Holiday Home Tour 2020: Kitchen and Dining Room
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Holiday Home Tour 2020: Kitchen and Dining Room

Next up on my Holiday Home Tour is our kitchen and dining room. There are SO many things I love about how this room turned out. The little black ribbon on the wreath about the fireplace was the inspiration that sparked the design for this room. I tucked real magnolia stems throughout both trees, and then tied on lots of different velvet ribbons in rich dark colors. Adding touches of real greenery to faux trees is one of my favorite design tricks! It helps fill out the trees and gives a richer, layered look.

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Our Fixer Upper: Spring Kitchen Updates
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Our Fixer Upper: Spring Kitchen Updates

 It took me a little longer than usual this year, but I've finally gotten all my winter decor packed up and am slowly freshening up my home for spring.  The kitchen is one of the first areas I've focused on because it's so easy to add a few spring touches in here.  A few bowls of fresh citrus like lemons, limes, and oranges are perfect for adding a pop of color on your kitchen island or on your countertops.  I also like to have lots of fresh flowers everywhere.  You don't even have to do a full blown arrangement, as sometimes just a few simple stems in a large jar can be just as effective.  Finally I also brightened up my table settings with this amazing macrame runner and some simple white plates. 

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