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Top 10 most inspiring Home Decor Accounts

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As a home decorator and blogger – I am always looking at social media, TV shows, magazines and well everywhere… I’m always searching for inspiring design and decor for myself and for my clients.  I have noticed through my own social media that my own style has evolved over time and no doubt this is due to all of the inspiring images. I follow so many home decorators and designers on Instagram but I definitely have some IGers that I find so inspiring…

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Lately I am drawn to simplicity, clean lines, neutral tones and accents in blue.  I personally love a mix of styles but I do love a modern farmhouse look. Being a mom of 4 I need ideas that allow for storage and also family life. I love mixing textures, too!

Top 10 Most Inspiring Home Decor Accounts on Instagram

1.The Coastal Oak

The Coastal Oak is a new source of inspiration for me. I just discovered this account and I absolutely love it! Simplicity at it’s best – I love the neutral tones.  Wood and blue accents too – plus how Amy is real about family life!

 

2. Craftberry Bush

This account (mscraftberrybush) is just stunning – you need to follow this account right now – her Christmas decor is just breathtaking! Again, gorgeous design and beautiful blend of neutrals and textures! I love Lucy’s style…

 

3. Life on Virginia Street

This is just one of the many inspiring photos on Life on Virginia Street. I love Sarah’s taste – and her blog (and Instagram) she shares more than home decor – there’s fashion + beauty, DIY, recipes and more.  Her home yours are so inspiring and she shares her shopping list, too!

 

4. Project Allen Designs

Ashley is one of my favourite IG accounts – Project Allen Designs – I love her clean and simple style! Her home is stunning and her bedroom has totally inspired my master bedroom update(which I will be sure to update you all on).  I love how she also shops at ‘everyday’ places. I cannot wait to see her kitchen update!

 

5. Kind+Abell

Kind+Abell is another account that inspires me because Emily has such a strong sense of family and incorporates that in her designs. Family spaces can be beautiful, too! She creates spaces for everyday living which I love!

 

6. Jonesville Blog

 

Can you tell I am looking to update my bedroom? Jonesvilleblog is an account that I love – I first saw Elizabeth while participating in the $100 room challenge and I could not believe what she was able to do with such a tight budget. I love her latest project – her master bedroom!

 

7. Rachel Elizabeth Creates

 

Absolutely stunning! I look at her IG feed and her amazing blog and I can’t help but feel inspired! Her esthetic is so calming and warm – I love again her use of soft tones, elements of nature and simplicity! Her home tour is a must see!

 

8. Within the Grove

Another hands-on home decor and DIY account that I love! Liz at Within the grove opens her home to us and shows us what she’s doing and gives us an honest look at her amazing DIY projects! Plus she shares weekly home decor sales!

 

9. Revival. Farmhouse

I love Kristen’s sense of simple design and decor – I’m not a fussy person so her esthetic really appeals to me! Her account is all about her own farmhouse and turning it into a home! This dining room and tablescape is totally inspiring – giving me some great ideas for Christmas!

 

10. Hailey’s Hacienda

Hailey has a beautiful eye for simple styling and perfecting balance in home decor.  I love her mix of textures and modern lines – her taste is amazing and she is one to follow! She shares her DIY projects and styling tips. Her account is beautiful and i know there is so much more to come!

These are the Home Decor Instagram accounts that are inspiring me these days – do you have any favourites?

 

 

 

 

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In love with…Chunky knit blankets

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I have to confess that I am in love! I’m in love with chunky knit blankets … I have loved them since they really started to emerge in current home decor.  I love being cozy and snuggling up with a blanket (as I am writing this post I have one of my many throw blankets on my lap …)

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Do you love chunky knit blankets?

I know in terms of trends I am a ‘little late to the party’ but to be honest I don’t consider knit anything to be a trend – I think there will also be a place for these fabulous knitted creations but yes, they are having a bit of a moment right now.

I have to share some of my favourite home decor looks with chunky blankets

Chunky Blankets in the Living room

Photo credit: My Modern Met

This white living room with black and grey accent is so clean and crisp – and this over sized chunky blanket adds so much texture to the room.

Photo credit : All Free Knitting

This big stitch oatmeal chunky knit blanket draped over this sofa is perfect for cuddling and snuggling plus it makes this contemporary tufted sofa look softer.

Photo credit : My Domaine

The chunk knit blanket was seen a lot this year in millennial pink – two trends working hand in hand.  The corner of this living room space is so fresh and feminine in millennial pink, clean lines and the over sized knitted throw is balanced and beautiful!

Chunky Blankets in the Bedroom

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There’s no better to place to snuggle than in your bedroom – add a chunky knitted blanket and you may never want to get out of bed again!

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Again that classic combination of soft grey and millennial pink – so soft and soothing especially in a bedroom.

Where can you get a chunky knit blanket?

If you are crafty – there are some great arm knitting tutorials that show you how to make such a cozy and chunky knitted throw blanket.  This is one tutorial that I found easy to follow – here

I’m a knitter and my goal is to knit one of these myself – I found this step by step knitting tutorial for one of these chunky blankets on nourishandnestle.com – I can’t wait to make my own!

Not crafty? That’s OK…

You can purchase one!

Here are some of my favourites, found on amazon.com

This beautiful blue blanket is a stunning colour with this chunky knitted texture is available on Amazon.

This white handmade chunky blanket by wool + sea is stunning and available on amazon.

Do you these chunky knit blankets as much as I do??

 

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Friday Favourites : Large Clocks

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Friday Favourites this week ….Large clocks!  They are one of our favourite ways to add wall decor to a space.  Large Wall mounted clocks are a great way to fill up an empty wall space but they are also very useful! You can hang these clocks on their own or even add one to a gallery wall. There are so many styles of wall clocks, so you will be sure to find one that suits your style.

Decorating with Large Clocks

Here are some great inspiration images for how you can decorate with an over sized clock.

Photo credit : Magnolia Market

This area is perfect for serving drinks and snacks in this ‘bunk room’.  The aged finish of the large clock adds character to this space and the light contrast with the wall colour is soothing and fresh.

Photo credit : Kirkland’s

This oversized roman numeral wall clock has a touch of a traditional feel but pair with with more casual pieces like the natural wood console table at this entry and some farmhouse textures – it looks more relaxed plus have the clock leaning (instead of wall mounting it) makes it look less formal. Clocks at an entry is beautiful but also practical!

This is a model townhome we styled just recently… and we used a large farmhouse style clock for above the fireplace.  We love the galvanized metal trim and the rustic rope (plus it was easy to hang).  Its fills up this fireplace wall space and the round shape adds some softness to the room as well.

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We have rounded up some of our favourite large clocks from various stores that we love for the home

The Dresden Wall Clock – available at Urban Barn – is one of our favourites! We love the painted wood plank detail, the antique trim finish and the roman numerals add another aged feel to this piece.

This Industrial style Wall clock is available on Amazon and the simplicity of this clock is a perfect piece to add to a space with some loft inspiration with an industrial look – this would look great mounted on a brick wall.

This Iron Tower Large Wall Clock from Wayfair would be a great additional to a traditional style space or even a farmhouse look.  We love the simplicity of this piece and in the oversized scale it adds great presence to any room.

We love design elements that are beautiful but also practical….do you have a clock in your space? Maybe it’s time to add one …

LOOKBOOK FOR WALL CLOCKS…

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Decorating with Buffalo Check

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What is Buffalo Check?

This pattern is also known as Buffalo plaid.  It originated at Woolrich Woolen Mills in the 1850’s. This pattern is traditionally seen in red and black but over time there have been many colour variations.

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The pattern is often 2 or 3 colour striped fabric creating equally sized large squares (gingham is similar but the squares are much smaller).  Buffalo check had a real moment in 2015 holiday decor .  Plaid is always a popular choice at Christmas and this pattern fits the style plus with the popularity of woodland inspired decor the pattern is a perfect fit!

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Buffalo Check and Home Decor…

This plaid print works very well when paired with a rugged and rustic look (think ski chalet) but in other colour variations it can also work in more transitional, farmhouse and traditional styles.  Buffalo plaid can be used in many different ways – ranging from upholstery to table settings. Here are some of our favourite rooms with Buffalo check.

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This bedroom has a rustic mountain home look with the traditional red and black Buffalo plaid pattern.  Paired with the cowhide rug and shiplap walls – this room has a rugged and cozy feel.

Photo credit : Magnolia Home

Add a touch of country to your walls with this water colour effect wallpaper in Buffalo plaid print – the black/grey/white colour scheme is very neutral easy to work with.  It pairs beautifully with the wood tones and the simple and clean bedding – the style in this room has some mid century modern elements but it works with this check pattern on the wall.

Photo credit : Damask et Dentelle

Pillows in a Buffalo plaid is a more subtle way to add this print into your decor.  Again the black / white/ grey plaid print is a great addition to any space – this is beautiful at a front entry bench, living room, bedroom and this dining banquet.

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Here are some of our favourite home decor items in rustic inspired pattern…add this print to your space this fall or winter to bring that cozy feel in your space.


Personalized Buffalo Check Throw


Urban Retreat 33′ x 20.5″ Buffalo Check Wallpaper


Twill Buffalo Check Cotton Throw Pillow


Philomena Classic Buffalo Plaid Check Table Runner

Buffalo Check Door Mat

 

What do you think of this classic yet rugged pattern?

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Happy Canada Day – Red and White Home Decor Inspiration

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Happy 150th Canada! What better way to celebrate a beautiful country than with decor….you can celebrate our nation (and it’s colours) with red and white all year long….

 

To celebrate Canada’s Birthday –

Here are some of our favourite red and white rooms:

This red and white country bedroom has such a relaxed look.  This is perfect for the cottage or any home that has a more rustic feel.  We love this metal bed frame that has been painted in a red chalk paint that has a bit of an aged feel and then paired with the crisp white sheets.

 

You know we love a white kitchen and this white shaker kitchen with a cute window seat is perfection! Red is a bold pop of colour so you don’t need a lot to make a statement – a few pillows in this window seat are just enough.  We also love the mix of pattern in this space – the toile in red and white for the window valance and the rug – add some more visual elements in red.

 

 

Tired of blue for a boys bedroom? Ya, we are too! Red is a great alternative – it is bold, sporty but also a classic it pairs well with the ‘typical’ masculine palette like grey, navy blue and brown – it is used in a lot of sports logos so you could use that for decor inspo, it also works well with a nautical theme but for something more current try adding red to a rustic theme boy’s bedroom, like this one featured in Style at Home.

 

 

We love the look of a two tone kitchen – either upper and lowers in different colours or the island one colour separate from the rest of the kitchen.  We showed you a red and white kitchen earlier but this one takes it to the next level….a red painted island in a white kitchen – it might be too bold for some but we like the warmth this tone brings to the space and how nicely it pairs with the wood tones, too

 

With red and white decor, think outside, too

A red door (white white trim) is such a fresh and clean look plus a red door is just so welcoming – depending on your existing exterior colours will help determine which shade of red is best but there are so many to choose from …

 

We love red and white for the outdoor patio and seating space, too! It adds a great pop of colour plus it is a timeless colour combination, so you can re-use these for a few years…

Red and white home decor doesn’t have to be just for Christmas or Canada Day …red and white is a classic combination that you can decorate with all year long….

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