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Guest post by Kim G.  Photo from Pinterest. Whimsical weddings and enchanted garden themes are becoming more popular. These setups transport guests into a dreamy world where nature, romance, and creativity come together. One of the most powerful ways to create this vibe is through your tablescape. If you want to capture the charm of a fairy tale setting, here are some key styling tips. These ideas work well for weddings, bridal showers, or any event with a touch of magic. Begin with a Nature-Inspired Base Fairy-inspired designs often reflect elements of the forest. Start by choosing table elements that feel earthy and grounded. Use wooden tables or fabric that mimics natural textures. Light earth-tone linens or sheer overlays work beautifully as a base. To add an enchanted layer of color, try using green table runners. They add a sense of freshness and mimic the look of soft moss or leafy trails.  Focus on Soft and Romantic Colors Color plays a key role in setting the mood. Use pastel tones such as blush pink, lilac, cream, and soft gold. You can repeat these colors in your florals, napkins, and tableware. A great way to add color and shine is with pink satin table napkins. These napkins add a silky texture that looks beautiful under candlelight or filtered daylight.  Mix and Layer Textures Texture adds depth to your tablescape. Combine lace overlays, satin napkins, glass charger plates, and artificial flowers to tell a visual story. Mixing materials like gauze, velvet, and metal helps you achieve that layered, fantasy look. You can also use natural elements like twigs, dried flowers, or feathered accents for extra character. Every layer adds charm and helps build the magical scene. Create Whimsical Centerpieces Centerpieces are essential to setting the tone. Floral arrangements are a must. Use roses, peonies, baby’s breath, and hydrangeas in soft colors. Artificial flowers are a great choice if you want full control over your palette and arrangement height. Add decorative details like vintage candleholders, moss-covered risers, or ceramic animals. Glass domes with fairy lights or glowing orbs give the table a soft and mystical glow.  Image by Lana on Adobe Stock. Include Personal and Playful Details Add small surprises for guests to make the tablescape feel special. This could be a wax-sealed place card, a hand-written note, or a tiny favor tucked into a napkin fold. You can also place glass jars with dried flower petals or glitter on the table for a magical touch. Use hanging decor like flower garlands or lights to create visual layers above the table as well. A soft canopy or hanging greenery can add depth to the overall setup. Think About the Lighting Great lighting brings out the magic in every detail. Use soft string lights, warm candles, or tea lights in glass holders. If your event is outdoors, aim for golden hour to take advantage of natural lighting. If indoors, adjust your setup so that shadows do not fall harshly over the table. Lighting can make delicate details sparkle and help your entire tablescape look photo-ready.  Photo from Pinterest. Final Thoughts Creating a fairy-inspired tablescape is about blending natural textures, soft colors, and magical details. The result is a table setting that feels like it came straight out of a storybook. Whether you are planning a wedding, tea party, or styled shoot, these ideas will help you design something your guests will always remember. (I'd like to thank the guest blogger, Kim G., for this magical article! Di's Studio Designs receives no monetary compensation for any product links featured in this article.)
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 The daisy—that most common, yet often overlooked flower—symbolizes renewal, happiness, positivity, and new beginnings. The name originates from Old English, “day’s eye,” describing the way in which the petals open in the morning and close at night. The symbolism here is obvious, and it’s where we get the phrase “fresh as a daisy”, referring to a refreshing night’s sleep and rejuvenation. By extension, babies and rabbits are associated with daisies, as is April, the first full month of spring. The daisy is a positive little flower, delicate yet strong and full of hope.  In today’s DIY, I will show you how I made a fall door wreath using a pumpkin-shaped wireframe from Dollar Tree, spooky Halloween ribbon, and fall faux florals. It’s getting close to Halloween and nothing is on my front door! So I decided to make a door wreath using a pumpkin wireframe I bought from Dollar Tree last year. The wireframe will be dressed up with black cat wire ribbon and faux floral stems in red and cream (my favorite color combination), all from Factory Direct Craft with a few green leaves scavenged from my faux floral stash. Since I want to reuse the materials after Halloween I used minimal hot glue in this project. Here’s the best part—this simple DIY project can be done in under an hour!  Images from Amazon.com. Click the links below to view or purchase. If you’re a Lord of the Rings fan, this is for you! The Fairycore, Hobbitcore, and Goblincore home decor trends on Pinterest inspired a list of my favorite Hobbitcore finds on Amazon. All of the items on today’s list are influenced by the Hobbit house and the famous movie we all know and love! If this is your vibe, read on!
 Images from Amazon.com. Click the links below to view or purchase. Dark Academia is a sophisticated Old World design trend that reflects traditional values. But it’s one of the easiest designs to transition to a spooky Halloween vibe! You can place a life-size skull on a stack of books, hang a dark-framed piece of Gothic art with weird and creepy insects on your wall, place an ornate Victorian candelabra on your desk, and add dark blankets or throw pillows to your chairs. Maybe create something of a Dracula’s castle vibe—worldly and intelligent yet dark and brooding.
I’ve done “must-have” lists for Dark Academia home decor previously but this time I thought I’d have a little fun with it and give it a Halloween twist. So read on for more Dark Academia inspiration!  Images from Amazon.com. Click the links below to view or purchase. If you’re looking for a unique way to decorate for Halloween try basing your decor around a theme. Pick a specific Halloween topic and let your imagination go crazy! Halloween is the only time of year when you have permission to build your very own Halloween stage set! The choices are endless—mummies or ghouls in graveyards, spiders of all shapes and sizes (to scare all the arachnophobes!), vampires and coffins, spooky jack-o-lantern patches, and the list goes on!
In today’s blog, we will embrace the season of the witch with my top must-have witch-themed decor pieces! We’ll explore everything creepy and witchy for Halloween! If you’re looking for inspiration for your witch decor read on!  Images from Amazon.com. Click the links below to view or purchase. Can you believe Halloween is less than two months away? And you know what that means…it’s Halloween decorating time! I look forward to this season when I get creative with fall and Halloween decorations. And I’m always in the market for new ideas!
One of my favorite shops on Amazon is the Valerie Madelyn store and this year’s Halloween selection does not disappoint! The wreaths are simply gorgeous (as usual), and so is the rest of the Halloween home decor. The list below highlights my top 13 favorite Halloween home accents from the amazing Valerie Madelyn shop.  Images from Amazon.com. Click the links below to view or purchase. Woodland decor is having its day! Everyone is falling in love with mossy logs, whimsical animals, fairytale mushrooms, and magical gnomes! Last year I created a blog with my top woodland Christmas tree ornaments, so this year I decided to focus on fall decor. I put together a list of my top 15 woodland home decor finds from Amazon that will enchant you all season. And — as a bonus — you can keep them out as part of your holiday decor! So let’s dig in!  It’s the end of August and you know what that means…It’s time to get creative and do some festive fall decorating!!! Oh…wait…we have to clean first… If you’re like me there are probably corners of your room that haven’t seen a dust rag in longer than you’ll ever admit! There are too many other “distractions” in life and it’s hard enough to keep up with the basics. And let’s face it, who likes to clean?! Cleaning is a tedious task that’s easy to put off. But—ever the optimist—I’ve decided to tackle this tedious task with a smile. I lie…but at least I have a well-thought-out game plan! The game plan is to take a large, overwhelming task and break it down into manageable pieces. Below are 9 tried-and-true tips for getting your living and dining space clean and ready for fall decorating!  Check out these home decor ideas from Valerie Madelyn on Amazon.  Images from Amazon.com. Click the links below to view or purchase. It’s hard to believe fall is just around the corner, isn’t it?! Summer flew by at the speed of a comet, and now we are at the cusp of autumn. It won’t be long before the leaves put on their annual color fest and the air takes on a frosty chill.
Fall decorating is one of my favorite activities this time of year. You know what I don’t love? Dragging out boxes from storage! I’d do anything to avoid that task. So, I spent an afternoon combing through the world’s marketplace—Amazon—to see if any new fall decor caught my eye. I’ve been following Valerie Madelyn’s shop lately, and the fall decor does not disappoint! This year’s fall selection includes whimsical frolicking gnomes, well-crafted metal ornaments, and exquisite faux floral wreaths and garlands. The list below contains my top 12 favorite fall home decor accents from Valerie Madelyn’s shop. (I’m not sponsored by Valerie Madelyn, by the way. I just love the products!) Ready for some autumn inspiration? Let’s get started!  Frog figurine image by S.Herman & F.Richter from Pixabay. Summer is in full swing with its lush greenery and gardens exploding with vibrant blooms. The butterflies and bees are spoiled for choice in their never-ending search for pollen and nectar! This is the perfect time of year to create an enchanting fairy garden! Whether starting from scratch or adding to your existing Neverland, you too are spoiled for choice with garden accessories! I recently shared a blog post chock full of magical fairy garden decor and I had so much fun finding those items I decided to create another blog post with even MORE! So without further ado, let’s get to it!  Image by eduardogonzalezgarcia on Pixabay. Summer is in full swing! And you know what that means…Gardening! One of the most fun ways to bring a personal, whimsical touch to your yard is to carve out a spot for a fairy garden. Whether you’re a kid in an adult’s body or are looking for ways to entertain kids and grandkids, a fairy garden provides the perfect dose of escapism from this crazy world we live in! I’ve been trolling through Amazon (among other sites) searching for inspiration for a fairy garden destined to materialize in my raised garden bed. The myriad of options has my head spinning! But a few stand out…And—who knows—maybe some of them will end up in my garden this summer! Are you looking for inspiration as well? Read on for my top 20 fairy garden items from Amazon!  Image by 2000holmes from Pixabay. Summer weather is finally here and my garden is coming along nicely. This year the plan is to use my raised garden bed for herbs and wildflowers, with the idea of creating a small fairy garden once everything comes into bloom. I can’t wait to design a magical hiding spot for the local fairies underneath the vibrant summer flowers!  Herb garden in a raised flower bed. Photo by Diane M. Lilly, 2020. It’ll be a few more weeks before I have that lush, fragrant flower garden. In the meantime, I’m doing some research for inspirational ideas. It’s been a minute since I’ve created an outdoor fairy garden (I usually create indoor fairy gardens with faux florals) so this will be a nice change of pace.  Fairy cottage by Di's Studio Designs. If you’re new to fairy gardens, you may feel overwhelmed with all the possibilities. You may have questions and don’t know where to start. If this is you, read on! This blog post will help you break the process into small chunks, allowing you to create a successful plan for a whimsical fairy garden that will last all summer! Showcasing beautiful and realistic faux florals from Factory Direct Craft  Coral roses candle holder by Di's Studio Designs. I’m often guilty of not sharing “inside” information about my design process. Like many artists, I keep my inspiration close to the vest. I also get so caught up in creating while working on projects that sharing the behind-the-scenes stuff is not even on my radar! So today I thought I’d pull back the curtain—just a tad—to give you a sneak peek into what inspires me and the supplies that help me realize my finished pieces. I recently became an affiliate of Factory Direct Craft (FDC), and am stoked to start sharing some of the supplies I have been using for many years. FDC has a wide selection of unique fabric florals and faux greenery, and I love that this selection allows me to create whimsical floral designs for my online shop. The crafty people among you may already follow me on my social media platforms (if not there are convenient icons at the end of this post for you to click…hint, hint!) and may have seen my finished faux floral designs. In the spirit of sharing, this article will highlight some of the FDC florals I have used in my favorite spring and summer floral designs and candle holders. So let’s get to it! Guest post by Kim G.  Artificial Flowers by Andrii, Adobe Stock. Throwing a party? Planning a wedding? You know decorations are a big deal. They set the scene and make your event feel special, but picking them out can be stressful! Here's the good news: creating amazing decorations doesn't have to be hard. In fact, you can use some cool fake flowers to make your event space look fantastic! We're talking about faux flowers, not real ones. That means they're made to look real, but they last longer and come in all sorts of fun colors and styles. Romantic spring decor from Amazon!  Images from Amazon.com. Click the links below to view or purchase. Dark Academia is known for being masculine and brooding, but that doesn’t have to be true. If you’re looking to give your bedroom a spring refresh, check out these decor ideas that combine feminine vibes with the Dark Academia aesthetic for a cozy and romantic space you’ll never want to leave!
21 home decor finds from Amazon that will add an enchanting touch to your room  Images from Amazon.com. Click the links below to view or purchase. It’s officially spring! And you know what that means…Spring decorating!
This year, I’m leaning into my love of fairytales, castles, dragons, and fairies. Call it escapism. But what a wonderful way to escape reality, right?! So I spent an afternoon combing through Amazon, looking for whimsical home decor that captures the magical Fairycore vibe for this spring’s decorating inspiration. And here are some of my favorites so far… 15 Cottage Bedroom Home Accents from the Touch of Class store on Amazon!  Images from Amazon.com. Click the links below to view or purchase. Romantic Fairycore Cottage
The spring season is approaching, and cottagecore and fairycore home decor styles are becoming more prevalent. The two design aesthetics often overlap, making it easy to create magical interiors. This time of year (as winter slowly rolls into spring) is ideal for refreshing and breathing new life into your interiors. One room you can’t ignore is the bedroom. Did you know you spend a third of your life sleeping? And that does not include all the other activities in that space, such as dressing, reading, or working. So why not turn your bedroom into a romantic hideaway or enchanting escape from reality? This month’s challenge was to work on design inspiration for a bedroom that embraces a combination of cottage and fairy aesthetics to create a comfortable, romantic space you will never want to leave! In the spirit of the season, I put together a mood board with decor finds from one of my favorite shops on Amazon—the Touch of Class Store!  Are you looking for a quick, easy DIY idea for a welcoming holiday wreath?
This DIY idea will take about 15 minutes to put together and is perfect for a last-minute touch or to fill an empty space on a door or wall.  Last year, I created a few blogs about decorating on a budget. This year, we will continue this theme with new ideas! The cost of living is so high right now that it is more important than ever to be frugal and find ways to cut corners anywhere possible. Beautiful new decorations from the latest trending collections are impressive and make for gorgeous holiday interiors, but you can achieve a welcoming interior for your holiday guests on a budget. Today’s DIY will show you a simple way to create a statement for your front door using a grapevine wreath and faux florals from your own stash. You could even create something similar with florals from your local dollar store. |
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