Stripes add visual texture

I have really been loving stripes a lot lately. They add visual texture that I just love in a neutral color pallette.  

Mix and match your throw pillows to give that one of a kind unique look to your decor.  Most people have matching pillows which is lovely too but try mixing them up amd see what you can come up with.  What about the pillow shams on your bed? Turn those into sofa throw pillows for a unique design to your home. 

Rearranging furniture

When I was growing up, my mother was constantly changing around the furniture.  I used to love a change because it made me feel like I was in a new home.  My mother was a fantastic decorator. 

It has passed on to me now.  I love the feeling of moving things around to accommodate what we need it for at the time.  

This round table has been in my entryway for awhile now with the sides folded down.  Lately we have been entertaining more and playing 42 in dominoes.  We needed another area to play.

I like how this turned out.  I have another place to paint and create now which I love to do.  Even sit and read with a cup of coffee. 

I also love the look of mix and match chairs around a table.  Gives it a whole unique style of cozy in the home. 

Kitchen Island decor

Sometimes the most practical everyday things can be beautiful.   We buy dishes because we like the way they look so why not show them off AND be convenient for you in your kitchen. 

Especially of your dishes match your decor.....

I love woods and whites so of course I have all kinds of white plates. 

You can add fallen leaves from outside around the dishes or candles or both. Make it you which is beautiful.  

Christmas gift wrapping... a different kind of wrap

Have you ever thought of the beauty of just the box? Tear off the labels. Yes, part of the cardboard may come with the tear but it makes it all the more interesting.  Adding a pretty ribbon gives such a beautiful contrast. 

Extra cardboard from flaps, etc., make those into gift tags....

Or make some dough ornaments for the tags....

Another idea for your cardboard boxes (I know we have so many from our online orders) is to make little villages with them.  Cut your shape and paint with white acrylic  paint. Any kind will do. 

Just another way to use what you have, recycle, add beauty your home all while saving money. A win win! 

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color pallette for Fall 2021

Have you noticed a pattern here at the Lambert cottage? Golds. Mustards. Paired with grey tones and whites, gold tones warm up the space wonderfully and still gives of a neutral cozy atmosphere.  

Hints of golden light can also come through candlelight. 

I hope this inspires you to use your favorite tones you love year round in your home but adding a bit of the season to cozy up your space. 

Xo! Melissa

Decorating with a plaid shirt

Yes! You can decorate with a plaid shirt in the cooler months. Look in your closet,pull our cozy textures to warm up a space. 

decorating with white jack-o-lanterns

As you know, I love decorating with white for any season. When I find white jack-o-lanterns, I will get it, or paint it with chalk paint. This Jack Skellington pumpkin was a random find last year at a gas station. 

This is Walter. Each year I bring him out with a different base. Last year I used a large candle stick. This year it's a planter.  Walter was a regular cheap orange pumpkin that I got at Walmart with a light kit that needs replacing by the way. I painted him white with chalk paint and he's a family and friends favorite. 

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