Small Lamps For Kitchen Countertops
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One reason why I love home decor so much is, you can recreate any atmosphere anywhere you like, simply by mixing vintage pieces, and lighting. Hello and welcome! I wanted to bring a bit of warmth to our white quartz countertops with a small table lamp, it's my favorite kitchen accessory trend for this year. This timeless trend of displaying a tabletop lamp on the kitchen counter is easy to do and will add character and warmth to your kitchen for the winter months and throughout the year.
I purchased a small vintage lamp years ago at a consignment store and recently placed it on our kitchen countertop to recreate the cozy aesthetic that we have in our living spaces.
The space between our countertops and upper cabinets is about 17 inches so this 8-inch lamp works beautifully. Beyond offering texture and color It's just so cozy! I like to keep the overhead kitchen lights off and just have a soft glow of light in the evening. This has become my favorite time of day because I love the cozy aesthetic the lamp brings to our kitchen.
Here are images from my archives of other lamps that I used on our previous kitchen countertop
It's time for a cozy atmosphere and to open a nice bottle of wine. I put together a round-up with an assortment of pretty lamps that will fit most kitchen countertops without taking up to much counter space.
Small Lamps For Kitchen Countertops:
What do you think?The Easiest Interior Design Trends To Follow For 2023
Hello friends, I've been meaning to write a post for a while now, but sometimes you just don't get around to things. Let's just say that I am happy to start a new year. With each new year, I like to find out what is trending in the interior design world, and thought it would be fun to talk about the interior design trends for 2023.
I find that the one thing that's really interesting with interior design trends is there is a bit of a slow incoming so we start to see it over time. You start to see things in design magazines, or online then you start seeing it more in the mainstream like in retail and corporate spaces or on tv then it whines down where it actually gets into our homes.
Because trends come and go I like to avoid trends that are way too trendy and instead focus on the trends that are simple to do, long-lasting, and work with my style. There are a lot of trends in the world of interiors and it would be impossible for me to cover all of them so I put together three that are easy to do and will get you excited to decorate your house this year. I hope this sounds fun to you because I know I definitely love to chat about decorating so let's jump right in.
NUMBER ONE
SHOP VINTAGE AND THRIFTED ITEMS
Vintage and thrifted items can bring personality and character to any space whether it be modern or traditional. They also have the added benefit of being readily available so you don't have to worry about a long wait to have your items shipped. To achieve this trend you can visit your local consignment, antique, or thrift shops for unique pieces. This is something that I've been doing for years and find it fun to mix the old with the new. Finding a piece of furniture that blends beautifully with the newer pieces in my home brings character. I also like thrifting small things like lamps, vases, and dishware.
TWO
WOOD FURNITURE
Dark wood furniture is making a comeback. We are moving to deep and medium wood tones. One of the simplest ways to hop on this trend is to opt for natural furniture pieces in a dark wood tone. Think of rich walnut side tables or chestnut bookshelves. Also, think of the smaller touches of wood like chairs and sofas with dark wood-toned legs. Add a statement piece of furniture such as a dark walnut coffee table. Keep it balanced by having different wood tones throughout the design and avoid matching sets. Matching sets can look outdated in your design. Instead, choose lighter wood to compliment the dark wood furniture. Look for Wood furniture that has warmth and coziness like vintage and antique pieces.
THREE
SMALL KITCHEN COUNTERTOP LAMPS
Make your kitchen an extension of your home by creating a cozy feeling that you would get as if you were sitting in your living room or other areas in your home. Think about that warm and cozy spot in your living room or when you are at a restaurant that has a warm ambiance. One way to create that cozy feeling in your kitchen is with a small lamp. You can find small tabletop lamps just about anywhere. They will bring character to your kitchen and elevate it to that designer look. It's also the easiest way to be on trend in 2023. I have one on our kitchen countertop and I love the warm glow and character it brings to our kitchen. You can also place one on the kitchen island.
Simple Thanksgiving Decor Ideas
I'm so happy it's autumn because I get to share with you a few simple Thanksgiving decor ideas. If you are hosting Thanksgiving this year and are scared to take design risks use this holiday to get creative with dressing your table and shelves with pretty decor. They're only going to be out for a little bit of time so get creative and have fun. These simple Thanksgiving decor ideas can work for a large dinner party or even just for two. Be fearless and just try it. You can't go wrong because it's your home and there is no right or wrong.
A Cheerful Autumn Corner
With autumn in full bloom, I thought I'd share with you some of my tips and design ideas on styling a cheerful autumn corner in your home.
A cheerfully decorated room for me is uncluttered but filled with items that inspire me to feel happy, calm, and relaxed. I do this through color, artwork, texture, and with natural and artificial lighting. I mixed the warm colors of beige, cognac, and brown in the furniture and brought in my favorite color pale blue with the accessories. The patterned pillows and my favorite throw blanket that I had for years add softness to the corner of the sofa.
I get really excited when I look at the photograph on the wall! It inspired me for the color palette and pattern mixing for this space and I thought why not make it the story and available to purchase. The beach is the happiest place for us and even though the temperatures are cooler we still like to hang out there. We don't even mind if the weather isn't the best because there's nothing better than to arrive home to a cozy cheerful spot to sit and relax. On the coffee table, the oyster shells collected on the beach have a resting spot on a stack of design books that I am currently reading.
Whenever the autumn season would come around I always felt pressured to purchase new decor and fill an entire room using all the fall colors one would think of. Now I only focus on subtle tabletop decor using naturally found elements. I could have just popped a mum plant here and called it a day but to me, that would be boring. In my opinion, there is no better way to seasonal decorate your home than by just going outside and clipping what you have in your yard. On the narrow strip of the drop-leaf table, next to the sofa is a bouquet of flowers. How can you not feel cheered when you come into a room and are greeted by a colorful flower arrangement. I clipped the dahlias and lavender from our patio garden to create this early autumn bouquet. When I arranged the flowers I didn't want them to look stiff and forced so I mixed varieties and colors and bunched them loosely in a black vase. This creates a beautiful natural feel to the corner which is so much better than a theme look that you can go out and buy.
I like my garden to look full, not perfect, and always well-manicured. You could say I'm a very laid-back gardener and in the summer I let things go a bit and it's nice to just enjoy it. The oregano is beautiful right now and it's getting really thick. I'll hang out on the patio sofa with a cold drink and just look around the garden and see how things are doing. I find having a garden is very therapeutic because when I'm digging in the garden I'm just looking at what's in front of me and not thinking about anything else.
btw the mint is especially refreshing in a summer drink OR tea.
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The simplest method for drying oregano is to hang dry it. I know there are several other methods out there but for me, this is the best.
Hang to Dry