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Friday Focus: August 27

August 27, 2021

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beautiful coffee table books


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Last week I participated in a campaign for Rugs USA and shared their new line of washable rugs. I literally dumped wine on this rug and it came out looking brand new – I couldn’t even find where I originally stained it with the wine! This type of rug would be great on a patio porch, mudroom, under a dining table or any other high traffic space.

Rugs USA Washable Rugs

Last week Ty and I got away for a much needed date night to our favorite winery in a teeny tiny small town nearby. We walked down to a new to us ice ream shop and I was pleasantly surprised by how cute it was! They had farm fresh ice cream, cheese, milk, bread and a section of curated small business goods. If you’re local to Gilboa, I highly recommend stopping in.

Knueven Creamery & Market

In my eternal struggle to make our dining room a space I truly love, I decided this week that I am going to wallpaper the ceiling. I’ve had a hard time making our dining space feel special while serving many practical purposes for our family. I would wallpaper the entire room, but because our walls are original plaster they have way too much texture to them. All of our ceilings are drywalled so I am going to go for that instead! I ordered a bunch of samples from Spoonflower this week and can’t wait to share them all.

Spoonflower

save the date

decor swap!

After such great feedback on the Decor Swap idea I shared on Instagram, I decided to go for it! The highest requested day was Sunday afternoon – so September 19 is the date to save. I’m working on the details, entry requirements and a few small vendors to make it a fun little event. Be sure to mark your calendars and be on the lookout for more info!

Save the Date

Happy Friday!

XO —

Lauren

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By: laurenmacke · In: Blog Posts, Friday Focus

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This week in my camera roll: finding inspiration i This week in my camera roll: finding inspiration in nature and color. Also trying to survive the first week of summer with all the kids home. So glad I have them here but man it’s an adjustment every time 😅

#mytargetstyle #nakd #walmartfinds
Come with me as I work on giving Cohen’s room a Come with me as I work on giving Cohen’s room a little refresh! He was in need of a nice, flat weave rug (because Legos) and I was really excited to get this Henley rug by @loloirugs x @joannagaines @magnolia from their latest collab. I have these rugs all over my house because I seriously love them and they wear so well! More to come on this little room of his. 

#loloixjoannagaines #kidsroominspo #kidsroomdesign #smallspaceliving #boysroominspo #kidsroomideas
Put those cutie Polaroids on display! You don’t Put those cutie Polaroids on display! You don’t need a fancy frame - just snag a few affordable place card holders. I’m using @mcgeeandco marble place card holder from a few seasons ago, but any holder will do!

#ltkhome #interiorstyling #interiordesigntips #stylinginspo #transitionaldesign
I had found this rattan pedestal planter at @homeg I had found this rattan pedestal planter at @homegoods a few weeks ago and didn’t buy it, but I just had to go back for it. I think it will live here in our dining room for now!

#stylingreels #transitionaldesign #oldhomelove #interiorstyling #interiorstylingideas
Flowers here, there and everywhere 🤍 Flowers here, there and everywhere 🤍
Uncover the back patio with me! After days of rain Uncover the back patio with me! After days of rain it’s time to let the furniture breathe a bit and open everything up to the sun. With part of our patio being pea gravel, the easiest way to get loose stones back where they belong is with our leaf blower - we recently topped it off with more gravel so it’s looking extra plush lately. You will find me here tonight pretending that it’s already the weekend 🥂 

#patiodecor #patiodesign #lowes #ltkhome #patioseason #outdoorlivingspace #patiogoals
This is probably the prettiest room in our house. This is probably the prettiest room in our house. And I *may* or may not sit in here sometimes to hide for a moment of peace 😅

#pantry #pantrygoals #pantrydesign #pantrymakeover #pantryorganization #thisoldhome #oldhomelove
A moment for my latest @facebook marketplace find A moment for my latest @facebook marketplace find 🫶 this wrought iron chaise for $50 + new cushion from @walmart is going to my mvp this summer. I rearranged the back patio a bit and I’m loving how it feels. Just a little reminder that it doesn’t take big bucks or an overhaul for something to feel fresh again!

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