Monday Inspiration

Grab a large cup of coffee and get inspired on this Monday morning!  Here are some of my favorite images from Pinterest.  You can click HERE to connect with me on Pinterest. 

 

Favorite Kitchen:

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Favorite Beams: (and entry and staircase...please let me move in!)

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Favorite Door:

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Favorite Flooring:

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Favorite Vignette:

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Favorite Window:

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Aren't these images amazing?  Hope you have a great week! 

 

 

Friday Finds: {Nordstrom's Anniversary Sale}

Changing things up a little today and sharing some great items that are on sale now for the Nordstrom Anniversary Sale! {Click on photo/affiliate link to be taken to the website!}



Some of my favorite shoes:

Some of my favorite pants/jeans/leggings:

Some of my favorite tees/tops:

A few cute dresses:

And last but not least, accessories:

Lots of goodies on sale for fall! Happy shopping!

Friday Finds: {My trip to At Home + A Giveaway}

Happy Friday!  I have a treat for you all today...and there is a great giveaway involved so don't miss out!

If you follow me on Instagram, then you saw a few sneak peek pictures of my trip to At Home!  I have been shopping at Garden Ridge for years and have several items in my home from their store.  Garden Ridge re-branded and became At Home and I have to say that I was very impressed with the changes they have made! 

Being that I was already a customer of Garden Ridge/At Home, I was thrilled when they contacted me and invited me to come take a tour of their store and see all the great changes they have made.  The first thing I noticed when I walked in is how organized the store was.  It can be overwhelming to walk into a huge store full, and I mean FULL, of stuff but they have it set up in a way that makes it very easy to navigate. 

I also love that they have little vignettes set up throughout the store to showcase their products in way that can be replicated in your own home!  They have a wide variety of merchandise in several different design styles, so there really is something for everyone!  It really is a one stop shop for everything home decor! 

I took some pictures of my trip (with  my phone so excuse the quality but I had to share this place with you) and although they only showcase a very small portion of the inventory, hopefully it will give you an idea of the great items they have!  Enjoy the tour!

First up, accent chairs:
There are rows and rows of accent chairs in several different fabrics and styles and the prices were very reasonable!  I spy stripes, linen, nail heads and so much more!

Dining Chairs and Barstools:
Again, several different styles ranging from rustic to modern.  These are just a few of my favorites!

More furniture:
Dining sets,  headboards and beds, settees, benches, media stands....did I mention linen, nail head trim headboards!?

If those pictures didn't convince you to make a trip, check out all the accent furniture!

 This doesn't even begin to show you the selection of accent furniture.  They have everything from small garden stools and side tables to sideboards and bookshelves.  There are several pieces on my wish list and a few I know I am going to go back for!

Next stop...rugs! We are talking everything from natural fiber/jute rugs to shag (and everything in between).  They have tons of color choices,  several different sizes and any style you could wish for.  I spent about thirty minutes looking through the smaller, throw rugs on the very back wall...the fact that they were organized by color was a huge plus! 

After the rug section, I hit the accessory section...my favorite!  If you need to add that finishing touch on a room, this is definitely a great store to check out!

Rows of ceramic vases, hurricane lanterns, mercury glass, glassware, jars...

 

Wooden lanterns, terrariums, decorative storage items, baskets, trays, topiaries and greenery...



 

They have a great selection of mix and match lamps and lamp shades, mirrors, candles and other unique pieces like decorative bird cages...

They also have a huge selection of wall decor including canvas art, framed art, metal and wood wall plaques, decorative letters and signs, wall hooks and picture frames.  They have a wide variety of wall clocks in all sizes and styles, as well as a whole section of mirrors!  I could spend hours in this section...there is so much to see!

Another area that caught my eye was the pillow department....we are talking tons of pillows in every color under the sun! I have a few of the faux fur pillows and love them...and for under $15, you cannot beat the price!  Pillows are such an easy and inexpensive way to change up a space!

And last but not least...they have an amazing seasonal section.  Right now they have some great patio furniture and accessories but they were starting to stock the fall decor (and I was a tad excited to see it, I am not going to lie). I will say that I am also a huge fan of their holiday decor, too, but I won't get ahead of myself just yet! I will be back in November to pick up some Christmas goodies!  It is still too hot to think about the holidays! One thing I did notice is that they have a huge selection of outdoor cushions!  Lots of designs to chose from and the prices were very reasonable! 

So what did I buy?  Well, you will have to check back soon to see the items that I took home with me!  Are you ready for a shopping trip to At Home now?  You can check out their store locator by clicking HERE! 

And for the really fun part....
At Home is hosting a Refresh My Room Sweepstakes right now!  To enter, share a photo on At Home's Facebook wall (HERE) or on Instagram by tagging @AtHomeStores, of a room that needs a refresh!  Make sure and use the hashtags #RefreshMyRoom and #Sweepstakes in your post to enter!  After July 17th, At Home will select 3 grand prize winners to receive a $400 At Home gift card and a special package of custom selected At Home products valued at $100!!  Who wouldn't want to win that!!  Good luck!

**Full Disclosure: At Home invited me into their store and compensated me with a gift card to use during my visit.   All opinions above are my honest feedback.  The Refresh My Room sweepstakes is being hosted by At Home and is not connected with Whimsy Girl Design in any way.

Break the Bank vs. Cheapskate: {Industrial Dining Table}

When an email popped up from World Market today, I immediately  knew I had an awesome "Break the Bank vs. Cheapskate" post in the making.  I know it has been awhile since I did one of these posts and I definitely need to do them more!  Who doesn't like good deal?

So here we go....

Break the Bank:
Link: Restoration Hardware Flatiron Dining Table
$895-$1495

Cheapskate:
Link: WM Chevron Parquet Dining Table
$549.99 (Sale price right now...$274.00)

 

$274!!  You cannot get a better deal than that!

I would pair it with these chairs for a fun industrial, farmhouse inspired look:
Link: Metal Tub Chair

Or these stools:
Link: Brayden Stool

Check back soon for another great Break the Bank vs. Cheapskate post! Hope you have a great day!!

Friday Finds: {Farmhouse Inspired Canister Sets}

Well this week just flew by!  The summer weeks tend to do that!  Hope you all had a great week!

Today I am sharing some fun canister sets for this week's Friday Finds!  Canisters are a great way to add extra storage to the kitchen while adding style!  All sources are linked below, just click on the corresponding number and description!

Sources:
1. 5 Piece Metal Storage Bins
2. Set of 3 Galvanized Metal Canisters
3. Vintage Metal 3 Piece Set
4. Set of 4 White Square Canisters
5. Set of 3 White Canisters
6. Set of 4 Copper Canisters
7. Set of 3 Enamelware Canisters
8. Set of 3 Blue and White Canisters

Do you have a favorite?
You can check out all of my Friday Finds post by clicking HERE!

Friday Finds: {Bread Boxes}

Happy Friday!  Today I am sharing some fun, vintage inspired bread boxes.  As usual, the link to each item can be found by clicking on the corresponding number/description below the picture!

Product links:

  1. Classic Bread Bin
  2. Light Blue Bread Bin
  3. Off White Script Bread Bin
  4. Vintage Style Bread Box
  5. Retro Blue and White Bread Bin
  6. Cream Color Bread Bin
  7. Retro Red Bread Box (other colors available)
  8. Classic Style Blue Bread Bin

You can see all of my Friday Finds posts by clicking HERE!
Enjoy your weekend!

Styling Tips: {Decorative Solutions for Towel Storage}

 

No matter how big or small a house is, I think everyone can benefit from extra storage space.  Today I am sharing some unconventional ways to store (and display) towels.

 

The first picture is of our upstairs guest bath.  This bathroom is connected to our guest bedroom and also opens up to the hall for use from the media room and game room.  It is not a huge bathroom and only has the storage space under the sink, which is pretty small.  I came across this wire, hanging basket at HomeGoods and knew it would look great in this room!  The decorative towels add a pretty pattern to the room and it is nice to have them accessible to our guests! 

 

 

The next picture is of a space in our master bathroom.  This rustic wood shelf was the perfect piece for this wall.  I wanted something that created visual interest but also brought in extra storage space.  Glass apothecary jars hold items we use daily but also double as accessories.  Our towels are stored in these galvanized buckets for easy access.  I think this area creates a spa like feel.

Since we have a walk-in shower and the walls are tiled, I did not want a typical towel rack.  I found this old, chippy ladder at an antique store and knew it was the perfect solution for this corner.  I hung a galvanized bucket on the top to hold wash cloths and used the other bars for bath towels. 

In our downstairs bathroom, I used a bath towel to hold other towels.  I simple tied it up with rope and rolled up the other towels to store inside! So instead of one towel, there are four that are easily accessible as well as room for a few hand towels!

 

 

Ombre Ruffle Shower Curtain available: HERE!

And lastly, this is one of my favorite areas.  This is on my bathroom vanity.  This three tiered stand holds hand towels and is also used for jewelry storage.  I love the bowls I found at HomeGoods to hold my bracelets. 

 

 

 

 

Sometimes you have to think outside the box (or in this case cabinet) for fun and functional storage options! I hope these ideas have inspired you to come up with a creative way to store your towels and other items in your bathroom!

Friday Finds: {Beaded Chandeliers}

Good Morning and Happy Friday!!

I am so excited about today's "Friday Finds"!   I get a lot of inquiries about my dining room chandelier.  This is one of those pieces that I absolutely love!  It is definitely a focal point in this room!

I did some shopping and came up with several different options for today's post! As always, the sources are linked below, just click on the corresponding number/description.

Click on description for source link:

  1. Whitewashed Wood Bead Chandelier (I own this and love it)
  2. Clear Bead Chandelier
  3. Square Base Beaded Chandelier
  4. Petite Beaded Chandelier
  5. Beaded Wire Chandelier
  6. Crystal Bead Chandelier
  7. Wood Drop Chandelier
  8. Natural Wood Bead Chandelier
  9. Beaded Rope Chandelier
10. Metal and Wood Drop Chandelier

To see all my Friday Find's post, click HERE!
Have a great weekend!