F A R M H O U S E | L I V I N G R O O M

The Johnson family decided to have a “stay-cation” this year and make their living room a retreat to enjoy all year! We worked all summer together to complete this space, and let me say… IT. WAS. WORTH. IT! This room is fresh, inviting, and comfortable!

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• Accent Chairs: WayFair.com
• Throw Pillows TJ Maxx
• White Lanterns (above TV hutch): Nell Hills
• Wooden Arch Artwork: Kirklands
• Lavender Wreath: Hobby Lobby
• Feather Art Work: Hobby Lobby
• Floor Lamps: Wayfair.com
• Metal Scripture Art: Kirklands

Coastal Bedroom Retreat

I have to say, I am so giddy to share with you today’s makeover! Sean and Shelly love the beach, in fact mid bedroom makeover they were AT the beach! We brought some of the relaxation and coastal vibes back to their home, so they can have a getaway spot year round!

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The best part (drum roll please)… Remote controlled votives in the wall art!

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• TJ Maxx finds include:
  • The bedding by Hotel Collections
  • White bolster pillow
  • Bedside Clock
  • White 5×7 picture frames
  • Brown and blue woven wicker vase
  • Jute and grass arrangement
  • Wire tray
  • Curtains
• Wall Art World Market, I then fastened some greenery around the hoops.
• The remote controlled candles were fantastic and I will be reordering for myself!
• Hobby Lobby finds include:
  • The faux palm leaves
  • Candle sticks and pillar candles
  • Large scripture print
• Lamps and shades were purchased from Target

Thanks for reading!

XO,

Hannah

 

 

$68 Farmhouse Dining Room Makeover

My wonderful sister in law Catrina texted me to see what I could do to her dining room using a limited budget. She was about 39 weeks pregnant, so decorating wasn’t top priority, but if we could do something small she was open to a redo!

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• Since we only spent $68 on this makeover I had to prioritize what would make the biggest impact. I decided that would be the wall when you first walk in the room!
  • I found the shutters at our local habitat for humanity, and I just painted them a creamy white.
  • Catrina already had that awesome old window laying outside, so I snatched that beauty up and gave it a fresh coat of paint!
  • The Wreath is a custom job from Ra-Ra Wreaths.
  • I fastened the “fresh” sign Catrina had picked up at the Magnolia Market (I know, lucky lil ducky!) to the wreath using floral wire.
• The next item of biggest impact was the chairs. These were hand-me-downs from our parents. It matched my mother’s dining room, but not my sister in laws. So we gave it a fresh coat of white paint and reupholstered them with some Hobby Lobby striped duck cloth!
• I moved the Hoosier cabinet to the opposite wall to give the room more lighting

This is a success story to the message I feel like I preach on a daily basis. You don’t have to spend a ton of money to make your house look amazing! Granted Catrina had invested in some great large pieces, that made the makeover very inexpensive. But she didn’t buy them all in one day. It’s a process!

XO,

Hannah

Farmhouse Redesign

This room was a fun challenge. The client wanted a farmhouse living room, but needed a little help getting there. We had a limited budget, but that wasn’t a problem! We only spent $140 on the following before and after photos!

Now the room isn’t totally finished, but I have equipped the homeowner with a shopping list to continue the search and completion of the room on a budget.

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After I finished styling the room my client walked in and said “Wow! It looks so different, but I already owned most of this!” That was the best compliment she could have given me on my work! I have said this countless times, use what you have first and then fill in the holes! You would be amazed of the transformation of the pieces you already own!

Thanks for reading!

XO,

Hannah

Farmhouse Bathroom Makeover

Today’s makeover has me SO SO GIDDY! This is a farmhouse styled bathroom I recently designed. The bathroom vanity was an antique dresser that we transformed into a sink! The light fixture was purchased from Home Depot.

Because the bathroom is small I kept the accessories to a minimum. Using even the window as space for “wall art.” The largest items were purchased at antique stores, this keeps the space fresh and original.

Thanks for reading!

XO,

Hannah

English Cottage Guest Bedroom

English Cottage is all things cozy, antiques, and warm colors! What a blast it was transforming this guest bedroom. All of the fabrics used are from Waverly one of my favorite brands for curtains!

We started with this family heirloom bedroom furniture and bedding, and the rest fell into place. You will notice we used print on print for the bedding and curtains. I purchased an extra curtain panel and had throw pillows sewn to pull the curtain print down into the bedding.

The art work pictured above was perfect for the space, but the matting was dated. Swapping out matboard is one of the cheapest and easiest ways to update artwork! The lamps were purchased at the thrift store. (Read my thoughts on that here!)

We are still on the hunt for red and cream transfer-ware plates to cascade on the wall. We have a small collection stacking up, pictures to come!

Have you ever heard of the English Cottage style before? Comment below your favorite style to decorate your home in! (Transitional, Eclectic, Industrial, Victorian, Farmhouse, etc.)

XO,

Hannah

Entry Redo

Today I am featuring a recent entry table redo. The mission defined by my client Sarah and I was simple; REdecorate (shop from home) as much as possible, and keep within a farmhouse style of décor.

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The duck was a handmade gift from her grandpa, so I definitely wanted to incorporate that into her design. I came up with 3 options for her. Mirror, chalkboard, or clock! Then I showed her how much each project would cost. {She chose chalkboard}

I hit the jackpot walking through Hobby Lobby (my place of therapy). They had a huge chalk board, originally $79.99 marked down to $16! Can I get a whoop whoop? My client LOVES quotes, so I knew she would appreciate a piece in her home where she could update inspirational/fun quotes frequently. I asked her for a quote and she gave me “Good times and tan lines!” Super fun for the summer! I drew a quick hand drawing for her with her quote of choice.

Applying my favorite technique: SHOPPING FROM HOME! I pulled the black lantern and large glass bottle from other area’s of Sarah’s house. To liven up the glass jars I added some artificial greenery. Bright and fresh for summer! Sarah also had these cool crates in various places in her house. TIP: Pulling like items together makes a collection of décor feel more cohesive.

We chose a very light beige with green/gray undertones for her wall color. (Because she is leaving the trim brown). After some playing around, here is what I put together.

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The entire cost of this project was $32!

This is why I can’t stress enough the ridiculousness of this idea that you have to have a large budget to decorate your house. My passion is to see people love their homes, and make them a place of retreat for their family and friends!

Disclaimer: The painters weren’t finished in other area’s of the house, hence the glaring light socket. We’re keeping it real folks!

For a *behind the scenes look* or just a laugh, here are my sketches of the 3 options I gave her.

 

Patio Pop

My friend and colleague Sarah just had her deck rebuilt. She is anxious to host a party on it, and she reached out to me for help. She didn’t have a specific style or vision for the space, we were just designing the deck on a budget. (My Specialty)

I told her about the current variety of outdoor pillows at Wal-Mart’s garden center. I know, I know, Wal-Mart. But they really have inexpensive pieces that are very workable. My theory is to save on the area’s you can so that you can splurge on the pieces that will last a lifetime. (much like Sarah’s new fabulous chaise lounges) With that mission in mind we headed out to shop!

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My current obsession is stripes. They are a classic pattern that isn’t too trendy (it won’t go out of style quickly), but will add a POP to any space! Mixing patterns is another go-to method of mine, it’s current and fresh!

 

I also walked around her garage/house and found some things to repurpose. A bonus to hiring an interior decorator is you get to have fresh eyes on your existing stuff. Shopping from home is sometimes all a room in crisis needs! (Pictured left) An old planter I found in Sarah’s garage. We removed the lantern and dusted it off. Good as new! I loved the basket weave! (Pictured right) Sarah snapped a photo of me leaving the store feeling like Santa! It is rather fitting since her new deck made us feel as excited as children on Christmas morning!

Old planter Sarah already owned!

Feeling like Santa Claus leaving the store!

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Products used:

• Blue and white striped pillows: Better Homes and Garden $8.87
• Cream and coral striped pillows: Better Homes and Garden $8.87
• Square coral pillows: Wal-Mart $5.00
• Beige chair cushions: Target {Single $14.99 Double $34.99}
• Cream planter: Wal-Mart $6.96
• Plant: Wal-Mart $2.74

Later that evening I received this photo from Sarah! Relaxing in her new retreat!

I am still on the lookout for a few pieces- A table for between the chairs {I just used a stool in place to give her the idea of what we were going for} and a coordinating plant to go on top after we find said table. I am also looking to hang some patio lights to add a romantic ambiance.

XO,

Hannah