Reader Design: Nicole's Thrifted, Gifted & Collected Haven

Happy Friday, style mutts! As this beloved eclectic community continues to grow Cate and I are constantly in awe of the amazing things people are doing with their homes out there! We've got a bangin' Reader Design today from a super style mutt that we've had the wonderful pleasure of getting to know on Instagram. Welcome to our bud, Nicole!!!

Nicole is a thrifting genius and has an amazing knack for high style impact using smart, thrifty purchases. Take a look!

From Nicole:

The light that floods our entry is a welcomed contrast to the rest of the house! The vintage rug from Ecarpetgallery is the statement piece here that anchors the massive chest of drawers. Bonus, I won the rug!!! The custom color the is most frequently asked question I receive and unfortunately I don't know the combination.

A top secret custom colored rug. Well isn't that just the cats meow!

The dining room is connected to the entryway, commanding attention. With the exception of the drum pendent, each piece in this shared space is thrifted or gifted; Everything from the silk Potterybarn curtains to the B&W buffalo check bench I had reupholstered. 

My oldest daughter's monochromatic bedroom is also a collection of thrifted pieces. The metal vintage bed requires a step stool for my petite girl and a small army to move it but worth every cashed in favor to get it in this space.

I'd say!

A bold gallery wall featuring my daughter's artwork is the only color on the white walls and the (hot pink spray painted) HomeGoods Toro is the crowning jewel for this Toro cheerleader.

Inspired by my design hero Anissa from HouseSeven Blog, the Sharpie Marker feature wall was a labor of love...for my husband, the muscle behind Grace in Magnolias! 

Fun fact, Anissa was inspired to create this wall after seeing it on Vintage Revivals here! This is what it's all about - sharing inspiration and watching the evolution of an idea go around!

Moving into the master bedroom, Nicole translates her eclectic, boho style in a soft, monochromatic way with layered neutrals and cozy textures.

If natural light is an issue in any space, find pieces that will bounce any available light around! These mirrored chests are both glamorous to the eye and functional for stretching that natural light just a little bit further! High gloss paint finishes work the same way if you're looking for a painted piece.

I mean, this swing is a total necessity in our book.

Nicole, you're amazing, girl! Thank you so much for opening your home and inspiring the heck out of it. So many ideas to take away, where to begin! Please find Nicole on Instagram @graceinmagnolias! She's such a joy to follow as she shares ideas, DIYs and new finds on the daily!

We're looking for more tours to fill up the rest of Fall and into the holiday season! No design experience necessary to share here - you don't have to have a blog or any form of social media to participate! This is an open invitation to ALL to join in and pass some inspiration around. We welcome all styles from all parts of the world. There are three ways you can express interest in sharing a Reader Design: 1) Post photos to Instagram and tag #stylemuttspaces. 2) Post a photo or two directly to our Facebook wall here. 3) Email us at admin@stylemutthome.com

We hope to hear from you soon! Have a cozy weekend, friends!

For the Love of Autumn and the Love of You

So if you didn't know this already fall is our FAVORITE time of year over here on StyleMutt Home.  We take our falling leaves, crisp air, apple pickin, hot beverages, scarves, boots, and sweaters very seriously.  But we also know that the only way to celebrate this hallowed season properly is to also celebrate something else we love: YOU!  

So between now until November 1st, we are offering you a juicy 20% off on select pieces in the Garage Shop!

So let's take a tour of all the fall savings:

Anthro Inspired Dresser
40.25"H x 35"W x 19"D
Was $265

Now $212

Modern Cowprint Bench
50"W x 24"D x 14"H
Was $345

Now $276

Vintage Metal Record Table
40.25"H x 35"W x 19"D
Was $50

Now $40

Navy Campaign Dresser
32ʺW × 18ʺD × 44.5ʺH
Was $345

Now $276

Rustic Army Cot Coffee Table
(and handmade wooden tray)
Was $160

Now $128

5-Piece Scandi Dining Set
48" Table
Was $150

Now $120

Rustic Twin Pallet Bed & Step Stool
(made of solid wood, sanded smooth, stained Golden Oak)
Was $85

Now $68

We know fall is a big time of year for redoing your home decor so we hope this fall sale helps get you into gear for the coming holidays. If you are interested in any of these pieces, please email info@stylemutthome.com to get your fall on!

Fresh White Distressed Dresser ||And Classy Spooky Decor||

Dowdy dresser, scratched up by a cat.
Turned into a stunner,
Just like

THAT!

Sadly, I misplaced my wand before this transformation so I had to do it the good ol' fashioned way with a brush and paint. ;)

This color is a mix of Pure White by Annie Sloan Chalk Paint and Grain Sack by Miss Mustard Seed Milk Paint. Two fantastic paints, and with their magic combined they create a custom chippy, distressed finish! This is a wonderful way to get a little more out of half-cans of paint you have left and waiting to get used!

The recessed brass pulls are really what the story is about here, though; let's be honest.

And the birds, "Do they ever stop migrating?!"

The 1963 film, The Birds, inspired me to get a little spooky when staging this piece. Classy spooky, that is - it's a thing! Or at least it is now.

||Origami bird instructions here||

After helping me shoot the dresser, the birds migrated to various parts of our home...

This is the most Halloween decorating I've ever done! And it's about as much as I could live with for a few weeks. With our twins' birthday being two days before Halloween, I've pretty much got their birthday decorating done now! Guess I killed two birds with one stone, eh? :)

If you're a DC/NoVA local and interested in the rustic white dresser, feel free to contact me at chelsea@stylemutthome.com!

Thank you so much for stopping by, friends!