French Country Notes

A New Look for Christmas: Introducing Sophie Sees Christmas Edition 🎄
A relaxed French country Christmas tree decorating idea read the full post here

Basement Rec Room Refresh, Part Cinq: The Final Decision on the White Walls
The final decision in our basement rec room refresh came down to the white walls. I considered just about every… read the full post here

Basement Rec Room Refresh, Part Quatre: The Finishing Touches—And One More Question
If you missed any previous parts of this story, you can access them here: Part Une, Part Deux and Part… read the full post here

Basement Rec Room Refresh, Part Trois: Styling with What We Already Owned
In Part Une of our basement rec room refresh, we established a moodier direction for the space. In Part Deux,… read the full post here

Basement Rec Room Refresh, Part Deux: Mixing a Custom Blackened Bronze Paint Color
The paint color that changed everything read the full post here

Basement Rec Room Refresh, Part Une: The Plan
A Finished Basement That Never Felt Finished Our basement rec room refresh began with a room that was already finished… read the full post here

What Is French Country Style? A Relaxed Guide to Getting the Look
French country style has a way of making a home feel elegant without feeling formal and beautiful without feeling untouchable.… read the full post here

How to Host Game Day Without Sacrificing Your Decorating Style
Football season has officially arrived, bringing cooler weekends, game-day snacks, and—depending on your household—a television that seems permanently tuned to… read the full post here

Sentimental Home Decor: Things I Would Never Part With
The Sentimental Home Decor I Treasure Most. Every home contains things that are useful, things that are beautiful, and a… read the full post here

How to Decorate a Tobacco Basket for Every Season
Fall faux tobacco basket wreath read the full post here

Could Shows Like The Gilded Age Be Fueling the “Grandmacore” Decorating Trend?
Inside The Breakers Library. Photo by Praswin Prakashan on Unsplash read the full post here

8 Cozy Fall Finds for a Warm, Collected Home
Photo by Alisa Anton on Unsplash read the full post here

My Facebook Marketplace Coffee Table Makeover
About three years ago, I spotted a fantastic little coffee table on Facebook Marketplace. It didn’t cost very much –… read the full post here

The Great Fake Fireplace Debate
This is an oldie but a goodie, because I’ve changed it so many times! It must have been 2017 or… read the full post here

How We Gave Basic Builder-Grade Cabinets a Beautiful Custom Look
Builder-grade cabinets with a custom look read the full post here

A French Country Makeover for $100 Vintage End Tables
I found this pair of end tables at a local used furniture shop and immediately fell in love. They were… read the full post here

Choosing Rugs That Coordinate Without Matching
We got a puppy earlier this year, which meant the rugs in our house had to go for a while.… read the full post here

How I Turned a $10 Table Into an Outdoor Table
The first fall at our new house, six years ago, I spotted a table on Facebook Marketplace for $10. Naturally,… read the full post here

Creating Vignettes: Little Moments That Make a Home Feel Collected
One of my favorite things about decorating is creating vignettes. I love using different heights, textures, and elements to create… read the full post here

Christmas Tree Balloon Hack
Here’s an interesting Christmas tree decorating hack I actually borrowed from a video I saw called, well, “balloon hack”. Oversized… read the full post here

A $5 Rolling Pin and a Little Mod Podge
A couple of years ago I went through a bit of a Mod Podge phase. This rolling pin was one… read the full post here

A Circa 1930’s Cabinet Refresh
Scrolling through Facebook Marketplace as I so often do, I spotted this rough-looking buffet/cabinet listed for just $50. When something… read the full post here

The $120 Vintage Hutch I Barely Had to Touch
Sometimes the best makeovers aren’t really makeovers at all. Take this vintage hutch I found. While searching for a substantial… read the full post here

Spray Paint Is Your Friend!
A little spray paint can completely transform something you already own. See how I turned ordinary household pieces into antique… read the full post here

My $60 Dining Table Makeover – And the Makeover After the Makeover
One of my favorite furniture finds – and one of my favorite projects – this dining table makeover – came… read the full post here
Bring Home Charm
Simple ideas, thrifted treasures, and French country charm for a beautiful home on a budget.
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Secondhand treasures, vintage pieces, and affordable finds that add character.
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Simple ways to bring warmth, patina, and old-world French charm into your home.
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