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Embrace the elegance and collegiate charm of Light Academia with these Amazon decor finds.  Images from Amazon.com. Click the links below to view or purchase. Anyone who hasn’t been hiding under a rock lately knows Dark Academia is having its day! The timelessness of the decor never goes out of style, even when trends change. The one drawback of Dark Academia is that it is…well…DARK!
If you love the Academia vibe with its focus on collegiate accents, nostalgia, traditional elegance, aristocratic sensibilities, and hints of world travel but don’t love the heaviness of the dark furnishings consider Light Academia. Use lighter colors on the walls, fabrics, and furniture with a few carefully selected dark pieces for contrast to achieve the same Old World charm without the brooding masculinity associated with Dark Academia. Are you interested in Light Academia but need some inspiration to get started? Then you’re in luck! I scoured our favorite online marketplace—Amazon—to find 20+ home accents and furnishings you will love!
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Romantic spring decor from Amazon!  Images from Amazon.com. Click the links below to view or purchase. Dark Academia is known for being masculine and brooding, but that doesn’t have to be true. If you’re looking to give your bedroom a spring refresh, check out these decor ideas that combine feminine vibes with the Dark Academia aesthetic for a cozy and romantic space you’ll never want to leave!
 If you want to learn how to draw a triskele—like those seen in Ireland—you’ve come to the right place!
In today’s blog, I will take you through a step-by-step process for drawing a basic triskele design. You can then use this simple design as a base for a more complicated design. 21 home decor finds from Amazon that will add an enchanting touch to your room  Images from Amazon.com. Click the links below to view or purchase. It’s officially spring! And you know what that means…Spring decorating!
This year, I’m leaning into my love of fairytales, castles, dragons, and fairies. Call it escapism. But what a wonderful way to escape reality, right?! So I spent an afternoon combing through Amazon, looking for whimsical home decor that captures the magical Fairycore vibe for this spring’s decorating inspiration. And here are some of my favorites so far…  In today’s blog, I’d like to walk you through creating a panel with Celtic knotwork inspired by those seen on a Celtic Cross in Clonmacnoise, Ireland. We will draw four 4 x 4 grids that are interconnected using the same repeated design.
 In today’s blog, I will walk you through the steps for drawing a simple triquetra using three circles to get an equilateral shape. There are other methods you can use, such as using a square to map out your angles and intersections, but whichever method you choose, you will end up with the equilateral triangle as the base for this style of triquetra. (There are other triangles and triquetra shapes, but this tutorial is for the triquetra that is even on all sides.) In my method, you won’t draw this triangle, but if you connect the intersections, you will see that they unveil an equilateral triangle. Take a look at my top 17 picks from Blick Art Materials!  Images from Dickblick.com. Click the links below to view or purchase. Some of the posts in this article contain affiliate links. If you click on the link and purchase the item, I will receive an affiliate commission at no extra cost to you. I will only recommend products or services I use personally and/or believe will add value to my readers, so there is no conflict of interest. Spring is around the corner…and that means new craft projects! But you’ll get nowhere fast without the proper materials!
This is the time of year when I plan out the projects for the next few months and take stock of my arts and crafts supplies. The most frustrating situation is when I am working on a craft and realize I have run out of something vital. Everything stops…including the creative roll. This is the life of a creative, right? In the spirit of starting this year off on the right foot, I scoured Blick Art Materials’ website to see what’s new in their spring catalog. I collated 17 handy items for your crafty spring DIY projects. 15 Cottage Bedroom Home Accents from the Touch of Class store on Amazon!  Images from Amazon.com. Click the links below to view or purchase. Romantic Fairycore Cottage
The spring season is approaching, and cottagecore and fairycore home decor styles are becoming more prevalent. The two design aesthetics often overlap, making it easy to create magical interiors. This time of year (as winter slowly rolls into spring) is ideal for refreshing and breathing new life into your interiors. One room you can’t ignore is the bedroom. Did you know you spend a third of your life sleeping? And that does not include all the other activities in that space, such as dressing, reading, or working. So why not turn your bedroom into a romantic hideaway or enchanting escape from reality? This month’s challenge was to work on design inspiration for a bedroom that embraces a combination of cottage and fairy aesthetics to create a comfortable, romantic space you will never want to leave! In the spirit of the season, I put together a mood board with decor finds from one of my favorite shops on Amazon—the Touch of Class Store! Check out these charming Amazon finds!  Images from Amazon.com. Click the links below to view or purchase. What is Cottagecore?
Cottagecore is an aesthetic that embraces simple, quiet living with a focus on the home, handmade and vintage items, homemade food, self-sufficiency, and a slower pace of life. The aesthetic of Cottagecore reflects the desire to live in a more romanticized way by surrounding yourself with flowery, feminine, and nostalgic things. It is the antithesis of our hectic, materialistic, modern way of life.  How to handle corners in Celtic knotwork Drawing borders with knotwork patterns can be a gratifying way to add drama to art pieces, picture frames, mirror frames, and trays. But what happens when you get to the corners? Dealing with corners can be tricky, but there are a few ways to handle this dilemma. 20 Amazon decor finds to help you create a welcoming home  Images from Amazon.com. Click the links below to view or purchase. If you are wondering what all the noise is about hygge, I wrote a whole blog on the topic, which you can read here! To summarize, hygge is about keeping your life simple and meaningful. It’s about enjoying being in the moment, the company of good friends, and the little things in life. Just to clarify, hygge is not an interior design style. It’s a way to live your life with meaning and joy.  Image by puhimec on Adobe Stock. In my previous blog, I identified nine essential ingredients in a hygge home: a neutral color palette, warm lighting, pleasing textures, nature and natural materials, pleasant scents, simple design, handmade decor, cozy nooks, and hot beverage stations. Each of the items listed below encompasses at least one of these elements. Let me know in the comments if you have purchased—or plan to purchase—one of these items. And let me know if you have incorporated the hygge mindset into your interior decorating! Amazon finds to add a little woodland charm to your home  Images from Amazon.com. Click the links below to view or purchase. If your home is your castle, the fairycore decor trend is for you! Fairycore is more of a state of mind than a trend. You don’t have to completely immerse yourself in a room straight from a Grimm’s fairy tale; that would be too cliche. But a subtle reminder here and there, a decorative detail that catches your eye as you enter a room, is enough to awaken the subconscious inner child who still believes that magic exists in this chaotic, unpredictable world. And even if fairies aren’t quite your thing, a little woodland magic might convince you otherwise! For the true believers among you and future converts alike, here are 21 home accents that will help you add a touch of fairy woodland magic to your living room…  Image by Cosminxp on Adobe Stock. Soft moss a downy pillow makes
And green leaves spread a tent, Where Faerie folk may rest and sleep Until their night is spent. The bluebird sings a lullaby; The firefly gives a light: The twinkling stars are candles bright, Sleep, Faeries all, Good Night. Elizabeth T. Dillingham, "A Faery Song"  Are you looking for a quick, easy DIY idea for a welcoming holiday wreath?
This DIY idea will take about 15 minutes to put together and is perfect for a last-minute touch or to fill an empty space on a door or wall.  Last year, I created a few blogs about decorating on a budget. This year, we will continue this theme with new ideas! The cost of living is so high right now that it is more important than ever to be frugal and find ways to cut corners anywhere possible. Beautiful new decorations from the latest trending collections are impressive and make for gorgeous holiday interiors, but you can achieve a welcoming interior for your holiday guests on a budget. Today’s DIY will show you a simple way to create a statement for your front door using a grapevine wreath and faux florals from your own stash. You could even create something similar with florals from your local dollar store.  I spent the past month writing blogs about different holiday decor styles and color schemes. This research inspired me to be brave and experiment with my usual Christmas tree decor. So, one sunny afternoon, I went shopping for ideas for my tree and ended up at Hobby Lobby, where I was greeted with a 50% off Christmas decor sale! (I’m not an affiliate or sponsored by Hobby Lobby.) My goal was to find some gorgeous extra wide ribbons and greenery to fill out my tree and wreaths. I walked out with a bundle of red cardinals, fluffy white owls, faux juniper sprays…and no ribbon. The ribbon aisle was picked clean, but the birds inspired me to create an entirely different decor scheme than was planned. So I came home and rifled through the trim-a-tree boxes and ribbon totes in search of ornaments and ribbons to coordinate with the stuff I bought. Long story short, this year’s Christmas tree features red, white, and gold decor. Which brings me to today’s little tutorial… I have this wonderful knack for creating projects for myself! Today’s project was to make some gold swag tree ornaments for my tree to give it more elegance and add visual variety. These ornament swags are a simple and inexpensive way to create a little holiday bling, but you don’t have to use gold pearls. Any color pearls or beads would work well for this project. I will say this project was a little fiddly, but the finished pieces were so worth it and took the look of my tree to another level! Traditional holiday inspiration from Amazon!  Images from Amazon.com. Click the links below to view or purchase. Traditional Christmas decor is always sure to please! Your guests will feel welcome in your home this holiday season, surrounded by the familiar red, green, and gold colors. Use this color palette to create a vintage Victorian, high-end and elegant, or relaxed and rustic decor style. Whatever style you choose, your home will be filled with the spirit of Christmas!
Need some decor ideas and inspiration? Check out these items I found on Amazon to get you started! More Christmas gifts and stocking stuffer ideas from Blick Art!  Images from Dickblick.com. Click the links below to view or purchase. Some of the posts in this article contain affiliate links. If you click on the link and purchase the item, I will receive an affiliate commission at no extra cost to you. I will only recommend products or services I use personally and/or believe will add value to my readers, so there is no conflict of interest.  ’Tis the season for gift-giving…and crafting!!! Do you or someone you know need MORE craft supplies? (Because you can never have enough craft supplies, right?!) Do you need stocking stuffers for that crafty person in the family? (Or for your OWN stocking…I won’t judge!) Below is a list I compiled of twenty handy and creative gift ideas to fill up the holiday stockings and decorate the space under the tree! My top favorites from Amazon!  Images from Amazon.com. Click the links below to view or purchase. Are you looking for woodland-themed ornaments for this year’s Christmas tree? This is such a charming holiday trend, isn’t it?!
I had so much fun creating this list of inspirational ideas dedicated solely to woodland animals and rustic tree ornaments! The ornaments on this list will add a sense of enchantment to your space, whether your holiday tree is in the Farmhouse, Traditional, Scandi, or Fairycore style. Check out my favorite picks below, and let me know in the comments if you have woodland creatures nesting in your tree! Do you want to decorate for the holidays in a Scandinavian style but don’t know where to start? Read on for some helpful tips and decor ideas from Amazon!  Images from Amazon.com. Click the links below to view or purchase. First of all, let’s define “Scandi”…
Scandinavian (Scandi) decor is all about simplicity and hygge. It’s about creating a warm, welcoming interior with rustic yet clean modern lines. Your decor should include natural materials like wood and fur, candles for a warm, soft glow, warm blankets for cozy snuggling, and a fireplace for warmth if you can pull it off. Consider using simple furniture, natural materials, calm colors, and plenty of texture. A Scandinavian Christmas is about celebrating the joy in the simple things the season has to offer. Keep things simple, purposeful, and uncluttered. A splash of greenery and a pop of red works well with this decor style, just don’t overdo it. You could even sneak in a bit of gold for some seasonal sparkle. The focus should be on enjoying the things found in nature during the winter season, so bring bits of the outdoors into your home with reindeer, pine trees, snowflakes, berries, pine cones, nuts, wood logs, and even birds. And don’t forget the obligatory gnomes! Gnomes protect your home and keep out negative energy. To help you get started, here are some happy hygge holiday decor ideas from Amazon… 12 must-have items from Amazon!  Images from Amazon.com. Click the links below to view or purchase. Simply elegant…That’s the vibe you get when you pair gold with white for your holiday decor! This look is easy to pull off if your everyday decor is already white, such as with Farmhouse or modern styles. But you could use the gold and white color combo strategy to give almost any interior space a touch of elegance.
Today’s mood board is all about embracing the bright and airy feel of white home accents with a touch of glamour. The overall style of the board is traditional, but it would have been quite simple to create a much more modern look as well. The gold and white combination is versatile, and the results are incredibly indulgent and gratifying! Here are a few decor ideas to get you started… |
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