Instagram account we're crushing on

 This was a fun post to do as we all enjoy Instagram.  We each picked out a few account we enjoy so here they are:

Inspired by charm decor, recipes all lovely.  Check out his blog also

Creative flatlays  check it out. Is what it says "flatlays"

Guide to a magic life  yoga instructor and artist showing us what life can be

Best cities of Europe enough said

A beautifulmess  decor, food also one of our favorite blogs

Grillo designs  DIY and decor

Nairuhime soft flowers.  Hard to describe. Worth checking out.

Blogs we follow on a regular basis

This is a fun post. We each got to submit a blog or two we follow.  Here are the links in no particular order. We hope a few resonate with you.

Esme Salon a food blog. If you are looking for any recipe check her out!

Inspired by charm  variety here and blog beautiful to look at. Recipes, décor and art. All worth checking out.

Modpodge rocks lots of craft ideas from kids to adult.  Also some holiday themed ones.

The messiness of living personal take on well the messiness of living!

Apartment therapy for the decorating junkie in us.

Simple and season about creating a life worth living. Also has a good podcast.

A beautifulmess has decorating, book reviews, food and crafts.  Also a fun podcast to listen to. Nothing heavy.

Wheelescapades  is a dose of reality as follows someone living with a disability. Often showcases what I take for granted.

If you have a blog you follow let us know so we can check it out!

Planters we are crushing over

 Not everyone has a large backyard. Plus even if you do have a good size yard, there is something welcoming having a planter by the front door or on the desk.  Here are a few we are crushing over.

Found the above at Target. Like the glaze and if blue is your color this will pop.

Love these - it is the shape I'm drawn too. 

Like the width at the top. Can see a variety of plants here.  Pretty on the corner of your desk.

If you are lucky enough have have a corner we think these rock. Backyard or a deck. 

We wanted to include something fun.  There are also rubber boots that are sweet with plants in them.

Lots of possibilities and now is the time to start gardening. Enjoy.

Instagram accounts we're digging

 Instagram is one of our favorite social media platforms.  From décor, travel, food to family reunions. We want to see it all.  We thought we'd share our favorite accounts with you.  Please let us know your favorites so we can check them out!!

Centsational Style

jade by the ocean

Seashell ceramics

Cities of the world

tiny house perfect

Italy photos

tv neatly

Holiday entry ways - few ideas ! !

 

Happy Holidays!  Hope it is okay to say that before December!  We enjoyed our post of holiday front doors we were crushing on so much that we wanted to do it for entry ways.  We limited ourselves to our top two to show each other and then pick the top five from that assortment. It was hard but fun to discuss as a few similar.  Hope you enjoy!

Holiday doors we are crushing over

 The holidays are approaching and they will be different this year. There will be less visiting and for some people family and friends will not get home. We have little to no control over restrictions. Only to make sure we do our part to keep our community safe.

What we can do is decorate and celebrate at home. Here are a few of holiday doors we are crushing over.  It was a fun post to do and hopefully you'll enjoy and make get a few ideas!!

PS we might do this for a few other crushing holiday decor!!

One pillow so many looks

 The majority of us love to decorate - one of us thinks nothing of painting a room in a weekend. Just because.  The rest of us are not so bold nor have that energy level.  What we all enjoy is easy decorating ideas.  One is cushions.  IKEA has a cushion form 20 x 20 inches and lots of cushion cases.  We thought we'd share our favourites and why.

One of us likes softer colors with some design.  No cushions that are going to jump out at you. Their wall color is that pale blue in the first pillow.

Black and white all the way.  Cushions that are versatile enough to go in any room.  This is also the person that wear a lot of........ you guessed it. Black and white.

 

This is actually a recent make-over.  Person wanted pops of color on a neutral sofa.  She gravitated to the yellow.

There are so many choices and most of the cushion cases are under $10 (some under $5) making it fun and easy to swap up your look.  

Having your coffee table your own way

We thought we’d tackle the coffee table.  Or aka the dining table, craft table, sort your crap on table or just put your feet up table.  Any of the above – you know what table we mean. There is a variety of opinions at the current table (which is not a coffee table but coffee shop).  

One of us is a bit of a décor diva (no names) so her coffee table, the majority of time, is styled. What we mean by this is it has the remote on it, maybe a current read and a candle, but you can see the majority of the coffee table and you don’t have to move anything to place a cup of coffee or beverage of your choice on the aforementioned table. A few of us said that is not realistic. It doesn’t look “lived in”. Big sigh. Not that we don’t appreciate having a place for our glasses when we visit, but please don’t expect it in return. The crafter at the table takes care of her mess by having a basket which she can quickly toss her papers, scissors and glue in when someone arrives.  The rest of us, well – the supper dishes have been taken to the kitchen before quests have arrived – a start. 

Yes, to having a beautiful decorated coffee table but really is that practical all the time? No. Okay, if we were having a photo-shoot we could pull something together (maybe).  People have lives and the coffee table is a working piece of furniture in a home.  Don’t beat yourself up if your coffee table doesn’t look like the stylish ones on Pinterest/magazines – those are styled that way and maybe by professionals.  Look close at the stack of books, tray of beautiful knick-knacks and you will often see NO room for a coffee cup. Really. We are all for doing what we can – yes to having a tray and/or a basket to place items. We want to enjoy our homes and coffee table. Make it yours with all your stuff that makes your life easier and happier.