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Thursday, February 25, 2016

THE SECRET TO MIXING BLACK AND WHITE + LEOPARD

In a recent interview I was asked my secret to pattern mixing, and I didn't have a cut and dried answer or formula for that.  I generally just rely on my eye and what I think looks right.  However, after some thought, I have come up with a "rule" that I use for a combo that some might think strange, but can actually work if done right... mixing black, white, and leopard. And here's the secret:  When mixing a black and white print with leopard, I've found that it works best if the black and white has a balanced, even pattern. It's even better when one more colorful pattern is thrown into the mix! These patterns are a little bit on the fence for me because they're slightly busier, but I think they still work because of the even weight of the black/white mix. A pillow and throw pattern mix- So those are all examples of how the mix can work, but here's what I wouldn't do: I don't think the mix works if the b......
Wednesday, September 28, 2016

2016 FALL HOME TOUR- PART 2 (BLOGGER STYLIN' HOME TOURS)

It's one of my favorite weeks of the year... another round of Blogger Stylin' Home Tours!  Many thanks to Lindsay at The White Buffalo Styling Co. for hosting this tour.  If you're coming over from Britt Kingery, welcome! ...
Thursday, September 15, 2016

2016 FALL HOME TOUR (PART 1)

Hello friends, I'm so glad you're here today!  I'm delighted to be a part of the 2016 Fall Home Tours hosted by Marty at A Stroll Thru Life .  If you're visiting from Setting for Four, welcome!  Didn't you enjoy Heather's tour? If you're visiting for the first time today, let me introduce myself.  I'm Jennifer and I live in Edmond, Oklahoma, where my husband is a Baptist minister, and we have two teenagers, a son (dimples) and a daughter (tangles).  I adore bold color and mixing patterns , get excited about a great Craigslist score , and am not afraid to get my hands dirty with a DIY project. It is still a bit early to be fully decked out for Fall, but I added some small touches around the house to usher in the season.  I wanted to keep things very simple yet interesting, so I focused on bringing in some cozy colors, accessories found in nature, texture, and mixed metals. ...
Wednesday, March 22, 2017

2017 SPRING HOME TOUR

Hello friends, and welcome to my 2017 Spring Home Tour!  I've been a busy bee preparing for this day and I can't wait to show you around.  Let me begin with a big thank you to Marty of A Stroll Thru Life for organizing this tour, she always sends the nicest readers my way!  If you're visiting from Decorating Delirium , I'm so glad you stopped by.  Apparently Jennifer loves color and pattern just as much as I do! Let's begin the tour today with my Entry at the front door.  I actually shared this space a few weeks ago with a new look for Spring, so here's just a little peek.  If you missed it earlier and want to see more, click over to see all of the details  and more photos, including the 3 different ways that I styled it. ...
Thursday, November 9, 2017

2017 FALL HOME TOUR WITH UNTRADITIONAL COLORS

Many of my friends are full steam ahead preparing for Christmas, but I'm just now getting around to sharing my Fall Home Tour with you!  Since I didn't participate in any joint blogger Fall Tours this year, I wasn't in a rush to get my house decorated for the season.  So, here it is, better late than never! I think three words describe my Fall tour this year... simple, untraditional, and colorful.  You might have already caught on to that when I shared my Fall Porch a few weeks ago.  ( *This post contains affiliate links.)   Sugar Pinecones   ||   Lanterns   ||   Brass Door Handle   ||   Black Urns ...
Thursday, September 14, 2017

NEW WHITE BUILT-IN SHELVES IN THE LIVING ROOM

This Summer only had one significant DIY project, I painted the built-in shelves in the living room white!  You might have caught a peek of the changes here or there, but I'm just now getting around to formally sharing it with you.  I thought I'd better get it photographed before things get decked out for Fall! ...
Monday, March 23, 2020

IT'S A COLORFUL LIFE- SPRING HOME TOUR 2020

Welcome friends, I'm so glad you're here today!  If you're looking for a bit of distraction and cheerful photos or maybe some ideas to spruce up your home with all the time you're spending there these days, you're in the right spot because it's time for our It's A Colorful Life Spring Home Tour week!  Today I'm sharing my Spring Front Porch and Living Room, and later in the week I'll share the rest of my home decorated for Spring with you. ...
Thursday, January 17, 2013

SECONDHAND SHOPPING, A TIP, AND A SNEAK PEAK

Have I told you how much I love getting great furniture for next to nothing?  I am almost exclusively a Craigslist/Thrift Store/Garage Sale furniture shopper now.  I've found so many quality, solid, unique pieces that are so much more well made than most of the new things sold today.  They're not always perfect, but that's ok with me.  It adds character, right?  Usually with some inspiration and elbow grease, they can be made into something beautiful once again. I do draw the line on some things.  If there is damage where the integrity of the piece is in question, walk away.  If it takes more than you are able to do, walk away (unless you have a handy dad or hubby).  Mattresses, buy new.   A while back I found this table at a thrift store.  It was still the regular price of $6.99...I didn't even wait for markdowns on this one!  The top was in pretty bad shape-there were some slight bubbles in the venee......
Monday, July 20, 2015

I STRUCK GOLD {BRASS CHEST COFFEE TABLE}

A few weeks ago when I shared my first "Shop and Style" post with you, I hinted that one of the pieces I featured might have come home with me.   Well, did it ever! I love my thrifted coffee table that's been the living room for several years now, but have had my eyes open for something a bit more substantial.  Ultimately, I have a glass coffee table in mind for the living room, but when my sister texted me a photo of this brass chest at The Rink , I jumped at the chance to go look at it. I've long adored Carmel's pretty piece , and was so excited when this similar piece turned up in my area.  I was hopeful that it might be from the pricey Sarreid brass brand, but when I got there to see it there were no identifying labels in it and the handles looked different, so I'm thinking it's a replica.   That's ok, though, I love it anyway. It's not in perfect condition, there are some scrapes from wear and the top is fairly scratc......
Monday, October 12, 2020

IT'S A COLORFUL LIFE FALL TOUR 2020- PART 2: ENTRY AND LIVING ROOM

Hello everyone!  I'm so excited to welcome you today as we kick off the It's a Colorful Life Fall 2020 Home Tours!  Jewel of Jeweled Interiors and I are always so excited to organize this tour, we have an amazing group of color-loving bloggers lined up to share their Fall tours with you for the next few days.  I know you'll soak up every bit!  Today I'll be sharing my Entry and Living Room with you, all cozied up for Fall.    (*This post contains affiliate links, including Amazon. As an Amazon Associate, I earn from qualifying purchases. Read my  full disclosure policy here .)...
Thursday, September 10, 2015

EARLY FALL HOME TOUR {2015}

Hello there, friends!  I'm so glad to welcome you into my {virtual} home today, and if you're visiting from Remodelando la Casa , I'm thrilled that you're here!  I'm so grateful to Marty at A Stroll Thru Life for organizing this blog hop tour this week, what a line-up of fabulous Fall eye candy! If you're a new reader, let me take a moment to introduce myself.  I'm a wife and mom to a teen boy and tween girl living in Edmond, Oklahoma (I'm a proud born and raised Okie!).  My husband is a Southern Baptist Minister, and although I have a degree in Education and taught 3rd grade in the early years of our marriage, the Lord has blessed us and I've been able to stay home with our children since then.  I've always had a love for decorating and started blogging about our home 4 years ago at my husband's encouragement, amazed that anyone would have any interest in the little projects that I was doing.  These 4 years have passed in a flash and I c......