As I looked back on holidays past, I do think we tailored it back just a smidge but it still feels special and magical all the same. Proof that adding some greenery, mini trees, homemade gingerbread houses and sprinkles of bows and lights can make such a difference.

I’m also big into re-using a lot of our decor year after year to create memories and traditions with the boys. There will always be new and trending ways to decorate your house for the holidays but to me it’s a balance. The dome toupee has become one of those staples and I love it so much.

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Updating kitchen essentials at this time of year is so meaningful but also the perfect time before Thanksgiving as we gather round to the kitchen and spend some much deserved time off at the end of the year.

With help from Shoppe Amber Interiors – we made some fall inspired swaps in our kitchen to get us excited and ready for the holiday season.

all the price points are super reasonable and don’t forget to use code JAMIE15 at check out for some extra savings.

Shop – scalloped crock, olive oil set, mini wood spoons, pinch bowl, berry bowl, chocolate cookbook, wood cutting board, tea towel and binx vase.

I’ve been putting off a few personal home updates with everything else going on but then finally called in my favorite carpenters to make some shiplap additions and to add some faux beams to our main living room. As much as these are considered “decorative” elements goodness they add a lot to a space though.

I peppered in some new releases from Shoppe Amber Interiors and now I’m ready to just cozy up at home on the weekends and enjoy the views.

McCulloch Finish Carpentry

Shoppe Amber w/ code Jamie15: throw blanket, catch all plate, incense, basket, book, side table/stool and rug.

We’re thissss close to September, which means we can start to embrace all things Fall, pumpkin spice and yes, maybe even a little Halloween prep?

Our house from the exterior is super private and our front porch isn’t visible from the street, so I like to dress up our driveway columns a bit.

With the Florida heat, we turn to all things faux but I almost prefer it because they last and we can repurpose every year.

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I swap the decor out in our room first. It’s like my safe way of being way premature in shifting decor for the season. For our bedroom, I took some of the new fall pieces from Shoppe Amber and made our typical cheery and bright corner a bit more cozy and moody.

It’s also the same corner where our faux Christmas tree will go, right around Thanksgiving time because I have zero control. So there’s that 🙂

But now that we’re in August (the heat pinnacle!) and routine is about to settle in for schools and workloads I am looking forward to the upcoming fall months. Summer, I love you but cooler temps are always welcome.

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