Hello! Just a few updates from around here with some updates on deals I've shared over the past month. Remember the Threshold cabinet that went on sale for $75?? I was skeptical since it had pretty bad reviews but I wanted something different there so I was willing to chance it. I agree that the assembly is a PAIN. It took me 3-4 hours but it was mostly by myself with plenty of interruptions. The drawers don't line up completely on the bottom but I just pull one out to even them up. For $75? I think it's great so if they come back in stock I would grab one -- I love the glass doors and it still stores a lot.
Ok and this Martha Stewart rug at Sam's is amazing for $99! Our old one was getting pretty worn and dingy and I'm in there almost every week during my son's martial arts and so I grabbed one to try. The Provo store in Utah still had quite a few although it looks like they are sold out online. Hopefully it will be good at hiding a lot! It looks completely different from one side of the room than the other.
I picked up this little lamp on clearance for $3.24 at Target in Montana over Christmas break. Regular bulbs were way too bright in it but I tried this soft white 7.5 watt bulb and it gives the perfect little glow day and night. I didn't even know such a thing existed.
shelf styling ideas from the Parade of Homes: how to decorate bookshelves and bookcases, wall and built-ins
27 October 2021
One of the top decorating dilemmas is: how to style my shelves/bookcase/open shelving? Here are some ideas from the Utah Valley Parade of Homes this year that may help you out:
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| Books, vases, picture frames, baskets are great places to begin. |
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| Also greenery, decorative boxes, wood sculptures |
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| Bowls, more books, vases + greenery plus those great lights! |
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| * did you know you can order book dust jackets that are color coordinated?? |
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| * love the arches on these ones! |
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| * the extra touch of the light at the top makes all the difference |
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| * the main question for this one was how do you get work done when someone is practicing the piano?? |
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| * it's okay to have some empty shelves! |
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| * baskets, clocks, and candles are also great options |
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| * just one sign with lettering and also notice how they layered the picture frame, plate, plant and beads |
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| * I think the blue, leather, and light in here are perfection ♥ |
living and family room ideas from parade of homes * basement kitchen * theater rooms * play area * man caves
06 October 2021




















































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