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My house will always be a work in progress. There, I said it. That means it will never, ever be finished! But I suppose that’s not a bad thing. As we grow our style evolves and changes, especially with new trends. Lately I’ve been loving a more modern look, but I have yet to reflect that in my home. I’m still pretty set on light and bright, with some vintage and worn pieces throughout. I’m looking for ways to add some modern pieces, but I want to do it in a perfect way to compliment the current state of our home.
I’ve made a few updates around the house that I’m really loving. I really want our home to have a warm, cozy, welcoming feeling in whichever room you walk into. Lately I’ve been adding lots of rugs, blankets, and soft pillows to make that happen. 😉 You can never have too many, right? Here are some photos from some of my favorite spots in our home.
This little reading nook is in our living room, and I just love it. I’m on the search for the most perfect ottoman to complete it. The blanket is from Ikea, and only $20! I like how it contrasts the worn shutters.
My mom came by and helped me make this buffet in our dining room a little more functional. Even though we NEVER ENTERTAIN, EVER it’s still fun to pretend we might. Haha. I would LOVE to have a bar cart but I don’t think that’s possible with a 16 month old, so this is the next best thing (with glasses safely tucked away in a cabinet!). I recently added this vintage map of Block Island, a favorite childhood spot, and I love the nautical touch it gives (and if you know me, I love all things vintage nautical).
Landon’s nursery is my favorite room in the entire house. Maybe because I DIYed the majority of things in there, or I collected them for years at various antique fairs and estate sales, but it’s also just so peaceful. The light in this room is incredible. I mean…incredible. I recently added this rug from Overstock which is so soft and cozy, and I bought this teepee to add a little reading nook. Landon LOVES that teepee. We sit in there and lay back on the pillows and read (and reread) all of his favorite books. It’s the sweetest thing! I’ll have a full room tour in the upcoming months with specific details on where I purchased (or how I made) the items in his room.
Be sure to follow me on Instagram, as that’s where I share more photos of my home! More updates to come 🙂
Hi Lauren! i love all of your decor! We have very similar tastes 🙂 …but i am commenting because I have a white ottoman that i am not using id be glad to donate! (i purchased the white ikea ektorp chair on cl last year and this ottoman came with it, but i never used it. lmk if your interested and i can send you a picture later. Best, Jennifer
Hi Jennifer! You can email me at [email protected] 🙂 Thanks!!
Love all these spaces! And that little reading nook looks so cozy to enjoy a cup of coffee and a book. You have great taste! My style has definitely changed over the years and I feel like I’m constantly wanting to redecorate. It’s fun, but addicting!
Thank you! Yes, I think redecorating will always be a “thing!” LOL. But it makes it more fun, right?
Lauren, I have been meaning to say thank you for blog post about the crib skirt. I too really loved the RH linen ones but they were so pricey and I really rather spent that money on something else…so when I saw your post and your link to the instructions on how to make your own; I dug up my old sewing machine and made my own…it came out really nice. Most can’t believe I made it. Thank you so very much. I periodically follow various blogs; your however has been quite useful to me while working on my baby’s nursery and as I planned for nursing and pumping – I always remember your post about pumping and how you recommended to have several sets of gear for that and oh wow how useful it has been to do so. Thank you. My baby is now almost 8mo and thanks to your advice she has a really cute crib linen skirt for the fraction of the price, and mommy usually always has clean pumping gear on hand. Hope you and yoru family have a great October month…the best month ever; until my daughter was born in February—now February has a special place in my heart too . Take care.
ps. not sure why it’s all in caps sorry!
Roxy I am so glad you find my blog useful! I always get worried I’m not writing quality content, lol. I’m so glad this skirt worked for you! I get so many compliments and loved that I paid next to nothing for it! Thank you for being a loyal reader of my blog, it means THE WORLD to me! 🙂 xoxoxox