How to Update your Front Entry

Swap Out your Wreath

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One of the first things people see when they come to your home is your front door. So why not dress it up with a seasonal wreath? Spring is actually one of our favorite seasons for wreaths because you can go with something simple and green like a boxwood, or incorporate seasonal flowers like peonies or tulips! 

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Update your Plants with the Seasons

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Other great go to items for your front entry are plants and flowers. Potted plants on the ground or on plant stands make for beautiful additions to your entry because they can bring beautiful color and life to the area. You want to make sure you are maintaining your plants well and incorporating appropriate options for whatever season you are in. For example you wouldn't want to put out mums in the spring because they are more of a hearty fall plant. 

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Freshen your Welcome Mat

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These days, there are entry mats in every style imaginable. You can find mats that range from beautiful intricate designs, to funny phrases, to classic and simple. Whatever your style, you can find one that suits you and your home perfectly. This is an item that will need to be updated about once a year due to the heavy wear it will receive. 

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Quick Transitions from Spring to Summer Decor

Door Hangings

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Although the transition from Spring to Summer decor doesn't need to be a drastic one, there are some simple things to swap to give your home that summer vibe. One quick switch to make is your door hanging, whether that be a sign or wreath of some kind. Your Spring door hanging may have had some pastels or other soft tones throughout it, so swapping to a bright fun door hanging will bring that punch of summer color to your door!

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Door Mats

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Another quick transition to make from Spring to Summer decor are your door mats. Some of you may keep the same door mat up all year round because it can be a very easy spot to overlook. However, this is a very inexpensive item to change out from season to season to give your home a quick freshening up! This will also give more life to your doormats since the same ones aren't being used for such extended periods of time. 

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Go Bold with Color 

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Summer is the time to go bold with color if you are up for it! Bright hues scream summertime and when they are used appropriately, they can be such a fun addition to any space, indoor or out. These are some great examples of how to mix in bright, bold colors into your Summer decor. 

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Luxe Decor Gifts to Give this Wedding Season

Wedding season is officially upon us, and with that comes the need to buy gifts. If you would like to stray away from the customary pots and pans or other household wedding gifts, decor gifts are a great option!

Wreaths

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Wreaths make a fabulous home decor wedding gift! As the happy newly wed couple gets home and they are swimming in gifts like dishes, towels, and small appliances they may soon realize they don't have those fun personal touches that truly make a house a home. Giving the gift of a nice wreath for the front door is a fantastic way of providing them with that unique personal touch. 

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Monogrammed Table Runner

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Another home decor gift that makes for a great wedding gift is a monogrammed table runner. These photos show three different examples of how this can be done. These simple runners can go with many different decor styles so you don't have to worry about coordinating exactly with what they have in the space. Stay neutral in color, and simple in font and you will be good to go!

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Custom Last Name Signs

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Finally, a custom last name sign is another great decor gift to give as a wedding present. This is a sweet and sentimental gift that can be hung in any number of spaces throughout the home. There are countless options to choose from with these types of signs so you can choose one that feels most like the couple to you. Etsy is always a great source for items like these. 

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Three Cost-effective ways to Transition your Home from Winter to Spring

Add in Greenery

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One great way to transition your decor from Winter to Spring is by adding in greenery throughout your home. Seeing more green in nature is the first sign of Spring so it makes perfect sense to bring that feeling right into your home. We like using faux greenery along with other accessories for our clients for their hassle-free qualities. 

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Swap Heavy Fabrics for Lighter Ones

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It is easy to weigh your decor down with heavy fabrics and textures through the cold winter months. Once Spring comes, a great way to transition away from that look is by shedding those layers and swapping heavier fabrics for their lighter weight counterparts.

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Find your Favorite Spring Wreath

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One of the most simple ways to welcome Spring to to your home is by adding a fun seasonal wreath. There are countless styles of wreaths that can fit right in with the light and fresh feeling that Spring brings. These are just two examples of the types of wreaths that would work perfectly!

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Christmas Trends

It's finally December so I can talk about one of my favorite things: Christmas!!!  This time of year is so exciting with the shopping and the festive decorations.  And I'm lucky enough to get to adorn many people's homes in Christmas decor.  I've already completed two homes and have several left to do in the coming weeks.  Every year I read the trade magazines and blogs, attend market and gather info to discover what new items will be popular and what unique ideas there are to make my client's decor even more stunning than last year. Now I'm excited to share them with you!

Traditional tree toppers are going by the wayside.  Instead of topping a tree with an angel or a star, people are using decorative stems.  Creating a cluster of stems at the top of the tree adds extra height and keeps the top from getting too narrow and boring. You can take a mixture of items and work them in together to create a visually stunning topper.  The best part is you can't mess it up.  You simply stick the stems down into the tree and twist some small branches around them to keep them in place.  If the branches don't cooperate you can always buy green pipe cleaners,  Ribbon intertwined with the stems is also pretty.  Here's an example of a tree I did that incorporated a funky topper full of stems.

 Burlap is staying strong even now that Fall is over.  I devoted an entire post to this fabulous textile a few months back.  I've used burlap in wreathes and in ribbon form for a tree.  Burlap pairs very well with shiny ribbon or ornaments to juxtapose two completely different textures. 

Feathers are still a hot commodity like they have been in previous years.  You have an assortment to choose from- peacock, pheasant, brightly colored feathers to suit any color scheme.  You can bend and shape them so they are exactly how you want them.  Feathers are fun to incorporate in wreathes, garland or your tree topper to make the item (tree, wreath or garland) appear fuller and larger.


You can't go wrong with incorporating food into the Christmas decorating.  As long as it's the right kind of food. I'm not talking about mashed potatoes or turkey.  Berries and apples have always been prevalent in holiday wreathes, garlands and centerpieces.  They are especially appropriate in dining rooms and kitchens.  This year artichokes are joining the ranks.  The layered skin adds depth to decorations and the texture looks beautiful next to evergreen needles. 

Come back Monday to read about the popular colors for this Christmas!