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Kitchen Styling Basics - Your Guide To Styling A Photo-Ready Kitchen!

March 11, 2023 in Decorating, Kitchen, Link Love, Inspiration, Fun

Since times are a little tough these days, large remodels and a whole house of new furniture is something many people are holding back on. However, we can sometimes lift our spirits with a few new items for our kitchens and a few tips on how to make them a little more pleasing and photo-ready. :-) Check out all these ideas for your kitchen styling…….

How To Decorate Your Fireplace Wall Built-in Bookshelves

August 10, 2022 in Decorating, Inspiration, Fun

These fireplace wall built-in bookshelves got a makeover recently and I’m sharing a bit of the process today. There was a little bit “extra” that went into making this wall more cohesive, balanced and visually pleasing and the homeowner was happy to do some homework before I came to style the shelves.

You are sure to find some takeaways to use for your home’s bookshelves!

See these 7 main categories of home decor accessories to help you style your home like a pro!

7 Home Decor Must-Haves For Styling Coffee Tables, Bookshelves and Consoles

August 03, 2021 in Decorating, Inspiration, Shopping

I have 7 main categories of home decor that I go to for styling at the end of a project.

I recently had a photoshoot and found myself considering items from these groups for styling each surface or shelf. I thought I’d share some selections from these 7 categories for you today so that you can shop more easily, in case you are on the hunt for some stylish pieces for your coffee table, bookshelf or console.

Home Decor Trends - Neutrals, Texture and A Global Style

July 07, 2021 in Decorating, Products, Shopping, Trending

Neutrals, texture and global style ruled as design trends at Dallas Market in June.

This is the Home and Gift Market, so they really have lots of home accessories and lighting, catering more to home decor retailers, with more of those last layer type elements to add to a room.

Here are some of the trends I saw, which I feel like are coming in big in home decor, in the coming seasons.

Dried berries were used to style this crisp, white modern bowl in a shop along Venice Blvd. in LA.

What To Use To Style Or Fill Decorative Bowls!

May 19, 2021 in Decorating, Organization, Shopping

Have you ever wondered what to use to style your decorative bowls or platters that sit on your coffee tables, consoles, bookshelves, or other surfaces in your home? I have some cool ideas for you today…..

CARLA ASTON

Bold * Livable * Fresh Interior Designer & Design Blogger