This post is sponsored by The Home Depot.Do you ever think about what key elements can make or break a room design? It is something I talk to my clients about each time we sit down for a initial interview and they are shocked almost every time when I say this. . . . Did you know that your windows are one of the most important pieces in a room design? Most people think it is the main furniture pieces. Well, today I've partnered with The Home Depot to tell you to not overlook this key ... View the Post
Coffee Cabinet Organization Tips + Free Printables
Happy Monday! I thought it was only fitting today to talk about coffee cabinet organization ideas. A few weeks back I turned a dead cabinet space into a coffee station and it has been a absolute dream to have in our home. Our family are big coffee drinkers and since I got my Keurig for Christmas (yes I know I was super late to the game!), I have even been enjoying have a small cup of coffee in the afternoon. All the items that make up our little coffee addiction was getting out of control in our ... View the Post
Playroom Organization Ideas
Does it seem like that every time you buy something new, there just isn’t enough space to hold it all!? The same is true for toys that the kids got for Christmas. With all the Christmas put away, and Spring on its way- I am always finding ways to get the house organized, and the playroom or kids’ space is usually the hardest! Prioritize the kids’ toys and try to get rid of the ones that they do not play with. It will make organizing so much easier. I have found these Playroom Organization ... View the Post
Spring Living Room Refresh Idea
Happy Monday friends! Today I wanted to take you in my home and share my spring living room. With a few simple switches, I gave our home a fresh updated look for the season. I absolutely love this time of year! Our crape myrtle tree is just gorgeous covered in it's beautiful pink flowering leaves and all the grass turns a bright rich green. . . . finally!I decided on a turquoise and poppy color scheme mixed with all my blues. I can never get away from shades of blue that remind me of ... View the Post
5 Ways to Style A Console Table Like A Pro
I am excited to be back sharing my go to ways to style a console table like a pro. Last time it was all about tips on living in a small space, you can read all about that here. But now, we are zoning in on those console tables. When I work with clients, or even in my own home, I will always style the console table to give the room a new look. To freshen up the space a bit. Either in the entryway or living space, learning how to style a console table can truly change the feel of the room and I ... View the Post
DIY Farmhouse Wood Prayer Beads Tutorial
Are you looking to add a little farmhouse style to your decor? I have the perfect tutorial on these DIY farmhouse wood prayer beads for you today! This wood bead farmhouse decor can run you close to the $200 price tag when buying them already made but I created this super easy craft for you to make it for only $30! I know. Trust me. When I can save some money on my home decor, I will and this is one of them friends. I love the chunky look of these beads and you can use them in a more modern look ... View the Post
Tips for the Perfect Spring Table Setting + Giveaway
This post is sponsored by Golden Hill Studio.Friends spring is ALMOST here and I could not be happier to share this spring table setting with you today! I was so inspired by Golden Hill Studio's Barcelona Collection with it's rich blue pattern to create this fresh and colorful table setting perfect for upcoming spring and summer entertaining. But first I have to tell you a little about this beautiful little company. The pieces are absolutely stunning in person and are hand painted by ... View the Post
10 Tips for Living In A Small Space
I get asked all the time by clients that their home seems too small and how can they incorporate design tips for living in a small space. Personally, I love working with smaller spaces because you can make it feel warm and inviting, while not losing aesthetic, faster than larger spaces. There are many ways to use everyday items in our home in multiple ways when working in smaller living spaces, plus, repurposing certain types of furnishings to provide double duty. So today I am sharing my go-to ... View the Post
Our Valentine’s Day Mantle Decor
I swear Valentine's Day is one of my favorite holidays! When Lauren was little, I used to have a big Sweat Hearts party every year. This was one of my first posts in the early ABN days. Crazy to see how far my style has changed! Sadly once we moved to Texas, I stopped that tradition. But I still LOVE to decorate little vignettes in my home for the holiday. I just realized I have never shared any of my Valentine's Day Mantle Decor ideas so I wanted to make sure I posted our decor for this year. I ... View the Post
How To Decorate With Red + The Best Red Paint Colors
I wanted to kick off February and bring back our "How to Decorate With" series with How to Decorate With Red. Back in the day when I was in design school, they taught us that red was a very powerful color. It could make people hungry and fuels determination and strength. It is a very intense color for sure. We also were told the primary place to use red was in a kitchen or dining room. But over the years I have seen it used as a beautiful complimentary accent in a room, to showcase a front door ... View the Post
Easy Home Refresh Idea with Schlage
This is a sponsored post by Schlage®.At the beginning of every year, I am in desperate need of a clean and refreshed home. But of course after the holidays, my spending limit is low so I look for creative and affordable ways to refresh my home. Back in the early winter, I replaced my exterior door hardware with these gorgeous pieces from Schlage®. My husband and I were so happy with them that we decided to replace all our interior hardware to match. I really could not be happier with how it ... View the Post
2017 Home Decor Trends
This post is sponsored by Tuesday Morning.At this time every year there are some significant signs of what will be trending in home decor for the year. I look at trends as a way to refresh your home for the year, be it with a big room change or just adding trending accessories. This year, I've predicted 6 trends that have a stylish and classic look to them that just about anybody can incorporate into the decor you already have in your home. So today I am over on the Tuesday Morning blog ... View the Post
Getting Organized in The Entry
This post is sponsored by Hobby Lobby.Welcome to our entry today! I know you've seen it before but after the holidays it looked like a bomb blew it up. No joke. My office and formal dining room are on either side of it and they have become dumping grounds unfortunately. I have made it my mission to declutter fast lately and we're starting in our entry with only a $100 and items from one of my favorite shops, Hobby Lobby.It is a long and narrow space so it is not the easiest to find ... View the Post
Powder Bathroom Makeover Reveal
This is a sponsored post by Delta Faucet.Back in October. I embarked on an amazing dream trip with Delta Faucet to get inspired by the beautiful city of Chicago. We were asked to remodel a kitchen or bathroom reflecting design aesthetics from our trip. You can check out details of the trip HERE.I walked away with a vision of strong architectural details with hints of gold and blue like the lake. A dear friend of mine wanted to makeover a powder bathroom makeover so we decided ... View the Post
10 Gorgeous Entryway Ideas
After the holidays all I can think of is moving all the Christmas decor out and refreshing my home. These ideas HERE are so great to get all that holiday decor organized but now it is all put away I am left with a blank canvas to warm up my home a bit. The first place I like to start is in the entry and so I've been looking online to get inspired to refresh my entryway. These entryway ideas are not only gorgeous but have some great functional suggestions for shoes, places to put your keys and ... View the Post
Tips for a Budget Christmas Tablescape
Happy Holidays! It's Me, Cecilia (aka keki) from Home with Keki and I am so excited to be here today to hopefully help some of you get through the holidays. Usually, I have all my Christmas decorations out and completed by the first of December, but the days have been crazy and I am behind for the first time ever. Hate to put this out there, but my tree is still bare. Well, not true, it is has lights on it, but my dining room was simply empty! I started thinking... I need tips. A few tips to ... View the Post