Weekend Style: Spring Outdoor Updates
More great outdoor pieces:
Serena & Lily Spring Design Event
The spring design event is on at Serena & Lily, and everything is 20% off! I thought I’d round up all of the pieces I own and love along with a sneak peek at a few that I have on order currently! They don’t have site wide sales very often, so if you’ve been eyeing something now is a great time to bring it home!
Weekend Sales
There are a lot of great sales happening this weekend, so I thought I’ve pull together a few of my favorites! I’ve definitely been feeling like transitioning my home and wardrobe over to things that feel more like spring lately, since the weather’s starting to warm up and the sunny days are becoming more frequent!
American Eagle — 30% off Friends and Family Sale
World Market — 30% off Living Room and Office Furniture
Target — Up to 29% off Bedding, Bath, Rugs, and More!
Pottery Barn — 20% off + Free Shipping
Table Lamps for Every Budget
Today I’ve put together a huge roundup of table lamps that will fit into any size budget. I’ve sourced options ranging from $20-$500! Personally, lighting is an item that I spend a little more on in my home, but not necessarily for every single light. I think a few well-placed statement light fixtures go a long way. For lighting that isn’t necessarily the focal point in the space, I’ll opt for something more affordable, which frees up my budget for whatever the focal piece is in the space. I’ve been loving tapered shades lately, and think think any of these lamps (or ones you already own) could easily be updated or customized just by swapping the silhouette of the shade! I will link a few tapered shades below as well!
High/Low Design Board: Modern Classics
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Bedding Roundup
One of my favorite things to purchase for my home, and one of the few things I am guilty of overbuying, is bedding! I truly feel that there is no substitute for a good night’s sleep, and bedding plays a big part in that. I also enjoy a well made bed that looks very inviting. I make my bed every day, and love the feeling of getting into a nicely made bed every night! Today, I’ve rounded up some of my favorite bedding along with my formula for how I personally like to make my bed. I know climate and the temperature in your specific bedroom will affect how many layers you’d personally like to include, so this can certainly be adjusted to suit your needs.
When I make my bed I always include these six things:
Soft Sheets
Quilt
Pillow Shams
Duvet + Cover
Blanket
Decorative Pillows
I’m going to go through each category and provide some affordable and luxury suggestions for each. I like to use a mix of both in my bedroom.
Sheets
If there is one category that I’d splurge on, it’s sheets. Since that’s the layer that comes in direct contract with your skin the most, it’s really important to me to have something super soft and breathable. I have been able to find other brands for lower cost that are comfortable after several washes, but find they end up pilling after a while, and don’t have the longevity as something made with higher quality materials.
Quilt
After I put on the sheets, I like to layer on a quilt so that we have the option to just have a light layer on in case our bedroom gets hot during the night. Where we live the temperature can fluctuate a lot from day to day, so it’s nice to have plenty of layers to accommodate the temperature changes.
Affordable:
Luxury:
Pillow Shams
I usually like to tie in my pillow shams to either my quilt or my duvet cover, but this is definitely an area where you could incorporate some more color and pattern into the space, especially if you don’t want to use too many decorative pillows.
Affordable:
Luxury:
Duvet + Cover
I like to add in a nice thick duvet insert and a neutral cover to give the bed a fluffy and full look, plus we also like the added weight while we’re sleeping. In our bedroom a thick duvet isn’t always practical some months out of the year, but even then I’ll typically fold it at the foot of the bed to keep things looking styled, and some nights we’ll remove it before bed if it’s especially hot.
Affordable:
Luxury:
Blanket
I like to add in one more layer at the foot of the bed with a throw blanket. This layer is mostly decorative, and we typically pull this off the bed before sleeping at night. That being said, I don’t think this layer needs to be expensive, so I’ve rounded up a lot of affordable options for this category.
Decorative Pillows
The last layer I like to add is 1-3 decorative throw pillows to complete the styling and add in a bit of pattern and personality. For the bedding, I focus on neutrals and a lot of texture, and the decorative pillows are where I like to mix things up since those are more affordable to change out when you want to switch up the look in your space. That way, if you decide to invest in some bedding items you won’t have to worry about tiring of the colors and feeling the need to change those pieces out prematurely.
Affordable Artwork
Artwork plays such a large part in how a space feels and can really help pull a room together and make it feel complete. It can also be one of the biggest investments you make in a space, but it doesn’t necessarily have to be. Today, I’ve pulled together some great affordable artwork options that won’t blow the budget, and will still make your room and design look polished and complete. I’ve rounded up some options that are framed and ready to hang, and some options that are downloadable or unframed that can be more customized to your space.
Framed Pieces
Downloadable Prints and Unframed Pieces
Target President's Day Sales
There are a lot of great sales happening at Target this weekend, so I’ve pulled together some of my picks from a few categories. They’ve added a lot of new furniture and accessories online, so I’ve rounded up my favorites below!
20% off Furniture!
Free $40 gift card when you spend $250 on nursery furniture and more!
