Easy Table Styling Basics + Printable Guide
Design Breanna Grant Design Breanna Grant

Easy Table Styling Basics + Printable Guide

We all have that side table, nightstand, or coffee table that we can’t quite figure out how to style. It needs to be functional, but also beautiful and contribute to the style of the space. This week on the blog, I decided to do a spin-off of Easy Shelf Styling Basics to give you some styling tips and a helpful printable guide for side tables and coffee tables.

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Easy Shelf Styling Basics + Printable Guide
Design Breanna Grant Design Breanna Grant

Easy Shelf Styling Basics + Printable Guide

Whether it’s a built-in piece, bookcase, or shelves framing a fireplace, shelf styling can set the tone for a room, but can also be challenging! Today on the blog, I break down shelf styling into a few easy steps that you can implement in your space.

When styling, focus on balance, layering, and variation. The shelf needs to appear visually balanced and “equal” on each point of the center line. Also make sure you’re laying pieces in front and behind each other while incorporating elements of different heights and sizes.

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Shelf + Table Styling Workshop
Design Emily Schmidt Design Emily Schmidt

Shelf + Table Styling Workshop

Join me for an informative workshop demonstrating the basics of styling bookshelves, coffee tables, side tables, and more! All attendees will get access to our online guide full of tips, tricks, and graphics so you can take your new-found knowledge home and continue to practice and perfect your styling!

Attendees can also take 10% off all Gathered Mercantile purchases before or after workshop - we will be demonstrating with a lot of items from the shop that will be available for purchase if you want to imitate the same look!

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Tips + Tricks for Easy Autumn Porch Decorating
DIY, Design, Holidays Emily Schmidt DIY, Design, Holidays Emily Schmidt

Tips + Tricks for Easy Autumn Porch Decorating

There’s a few basic guidelines I follow in my porch decorating that can really help you no matter the season, size of your porch, or style of decor! Below I’ve outlined 6 simple tips and tricks that will help you get started and decorate your porch like a pro! I also try to make it as easy on myself as possible to transition my porch quickly and easily from fall to Christmas and beyond- and these tips are perfect for that too! I’ve covered everything from materials, to placement, and styling without making it too fussy or complicated, so ANYONE can create a beautiful porch!

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