Haneen Matt

Well, this year, this space is so stuffed with furniture that there was no room for a tree.😆 So, here’s a look back on what the living room looked like last year!

$1 Christmas tree decor! I used one thrifted book and I’m calling this tree done😆 Details are ✨ON THE BLOG✨

This arch sells out quickly, and I can see why! This’ll be fun to decorate for years to come! Linked it along with the wreath and gift boxes), here➡️https://liketk.it/4XwYz

It needs a good dusting, but I found this gorgeous birdcage at an estate sale and the possibilities are endless with what to fill it with! I figured for now, ornaments were a good choice😉

New art in the living room! Kind of an ode to the gallery wall in the office- I have a thing for clouds :) Swipe for lights off! Linked it, here➡️https://liketk.it/4XIrB

Easy holiday decorating, repurposing thrifted books!

Thank you all so much for giving this DIY bow some love!🎀 I wanted to address one message I received. Seems silly to focus on this one, since there were SO many kind ones, but I think it’s important, as a “content” creator, to make sense of it. It read: “Wow..I was expecting wayyyy more….. :/ Previous ones were Dramatic, Bold & insanely Beautiful. Loved!!! Still a fanatic though :)” So, here’s the thing. If anyone knows that this mantel doesn’t live up to years past, it’s me. I recognize I definitely don’t need to explain myself. I could stick stockings up there and call it a day if that’s what I wanted to do. But as a content creator, it’s my job to come up with new, creative things each year. There’s two things you need to consider if you’re going to judge someone’s work in this space… Number one, if every year I had to top the last, a few years from now I would have a forest in my family room and garland hanging from the ceiling. It’s not realistic to keep “topping” yourself. Number two- maybe, just maybe, consider there’s a reason someone didn’t do “wayyyyy” more? We now have two kids’ college tuition to think about. This year, I had to be a little more frugal. So I bought inexpensive fabric for the bow, and the rest are things I already owned. I’m aware that sharing things publicly online means I’m opening myself up to criticism. To be clear, this isn’t me complaining! I actually get such a kick out of someone disagreeing with an artistic choice that I’ve made in my home! Usually when I ask for opinions, I tend to do the opposite of the majority.😆 But I know around the holidays there’s so much pressure to go above and beyond and be as creative as possible. And this is just a friendly reminder that money doesn’t grow on trees, and simple can be beautiful.❤️

Ok, porch is done! Started this a week or two ago and finished, today! What do you think? Do you like the traditional red, or do you prefer the brown of last year? I was inspired to go red as soon as I found this new wreath from @mcgeeandco. (Gifted) Linked it (along with the tree arch and gift boxes), here➡️https://liketk.it/4XwYz

Throwback to hosting Thanksgiving last year! Spending time with family is my greatest joy! And make things beautiful for them goes right along with that. The flowers from @fleurdetroit made everything extra special! My biggest tip for hosting large dinner parties is… renting chairs! 😆 It’s not as expensive as you’d think, and looks way more put together than a bunch of mismatched folding chairs. 🦃 I’m linking the plates and napkins I used, along with the alphabet cookie cutters I used to cut “thankful” for the cheeseboard!➡️ https://liketk.it/4XsTR

✨ON THE BLOG✨ Holiday Mantel is on my website! Lots of photos and explained the process! Links to everything on the blog, or here➡️https://liketk.it/4XoNy

I’ve never claimed to be a minimalist, but what are we thinking, here? Have I officially overstuffed this room?😆 This space is so special, that anytime something new comes home with me, I gravitate towards putting it in here! But I mayyyy have overdone it. Do you spot two new things to the space? I actually ordered the @mcgeeandco Alameda stool thinking it would be great next to our clawfoot tub, but… maybe in here? The silhouette is so good, and it’s comfy! And the dress form in the corner? Thrifted it for $50! I’ve always wanted one, and I love how this one was constructed! The color reads well with the chairs too.😍 There’s something else new over the sofa, but I’ll save that for another day😉 Linking what I can, here➡️https://liketk.it/4XkUq

Refreshing your feeds with non-holiday content!😆 Say hello to the new art and candle sconces in our primary bathroom!😍 Linked, here➡️https://liketk.it/4P1cd