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IKEA EKTORP Sofa Sale Coming This Wednesday

Oct92017

For any of you who have been considering purchasing the EKTORP sofa, I wanted to let you know about a one-day sale in honor of IKEA opening their 45th store in the US. (The newest store is in Indianapolis.) This Wednesday, Oct. 11th, the EKTORP sofa frame will be $100 off both in-stores and online.

mirror // rug // fiddle leaf tree // coffee table (similar)

I can tell you after owning and living hard on our EKTORP sofas for nearly two years, I would definitely recommend. I can attest to both the sturdiness of the frame and the comfort. They’ve really been perfect for this phase of our family’s life. I will confess to not washing the slipcovers nearly as often as I should. I’m thinking of investing in another set soon, which is really the beauty of a slipcovered sofa.

For more details on the upcoming sale, visit IKEA USA.

How to Style Traditional Furniture in a Modern Way

Oct52017

I still can’t tell you what my decorating style is exactly, but I know I’ve always loved a good mix. I feel like it’s especially important as I’ve decorated our current house which is definitely traditional but needs a little bit of modern to keep it feeling young and fresh. We’re not overly stuffy; have you noticed? ;) Since finishing our recent upstairs renovation, I’ve been looking forward to creating a pretty and functional little landing spot at the top of the stairs.

When I’m styling any area of my home, I’m always conscious of keeping the traditional/modern mix. I like to think of it as checks and balances. If I’m working with a really traditional piece of furniture, I’ll want to add an unexpected piece of two when I’m accessorizing. For this spot, I started with a wide bombay chest from Arhaus that almost fills the entire wall. I love the classic lines–and I don’t think you can really ever go wrong with black. (If you’re not familiar with Arhaus, they have some really beautiful, well-built pieces with a focus on sustainable materials and functionality. I think this chest will be in our family for a long time to come. I’ve pinned more of my favorite things from their site on this board.)

And, here’s the point where I tell you I bought that lamp for this “vignette” while they were still knocking down walls upstairs. I always have a plan. . .

I placed my next largest piece–a vintage faux bamboo mirror–centered over the chest. Not only are the styles totally different, but I like the contrast of curvy and straight lines when the two pieces are used together.

I knew I wanted to include at least one colorful piece so I painted this really simple art and put it in a white frame to pop against all of the black and gold. I think modern art is the very easiest way to “balance” a traditional piece of furniture–and you can do this yourself quickly. (I’ll show you how in another post.)

I finished it up with a couple of frames, some stacked design books and a pop of fresh green in this brass planter in a traditional finish but in a more modern shape. (Again–checks and balances.)

Another thing I love about having this chest in the hallway is the extra storage it provides. I’m claiming the top drawer for myself and made the bottom one the official “sock drawer” for the house. (No more sorting.)

(This chevron blanket is a great weight for Fall and can be found here.)

If you’re trying to work with a piece you already have or want to create more of a modern/traditional mix in your home, here are a few more styling examples to help you get started. All pieces are from Arhaus.

ONE. artwork – planter – lamp – chest

TWO. accent table – mirror – throw – lamp

THREE. chandelier – dining chair – vase 1 – vase 2 – dining table

See more pretty products from Arhaus here.

THIS GIVEAWAY IS NOW CLOSED.

Arhaus is giving one reader a $500 gift card to their site. To enter, shop the Arhaus site and comment on this post with which product you’d love to have in your home. Giveaway ends 10/9/17; winner chosen at random.

This post was sponsored by Arhaus. Arhaus employees and their family members are not eligible for the giveaway.

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More Furniture Rearranging (Adding Bulk)

May232017

A while back, I promised more simple decorating posts, so here you go. I moved some more furniture—and I thought you might want to see how adding a piece with “bulk” can make a big difference.

Now. . .

This is the corner of my office where we keep the printer, paper and kids’ art stuff. I like both looks but I think the black chest (my dad found it for $30 at a yard sale!) looks and functions better. And, I love being able to tuck the printer underneath.

This may not be a breakthrough design idea, but there’s nothing that thrills me more than figuring out how to use a piece I already own in a better way. It’s like solving a puzzle. These ideas usually hit me out of the blue and my husband, always thrilled by my brilliant ideas that almost always occur during a ballgame, gladly jumps up to start moving things around. (The same at your house, I’m sure.) My goal in sharing this is that you might think about pieces in your own home in a different way.

This has also become one of my favorite little corners at night. . .

By the way, I moved the gray console into our breakfast area in the kitchen. I’ve also had it in the powder room and as a console under our TV. It works everywhere. My favorite kind of piece!

PS—Voting has begun for the FrogTape Paintover Challenge. Help me win $5000 for St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital by casting your vote (once daily!). It also enters you for a chance to win a $1000 gift card. (You can see my porch reveal here, in case you missed it.)

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