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KOHLER PURIST WIDESPREAD WALL-MOUNT SINK FAUCET | $711
ELEMENTS OF DESIGN POLISHED BRASS 2-HANDLE WIDESPREAD FAUCET | $253
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We used these new satin nickel pulls from Lowe’s for a super quick and easy update. Next step? I think I’ll paint and add a backsplash. I’m thinking of doing a tuxedo style theme. So black cabinets below (keeping the counter wood) and doing white up-top. I’m a little worried it will look too dark and dreary though…what do you guys think? Maybe I should just stick the tried and true white cabinets? I’d love to do a peel and stick subway tile backsplash too. I think I should probably spray paint the fixtures satin nickel to match the new hardware now too.
She’s been collecting all sorts of play food and kitchen tools lately and her play kitchen just doesn’t have enough storage. She also asked Santa for a “store” this last Christmas. A little random, I know, but fun nonetheless. So we bought this great closet cubby shelf and made it into a shop counter slash kitchen counter depending on what she’s playing. Not groundbreaking I know, but it totally works for what we need and she loves it. Super simple, affordable and easy!
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I gave you all glimpse of our Christmas tree yesterday. I figured I’d show you the rest of our holiday decor in our family room and share some sources!
I already had most of the ornaments on our tree, but added a couple of fun, new additions. You’ll also notice our new faux fur tree skirt – sooo much better looking in person than on the website. These mixed metallics ornaments make a great base and I thought these gilded branch ornaments added great texture. Here’s a good close-up shot of the those as well as the gold, beaded garland I bought.
On the mantel we placed some magnolia garland (similar) and decided to buy these faux fur stockings to match our new tree skirt. And I had to buy these reindeer ornaments I featured in my last #FiveforFifty post. They blended right in with the tree because they’re both white, so I added them to the stockings instead for some added punch. Aren’t they adorable?
This post was brought to you by the Lowe’s Creative Ideas Network, which I’m so happy to be a part of along with a crew of other really creative bloggers, you can check out all of our fun projects on the Lowe’s Creative Ideas Blog. As a part of the LCI Network, I’ve received compensation in the form of Lowe’s credit to help with my projects above. If you’d like to see the rest of my Lowe’s projects, click here.
Christmas is just around the corner you guys! I still feel like it’s Halloween 😉 And don’t even get me started on Thanksgiving.
Last weekend I put all of the Halloween decor away and this weekend I started a bit of Christmas decor prep. I got all of our wreaths out of storage and hung them up around the house.
I love the look of simple greens and natural accents, so the wreaths we have are pretty simple. They could definitely be used year round, but I like to pack them away during the off season, so they look festive when the holidays roll around.
I also enjoy having flowering bulbs inside during the winter. They’re so fresh and cheerful. But you definitely have to plan ahead in order to get them blooming by Christmas!
I always like planting my winter bulbs in an attractive planter. The containers I choose don’t always have drainage holes, which is ideal for bulbs. So here’s how I get around that minor detail.
I chose to plant Amaryllis and Paperwhites. You’ll need river rocks and I also used spanish moss because I like how it looks.
Choose your container. It should be wide and relatively shallow. I chose this solid, white ceramic planter to use this year.
Step 1: Fill your container halfway with rocks.
This post was brought to you by the Lowe’s Creative Ideas Network, which I’m so happy to be a part of along with a crew of other really creative bloggers, you can check out all of our fun projects on the Lowe’s Creative Ideas Blog. As a part of the LCI Network, I’ve received compensation in the form of Lowe’s credit to help with my projects above.
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Restoration Hardware Duomo Lantern
$53
Lowe’s Allen + Roth Black Metal Pillar
Candle Outdoor Decorative Lantern
$20
I took a copper beaded runner that I usually use for Christmas or Thanksgiving and paired it with some new rose-gold flatware. I used dark espresso wood accents and paired the candler holders with black candles for a more dramatic look. I used some old birds nests we pulled out of some bushes in our backyard along with the sheet moss I bought from Lowe’s – love how the two add some much texture.
This post was brought to you by the Lowe’s Creative Ideas Network, which I’m so happy to be a part of along with a crew of other really creative bloggers, you can check out all of our fun projects on the Lowe’s Creative Ideas Blog. As a part of the LCI Network, I’ve received compensation in the form of Lowe’s credit to help with my projects above.
