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ACCESSORIZING YOUR HOME INEXPENSIVELY… AND PODCAST #5

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Accessories- TIPS FOR CREATING A BEAUTIFUL HOME WITH ACCESSORIES

The most fun part of decorating, for me, is accessorizing! It’s a time to layer great accents and let my personality shine! It’s also a time to put a few curated and well edited trendy items in a room to give it a fresh look. Accessories should be fun, add a layer of pretty things for our eyes to catch and be inexpensive. Because I like to change up my accessories quite often I want them to work with many rooms in my home and cost under $50.00! Today it’s episode 5 at Decorating Tips and Tricks and we are talking about free or reasonably priced accessories for our homes. And today I’m sharing more tips about accessorizing here on the blog!

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Here are a few suggestions for using accessories in your home!

Accessories- TIPS FOR CREATING A BEAUTIFUL HOME WITH ACCESSORIES

USE WHAT YOU LOVE

Accessories- TIPS FOR CREATING A BEAUTIFUL HOME WITH ACCESSORIES

Home decor accessories should show off your personality and things you love! If you love blue and white pottery place trio of pretty decorative blue and white jars together in a vignette. If you have a penchant for flowers and plants grab some stick and twigs or some flowers from the garden and make up a big showy arrangement.

Just one caution! Don’t over do it! Your room should hint at what you love not be a museum for it! Use an edited hand when displaying collections!

DON’T OVERSPEND

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My rule of thumb when buying accents and accessories for my home is not to spend more than $50.00 an item. Most of the time it’s much less! Don’t forget to shop your basement, upcycle what you have with paint and to walk your yard for organics to use as accessories!

Don’t forget to look for home accents that will bring a layer of texture and sparkle to a room!

USE SEASONAL ACCESSORIES

Accessories- TIPS FOR CREATING A BEAUTIFUL HOME WITH ACCESSORIES

Using seasonal accessories are a great way to bring the outside in! Use cut greens in the winter, nests and bulb flowers in the spring, beach accents and garden blooms in the summer and lots of pumpkins and other squash in the fall! Mix them with burlap covered books, fun decorative orbs, large beads, white pottery, moss covered balls, a stack of dishes, a pretty colorful bowl, tall candlesticks and any other accessories you have to tell a little “story”!

When it comes to seasonal decor, less is best but make sure you have a touch of the season in your home with accessories!

 

Accessories- TIPS FOR CREATING A BEAUTIFUL HOME WITH ACCESSORIES

Today is episode 5 of DECORATING TIPS AND TRICKS… Nine Ways To Freshen Up Your Home. You can listen HERE.

Or right here on StoneGable! Click the little arrow on the left side to listen!

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Here are some of my favorite accessories… Click on the image to see more and go to the page to purchase them.

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  3. You always have great info to pass on! Empting a room of accessories is a great idea lots of work but worth it.

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  5. I am enjoying each day’s “inspiration” this Winter. It always gives me a boost and incentive to “shop in my own house”.
    Thank you for your great ideas!

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  6. Today you have inspired me to go shopping in my attic… Yes, I said the attic. It is to accessorize and repurpose the living room decor. Love the idea of removing all furniture from the room. ” Return and refresh”. Today is my day to do just this. Love your blog. Inspiring…

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  10. I find so much inspiration in your photographs-corks! I have a bunch of corks. Burlap and wood trays! I have a bunch of those too! I know what I’ll be doing today, love your ideas-thanks!

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  13. Wonderful ideas. There’s always something helpful for me to take away each time I visit your site. THanks

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  19. Fantastic ideas. I love that you didn’t just walk into a store and buy all the cute things from that “chain”. This looks like a collection all all types of items that you love. It is creative and personal.

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  21. Your blog is such fun to read. I just switched out a green wooden box with winter greens and pinecones for a white chamber pot with winter greens and no pinecones. Just moving things around makes a difference.

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  22. Thank you for the tips.I try to use your tips when I am decorating.When I am finished I think to myself…This is something Yvonne would do…LOL!!!

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  24. This site has the BEST tips for saving money with decorating by using what you own. Placement is key, along with the theme. THANK YOU for keeping me inspired!!

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  25. Thank you for continuing to inspire! I, too, was an elementary school teacher in my early life. I think changing my classroom décor with the seasons, and to accompany lessons “trained” me. I was continually making bulletin board characters, borders, and also making classroom games because of the cost to purchase ready made items. After leaving the teaching profession, my outlet became my home décor which I still change and re-arrange.

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  30. I like how you used the wine corks! Who would have thought something as simple as a cork, could be a great accessory.

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  33. I agree with your advice on “Seasonal decor less is best”. Oh my, I remember the day when more was not enough… ugh!

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  35. I love to accessorize my home and you gave me some new ways to do that! I always find inspiration in your posts so thanks so much for sharing your ideas! It’s a nice pick-me-up for this cold February weather we are having in Ottawa, Ontario (Canada)!

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  36. I am LOVING your podcasts! I’m using them to my advantage and only allowing myself to listen to them when I am ironing! ? Great motivation to iron and great company with great ideas! It’s a win-win!

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  38. Love your decorating tips! Your pretty home, is like a breath of fresh air! Hope your feeling better each day! Hugs…

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  39. I also like to refresh accessories with big impact and little effort with a coat of paint. It’s rewording to find potential in decor items that appear to have no value and transforming them into pieces that will be loved again. Thanks for your great tips!

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  41. Great advice. I really appreciate the links you give us. Not only saves me time, but gives me an idea of price comparisons.

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  42. My whole back wall of my basement is shelves for all my decorating items. I’m trying to use these items more often then going out and buying new every season. Love your podcast. Sounds like you have so much fun. Made me smile!

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  43. What fun it all is and so rewarding just using any one tip or idea or suggestion! I enjoy it all everyday and want to thank you so much for all you do….there is so much to look forward to everyday. You are wonderful!!

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  44. Love the podcasts… I can relate to the pepto pink walls… same thing happened to me. Went to work, hubby painted the “terra cotta” and I can home to pepto! Although I didn’t live with it, hubby repainted the next day… Home Depot mixed the paint wrong!
    Blessings!!
    Monja Caughron

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  48. I started listening to your Podcasts this week while driving to and from work. Do you know what I love the most? I mean, I LOVE the decorating advice, I love that you can hear your friendship in your conversations, I love how real you are. But what I have loved most is how much all three of you sound exactly the way I imagined you would sound!!! You sound like long time friends. Please keep it up! I’m learning so much and you’re helping my creativity flow.

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  54. Yvonne, I always enjoy your posts in my inbox and on FB too. Such wonderful tips and inspiration!

    I hosted my book study group for the first time last week. When the first guest arrived and walked into my dining room, (I have a very modest home), her face lit up and she said how beautiful my home is. At that point, I silently thanked you. I knew her appreciative comments were because of your inspiration this past year since I’ve been following you.

    I also love the podcasts. They make me feel as if I know you better, and that in itself is a treat. Thanks for taking on this new venture. Take good care, and I hope you feel better soon.

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  57. Lots of lovely ideas! Someday, when I don’t have twin six-yr.-old grandsons careening around the house I will accessorize more!

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  59. Love the podcast. Such fun. Wish I had a basement but I try to store things in a closet or attic. Years ago there was a guy on HGTV that said we all need a “prop closet”. That’s when I started moving my things around. Love your decorating style.

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  62. I wish I was as creative as you!! I’m such a failure at coming up with ideas on my own. I need to try the idea with wine corks! Thanks.

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  63. I love the way you use ordinary things together. I am always scanning your photos for ideas I can use. Thank you for your blog.

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  65. Loved this post! I need to shake things up a bit in the accessory department. Time to shop around the house and move things around.

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  66. Thank you for your blog. I enjoy reading your ideas and how to display them in my house. Love the ideas. Fun. Love the blog, can’t hardly wait until you post again.

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  67. Have to redo my family room soon, feeling overwhelmed. Your blog is going to be my inspiration. Thank you.
    Wish me luck.

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  68. I am loving all of your ideas! Going to have my husband build me the ladder!
    Also ready for spring and flea markets!
    Thanks for all your post! ❤

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  69. Loved your blog, and didn’t think the pod cast would be as wonderful as it IS! I love it and have enjoyed all -3- of you ladies via blog world, now I think everyone has to blog!!

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  71. Bought some faux “Annabelle” hydrangeas because they make me happy. Now going to put them in my white pitcher which will go on my tray. Going out to the garage and look for my cloche to put bird’s nest in next. Totally inspired by you.

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  77. Love your ideas and I will try some of them and also I love your podcast is so much fun and I will check for a vase and turn it into a cloche and work on it. Thank you !

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  81. I just bought a medal trough and need budget ideas to fill it for my kitchen table. It is about 18″ long and 3-4 ” wide and deep. Any ideas? Love your decorating tips!

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  87. Love listening to the three of you! Makes me want to grab a cup of coffee and pull up a chair alongside you. Great tips. I had forgotten about the pink light bulbs. They were all the rage years ago!! I hoard pillow inserts and covers. Easiest way to change up the look of a room. And the new chalk spray paint is awesome. Super easy to use, and I love the matte finish.

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  88. I love the idea of bringing the outdoors in and using items from your yard. I’ve been cutting greens this winter and can hardly wait for Spring flowers. Happy Wednesday, Yvonne!

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  93. Love your blog, made the scarf wreath and got my sister in law hooked, plus she just made a wreath! Also love you share your walk with Christ!!! Preach it sister!!!!

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  95. I am really enjoying the podcasts! Wonderful ideas and I need to be careful to “hint” at what I love. Too easy to over do:)

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  98. Awesome weather today in NC – such wonderful inspiration from everyone in blog land. What would we do without you fine ladies. I am ready for the hope that Spring brings.

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  103. I noticed the “typewriter key” printed burlap. I so love that pattern…I’ve used it to cover chair cushions and even lined some decorative storage boxes with it.

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  104. I enjoy the podcasts, in fact listening at my desk! It is a good break during the day as it takes me to a happy place. Love all your ideas.
    Deb

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  107. I enjoyed the podcast today. I’m starting to discern your voices, but not quite sure yet. I often tell the plants that I buy ( usually reduced and on their last leg)that I am taking them home with me because no one should die alone, not even a plant. That said,I love to bring them into my home they add such beauty albeit temporary.

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  111. You continually bring a sunshine & warmth to my frosty Vermont winter! Thank you for all your inspiring posts…love StoneGable.

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  112. Where can we see them? When I click on the image it’s just another pic of that.what am I doing wrong? Sorry!

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  121. Thank you for all your inspiring ideas!
    My husband doesn’t know it, but he has YOU to thank for most of the Christmas decor that he complimented me on this last holiday season!

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  123. Our unseasonable warm weather is making me think Spring! I love your hydrangeas and especially enjoy seeing them in the summer! They’re one of my favorites!

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  127. BEAUTIFUL!!! The hydrangeas are gorgeous! I literally have 4 foot snow piles along my sidewalk. All greenery is looking great to me!

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  128. I’m all about changing the look of solid pieces with flowers, ribbon, and various candles. 😉 The older I get, the more I prefer to keep the items I love around me, and just change up their look with accessories. You always do a great job of that – a great balance, as always!

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  130. J’adore votre blog et ses inspirations. Je trouve plein d’idées de déco et déménagements . Votre style est chic, sobre, comme j’adore et c’est un réel plaisir d’ouvrir chacun de vos messages. Il est également très diversifié et je teste certaines de vos idées, je m’inspire de vos créations pour en appliquer certaines dans ma résidence. je me retrouve totalement dans votre style et mille mercis pour partager ces moments avec nous.
    Merci beaucoup
    Nathy

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  132. I have always followed your same “rules” for decorating. But lately if been lazy about it. Got to get back in line!!

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  134. I am really trying to minimize my collections. Why is it so difficult to let go of “things”…..but I am working on it!

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  137. Thanks for all the inspiration, Yvonne! It was going to be a dreary weekend so last Friday I hit the craft store on the way home from work for the few items I needed and over the weekend, I made various size embroidery hoop orbs and sprayed them in ORB and flat black finishes and just LOVE them! You’d think they were wrought iron. Then to replace the greenery on my front door, I made the sweater wreath from old knitted scarves and it looks welcoming on the front door. Love, love, love your ideas, trends, tips, recipes…keep ’em coming 🙂

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  139. You have an eye for design and I love these suggestions. Can you share where the typewriter print burlap on the tray is from? Love it!

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  143. You have given me the incentive to use what I have been collecting and rotate items from the rest of my home. Thanks so much for all you do for all of us.

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  144. Thank you for your beautiful tips and wonderful addition of the podcast. I love to listen to it while driving to work. FYI – I probably wouldn’t put in a comment except for your email. So thanks for the reminder.

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  146. I love decorating with corks – and so does my dog. She thinks they are treats just for her! No more corks at her level :o)

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  153. Enjoyed the podcast today,such great decorating tips. I can hardly wait for Spring’s arrival so I can bring the outdoors indoors with fresh cut flowers to make vinettes around my house. Thanks Yvonne and enjoy your afternoon!

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  157. I love fresh flowers in either a white or glass pitcher. I use my pitchers more for flowers than water.
    Another great podcasts with great tips. I’m going to try those pink light bulbs, love a cloche on anything small and pillows can be made from almost anything. Your no sew idea is brilliant!

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  158. Just listened to podcast #5 and want to add I also use trays as backdrops by propping them up against a wall & assembling vignettes in front of the tray. I have also covered pillows by tying large silk printed scarves around the pillow and tying the ends in decorative knots. Really enjoying all of the podcasts!

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  159. I’m embracing a more minimal look (and more minimal in what I have in general). For me, it feels so much lighter, not only visually, but emotionally as well. Now when I’m in a store and spot something, I ask myself…Do I really love this?, Do I want to dust it? Almost always…it is a “no”. No more “impulse” purchases. More thoughtfulness into what I purchase to bring home.

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  161. I try to keep accessories in the same color family so
    I can shop my home.Love adding greenery and flowers.
    Thanks for the great ideas.

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  165. loved the podcast, Thanks
    I’m knee deep in snow, so headed out to my other rooms to shop! Great idea. I’ll feel like Spring in no time.

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  167. Thanks for the great tips. Less is best in my house to keep the dust to a minimum. I try to add a pop of color for each season. I hope you’re healing nicely.

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  171. I always look for beautiful inexpensive ways to decorate my home because I like to change things up often. Thanks for caring enough to share ???

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  172. Oh, my goodness. You crack me up. “Hint at what you love, not be a museum for it.” Great advice! I’m still in the ‘less is more’ mode after all the grandeur of Christmas. I’m sure Spring will dictate a few more vignettes around the house, though.

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  176. I love posts on accessorizing and creating interesting vignettes that are not over-done. Yours are always on point! Thank you for the daily inspiration.

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  179. Your style inspires me Yvonne! I look forward to seeing your post arrive in my email….Love to update accessories without a cluttered appearance. Thank you and I hope your healing more every day!

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  181. Love the hydrangeas and lantern look. I need be careful not to over do and to glean from what I already have.

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