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The Elegant Wingback Headboard

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I have been trying to find a new bed set for the longest time! Last year my husband and I did some furniture shopping for our home (see that entry here). This weekend we went to a store called At Home. They sell wonderful home decor items for excellent prices!

We found our new bed set there. It is called the Alexander Wing Back bed set. We love it!!! I am trying to get rid of some of the dark colored furniture in our home and bringing in some clean bright colors.

Our old bed
Our new bed




(photos via Mrs. Shockley)

Chinoiserie Inspired

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I absolutely love chinoiserie! If you want the pronunciation listen to it here (just click on the speaker button and it will pronounce it for you). My husband and I have been looking into the chinoiserie wallpaper but it is so expensive!

So one option I have been looking into is chinoiserie photos and decor. I found these gorgeous chinoiserie inspired pillows at T.J. Maxx! I love them! They are a great substitution for the wall paper.

Natalie Bird Print Pillow




(photo via Mrs. Shockley)




Faux Flowers from Pottery Barn

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I just can’t get enough of faux flowers. I saw these beauties at Pottery Barn. If you missed my entry from Hobby Lobby about shopping for faux flowers see it here.

(photo via Mrs. Shockley)

Brown and White Transferware

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Brown and white dishes are just as chic as the blue and white. I first learned about brown and white transferware from Martha Stewart.  I thought it was beautiful so I went and purchased a giant brown and white transferware pitcher from Ebay. I use it for flower arrangements. Martha has an excellent video of how she displays her transferware. See it below. Enjoy!!!!

(photo by Kim East Gary on Instagram)

To watch the video of Martha’s Collection Display click here.




Pier One Starburst Mirror

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Okay, these mirrors have been the rave for awhile now. I must admit I have been wanting one for sometime now but I have had the hardest time find one. When I would find one it wouldn’t be the right shape or the price would be astronomical!

I try to visit Pier One once a few months just to see what new items they have. So, when I walked in and found this I almost passed out!! The perfect starburst mirror. I absolutely love it! It is the size of a 9 inch dinner plate but it is perfect.

Pier One calls it the Gold Burst Wall Decor





I love the way it looks in our family room. 





(photos via Mrs. Shockley)

My Kitchen Chandelier

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I have been wanting a kitchen chandelier for the longest time! Now that we have a new home I can splurge on different decor items and experiment more.

I found this gorgeous chandelier at Lowes.  I absolutely adore it!

Monticello 6 Light Chandelier

(all photos via Mrs. Shockley)

Waterford Crystal

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I first learned about Waterford Crystal from Martha Stewart. I then heard about it from my favorite Youtuber Trina Leavers.

Trina has a beautiful crystal vase in her dining room. She said that it survived a roof falling on it! I thought WOW! Really, is it that durable? So while I was in my favorite store Von Maur I checked our their Waterford Crystal vases.

All I can say is WOW! They are incredibly heavy and beautiful. I thought about it and I have decided to purchase one in the near future. I always have fresh flowers in my home and a Waterford vase would be a nice addition to my antiques.

The Waterford vases at Von Maur




This is the vase I have my eye on.
It’s the Waterford Grant Vase. 
Gorgeous isn’t it?





(all photos via Mrs. Shockley)