Decorating Cents

Last week we talked about refreshing your home after the Christmas decor comes down. Well, what better way to refresh your home than with new throw pillows? Pillows instantly and easily give your room a new look. I'm a huge fan of pillow covers because you can take them off for washing and switching things up. Covers can also be cheaper than pillows. I've pulled some choices together that can help you refresh your space! I may be a little partial to blues! 1 / 2 / 3 4 / 5 / 6 7 / 8 / 9 10 / 11 / 12 Don't forget to grab yourself some pillow inserts. I prefer down feathered inserts. They can be re-fluffed and don't go flat like polyester inserts. What's your favorite source for pillow covers?   You're reading Refresh With Throw Pillows b y Andrea, originally posted on Decorating Cents .  If you've enjoyed this post, be sure to follow Andrea on Facebook , Pinterest , Bloglovin , Instagram , and Hometalk .

One of those tricky transition periods is after Christmas when all the decorations come down. We take down our trees and ornaments and are left with what feels like a blank slate. It can almost feel empty where the tree once was. For myself, I took it as a chance to de-clutter and purge a lot of the old Christmas items I hadn't used in years. There were also many regular home decor items I was holding on to but really had no need for. My style has changed over the years and I knew I wasn't going to use them. I have a few tips on decorating your home for winter. 1. Use natural elements I think one of the things that can stay during winter is the greenery. We've already used these things for Christmas so by removing the ornaments and color, we are prolonging their use. Wreaths and garland add a nice touch of outdoors. Branches are also a great way to bring the outdoors in. source source   source   2. Bring in cozy pillows and throws Ther...

Happy New Year! Yes, I know it's been a hot minute since I posted. The first post of the year is about where I want my blog to go this year. Last year's motto was "Make It Happen". You read all about it in this post . I started this blog to share home projects and gain inspiration from other Home Decor and DIY blogs. This was just supposed to be an outlet and a way for me to express my love for the growing decor ideas in my head. With the growing of Instagram and all the pretty pictures, I realized that home decor is my passion. It is totally rocking my world. I want to do this for a living. As a career. So my word for the year is Action. Webster's definition of ACTION: A thing done. The accomplishment of a thing over a period of time. An act of will. It's time for me to take action and take a leap of faith. Last year I launched E-design and took on a few clients. I'm ready to bust this thing wide open. I want my inbox to be flooded w...

Good morning. I hope you all had a beautiful weekend. As promised, I am coming at you today with the mens gift guide. My hubby can be a little hard to buy for. We've been together so long, it seems like I have bought him everything. Here are some great gift ideas. scarf sweater watch face kit leather gloves phone case wireless earphones shower speaker google home drone   You're reading Holiday Gift Guide for Him b y Andrea, originally posted on Decorating Cents .  If you've enjoyed this post, be sure to follow Andrea on Facebook , Pinterest , Bloglovin , Instagram , and Hometalk .

Ya'll! Thanksgiving is next week! How did that happen? This year has gone by so fast. So you know that means Christmas shopping begins now. I never know what I want for Christmas. I'm the type that will take a giftcard. I don't want you to go crazy over a gift. Most of the time I just buy what I want anyway. Ask my husband. When buying gifts, you want that person to not know they needed that thing. I especially love surprising my mom. Here are some things for the special women in your life. gold coasters plaid scarf pajamas stud earrings   leopard clutch slippers   leggings   instax camera   bluetooth speaker   planner   Don't think I've forgotten about the men. I'll be back next week with that one.     You're reading Holiday Gift Guide for Her b y Andrea, originally posted on Decorating Cents .  If you've enjoyed this post, be sure to follow Andrea on Facebook , Pinterest , Bloglovin , Instagram ...

Now that we are deep into summer, we are outside more these days. We also got a puppy so it's forcing us outside anyway for potty breaks. I have yet to pull out the pillows and rug to make the patio pretty. I guess I feel like I only need them when we have company over. My husband and kids could care less about the decor. All they want is somewhere to sit. Think of your outdoor space as an extension of your inside home. A place to entertain guests and enjoy nature. Make it fun. Make it you! photo source 1. Define the space with a rug. An outdoor rug can help anchor the area.   Target / World Market / Crate and Barrel 2. Add color and texture with outdoor pillows. Grandin Road / Target / Kirklands   3. Light it up with string and pathway lights. Lights can help illuminate the area and also give a special ambiance at night. Target / Target / Overstock 4. Add fun accessories to fill empty space. Planters and lanterns are ways to br...

I am very excited to announce the launch of my e-design services! I have been wanting to do this for forever and all the signs kept pointing me towards this. God knew my heart and everybody I talked to, every quote I saw said follow your dreams. This past Sunday at church we had a guest speaker and his message was about how your success and business was right up under you. I have dreams about designing. I can watch design shows all day and never tire. I see other people's homes and re-arrange furniture and paint walls in my head. E-design is such an affordable option and more budget friendly than hiring a traditional designer. It also allows me to work with people down the street or across the country. I can't wait to start helping you make your home the one you always wanted it to be. Whether it's a room makeover or starting with a blank canvas, I can help! Here's how it works. You email me photos of your space , photos of rooms you like that fit your styl...