Having a girl has been so. much. fun. I cannot believe how “pink” my life has become! … and fuchsia.
I absolutely loved being a boy-only mom, and despite my passionate affection for most things girly, I was afraid of having a girl… that I wouldn’t know what to do or how to be girly with my girly… Oh, boy {no pun intended}, was I wrong. Give me all things pink and fuchsia and lavender and such, I say!!!!! And wrap them up in a satin bow. I am a bit taken aback by my newfound love for the girly goods.
Even Valentines Day is looking especially lovely in its Impending Pink-Ness this year {my hubby and I are long time Valentine’s Scrooges}. And I am slowly but surely adding sweet feminine touches to my home, now that this room has thrown me over the edge in to girly-ville and I can’t deny the influence that my friend Christine and her stunning home has had on me. So, in honor of my insane girly streak – which I am thinking might just stick – I give you:
5 Feminine {& Easy} touches to add to your Home and Style
There are varying degrees to which we can add the feminine touch to our homes, all out or just a bit. Below is a list of my favorite ways to keep the girl in the decor. Add as much or as little as tickles your fancy!
1. Flowers
A lot or a little, when it comes to making interiors beautiful, don’t forget to add flowers!
They can add the icing on top of an already feminine space:
{image via tobi fairley, design by suzanne kasler}
Or they can soften a more masculine space:
{image via architectural digest}
{money saving decorating tips for incorporating flowers: 1. don’t forget about the foliage in your own yard, which is good for the cutting. 2. Plant a cutting garden specifically for filling your home with flowers. 3. Seek out low cost floral options at the grocery store or street corner. I love baby’s breath {very cheap} when it is displayed all by itself.}
2. Pink
There is no other color more associated with girl-ness than pink.
Try bringing just a splash of this fun color into your home:
{image via lauren stern design}
or you might even have the guts to go over-the-top pink!:
{image via inspiration color}
Do you have any young girls that could use a bit more pink and feminine touch?:
{image via fieldstone hill design, design by darlene weir}
{money saving decorating tips for adding color: 1. To save money long term, don’t commit your large furniture pieces to pink. Just throw in a fun pink pillow. 2. Check discount clothing stores for gorgeous scarves. They can replace the look of a throw when tossed over a sofa or chair. I have a gorgeous one in fuchsia that I love to use around my home.}
3. Sparkle
Sparkle is the fun side of femininity! Every home can stand to have some sparkle in it!
Pillows are great ways to bring in some shimmer:
{image via my thing for sparkly stuff}
{image via bambina at etsy}
My favorite way to add sparkle to a home is by adding a chandelier:
{image via fieldstone hill design’s home tour}
{money saving decorating tip for getting the chandy of your dreams: Don’t pay retail! Our chandelier {above} was purchased from a store called “Good Used Furniture” in the middle of the small-town Midwest. When we purchased it, the shop owner even threw in 2 chairs we were looking at! Never say never – I thought I could never afford a chandelier!}
4. Frill
Frill is the ultimate feminine touch. There are lots of ways to add some frill to your home.
Lacey:
{image via house to home}
Pom-Poms:
{image via dreamy whites}
Tulle:
{image via my home ideas}
{money saving decorating tip: lace, tulle, and pom-poms can all be integrated into your homes via fun and easy DIY projects. Hop over to Pinterest and do a search, and you will find amazing blog posts all over the web that help you add feminine frill to your homes for a fraction!}
5. A throne for m’lady
The lady of the house should have her throne. Do you have a sitting nook that is all your own, or a special place to sip your cup of coffee?
In this design that I did for my client Edie, we had so much fun picking out “her” chair, that we could not decide, and had to put 2 choices into the design. Here are options one {turquoise} and two {yellow zebra stripe}:
{design board images via fieldstone hill design, design by darlene weir}
And then, we added a “throne” in her all-purpose workroom that houses her desk, a homeschooling space, and a laundry room. The chair really steals the show, and also hints at who keeps this family a-ticking!
{image via life in grace blog, design by fieldstone hill design (see design board here) }
Have you ever thought of having a “throne” of your own?
{money saving decorating tip: My own throne cost only $30! Don’t let money be an obstacle. Get creative {and patient} when it comes to making your home comfortable and beautiful.}
I would love to know! What ways are you inspired to add a feminine touch into your home?
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