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12 Home Decor Ideas for a Springtime Refresh

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Spring 2021 Home Refresh

We had another round of snow earlier this week, coming right after a string of 50-degree days that melted everything that was on the ground previously. Hopefully it was the last winter blast before spring because I am so ready for warmer weather after being cooped up during a pandemic winter (and, you know, the rest of the year). Since it’s not quite warm enough to spend much time outdoors, I’m setting my sights on making the indoors spring-ready with lighter colors and plenty of fresh green hues. I’ve already picked up a pair of those striped pillows, which are a steal at $20 each for a zippered pillow and insert. I also recently placed an order for a new lamp! I almost went for that green one above, but decided to go with a different statement-maker instead. I can’t wait for it to arrive next month!

  1. Striped Pillow, $20
  2. Outdoor Dining Chair, $129
  3. Platter, $98
  4. Acrylic Drinkware, $5.50 – $88
  5. Mini Serving Bowl Set, $52
  6. Sateen Sheet Set, $58 – $228
  7. Four-Piece Place Setting, $43.80
  8. Mushroom-Shaped Lamp, $299
  9. Throw Pillow, $47.95
  10. Basketweave Throw Blanket, $135
  11. Striped Runner, $115
  12. Planter, $37

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Great Gadget: Candle Shaver

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As I shared with you last week (along with a roundup of taper holders I love), I’m a huge fan of candlesticks. However, not all candlesticks fit nicely into a taper holder. For the holders with openings that are too large, there’s an adhesive for candles so they don’t wobble. When the opposite is true: there’s the candle shaver. It acts just like a pencil sharpener, whittling down the end until it fits nicely into the opening.

Honestly, I didn’t know this gadget existed until earlier this year when I was struggling to fit a candle into my new — and extremely delicate — holder from CB2. Scraping down the sides of the candle with a knife was working, but it wasn’t as efficient as I’d like. Then, I remembered an offhand comment in Jenna Lyon’s recent show about a candle shaver and took to the internet to buy one of my own. There are plastic versions (here and here), but I opted for a metal one I bought directly from the manufacturer for just $8.20 after shipping. It is well worth it to avoid forcing a candle into a holder and risking breakage — of either the holder or the candle itself.

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Shopping Guide: Candlestick Holders

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I don’t know what it is about candlestick holders, but I can’t resist new sets whenever I find them traveling or at an antique store. They’re practical and they don’t take up a lot of space, which probably fuels the obsession! And that doesn’t begin to cover the mood-setting capabilities of a candlestick or the décor opportunities of candlesticks in pretty colorways like those above. (Since those candles are on the pricier side, use it as inspiration for mixing and matching less expensive tapers like this, this, and this.)

Here are nine candlestick holders I love:

  1. Asha Taper Holder, $29.95*
  2. Jadeite Glass Candlestick Holders, $72/set of 2
  3. Roundable Taper Candle Holder Set, $39.95*
  4. Simple Candle Holder in Brass, $76/set of 2*
  5. Duo Candlestick Holder, $58
  6. Lorin Taper Holders, $12.95 – $19.95
  7. Stoneware Taper Candle Holder, $35
  8. Elko Small Ceramic Taper Candle Holder, $18.95
  9. Modern Brass Metal Candleholders, $30 – $180

*I have each of these! No. 4 is probably my favorite of the bunch. They’re substantial and elegant, and the price isn’t too bad for the quality. I also adore No. 1, but that one is very fragile. It’s almost better off as a sculptural piece.

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Shopping Guide: Spring Vases

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Each year when we’re straddling the line between winter and spring, I go overboard filling our home with grocery store flowers (a $7 bouquet is hard to beat!) in an attempt to make the inside of our house much more cheerful than the grey days outdoors. It’s also an excellent excuse to treat oneself to a new vase. Here are 12 of my favorites for spring:

  1. Spongeware Pitcher, $98
  2. Colour Vase, $30
  3. Gray Glass Vase, $25
  4. Cecillia Pink Glass Vases, $16.95 – $19.95
  5. Berlin Column Vase, $200
  6. Wooden Vase, $90
  7. Minetta Marbled Vases, $28 – $58
  8. Ruff White Vase, $59.95
  9. Bottoms Up Vase, $58
  10. Hardwood Bud Vase, $60
  11. Modular Blue Glass Vase/Hurricane, $49.95
  12. Whitney Gourd Vase, $29

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An Easy Solution for Mixing Pillows

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This post is in partnership with Pillow Pops.

Pillow Pops Review

You know how sometimes you’ll fall in love with a new throw pillow only to purchase it and realize it doesn’t actually go with the pillows you already have? There’s a solution for that. Pillow Pops is a brand that allows you the opportunity to purchase individual cushions for your home or a curated set to take the guesswork out of revamping your space.

I recently had the opportunity to partner with the brand to try their signature decorative pillows. I opted to mix and match pillows from the brand’s Sundown Scene and Africa collections to create a trio that complements our mid-century-meets-traditional home.

Pillow Pops Review

From top to bottom: Bronze Bareness, Mulungu, Copper

Pillow Pops Review

Pillow Pops offers two options for their cushions: untrimmed pillows for $59 each or trimmed pillows for $89 each, each in a variety of textiles with an included insert and a hidden zip enclosure. I picked out a variety of textiles for my set, including the two linen options above. The one on the left is a matte linen in an autumnal copper hue and the other is a foiled linen blend that has subtle shimmery tones of copper and gold.

Pillow Pops Review

The third pillow I chose is this gorgeous textured option in a creamy white. It’s made for winter with a snow-like finish. Seriously, consider this your holiday pillow without succumbing to something with “Joy” or “Cheer” written on it. I mean, look at this texture:

Pillow Pops Review

These are absolutely beautiful pillows and well-worth the price, especially when you compare them to other better-brand retailers. The rich textiles are much nicer than your Target acquisitions and are well worth adding to your home, especially if you’re looking to refresh your space. Please feel free to reach out if you have any questions or want any close-up photos before making your selections!

Pillow Pops Review

SOURCES

Paint Colors: Extra White & Sea Serpent by Sherwin-Williams
Pillows: c/o Pillow Pops in Bronze Bareness, Mulungu, Copper
Side Table: West Elm
Curtains: West Elm
Curtain Rod: Pottery Barn
Sconces: Schoolhouse Electric
Leather Chair: EQ3
Sofa: Younger Furniture
Wishbone Chair: Baxton Studio
Rug: Loloi (also here)
Credenza: Ekais (no longer available)
Record Player: U-Turn
TV: Sony (and TV stand)
Soundbar: Sonos
Brass Coasters: Schoolhouse Electric
Throw Blankets: Faribault Mills, Stumper & Fielding
Mini Christmas Tree: CB2
Marble Bowl: Crate & Barrel
Mirror: Target
Thermostat: Ecobee

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