Tips for a Well Styled Entryway

Spring is here in full swing, and over the last few weeks we've tried to tackle some home refreshing projects we've had on the brain. Carrie Beth was able to finish her daughter's desk makeover, and it looks SO GOOD! Jen has been trying to wrap up her dining room redecorating project (reveal coming soon!), and we both decided that our entry ways needed a little sprucing up. 

The entryway is the first thing people are greeted with when they enter your home, and it tends to set the stage for how they view your living spaces. From smell to organization, we want out guests to have a welcomed feeling when they enter our homes. But, we also want it to look good. That's where we enlisted the big guns. We knew just who to get advice from!

We chatted with a stylist from Casabella about tips for having a well styled entryway. She was so helpful, and with the many furniture, lamps and accessory items available onsite we were able to put all our new knowledge to good use at home!

TIPS FOR A WELL STYLED ENTRYWAY

Create a focal point. 

Think console table - this will serve as your anchor for the space. There are so many options for entryway tables that you can have so major fun picking out what you want as the focal point of your room. Think of your decor style and try to purchase a console table that will reflect that.

Things to keep in mind: Do you want it opened or have storage that can be hidden from guests? Also measure your space, and choose a console table that fits your entryway. 

We found a number of sizes on hand at Casabella. Even some great small space options that were gorgeous!!

Go Big! 

Add a large mirror or piece of art over the console table. This piece of advice was consistent amongst all of the onsite staff at Casabella. The use of one large piece over the console rather than a grouping of several small pieces seems to the the trend right now. It helps to enlarge the scale of the room, as well as look more polished/less cluttered. Seeing it in person - we love this concept! 

Add florals. 

This creates a sense of warmth for the room, and can be an easy seasonal item you can change out without having to redecorate the entire space. 

Light it up!

The more well lit the space the better. If you opted out of a mirror for added light, think lamps. Lamps are an easy way to add balance your your entry table as well as add more light to a room. 

Things to keep in mind: Go for lamps with multiple lighting settings. You will be able to adjust the lighting according to mood. 

Add personality. 

This is your chance to be bold. Add seasonal accessories or a fun pop of color. Go bright and bold with your art. Choose a funky mirror. Favorite books, a fun piece of art, an artifact from a family vacation...the options are endless when it comes to making this space a little more "you", and a little less hotel feeling, but still looking well designed. 

 

Think about storage. 

You want this space tidy. Having drawers in your console to keep the space clean or having baskets available for shoes, umbrellas, or purses.

Personally, we tend to lean towards the "hiding our messes" options of furniture, but love the idea of an open concept table as well. Maybe one day we will be that level of organized. One day. 

Seating. 

If the space is big enough you can add a bench or a chair for more texture and for guests to utilize for additional temporary storage or shoe removal.

For more home decor options visit Casabella in person. Their designers and staff are very helpful and if you bring pictures in of your space or measurements, are easily able to show you what will work within your budget and space with what they have on hand. It is SO NICE to be able to have that level of customer service and personal design experience at your finger tips.

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Store to Door: Furniture & Home Decor Options with Casabella {plus a Giveaway!}

Anyone else having trouble finding furniture, lamps and home decor consistently in stores? Or with availability to be delivered in less than a year? We know these are crazy times we live in now (and total first world problems), but sometimes a girl just wants some bar stools and a coffee table. To bring home, like today.

Even though renovation projects have wrapped up in our homes, we've struggled to find a store with product available any time soon. That's when we decided to turn our focus to local shops and smaller businesses. 

Best. Decision. Ever. 

MEET CASABELLA 

Established in the heart of East Cobb for the past 19 years, Casabella is a 12,000sq home decor lover's dream. Even better? They have a TON of furniture, lamps, home decor and accessories in stock and ready to go!

The owner Cathy was enough nice enough to let us peruse her back stock room, and see that she is pandemic prepped for all her fellow interior design and decor friends. Because the Casabella storage rooms and warehouse spaces are stocked floor to ceiling full of so many gorgeous furniture pieces. We almost called our husbands to bring Uhauls right then and there. 

From designer pieces to affordable trendy items - Casabella carries a little bit of everything to cater to all types of home decor styles. 

Let's take a moment to sneak a peek at just some of the swoon worthy items available in stock...

Furniture, lamps, and home decor aren't the only things gracing the floors of Casabella though. A large part of that gorgeous showroom is filled with gifts, clothing, local handmade items, and more! 

Psst - even delicious cocktail options!! See below for evidence.

While we might have shopped slightly under the influence of the magical concoction called the "Good Times Slushie", we were all business when it came to picked out the perfect pieces for our homes. 

If we had any questions though, we love that there is a design team on site and for house calls to help with any interior design needs you might have. We were told to just come back with photos of our spaces and measurements if possible, and they would be more than happy to help. 

From store to door, that almost 20 years of design expertise shows in every step of the Casabella experience. 

YOU'RE INVITED! 

November 12-14th marks the weekend of Casabella's annual Holiday Open House. Trust us when we say this is an event you won't want to miss! Like 10% off furniture and everything else in the store kind of don't want to miss. 

That's right - your eyes aren't deceiving you. Furniture, lamps, and decor at a discounted rate that you can take home the same day. 

You can thank us from the soft cushiony haven of your new couch. 

HOME SWEET HOME FOR THE HOLIDAYS GIVEAWAY!

We love Casabella so much, we couldn't' resist grabbing a little gift for one of you. One lucky person will win the following...

- 1 Lumbar "Thankful" pillow

- 1 set of Plaid MudPie Napkins

- 1 Tree cutting board/charcuterie board

- 1 Holiday scented hand soap

 

To Enter: 

1: Leave a comment stating what room you are most excited about decorating for the holidays. 

2: Enter on Instagram ON THIS POST.  

Good luck everyone! 

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Home Office Decor Inspo from Target

 The countdown has begun - school starts in just two weeks. Eek! Schools in our area are moving forward as normal, and for me that means all three kids in one school. 

To say I am excited about this is an understatement. This is the only year it will happen out of all the years my kids will be in school, so I am going to savor it like a fine champagne. 

With that said, in between playing in the pool and taking these kids to all their summer social engagements (and I thought I drove a lot during the school year!!), I've been organizing my office and our work spaces. 

Largely my office is just plain sad. It just has furniture and a rug in it. The walls are already painted, and we did some trim work during the renovations, but other wise...nothing. 

We've moved in a year ago y'all!! I'm so embarrassed. 

 It is right when you walk in the house and one of the first rooms you see and I've let it be a dumping ground of epic proportions. 

But not this year! 

These next few weeks I plan on fancy-ing it up. 

Or at least putting a picture on the wall. 

After taking one of our many trips to Target a few weeks ago, I told Carrie Beth I noticed they had a great selection of home office decor and items. A lot of items that are super trendy right now (see all things acrylic), but at much more affordable prices than other places you see office decor. 

I was so impressed and inspired!

I came home and made a few vision boards (I love doing these!) to see what might coordinate with one another. I am saving my final decision to share later, but here is a peek at where my head is at in case you are doing a little office redecorating yourself (or for the kids!). 

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Which office look is your favorite? Do you have a must have office item that helps keep you organized? Share all the office things with me! 

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