Hey there, lovelies! Can you feel the love in the air? Valentine’s Day is just around the corner, and I couldn’t be more excited to share some heartfelt inspiration for your romantic celebrations with these Valentine’s Day Tablescape Ideas. As an aficionado of all things surrounding tablescapes, I’ve poured my heart into creating the perfect Valentine’s Day tablescape to set the stage for an unforgettable Valentine’s dinner with my favorite people.

I set this darling table adorned with hues of red, white, and pink, evoking the timeless symbols of love and affection. From the wintery centerpiece garland to the heart-shaped placemats, every detail whispers sweet nothings to the heart.

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The Focal Point: Centerpiece Garland

Let’s start with the focal point: I used a table runner and layered the centerpiece garland on top of it. Then I made the garland using frosted pines, frosted peonies and eucalyptus. This is one of my favorite ways to make a garland for the winter season, and then add in different items that work for the different holidays in the winter season. You can see more about how I do this in this blog post here: How to Create a Versatile Winter Centerpiece Garland.

The Table-Setting:

I love to create layers in my place settings. For this particular tablescape, I used a red heart placemat, a red beaded dinner plate, a white scalloped salad plate, and a pink beaded heart dessert plate. I also added some homemade Valentine’s cookies to the top of the dessert plate. I then added a red and white checkered napkin under the white plate to create some contrast.

Next, I added some pink hearts to some gold placecard holders, gold flatware and clear glass goblets.

More Valentine’s Day Tablescape Ideas

Want to see more of my Valentine’s Day Tablescape Ideas? Check these posts out!

Pink Hearts Valentine’s Day Tablescape

Pink and White Valentine’s Day Tablescape

Pretty In Pink Valentine’s Day Tablescape

To add some more romantic vibes to the tables, I used mango wood candleholders with red candlesticks and some white “love” words at the end of each table. (The LOVE words are from Hobby Lobby.)

This tablescape isn’t just about aesthetics; it’s about creating moments that will be cherished for a lifetime. Whether you’re celebrating with a longtime partner, a new flame, or simply reveling in self-love, may this Valentine’s Day be filled with warmth, connection, and the sweetest of memories.

I invite you to embrace the spirit of love and let your hearts soar. Whether you recreate this tablescape at home or simply allow yourself to bask in its beauty, know that you are deserving of all the love and happiness in the world. Happy Valentine’s Day, from my heart to yours.

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I hope you enjoyed this fun Red, Pink, and White Valentines Day Tablescape!

Happy Valentines Day!

xoxo,

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Thanksgiving Tablescape with Solino Home Linens

Thanksgiving is a time of gratitude, celebration, and indulging in delicious food and spending time with loved ones. As you prepare to host your gathering this coming fall, creating a beautiful and inviting tablescape is something I enjoy doing. Welcoming everyone into my home for the holidays is something that brings me joy and happiness. There is nothing better than gathering around the dinner table and sharing a home cooked meal with my loved ones and this thanksgiving tablescape with Solino Home Linens is one of my favorites yet!

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This year, why not take your Thanksgiving table decor to the next level with the exquisite linens from Solino Home? Known for their superior quality and sustainable production methods, Solino Home offers a stunning range of linens that will effortlessly elevate your Thanksgiving tablescape to new heights.

The Table Linens

The Table Runner

A well-chosen table runner serves as the foundation for your tablescape, instantly transforming an ordinary table into a visual masterpiece. I used this white and natural table runner from Solino Home. The collection I used in this tablescape is called Contempo and it comes in many colors.

The white and natural colors are simple, yet elegant and worked well with my rustic reclaimed wood dining table.

Linen Napkins for a Touch of Refinement

No Thanksgiving table is complete without a set of exquisite napkins, and Solino Home offers a stunning selection of linen napkins that will be cherished for years to come.

Whether you prefer crisp white napkins for a traditional aesthetic or want to infuse a pop of color with their charming range of shades, Solino Home has you covered.

The napkins are meticulously crafted with attention to detail. You can enhance your table’s visual appeal by incorporating unique folding techniques or by using napkin rings as stylish accent.

In this tablescape, I used wooden napkin rings for the linen napkins. To create this look, just unfold the napkin (I ironed them first), pinch the middle of the napkin with your fingers and let the napkin hand downward. Then slide the napkin ring over the pinched section and pull the napkin through the napkin ring. Fluff it up a bit if needed. You can lay the napkin on the left side of the place-setting with the napkin pointing up or down. I like doing it both ways. You can also put the napkin on top of the plate if you want to shake things up. There are so many different ways to style napkins and ways to place them.

Check out my post here for some ideas on how to style napkins: Easter Table Place Settings and Napkin Ring Ideas

Coordinated Placemats

Solino Home also offers a wide variety of styles and many beautiful collections to choose from. I love that you can mix and match many of their linens as each collection comes in many colors. All the table linens I used in this tablescape are from the Contempo Collection.

Don’t forget the Centerpieces

When I was getting ready to set this table with these beautufiul dishes and linens, I reached out to my good friend Shannon who owns and grows the most beautiful flowers on her flower farm called Chatuea Monet, located in Payson, Utah.

I sent her images of the dinnerware and linens and had planned to drive to her farm to get flowers and then she showed up at my house with these two incredibly beautiful centerpieces! I was so grateful as I was running short on time. Shannon is one of the kindest, most genuine people I know and she is an amazing flower farm and florist. These centerpieces she made are so beautiful!

Transform your Thanksgiving feast into an unforgettable event with Solino Home’s exquisite linens. By incorporating their table runners, tablecloths, napkins, and placemats, you can create a tablescape that exudes timeless elegance, warmth, and refinement. Adding some beautiful fall flowers to your table will also make this a Thanksgiving tablescape you will always remember!

Solino Home’s commitment to sustainability and their impeccable craftsmanship ensure that you’ll enjoy these linens for many more memorable Thanksgiving gatherings to come. This year, let your table be a reflection of your gratitude and love, setting the stage for a truly extraordinary celebration. Now, go and gather those you love and set the table!

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Contempo Linen Collection in Natural and White

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Nature has a way of inspiring us in countless ways, and one of the most fascinating creatures that captivate our attention is the humble bee. Known for their diligent work ethic and vital role in pollination, bees have become a symbol of harmony and interconnectedness. Beyond their ecological importance, bee-themed decor has gained popularity the past few years.

Pioneer Day in Utah

I live in Utah part time and one of my favorite things about living here is that Utahan’s celebrate their own special holiday called Pioneer Day. Utah is known as the Beehive State because beehives are synonymous with industry and perseverance, values which were praised by Utah’s founders. Bees are famously hard workers, toiling tirelessly for the well-being of their hive. (Why is Utah called the Beehive State?)

Utah was settled by the Mormon pioneers looking for a better life free of religious persecution so every July 24th, these early settlers are celebrated with this special holiday. My ancestors were some of the original settlers of Utah and thanks to the great genealogical resources of the LDS church and my mothers hard work, I have been able to learn all about my ancestors who left their homes in England, Wales, Denmark, and Sweden to start a new life in Utah. They all crossed the plains in covered wagon and settled through the state of Utah and eventually Idaho. I am always moved by reading their stories and learning about their difficult journey west.

Every year when I’m in Utah over Pioneer Day, I love to gather all our family who still live here to celebrate and I love using this beehive theme to decorate my table.

In today’s post, I’m sharing some of my past bee themed decor and tablescapes along with a few other bloggers. I hope you enjoy todays post all about bees!

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My tip for you with bee themed decor? Embrace nature-inspired color schemes! Bee-themed decor naturally lends itself to a warm and inviting color palette. Incorporate shades of yellow, black, and white into your space to capture the essence of these industrious creatures or you can pick any color that you like. I’ve used all sorts of colors that go well with yellow including blue!

Check out this Instagram Reel I’ve shared in the past of my beehive themed tablescapes.

Black and Yellow Bee Themed Fall Tablescape

This post has some fun ways I’ve used Bee-Themed decor in my tablescapes. I created this for Pioneer Day last year, 2022. I love the black and gold color palette.

Bee Themed Tablescape for Two

How cute is this bee themed table by my friend Lori from Dining-Delight?! I love how she incorporated the theme for two.

A Bee Themed Table on the Porch

Another one of my favorite bee themed tables is this one from my friend Chloe’s blog, CelebrateandDecorate. She put this one together on her porch and it has the cutest accent pieces.

HOW TO PLAN A BEE-UTIFUL BEE THEMED PARTY

Mariah from Gigglesgalore is the Queen Bee of party planning and she does not disappoint with this bee themed party decor.

Bees, Sunflowers, and Hydrangeas Arrangement + Tablescape

Mary from Home is Where the Boat Is has the best floral inspiration for your bee themed decor. Can’t have a bee theme without gorgeous flowers, right?

Beehive Themed Party Tablescape

And last but not least, another one of my beehive tablescapes. This was another one of my pioneer day tablescapes that I absolutely loved. I didn’t do place-settings for this tablescape, instead I created this buffet style table and served the food from here. I love all the different bee themed decorations including the beehive candles, honeycomb bowls, antique honey pot for the flower arrangement, and beehive shaped rolling pin and I added honey to the table and made a beehive cake.

Bee-themed decor is a wonderful way to bring the beauty of nature into your home. By incorporating elements inspired by bees, such as color schemes, furniture, artwork, textiles, accessories and food, you can create a space that exudes warmth, charm, and a touch of whimsy.

Whether you’re drawn to their ecological importance or simply enchanted by their delicate beauty, bee-themed decor offers a unique and stylish way to celebrate nature’s smallest yet most impactful creatures. So, buzz with creativity and let your home come alive with the magic of bee-inspired design!

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Patriotic Decorating Ideas

The Fourth of July is a significant holiday in the United States, and many people love to celebrate it by decorating their homes in patriotic colors. If you’re looking for inspiration to decorate your home for Independence Day, look no further! In this blog, we’ve compiled some creative and easy patriotic decorating ideas to help you celebrate in style.

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Red, White, and Blue Tablescape Decor Ideas

Incorporating patriotic colors into your table decor is an easy way to show your love for your country.

This was one of my favorite tablescapes I did. From the place settings to the centerpiece and even the chair pillows, this is a simple way to add some festive decor to your table. Get all my tips to recreate this Red, White, and Blue Patriotic Tablescape.

Source: Elegant Fourth of July tablescape with Ginger Jars by Summer Adams

One of my dear friends, Summer Adams, put together a beautiful tablescape for her kitchen table. Isn’t it so festive and beautiful? Check out all her tips on how to recreate this elegant Fourth of July tablescape with ginger jars.

Can I just tell you, I absolutely love the Fourth of July! It is one of my favorite holidays next to Christmas. I always make sure to pull out all the stops when putting together my Fourth of July party tablescapes. Setting a patriotic themed table is a great way to add patriotic decor to your home.

Have I ever shown you my patriotic dish organization? Like I said, I’m obsessed with all things Fourth of July, so what better way to showcase my dish collection than to have it all organized perfectly in my pantry! Get all my tips on how I organized these dishes.

Here are some other patriotic decorating ideas to get you started adding red, white, and blue decor to your home:

• Use red, white, and blue throw pillows on your couch or chairs
• Hang a patriotic wreath on your front door
• Display a vase of red, white, and blue flowers on your dining table
• Use a red, white, and blue tablecloth for your Fourth of July party
• Hang patriotic bunting or banners around your home

American Flag Decor

The American flag is a symbol of our country, and displaying it in your home is a great way to show your patriotism.

Source: Fourth of July Flag Ideas from My 100 Year Old Home

One of my friends Leslie Saeta is the queen of DIY and crafts. She has the best ideas for how to create and use Fourth of July flags as part of your decor – DIY style! Check them all out here.

I love a good patriotic tablescape, but why stop there? There are so many ways to incorporate patriotic elements into your home decor. I made this festive Fourth of July floral arrangement with faux flowers for my kitchen island. It was so easy to make! Here is the video reel from my Instagram on how I made this: Fourth of July Centerpiece. Check out all my favorite patriotic home decor ideas.

Here are some more creative ways to incorporate the flag into your decor:

• Hang a large American flag on your wall
• Use a small American flag as a centerpiece on your dining table
• Display a patriotic quilt or throw blanket on your couch or chairs
• Use American flag-themed curtains or pillows in your home

And if you’re feeling crafty, try making some homemade patriotic decorations with these ideas:

• Make a patriotic wreath using red, white, and blue ribbons
• Paint mason jars in patriotic colors and use them as vases for flowers
• Make a patriotic garland using red, white, and blue paper stars
• Create a patriotic banner using cardstock and string

Outdoor Patriotic Table Decor Ideas

Of course, if you’re hosting friends and family, chances are you’ll be spending some time outside too. I have all my favorite outdoor patriotic entertaining ideas here.

Source: Fourth of July Entertaining from Ella Claire Inspired

For the ultimate outdoor entertaining advice, you have to check out this Fourth of July entertaining post from my friend Kristen. She is the best at creating beautiful spaces indoors and out!

Source: Simple Patriotic Table Decor from Home With Holliday

If you are looking for a more simple version of a patriotic table, my friend Holliday has the best tips. You can find her full post for any patriotic holiday, such as Memorial Day, Fourth of July, or even Labor Day here.

Source: Fourth of July Party with Red and Blue Chic from To Have and To Host

If you’re looking for a gorgeously chic patriotic tablescape for your outdoor barbecue, you have to check out how my friend Lory put together her red and blue chic Fourth of July party table.

And last but not least, here is my latest outdoor patriotic tablescape. I set this table in our newly renovated backyard. You can read more about this Fourth of July patriotic tablescape in this post:

Fourth of July Table Settings: Ideas for a Festive Red, White, and Blue Outdoor Tablescape

Here are some more patriotic decorating ideas you can use if you’re hosting a Fourth of July party or BBQ:

• Use red, white, and blue balloons to decorate your backyard
• Set up a patriotic photo booth with props like American flags, Uncle Sam hats, and red, white, and blue sunglasses
• Serve food on patriotic plates and napkins
• Use red, white, and blue mason jars as drinking glasses

There are many creative and easy ways to decorate your home for Independence Day. Whether you’re incorporating patriotic colors into your decor, displaying the American flag, making DIY decorations, or hosting a Fourth of July party, you can show your love for your country in style. Happy Fourth of July!

If you enjoyed this post, here are some more patriotic decorating ideas that I’ve shared in the past.

The Most Festive Patriotic Entertaining Ideas for Your Celebration

I hope you enjoyed these patriotic decorating ideas! Happy Fourth of July!

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It’s the most wonderful time of the year! Let’s get into the holiday spirit by creating a beautiful Christmas tablescape. This year, set the scene for holiday cheer with this inspiration.

The Perfect Christmas Tablescape Centerpiece

Cedar Garland // Cedar Pinecone Garland // Snowed Eucalyptus Leaf Spray // White Snowed Peony Spray // Iced Berry Pick

Your tablescape should start with a stunning centerpiece. I like to make a centerpiece garland that goes down the middle of the table. This adds a beautiful element to the table but also allows for easy conversation with the people sitting across from you.

I layer greenery onto the center of the table, then I layer in different frosted greenery stems, frosted berries, frosted peony faux flowers, and pine cones into the garland.

You could also add red taper candles and wood candle holders to add height and a pop of color. Don’t forget to light the candles when dinner is ready!

The Elegant Christmas Silverware

Use your best china or something festive like these holly and ivy dishes and your finest silverware for a touch of elegance. Top off each place setting with a napkin ring. I used these reindeer napkins rings but it would have been even cuter if I had been able find something holly or evergreen branches. For an extra pop of color, try using green or red napkins.

The Charming Christmas Place Settings

With just a few simple supplies, you can create a charming Christmas tablescape that will impress your guests and get everyone into the holiday spirit.

A key element of any Christmas tablescape is the Christmas plates. One simple way to dress up your Christmas table is by stacking plates in an interesting way.

To create a charming Christmas tablescape, start by stacking plates of different sizes and patterns.

I bought these dishes at Homegoods in 2020 and probably are not available any longer. I will share similar options.

I like to start the base of my place setting with a placemat or a charger like this natural one you see above.

For a festive touch, try using Christmas-themed plates or patterned plates in coordinating colors.

Next, layer your plates with the largest at the bottom. You can decide if you’d rather have your napkins in between the plates.

Or on the side of the place setting using a napkin ring.

Another fun idea is to make each place setting special by setting out a small gift for each guest. Place the gifts on top of the plate or off to the left side above the plates.

Not sure what to give? A scented candles some chocolates or candy, an ornament, or something that the person will love. Make it personal if you like.

The Little Christmas Table Details

The beauty lies in the details and the best Christmas tablescapes usually have some added details. Let’s take a closer look at a few of my additions.

I added green throw pillows to the main chairs to bring in more of the green color to tie in with the napkins.

I added these little Christmas house salt and pepper shakers. They are great to put at each end of the table if you have a large table like I do and they help fill any gaps on the table.

I also love to add a cake or dessert on a cake stand as part of my centerpiece accents as well.

This Christmas, create a beautiful tablescape that will impress your guests and get everyone into the holiday spirit! With a little bit of planning, your Christmas feast will be remembered for years to come!

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I like to keep my Halloween decor simple and this year I chose to do a traditional black and orange theme. I sprinkled in little touches of halloween decor throughout my kitchen and dining room and I love the simplicity of it while still making it feel festive!

Keeping Halloween Decor Simple

I’m so glad I decided to add a little Halloween decor to the kitchen this year. I really loved using the black, white, and orange colors in my kitchen. I stopped doing Halloween decor when my kids got older but I really enjoyed decorating it this year. Guess I’ll have to keep doing it from now on! I switched out all my dishes on the open shelves to black, orange, and white and do you see the charcoal colored goblets in the corner? Would you believe they are from the dollar store! Love it when I can score a good deal like that!

I also like adding decor to my kitchen island and my dining table. Check out my Black and Orange Halloween Tablescape here!

I added a ribbon banner across the bottom of my hood on my stove and then made some black bats on my cricket and stuck them up above on the hood. You could also put a halloween wreath in this space.

Plates are from Anthropolgie but may no longer be available. Pumpkin figurines and dolls were from various stores and no longer available but I’ve linked some similar ones below. Bats were made on a circuit. I found the black goblets at the dollar store but I’ve linked the same ones below.

I also added some halloween figurines into the mix and velvet pumpkins in bowls and scattered around the kitchen. You can never have enough velvet pumpkins!

I always utilize the open shelving to display seasonal and holiday decor as well as dishes that match the theme of my decor. Loved adding the black, orange, and white dishes into the halloween decor. I also like to add cake stands with halloween treats like cookies or cupcakes for everyone to enjoy!

I’ve linked as many of the items or similar items below. Many of the figurines have been collected over the years so I’m not able to find links for them to share but most of them came from Safeway grocery stores and are from Debi Lily’s collection that Safeway sells.

I hope you enjoyed seeing this simple halloween decor I added to my kitchen. You don’t have to go all out to make it feel like Halloween! Keep it simple as a little goes a long way with these bold colors! Happy Halloween!

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Gold and White Harvest Tablescape

With Fall approaching and Thanksgiving not far off in the future, I wanted to share this elegant gold and white harvest tablescape. To create the place-settings I mixed some of my favorite vintage china with some newer china I recently purchased. Mixing old and new dinnerware is one of my favorite things to do when creating a beautiful fall tablescape! I’ll link all the sources I can at the bottom of the post!

The Place-Setting

In this close up photo, you can see the detail of each of the layers. I started with a gold floral shaped placemat(hobby lobby), then a gold scalloped charger plate underneath the dinnerware.

You can see the rest of the plate stack (that’s what I like to call it) in these photos. The dinner plate, antique salad plate, and dessert plate on top.

To finish off the place-setting, I used this beautiful flatware from Casa Bugati and amber-gold stemware from Homegoods and a white linen napkin and gold napkin ring.

The Centerpiece

For this tablescape, I created a centerpiece garland using faux greenery and faux florals. I always start with a base of greenery and then add in flowers and other items to fill up the middle of the table.

I used gold votive candles in and around the centerpiece and gold candlestick holders with white taper candles. I also had some little white pumpkins nestled into the garland. You could also add in some gold or white turkeys like I did here with silver turkeys and white turkey shaped salt and pepper shakers.

Where Do I Serve the Food?

This is one of my most asked questions! I typically like to dress my tables up and serve the food buffet style. The main reason being that my table is made of reclaimed wood and has no finish. Everything stains the table, including water! Serving the food buffet style on the island with marble counter tops helps keep the food spills ,which are inevitable to a minimum.

What do I with all the Plates?

I also get a lot of questions about what to do with all the plates! I just enjoy the look of the table styled this way and I will set a table like this and leave it like this for a week or more. It’s not always practical though! I love dishes and I like to have them all set like this so I can enjoy them! I use all my dishes (100+ sets) and rotate them with the seasons.

I have a large pantry where I store all my sets in color order.

When serving buffet style, I will unstack all the dishes right before dinner is served and set them by the buffet serving area on my island. As formal as this table looks, I’m not that formal when serving most of the time.

I love gold and white dishes and I’ve set so many tables over the years with this color palette and they are always beautiful no matter what season it is!

Mix and match what you already have and look for vintage dishes at thrift or antique stores to add to your collection. There are so many gold and white patterns from the past that mix beautifully with many modern china and dinnerware sets. Here is a Christmas tablescape with more of my gold and white dishes.

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xoxo,

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The Birch Lane Sale of Year in Celebration of Wayday

Birch Lane: SITEWIDE SALE

Who doesn’t love a good sale? I look forward to the Birch Lane sale of the year in celebration of Wayday every year! I’m always on the lookout for a great deal and I’ve been waiting for the sale to purchase some of the items I want for my home. I so excited to partner with Birch Lane and share the items I have in my home, as well as the items I’ve been crushing on! For the next 48 hours Birch Lane is offering up to 50% off throughout their site with FREE SHIPPING on everything! How awesome is that?!

Sale dates are: April 28th – Thursday, April 29th 2021 (12am 4/28 – 3am 4/30).

Birch Lane believes that home is a place that feels like family. They offer timeless styles of furniture and decor made for today, hand-selected and sensibly priced to help you create a lasting, welcoming space. Click here to see all the amazing deals at Birch Lane!

I can’t resist a great sale so I have picked out my Birch Lane home decor favorites and am sharing them all here!

This post contains affiliate links and is sponsored by Birch lane.

This is the Watson bed that I have used in a few different rooms in my house!

The chair is the corner is called Bloomington Chaise Lounge Chair and I have it in the Newton Nobletec fabric.

I recently updated the bedding, added these new night stands, lamps, and the chandelier.

Here’s all the links to the items in my guest room!

BIRCH LANE SALE

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How to Update Lighting in Your Home with Ferguson Showrooms

Choosing lighting can be a little intimidating and depending on the size of your project, it can also be overwhelming. That’s where Ferguston Bath, Kitchen & Lighting Gallery showrooms come in! Keep scrolling for tips on updating lights in your home.

Ferguson Bath, Kitchen, and Lighting Showrooms 

Ferguson Bath, Kitchen & Lighting showrooms are where your plans for a dream kitchen or bath turn into a reality. Whether you’re starting a renovation or building a home from scratch, Ferguson is there to help you every step of the way.

One thing I really love is the variety of lighting. They have traditional to contemporary and every style in between. They have a vast selection of plumbing, lighting, and appliances from top manufacturers that are beautifully showcased in their state-of-the-art showrooms.

Additionally, Ferguson product experts have years of industry experience, which I found so helpful in choosing my lighting for this project and are also knowledgeable about the latest product trends and the building and remodeling process.

Schedule a Virtual Consultation

While many of the Ferguson showrooms across the country are beginning to reopen, you can schedule a virtual appointment. If you are able to go to a Ferguson in person, you’ll be amazed at the world class showroom and the variety of top, on-trend brands like Park Harbor.

When I began this process of updating our lighting, I wasn’t able to go into the Ferguson showroom in Seattle. I was delighted to be able to do a virtual appointment with one of the expert design associates. As I mentioned earlier, I was a little intimidated choosing lighting for this project.

One of the main reasons I was intimidated and a little nervous with this project was because I wasn’t sure on the sizing or what type of lighting to choose for my living room. The other part was that this space in my living room had never had lighting. I don’t know why but when we built the house, it was not really presented as an option from our builder and for eighteen years, we haven’t had a light in this room! The only lighting was from the lamps I had on end tables and the room has always been too dark for me.

The design associate (Hannah) was so helpful and walked me through the process and how to pick the right type of lighting for this space. We also had to run electrical and drill a hole in the ceiling so this became a much larger project than I had envisioned, but Hannah helped me and gave amazing tips on updating lights from start to finish.

Before and After

Here you can see the room before without the pendant light.

Using Lighting to Update a Space Without a Full Renovation

I have a lot of darker colors including black in my living and dining room spaces so I wanted something to work with the existing decor. I’m not quite ready to do a full update of these spaces and felt like adding and updating lighting was a more effective way to update the space without breaking the bank or taking on a bigger project.

I chose the Park Harbor Henrico Pendant light for the living room space. It was the perfect match for this space. The black and brass colors in the light really contrasted well with my existing decor and also added some much needed lighting to this space.

I also added this same pendant light to our entryway (the larger size) and I can’t believe how amazing both lights look. The old chandelier we had was original to the house circa 2003 and to be honest, I never liked it to begin with!

Outdoor Lighting

I also changed out the front porch can light with a pendant light and that also was an amazing transformation! The existing can light didn’t put out much light and I didn’t like how dark our porch and walkway area were. We live out in the foothills of the cascade mountains away from the city lights and it can get very dark here. The new pendant light puts out so much more light and because it hangs down lower, it lights up our entire walkway up to our porch. Keep scrolling for more tips on updating lights.

Since I updated the pendant porch light, I figured I might as well update the pillar lights at the end of our driveway. Those were original to our home too. We have a circular driveway and two pillars on each side so I needed four post/pillar lights.

Again, what a difference this made. Now I just need to wait a little longer for the weather to warm up so I can power wash and clean the posts (we get a lot of moss here in the Pacific Northwest) and these will look good as new!

Park Harbor Lighting from Ferguson

All of the lighting I chose is from the Park Harbor line and what I love about this collection is that it embodies warmth and an empowering expression of personal style with timeless appeal. Park Harbor offers a new way of seeing the home, designed to inspire and bring the richness of a cultural journey into your home. Expertly crafted using material from a cross the globe and created with a spectrum of style influences in mind, the wide array of lighting soltutions helps make your living space uniquely your own.

That is how I feel about the pieces I chose from the Park Harbor lighting collection. They are unique and create a warmth in my home that was missing before.

Ferguson Showrooms work with both trade professionals and homeowners to ensure project selections are perfect for every project and Ferguson Showrooms has an extensive product offering that is luxurious, yet approachable.

I highly recommend using Ferguson Showroom for your next home renovation project or new build. It’s amazing how adding a new pendant light and updating some existing lighting has made such a difference in our home. The entire experience was made easier with the the help of the talented designers at Ferguson Showrooms.

Thanks so much for stopping by! I hope you found this post helpful and that by using some new lighting, you can transform your home without a full overhaul or renovation of a space. Lighting is one option to update a room and brighten up any space in your home. I love this beautiful lighting we added to our home from Park Harbor and Ferguson Showrooms. I’ll share the sources below or comment or email me if you have any questions.!

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Christmas Front Porch Decorating Ideas and Tips

I’ve been so excited to share my Christmas Front Porch Decorating Ideas and Tips with you. I partnered with Martha Stewart and Macy’s to decorate my front porch at our Highland, Utah home. This was so much fun and I loved how easy it was to do this!

The Upper Porch

I have an upper and a lower porch so I’ll break it up so you can see both sections. I used a mix of fresh greenery that I bought from a local garden store, cut branches from trees in my yard, and  I also used artificial greenery from the Martha Stewart Holiday Collection at Macy’s. Mixing fresh and faux greenery is one of my favorite tips and tricks to use to decorate my porch.

In the upper flower pots, I added in the mini artificial trees into the middle of the pot. I nestled it right info the potting soil, then I layered fresh greenery around the base of the tree to cover up the potting soil. I pushed the branches right down into the dirt then added in some large and small pine cones.

To add some decor and color to this section of the porch, I added two reindeer on each side, then added the faux poinsettias into Galvinized metal cans. You can have items be the same on each side or mix it up. My porch has a lot of symmetry and a lot of space to fill up so I find that doing the same on both sides keeps things balanced.

The Front Door Wreaths and Garland

I loved the garland from the Martha Stewart holiday collection. It’s lightly frosted and once I hung it around the doors, it matched well with my silver doors. To hang the garland, I put small nail holes into the wood trim surrounding the doors. I used three of the Martha Stewart garlands from Macy’s to create this look. One on the top of the door, and one for each side.

I was amazed at how easy it was to hang the garlands. If you can’t add nails, outdoor command strips also work well and hold up better outside.

I always add two wreaths to my doors for the holiday season. I tied velvet ribbon bows onto the bottom and hung them with the bows on the bottom of the wreath. Make sure to always “fluff” your garlands and wreaths! Artificial wreaths and garlands need a good fluff when you pull them out of the box or bag they come in. Another tip and trick I used to hang my wreaths is command strips. I have silver ones that match my doors.

When you use command strips, make sure the surfaces you’re adhering them to is clean and dry. Apply the strip to the hook, then apply to the door and let set for at least twenty minutes. (if you have time to let it set overnight, it seems to hold up better) (directions for this are also on the command strip boxes).

I used thin green wire to attach the ribbons. Tie the ribbon around the wreath and then tie a bow. Once the bow is tied, I wrap the wire around the bow and wire it onto the wreath and twisting it on the back side of wreath. You can also tie a loop of wire onto the wreath at the top and to hang it by the wire onto the command strips too. Both options work great for hanging wreaths.

The Lower Porch

We have pavers steps up to the lower porch which makes for a grand entrance. I like having the lower flower pots on the front porch so I can decorate that area too. In these lower pots, I used mostly fresh greenery, birch logs, a few faux red berry stems, and more pine cones.

To create this look, I added the birch logs directly into the potting soil of the pot. I pushed them down a few inches until they could stand up on their own. I  put three in each pot towards the center. Then I took a variety of assorted evergreen branches (pine and cedar) and pushed them down into the dirt going all directions so that the branches were falling outward. The dirt helps the branches to stand up.

After the larger greenery branches were in, I used the smaller branches and nestled them into the area on the bottom to fill in any holes. You don’t want the dirt in the pot showing. I also added the faux red berry stems into the middle to add a pop of red. I would’ve preferred something fresh with red berries but I couldn’t find any this year.

Lastly I added in more pine cones to fill in any other gaps or holes, then I added the gold reindeers into the front of the pots.

To add a little more color and to tie into the upper porch, I added two more of the artificial Christmas trees into glavinzied metal pots and set them to the side of the bigger pots.

I also added a different wreath with red velvet ribbon to both the posts on the lower porch.

Hanging the Wreaths on the Upper Windows

One last inexpensive and easy tip is to add wreaths to the windows. I used command strip hooks on the upper windows and let them sit overnight. The next day, I hung three wreaths on the windows. I also added them to the French doors on the lower level but we had a crazy wind storm and it knocked them down. I will wait to attach them again on a less windy day!

The only thing missing now is the snow! We usually get a little snow by this time of year here in Utah. I hope it comes soon as this will all look so beautiful!

Oh and don’t forget to add a nice doormat by the front doors!

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CHRISTMAS FRONT PORCH DECORATING

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