5 Ingredients for the Perfect Farmhouse Style

It's no secret that the farmhouse style is popular right now. There is something so classic and simple about this growing trend. The wood tones and the white make for a relaxing space that anyone would love to live in. I've come up with 5 "ingredients" to achieve the farmhouse style everyone loves. 

1. Wood Tones

The farmhouse style is warm and cozy. Adding touches of wood will help bring that into the space. I love wooden vases, dough bowls, and wooded signs. These are all great ways to incorporate some wood tones to achieve the farmhouse style. 

2. White

Farmhouses are light and airy. A great way to get a light and airy feel is to decorate with whites. This isn't to say you can't use colors in your decor, but a more neutral color palette will help achieve the desired look of a natural, cozy farmhouse. I love to use white furniture such as sofas and chairs, pillows, and dishes. The neutral look is perfect for a farmhouse. 

3. Hardwood Floors

This isn't something that would be a quick change, but if you are redoing your home and want a farmhouse look, then hardwoods are the way to go. 

4. Open Shelving

Many farmhouse kitchens have open shelving. This is a great way to display nice dishes and it opens the space up too. I like the idea of adding a few open shelves in addition to your cabinets. That way you can still have the functionality of the cabinets but the look of the open shelving. 

5. Shiplap

This may be the most popular of all of these ingredients, thanks to Joanna Gaines. The texture it brings to a space can't be duplicated. Whether it's painted white or left natural, shiplap is a great way to incorporate farmhouse style in your home.

So, with a little bit of wood elements, a sprinkle of white, some hardwood floors, a dash of open shelving, and a heap of shiplap, you will have the perfect farmhouse style. 

I hope you enjoyed this little farmhouse style "recipe".

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Best Target Fall Finds

Two of my favorite things are about to collide. Target and fall! I know I'm not alone with either of these obsessions, so I wanted to share some of my favorite fall finds from Target. Here's what I came up with!

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Save vs. Splurge

Decorating your home can get expensive. CAN. It doesn't have to though. You don't need to spend a lot of money on everything you buy for your home. There is no need for designer everything. You can get a beautiful home without breaking the bank.

With that said, there are some things that I think are worth spending a little bit more on. That's what I want to talk about here. What's worth the splurge and where can you save. 

Splurge

The first thing that I would recommend splurging on is furniture. It may sound obvious, but it's a big deal. This is an item that is an anchor in your room. You want it to be good quality because it's not something you will replace each year or even every 2-3 years. You want a sofa that will last a long time and that will stay in good shape. I'm not saying you need to buy only designer top of the line furniture, but it is something that you will want to spend a good amount on just because you will want it to last. So furniture goes in the splurge category. 

Save

Next is throw pillows. This is a save item. In my opinion, throw pillows are more for their look rather than their comfort. So as long as they're aesthetically appealing they're good. You can find throw pillows and throw pillow covers for under $10 some places. So pillows go in the save category.

Splurge

Next is your area rug. This one's tricky because I love a good deal (who doesn't) but sometimes you need to spend more on something to get the quality you want. So, I would say spend more on this item, but look for sales. You want your area rug to be good quality because you will literally be walking all over it. However, if you're like me you may want to switch it out more often than you will your sofa. So I would put area rugs into the splurge category with the side note to look for sales. 

Save

Finally, let's talk about the smaller decor. In general I would say your smaller decor can go into the save category. There are exceptions, but overall I would say save on decor. I would categorize smaller decor as vases, faux floral, frames, things that you want to look nice, but that you may want to switch out from time to time. I love to switch things out pretty often, so I don't spend a lot of money on my smaller decor items. I look for sales, a lot, and like to shop at Home Goods, TJMaxx, and Marshall's. In my opinion I don't want to buy a $50 vase that I will be changing out for the next season. So, in general, I would put decor in the save category. 

I hope this post helped you decide what to save on and what to splurge on. This is just how I like to delegate what to spend more on and what to spend less on. Some things you need to splurge on, like furniture and rugs, but other things can be less expensive, like throw pillows and smaller decor items. If you have any questions on what you should save or splurge on leave me a comment below :)

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Fall Outfit Inspiration

As I said awhile ago, I really want to broaden my post content. In addition to home interiors, I want to post more about lifestyle, food, and fashion. This post is all about fashion! As a fashion merchandising major I love clothes and I love styling. I've put together a few fall outfits that I hope bring you some inspiration. 

I love a good pair of distressed jeans and these are the perfect pair. They are so comfortable and affordable. This tee is also a must. It's soft and comfortable and I love the tie on the side. This shirt is from Loft, but this is a close option. These shoes are a staple for fall. I love these earrings and wear them all the time, and this watch goes with everything. 

These jeans and shoes are the same as above. This shirt is from last year, but here is a similar one.

I love this shirt. It is so comfortable and the colors are so pretty. This bracelet is one of my favorites from Partner's in Charm. 

I hope this gave you some fall fashion inspiration! I will be posting some more outfit ideas soon!

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Fall Pillows from Amazon

I'm combining two of my favorite things: fall and pillows. I love decorating for different seasons with throw pillows. It's an easy way to add seasonal decor without covering every inch of your home with pumpkins. Plus, throw pillows are fun! Here are some of my favorites from Amazon. 

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