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How to Put Together a Cozy and Welcoming Modern Cottage Dining Room

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 One of the things I love most about Modern Cottage style is that it feels collected and comfortable without looking outdated. It combines the charm of cottage design with cleaner lines, softer colors, and timeless pieces that feel right at home in today's interiors. For this dining room mood board, I mixed warm wood tones, soft neutrals, dusty blue accents, and natural textures to create a space that feels relaxed, inviting, and perfect for gathering with family and friends. Shop This Look Dining Table Upholstered Dining Chairs Area Rug Chandelier Buffet Cabinet Glass Front Hutch Artwork Olive Tree Decor Bowl One of the easiest ways to create a Modern Cottage dining room is to start with a warm, neutral foundation and then layer in pieces that add character. In this space, the wood dining table brings warmth, while the slipcovered chairs keep the room feeling soft and approachable. I also love how the muted blue accents add color without taking over the room. Combined with natural...
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How to Create a Warm Organic Modern Living Room

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 Organic Modern is one of my favorite styles because it feels warm, welcoming, and easy to live with. It combines clean lines with natural textures, creating a space that feels both relaxed and refined. In this mood board, I've paired warm wood tones, soft neutral upholstery, organic artwork, and earthy green accents to create a living room that feels timeless without feeling trendy. Shop This Look Accent Chair Coffee Table Sofa Area Rug  A Area Rug B Artwork Olive Tree Throw Blanket Pillows Olive pillows One of the biggest mistakes I see people make when trying to create an Organic Modern space is adding too many accessories. This style works best when the furnishings and textures are allowed to take center stage. In this room, the neutral foundation creates a sense of calm while the warm wood tones and olive accents add depth and character. The landscape artwork and natural greenery help bring the outdoors in, which is a signature element of Organic Modern design. If you're...
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Welcome Back to Creative Juices Decor: Mood Boards, Design Inspiration & Shop-the-Look Rooms

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  Welcome!  If you've been browsing Creative Juices Decor, you may have noticed there was a long pause in new content. For six years, I shared design ideas, DIY projects, bargain finds, and decorating inspiration here on a regular basis. Then a series of technical setbacks changed everything. I lost years of blog photos due to an unrecoverable computer issue, and after accidentally letting my domain expire, someone purchased it and wanted thousands of dollars for its return. At the time, rebuilding felt incredibly discouraging, so I stepped away. But one thing never changed: my love of interior design and inspiring people. I've spent nearly three decades working in the design industry, from furniture showrooms to independent design projects, helping clients create homes they truly love. One of my favorite parts of the design process has always been creating mood boards. Over the years, I've found that people often struggle to visualize how a room will come together. A well-...
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Inspirational Covered Porches with Fireplaces.

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Dreaming of creating a cozy outdoor living space? Covered porches with fireplaces are one of the most inviting ways to extend your living area and enjoy the outdoors throughout the year. Whether you love rustic mountain lodge style, French country charm, or classic stone fireplaces, these inspiring outdoor rooms are filled with ideas you can use in your own backyard. I've also included some of my favorite outdoor decorating finds to help you recreate the look.. Shop the Look: Covered Porch Essentials Outdoor string lights Patio lanterns Outdoor throw pillows Weather-resistant outdoor rugs Outdoor blankets First, I LOVE this porch with the build in fireplace.  I wrote a whole article about decorating with lanterns and what the best classic accessories are to use in your home. homebunch
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Small Space Solutions for Home Computer Station or Niche

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Hi Friends! So, I been thinking about new home construction and how the times have changed in the past 10 years.  One thing that seems like a MUST HAVE in a home now-a-days is a computer niche.  We almost didn't build one in our home that we built 4 years ago but I realized if the computer (or laptop) didn't have a specific space it was going to be left out on the counter or dining table forever!  I'm one of those people who REALLY want to have a specific space for everything so I am very happy we found a little "hole in the wall" area and that is where I put my computer. Let's look around blog land to see where others have carved out space to fit their computer areas!  Utilizing under stair space is a perfect way to either add storage or gain a computer station. Obviously, these people had the space to plan a large built in area for their computer.  I love the soft green cabinets. Source This nice white built in has pock...
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DIY EASY Window Cornice Out of Old Art Frames

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Hey Friends! Does anyone else have the DIY blogger epidemic where you can no longer throw ANYTHING away just incase there is this AMAZING idea that pops into your head on how to salvage the odd piece of junk you really should have thrown away?  :-) UGGH, this happens to me all the time.  It's not good for the cleanliness of our garage.  So, when I had the glass crack on my picture frame and "should have" thrown it away, the idea came to me that I should make it into a window cornice! (How do these strange ideas come to me LOL) NEW window cornice from OLD useless art frame! All I did was throw out the broken glass, Used the cardboard that it came with and wrapped that in bubble wrap. (It’s just what was handy, as that was the material it had been wrapped up in for the move.) Next I took a pillow sham I bought at the thrift store and wrapped that around the bubble wrapped cardboard. I just taped the fabric to stay together. (if the fabr...
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CRAZY Yummy Cabbage Rolls - Easy

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Some of you are probably thinking HOW can she say yummy and cabbage in the same sentence? Well, these my friends are SO GOOD! Pressure or Slow Cooker Meat Cabbage Rolls! Not only are they very tasty, they look all fancy too (and they were easy!!) I have a very sweet friend that I helped virtually decorate her mountain cabin (which I would love to show you guys sometime!!) but as a gift for doing that, she sent me an Instant Pot  pressure cooker.  Click on the image and check out the reviews!!! WOW, I haven't ever experienced cooking with a pressure cooker before and let me tell you, somewhat life changing! You can cook FROZEN chicken breasts (or entire chickens) to juicy perfection in 15 minutes! Things that I would have to cook in the slow cooker for HOURS is done in under 30. So, these cute little things took 18 minutes in the pressure cooker, but you could also use your slow cooker on low for 9 hours or high for 5 hours. (see how ...
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