#homegoodshappy

I'm going to begin, by asking for your forgiveness, on the graininess of all the photos to follow.  It seems that, whenever I appreciate my home the most, the lighting is the worst.  It probably doesn't help that my house is a ranch, surrounded by 100 year old oak trees.  There's only so much that VSCO cam can do!

Regardless, it's a little known fact that my home aesthetic, in the past, has been quite dark and traditional...dominated by tonal browns and beiges, with pops of red, gold and green.  And, blessed by family, to be gifted with lots of beautiful furniture to facilitate such a style.

In recent times, however, I've felt the urge to lighten my perspective.  In the past, my home has felt dark, in more ways than one.  So, when faced with the circumstance of being forced to replace many of the dark (and brown) elements of my home, I chose to go a different route.  I looked to elements of grey, cream and white to lighten the feel of my home.  And, recently, realized what a difference those changes made.  I found myself sitting on the sofa, at the end of the night (often times, very late into the night), just enjoying my surroundings.  It came to me, after some time, that this must be what it means to be #homegoodshappy.  Familiar with this term?  I know I am!  But, I had no idea just how Home Goods Happy I was.  I'm uncertain of the percentage of my home has been provided by Home Goods (with frequent additions by partnerships, Marshall's and T.J.Maxx).  I just know that, whenever I take the time time to absorb my surroundings, I realize that these are the purchases that make my house feel most like a home.

It is, after all, the little additions that add to the personality of a home.  Perhaps all of the details don't exactly prescribe to the same design philosophy, but they all just seem to work.  

One of my most favorite, and newest additions, is my little home office corner.  It may not be where I get the bulk of my work done, but it is certainly where I organize all my thoughts, and collect inspiration.  Everything, from the furniture, to the art, to all of the notebooks and adorable notecards (for handwritten notes to my customers), to the trifle dish, printed with my company's mantra "Let Them Eat Cake"...most every element has come from Home Goods.  That said...many thanks to Nate Berkus...for the, all gold everything, scissors and stapler!

Literally, when I initially chose the theme of gold polka dots and bumble bees, this is the place that held all the details.

And when my 12 year old love seat from Pier One (which I'm too much of a hoarder to let go of) needed some updating, some gorgeous, beaded pillows from Home Goods...and a sale, oversized, chambray scarf from J.Crew...added just the right updates.

Ghost chairs have always been a favored design element for me, but have always been out of reach, financially.  Thanks to Home Goods...no more!  Available at a quarter of the price...amazing!

I love being able to build little vignettes, within my home, that speak to all of my design passions.  Because, even Southwest rustic, can work with French transitional, when done the right way.

Even with cheapo wine ($35 for all five bottles!...and not too bad to drink, either!), this piece is a conversation starter!

And, because I feel the need to pay homage to a long-standing tradition, this is one of my "vintage" Home Goods pieces.  A 10 year old carved wood mirror.  Purchased for $21.99...on clearance.  Just recently reclaimed from my ex...thanks, Mike!  I missed this beauty!

Even art is a no-brainer.  Any time I entertain, one of the most frequently asked questions...who's the artist?  Speaks volumes.
My home is my peaceful place now, filled with all things pretty!
And I am, most assuredly,
#homegoodshappy!

Home Goods purchases shown include:

Linen Chesterfield sofa
Desk (repainted with Chalk Paint)
Desk chair
All art & wall decor
Ghost chairs
All side tables
Most desk supplies
Burlap pinboard
All drapes
Throw pillows
Glass jars
Most decorative elements (including gold coral, agate pieces and paper chevron coasters)

Disclaimer:  These elements were acquired over time, and were not available in one purchase (although I can say, without a doubt, that I have never left disappointed!).