Author: Ashley Whatley
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HOW TO MAKE YOUR OWN FRESH WREATH: A FUN AND FESTIVE HOLIDAY DIY
This year, a friend and I stumbled upon a holiday wreath making workshop at a local flower farm and made our very own fresh wreaths for the very first time! There was a popcorn and candy bar, fun Christmas music, a bonfire complete with mulled wine and hot cocoa, and an abundance of fresh winter…
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HOW TO SPEND A WEEKEND IN FRANKLIN, TN WITH YOUR DOG
Okay, so I know it’s a little bit ironic for someone with a blog called Stay Home Style to be writing about traveling (aka, not staying home), BUT, I took a poll on Instagram after our most recent trip to Franklin, TN, and a lot of people seemed interested in a blog post on traveling…
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FALL PORCH REVEAL FEATURING MY FAVORITE REALISTIC AND AFFORDABLE FAUX PUMPKINS
It’s hard to believe it’s already that time of year again! Temperatures are dropping (slowly here in the south 😅), leaves are changing, pumpkin cream cheese muffins are back at Starbucks, and these cheetah print booties have officially made their appearance for the season. One of my favorite parts of this time of year is…
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SIX ESSENTIAL ELEMENTS FOR AN EFFORTLESSLY STYLED BAR CART
I don’t know about you, but I love a good bar cart. In fact, I have an entire board on Pinterest dedicated to beautifully styled bar carts and bar cabinets. I love how this simple piece of furniture serves as both a practical storage solution, and a creative display where you can really showcase your…
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THE ULTIMATE GUIDE TO A WEEKEND IN LAUREL, MISSISSIPPI
If you’ve found this post, I can only assume that you’re looking to visit Laurel, Mississippi, and if you’re looking to visit Laurel, Mississippi, I have a funny feeling that it’s because you love HGTV’s Hometown! Well me too friend, me too! Hometown is one of my all time FAVORITE shows on HGTV (and not…
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EASY AND AFFORDABLE DIY OUTDOOR SOFA
If you’ve ever been shopping for outdoor furniture, it doesn’t take long to realize that it can be EXPENSIVE. Sometimes outdoor furniture can be just as much (if not more) as indoor furniture, especially for large sofas and sectionals…which is exactly what we were on the hunt for when we decided to make this sofa!…
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BEFORE AND AFTER: HOW WE CREATED A FUNCTIONAL AND INTENTIONALLY DESIGNED OFFICE AND GUEST ROOM COMBO ON A BUDGET
I don’t know about you, but I LOVE a good before and after post, and this time, I’m excited to be the one writing it! Back in January of 2021, we started working on giving our home office/second guest room/video game room/junk room a MUCH needed makeover, and three months later, I can finally say…
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PILLOW TALK: EVERYTHING YOU NEED TO KNOW ABOUT STYLING AND SHOPPING FOR PILLOWS
Let’s talk pillows! Pillow styling can be one of the most subtly challenging parts of styling a room. Between mixing colors, patterns, and sizes, and searching for good quality pillows that won’t break the bank, styling and shopping for pillows can get a bit overwhelming. Then, just when you think you’ve found the perfect pairing…
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HOW TO HIDE TV CABLES INSIDE THE WALL BEHIND A MOUNTED TV
So you’ve got the TV stand, you’ve got the mount, you’ve mounted your TV on the wall, and now you’ve got to plug it in. If you’re like most people, your plug is not going to be high up behind your TV, so you’re stuck with unsightly cords running down the wall in the gap…
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FRAMED VINTAGE RUG : AN EASY & AFFORDABLE DIY
Framed textiles are a trend that I am 100% here for ! I love how much texture and interest they can bring to a space, and they are a great way to add some variety to your wall or shelf decor. One of my favorite framed textiles that I’ve been seeing lately is the framed…
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