Fixer Upper Q&A

Hammer & Nails

Photo credit: Hammer & Nails by mrpuen via freedigitalphotos.net

Ya’ll (ha ha) know that I’m obsessed with HGTV’s show Fixer Upper.  Who isn’t?  You can read more about that here.  They were on the Today Show yesterday and it reminded me that I sent Joanna a message awhile back and I got a response.  I thought you might appreciate my name-dropping today and see what she wrote back!

Here was my question-

I love your show and your design style! I also love the example you set for couples who work together. You show patience and humor and love. And clearly you have family values. My question for you is- I find my home decor getting cluttered quickly. How do you pick fewer pieces for better design and how do I edit my own collections to achieve this? Are there any good rules to follow? Holly @ Style from the Sticks

And here’s her response-

The Magnolia Mom

Holly, Thanks for the love and the kind words! I tend to use pieces that can stay through all seasons, as well as pieces that have a story. I am including a blog link about clearing your shelves, and some tips of decluttering. I hope that helps!

http://magnoliahomes.net/7349074-clearing-your-shelves/

#homedecor

Cold Weather Ideas 6

The last of the cold weather installments just in time for a snow storm!

Today’s looks features my plaid cape which I love but I don’t wear very often because in the midwest it has to be the perfect situation outside.  Unfortunately I don’t have any long gloves that’ll make the look easier to wear when it’s REALLY cold out.

So this look is best when it isn’t frigid out.  I wear it mostly in the fall.  But it is wool and with a sweater underneath it keeps me pretty warm.

Cold Weather 6

And I love this floppy hat. I tried to tip it back on my head so you could see my face but it doesn’t normally look quite this floppy.  🙂

Cape

And there you have it!  (Almost) all my winter coats!

Sweater- Ann Taylor

Hat & Jeans- Gap

Scarf- Burlington Coat Factory

Cape- Target

Earrings- ?

Booties- Younkers

#coldweatherlooks #winteroutfits

Cold Weather Ideas 5

Counting down til spring and tomorrow is my last cold weather outfit idea.  I can’t wait to report on spring fashion mainly because these last few days of thawing really hit everyone with spring fever.  Hey, it’s almost February.  That means something doesn’t it?!

Today’s look ended up being all covered up.  It must have been really cold!  I was wearing a cute little fair isle long-sleeved t-shirt underneath my coat.

Cold Weather 5

Let’s talk about this coat.  It’s from Kmart.  Yes, I said Kmart.  I love the color.  It’s a bit of a blue/grey/green and I think I bought it in a seasonal sale a few years ago.  It’s just proof to me that you can find great style at any price point.  And I’m wearing my new obsession for winter, a blanket scarf.  My favorite ways to wear it is just draped over one shoulder!

p.s. My hair is looking very drab this day.  Let’s blame it on the man cold!

Coat- Kmart

Jeans- American Eagle

Scarf- Old Navy

And here’s another selfie.  Just because…

Not Another Selfie

#coldweatherlooks #winteroutfits