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Monthly Archives: November 2012
Hello there! Dana from House*Tweaking here—you may remember me from my last guest post here, Rise & Shine, where I perked up a porch couch.
Well...we're in much different weather now. It's that time of year! Time to stow away the flip flops and swimsuits and bust out the coats, scarves, and hats. Over time, I've learned that a little seasonal organizing goes a long way in making my house run smoothly. I use closed and open storage to...
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Do you ever think about living a simpler lifestyle? Do you ever think back to the brighter, happier, and easier times of your youth? Or long for relaxed times enjoyed with family and friends? The Past Replay palette could be a perfect way to satisfy those longings and be the antidote for a stress-filled life.
The Story Behind the Trend
Life doesn’t need to be fast-paced. These colors reflect a lifestyle focused on slowing
down, stressing less, and spending wisely....
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Container gardening is a fast and easy DIY project! Fall is the perfect time to use a
container to add some color to your front porch. Don’t forget the pumpkins...and be
creative!
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Coming up with an idea for an elegant Thanksgiving table can be daunting, but it’s easier than most would think. Here are some simple, foolproof ideas to ensure a picture perfect outcome.
Photo Credit: Matthew Mead
A festive setting in a mid-Atlantic or Southern location could mean an outside gathering. Bring autumnal colors together with a vintage reclaimed wood table and benches. Red chairs would add a pop of color. Gather foliage from your yard...
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Like so many families, Thanksgiving is a really special day for ours. With countless busy days during the year, we look forward to gathering in one home and unplugging from the rest of the world to reconnect with each other.
Photo Credit: Midwest Living
Of all the traditions I hold dear to my heart, one of my favorites is the Thanksgiving tablescape. Each year, my aunt sets a beautiful table, incorporating natural elements like fragrant...
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Happy Monday! I’m Annie Selke, founder and designer of Pine Cone Hill, Dash & Albert Rug Company,and Annie Selke Home fabrics. For nearly 20 years, I’ve been applying a spirited, design-driven approach to creating bedding, rugs, sleepwear, and home furnishings for you to love—stylish pieces that stand out and stand the test of time. I also created the blog Fresh American, where you’ll find tons of tips on decorating, entertaining, shopping, cooking, travel, and more....
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We’re heading into holiday entertaining time, when you want your home (and hearth) to look their best. The Wayfair editorial team had the fun task of starting with one typical mantel and decorating it six different ways. See the story here: Mantels Six Ways. We tried to hit on a variety of styles, so hopefully you’ll find at least one scheme that goes with your room. Over six posts we’ll highlight each of the...
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Hello! My name is Michelle Collins and I blog over at The Economical Eater where I feature mostly healthy and simple vegetarian recipes. I’m also getting married next summer, so there are some wedding-related posts in the mix as well!
Today, I’m sharing with you a delicious vegetarian entrée to wow all of your guests—omnivores included—this Thanksgiving.
Photo Credit Top: Whole Foods Market / Photo Credit Bottom: NY Times
Thanksgiving—it’s a time for reflecting on all...
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Hi there! I’m Jules, and I write about life, sweet and savory, at Pancakes and French Fries. This is my second guest post over here at My Way Home—my first was about after school snack ideas. Today, I'm talking all about picky eaters during the most gluttonous holiday of the year, Thanksgiving!
There are picky eaters, and there are finicky eaters. There are great eaters, too, but parents aren’t looking for tips on feeding a great eater...
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Hi Wayfair readers! It's Aileen and Ellen from the wedding blog Love & Lavender, and we couldn't be more excited for our post today...all about fall weddings! Fall is definitely one of our favorite seasons—we love the crisp air outside, curling up by a fire indoors, eating caramel corn and pie, drinking apple cider, and of course wearing scarves and boots and lots of cozy layers! If you're getting married in the fall, there's...
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Hi there! It’s Kate from DomestiKatedLife here, and I can't believe it, but we're just a few short weeks away from Thanksgiving. It's one of my favorite holidays because it focuses around two of my favorite things: family and eating! I love going home for the holidays and helping my Mom and Grandmother get the meal cooked and the table prepped for a huge feast—and along the way I've picked up a few tips from them...
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Hi, I'm Rhoda with Southern Hospitality and would like to invite you to check out my holiday tablescape. I love sharing inexpensive, yet impacting ways to decorate your home on a budget, while not sacrificing style and beauty.
I just moved into a fixer-upper home and my dining room is going to be one of those fun rooms to decorate. It's small and cozy, but packs a lot of punch. I used some linens I...
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Happy Holidays everyone, I’m Cassity from Remodelaholic, where we love D.I.Y. with a passion—dare I say, we are a little addicted? From taking down walls and building kitchen cabinets, to decorating mantels, we love to work on making our house a home, all by ourselves, and show how to accomplish the same look.
Today I am happy to be a part of the Wayfair Holiday Tablescape Challenge. Let me share with you this beautiful fall bounty...
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I was a little slow to embrace the turn of the season, but as I sit here, the fog lays low over the hills beyond my home, misting the the trees still full of its leaves with light drops of rain. I trust that the sun is there somewhere, behind the clouds. It has given me the chance to reacquaint myself with an old friend.
My oven has been neglected these last few months, but...
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Hi everyone! I'm Beth from Home Stories A to Z where I enjoy creating beauty out of chaos one DIY project at a time! Today I’m excited to show you how I incorporated 5 lovely Wayfair items into my natural and metallic Thanksgiving table. By utilizing natural elements, metallics, and neutrals in varying textures, I created a table that is chic and cozy without being too fussy.
Hop on over to Home Stories A to Z to view...
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Hi there! I’m Cristin from Simplified Bee and the Organizing Contributor here on My Way Home. Each month, I share organizing tips and tricks to keep your life (and home) in order.
Truth be told, I'm not a good cook, but I've always enjoyed setting the table for an event or holiday. So when Wayfair asked me to participate in their Holiday Tablescape Challenge, I was thrilled. I'll be hosting Thanksgiving this year, so the table has...
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Hello, readers! I’m Melissa from The Inspired Room, where I enjoy sharing how I create and savor a beautiful home in all seasons, one step at a time. Today I'm here to show you how I put together my holiday table featuring beautiful metallic and seasonal accents. This informal but festive table will take me from fall to the New Year in style.
Come on over to The Inspired Room to see my dining room and...
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Hi there! I'm Myra from My Blessed Life where I encourage you to thrive in your home through DIY home decor, seasonal crafts, and delicious recipes.
I’m so excited to show you my metallic holiday tablescape today! I love mixing neutral colors, various metallic tones, and differing textures in my decor and saving money by creating versatile decor. I also adore creating tablescapes, so I jumped at the opportunity when Wayfair invited me to participate in their Holiday Tablescape Challenge.
Layering and...
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Hello, readers! I'm Jen from Tatertots & Jello where I keep my creative ideas and projects. I love to do anything creative, making something beautiful out of nothing, and seeing the possibilities.
Come check out how I used 5 Wayfair items to create a metallic tablescape, perfect for many holidays, at Tatertots & Jello!
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Hi there! I’m Liren from Kitchen Confidante and the Good Eats Contributor here on My Way Home. Each month, I share here with you what I find delicious, and by now you know that I embrace all that is simple and seasonal. When it comes to dinner parties, I am no different, but I love to make my guests feel extra special by setting a beautiful table. With storage at a minimum, I like...
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Hello there! I’m Kate from Centsational Girl where I'm on a quest for diamond style on a dime, and I'm out to make my world fabulous, for less, one do-it-yourself project at a time. I’m here to show you how I went about Wayfair’s Holiday Tabletop Challenge.
Everyone wants to set an inviting and stylish table during the holidays, and here's one that works for all of your entertaining needs from your Thanksgiving feast through New Year's Day celebrations....
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