How To Refresh Home Decor Without Spending a Dime

We are living in very different times right now. Between WFH (i.e. working from home), homeschooling, and/or just home for safety reasons, don’t let the moody blues and cabin fever can creep up on you.  Get your creative juices flowing! You could pick a new hobby like gardening or painting OR you can refresh your home decor like I have. You don’t even have to buy new stuff! Simply rearranging and remixing what you have can bring new life to your space. Check out these three, super easy, inexpensive ways to refresh home decor without spending a dime.

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5 Game Day Cocktails For Your Next Tailgate Party

There’s nothing like tasty game day cocktails to get everyone amped up for gridiron action…and trash talking. Ditch old faithful (aka beer) and step it up a notch. Just in time for college football championship game, I’m sharing these crowd-pleasing game day cocktails for your tailgate party. I’m even providing you with handy-dandy “pinnable” recipe cards.

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So long, Summer, Hello Fall: The 5 Best Fall Decorating Ideas

It’s officially Fall, ya’ll!! – see what I did there? Fall is my favorite time of the year. Leaves begin to turn gorgeous shades of oranges, reds, and gold. The stifling Alabama heat gives way to mild, sunny days and breezy nights with that certain “crisp” in the air. And the changing season presents the perfect opportunity to switch things up a bit with fabulous fall decor.  You’re probably changing your wardrobe to prepare for the Fall. So, why not update your home decor to embrace this special time of year? These simple, affordable fall decorating ideas will have your home well-dressed for the season.

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Top 5 Interior Design Mistakes (and how to fix them)

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You may not have pea green appliances and shag carpet in your bathroom. But, that doesn’t mean you’re innocent, my friend. You may be guilty of major crimes…in interior design! I’m sure your intentions were good but perhaps, lack of time, money, or maybe bad advice got you off track. Never fear! Your partner-in-design is here to help you avoid making the top 5 interior design mistakes. No repeat offender status for you.

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The 7 Best Places to Buy Home Decor Online

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One of my favorite things to do is strolling down the aisles of a home decor store on a Saturday afternoon. Given our current environment and the need for social distancing, I’ve opted out of shopping trips that aren’t absolutely essential. Thanks to Al Gore’s “interwebs” I can do one of my favorite things while I lounge on the sofa with a glass of wine (Hello, Wine Down Wednesdays!) While I peruse the virtual aisles, I get tons of decorating ideas, inspiration AND great deals on unique home decor and furnishings.  I recently shared affordable ways to refresh your home decor. Today, you get to benefit from my many hours digital window shopping. The sites below are hands down, some of the best places to buy home decor online.

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Home Decor Trends You Should Definitely Try

If you have been rocking with INTERIORStyle for any period of time, then you know that my mantra is “your home should be a reflection of who you are” – those are words to live and decorate by. But just like you might thumb through the latest issue of InStyle or Vogue for a little wardrobe inspiration, it doesn’t hurt to check out the latest home decor trends for interior decorating inspiration. In fact, mixing a few trendy decorative accents with your personal style will help your space feel “current” while still reflecting who you are. According to industry experts here are the some of the hottest home decor trends right now.

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Restore Old Tile Grout: How to Make Dingy Tile Grout Look Brand New

Since we’ve gotten to know each over the past few years, I feel comfortable sharing something personal with you guys. I have an addiction. That’s right…my name is Kiki. And I’m addicted to cleaning products and gadgets.  I enjoy cleaning; it relaxes me and gives me a sense of accomplishment. Call me a weirdo but there’s just something about the lines in freshly vacuumed carpet or the faint smell of Clorox. So you can imagine my frustration every time I walked into my bathroom and laid eyes on the dingy, gross tile floor grout. I’d tried everything to restore my bathroom tile to its former glory. Oxyclean, Kaboom, baking soda, a pumice stone – you name it. Nothing worked. Take a look for yourself.

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Allow Me To Re-Introduce Myself

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It’s been almost four years since I tossed the fear of failure to the side and started my little blog. My hope was that I’d be able re-connect with something I’ve been passionate about since I was little girl – making things pretty, i.e  interior decorating. I also hoped that a few people (outside of my immediate family) would read it, enjoy it and perhaps be inspired. I’ve accomplished both goals and learned so much along the way. I mean I didn’t even know what WordPress was four years ago and I built INTERIORStyle by Kiki by myself – thanks to tons of late night google searches. And I must say, it looks pretty damn good around here! I’m looking forward to taking things to the next level by connecting with more of you and giving you even more tips, ideas, and inspiration to help you create a beautiful space that reflects who you are. Since I want to be your “partner in design” I think it’s only fair that I share a little more about who I am. So, allow me to reintroduce myself by sharing “20 Things You Probably Don’t Know About Me.”

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Chic Office Supplies That Will Brighten Your Work Day

My passion for “making things pretty” doesn’t stop at interior decorating. Having a pretty work space is must for me. My black and white floral print day planner, my damask mouse pad, or my “Strong Woman Never Settle” plaque somehow, give me that extra push I need to conquer tight deadlines, email overload, and marathon conference calls. Whether you have an expansive office with a panoramic view, an officle (i.e. cubicle/office) like me, or a home office, adding a few whimsical, chic office supplies that are functional can give your desk a jolt of energy – and a touch of style.

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1. Divoga Pink Glitter Composition Book – Office DepotTake It or Reef It Notebook – Modcloth ~ Day Designer Planner – Anthropologie

2. Nate Berkus File Folders – Target ~ Kate Spade New York File Folders (Set of 6), Gold Strip – Casa.com

3. Nate Berkus™ Desktop Organizer –Target ~ Parfum Bottle Coin Bank – Z Gallerie

5. Snip in Style Gold Scissors – See Jane Work ~  Nate Berkus™ Limited Edition Swingline 747 StapleTarget

6. Everyday I’m Hustlin’ – Gold Dust | Spiral Notebook – Red Bubble  ~ 2016 Kate Spade New York 17-Month Agenda – Swoozies

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1. See Jane Work® File Folder Set, Pack of 6 – Office Depot 

2. Day Designer Planner – Anthropologie ~ Boss Lady Notebook – Journal & Company

3. Diamond BookendsZ Gallerie

4. Hello Gorgeous Mug – Joss and Main ~ Vintage Teal Damask Mouse Pad – Amazon

5. Diamond Pen and Paperweight – Z Gallerie ~ Kantek Acrylic Stapler – Amazon

6. See Jane Work Faux Leather PortfolioOffice Depot

7. Navy Stripe Magazine Box – Emily Ley ~  See Jane Work Binder Clips – Office Depot

 

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Trend Alert: Metallic Decor For Every Room

A couple of weeks ago, introduced you to the hottest interior decorating trends for 2018 (if you missed it, check it out here). Now,  I wouldn’t be a good decorating wing woman, if I just told you what’s hot, but I didn’t show you how to get it. I adore gold and brass decor so much that I have a little touch in just about every room in my house. If you’re absolutely mad for metallic decor too, this is your lucky day! I’ve picked out super chic, affordable metallic decor for every room in your house. Take a peek at some of my favorite metallic decor picks and find out where to get them.

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