creeping in as a close second.  I'm especially partial to vintage amber glass and rust colored pillows and thought it would be helpful to pull together some of my favorites, which are also perfect for fall. ...

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The Best Neutral Knobby and Textured Home Decor

Stylish and beautiful!  The best knobby decor to add style and texture to your home!   Do you love color or do you prefer to keep your home decor neutral?  I tend to gravitate towards black (ahem, Iron Ore) and white and prefer to keep my home decor neutral, but that doesn't mean it has to be boring.  Mixing vintage and modern decor  and adding contrast and texture are my favorite ways to add style and dimension to my otherwise neutral home. ...

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The Best Stylish Storage For Every Budget

The best stylish baskets, crates, and bins for every room and budg et!  Happy Monday and Happy New Year!!! Does the new year have you thinking about all things organizing?  I'm the least organized person I know, but I definitely have the itch to get our pantry and bathroom closet organized.   The piles of mismatched towels and sheets and unorganized baskets filled with random toiletries haphazardly thrown in is just not cutting it anymore.  So, in an effort to get a bit more organized, I scoured the web for the best crates, baskets and bins to get and stay organized.  ...

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My Favorite Vintage-Inspired Christmas Decor

Budget-friendly Christmas decor for the perfect vintage-inspired vibe!  I know I know, it's not even Halloween and here I am sharing Christmas decor.  Don't hate me, please. I know it's early and I'm sure a lot of you don't want to be thinking about Christmas.  The thing is, Christmas decor is already in stores and if you don't grab things quickly they will sell out. ...

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The Best Stylish Counter Height Stools

The best counter height stools for a beautiful and stylish kitchen!  Ever since deciding to move forward with our kitchen renovation I've been spending my days meeting with our contractor and kitchen designer, packing, researching and making lots of design and decor decisions.  It's quickly made me realize I have champagne taste on a beer budget.  Well, I've always known I had expensive taste, but planning and picking materials, products and decor for a new kitchen have REALLY made me realize just how expensive my taste is.  Every time I found something I knew would be perfect for our home it was either out of our budget or more than this frugal girl wanted to spend.  Of course, there's the option to just buy what I want and stretch our budget, but I'm all about saving money and searching for something less expensive.  The thrill of the hunt is my favorite part of the design process, so searching for budget-friendly alternatives is someth......

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Friday Favorites: The Best Textured Throw Pillows

Create beautiful spaces with 20 of the best gorgeous textured pillows!   I kind of have a thing for throw pillows.   Large, nubby textured throw pillows.  I'm partial to black and cream ones, mainly because I like the contrast and texture they bring to our home.  Keeping pillows neutral also allows me to swap them out from room to room, which is why they're one of my favorite home decor essentials .   HomeGoods is my favorite place to buy affordable throw pillows, but since HomeGoods isn't an option for everyone, I scoured the web to find 20 of the best perfectly textured, perfectly nubby throw pillows.  ...

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Stylish and Affordable Decor Essentials From IKEA

From farmhouse to modern, IKEA has a wide variety of affordable decor to create a beautiful and stylish home!  Last year, I shared a must buy decor list from IKEA  , but after visiting one of our local stores (we have two within 45 minutes!) and seeing so many new items I thought it was time to share an updated list.  Not only are these items stylish and perfect for any decor style, but they are also super affordable too!   Let's go shopping and I'll take you on a little tour of what caught my eye and what you might want to add to your next shopping list.  ...

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12 of The Best Plug In Wall Sconces (no electric required!)

The other day I shared the progress I've made on our master bedroom makeover , which included new plug in wall sconces.  I've always loved the look of wall sconces, but the thought of hardwiring lights seemed a bit too daunting.  We (ahem, my husband) has changed many light fixtures in our home, but I would be pressing my luck if I asked him to move or add electrical.  So with a strong desire for sconce lighting in our bedroom, I set out in search of the best PLUG IN wall sconces. I was really torn between brass and oil rubbed bronze for our bedroom, but ended up settling on these bronze beauties .  I snagged them during a sale, but they are still a great deal even at full price.  ...

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Stylish and Affordable Black and White Outdoor Decor

Happy Monday!  I hope all you mama's out there had a fabulous Mother's Day full of pampering and relaxation.  We took a road trip this weekend to pick up a new addition then spent Mother's Day enjoying and loving on her.   She's a 12 week old Golden Retriever and we couldn't love her more.  Thankfully, we had beautiful weather on Sunday and were able to spend most of the day outside with family and our new puppy.  Unfortunately, hanging out on our deck made me realize just how much attention it desperately needs.  From sun bleached cushions to rusted furniture, our outdoor living situation needs a lot of love.  So, this is the year that I'll finally give it the attention it deserves and turn it into a relaxing space for our family to enjoy.   Affiliate links have been used.  Roto Floral Lumber Pillow  / Black and White Striped Umbrella   / Black and White Micro Stripe Pillow  / Worn Black and White Th......

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Affordable Black and White Neutrals

My style has definetely changed and evolved over the years.  I've learned what I like and dislike and I finally feel like I've found my style.  It came through trial and error and a few decorating mistakes, but along the way I've also had a few successes, which helped me find my style.  It's still a work in progress, but one thing I know for sure is that I love and crave contrast.  I tend to mix styles of modern farmhouse and industrial, but one thing that's consistent is contrast.  I may not follow traditional decorating "rules" and I may mix styles and trends, but in the end the only thing that matters is what I truly love. Here's a little advice, follow your heart and forget the rest.  The only one who has to love what you do to your home is you! ...

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Affordable Farmhouse Decor from Amazon

Signing up for Amazon Prime could quite possibly be the best and worst thing that happened to my wallet.  The incredibly fast and free shipping is awesome when I'm in a pinch (like when I dropped my camera and broke my lens), but my bank account hates that it's so easy to buy whatever I need  want. Just recently, I was searching Amazon for a few new basement pieces and kept getting side tracked by the gorgeous farmhouse decor.  Now, I wouldn't necessarily consider my style farmhouse, but I do like to mix in a few farmhouse pieces into my home. ...

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Affordable Farmhouse Decor for the Perfect Fixer Upper Look

Does this post even need an introduction?  I mean, the words "Farmhouse" and "Fixer Upper" practically speak for themselves. Chip and Joanna Gaines are the miracle workers who perfected turning ordinary, rundown homes into gorgeous, farmhouse goodness.  Although I don't necessarily refer to my own style as farmhouse, I do love to mix a few rustic/vintage pieces into my home decor.   One of my favorite places to shop is a local vintage market where I have been lucky enough to purchase a  vintage server , multi drawer chest , vintage olive bucket , boxwood wreath , vintage bingo cards and many other unique home decor pieces. Like most people I love watching Fixer Upper (isn't Chip hilarious?) to gather inspiration for my own home.  Just check out some of the beautiful spaces from past shows. ...

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