Author: Ashley Whatley
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HOW TO HIDE CORDS BEHIND A DESK THAT IS AGAINST A WALL OR WINDOW
Cords are a necessary evil when it comes to functional design. You obviously need things plugged in for them to work, but it’s always sad when the eye sore of cords and cables distracts you from a good design. For the past couple of months, we have been working on a makeover for our guestroom-office…
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HOW TO GET THE IMAC LOOK AND FEEL WITHOUT THE PRICE TAG, AND WITHOUT SACRIFICING THE CONVENIENCE OF YOUR LAPTOP
That clean crisp look of an iMac is hard to beat for a desktop computer. There is just something about that thin, silver and white monitor that is so aesthetically pleasing. As beautiful as the iMacs are, however, they come with a hefty price tag. Starting at $1099 and going up to $1799, the new…
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HOW TO HANG CURTAINS USING DRAPERY PINS AND RING CLIPS
I think we can all agree that window treatments are hard. Between choosing your blinds or shades, picking out the right curtains for your space, and actually installing and hanging everything, getting window treatments just right can be a challenge. We could spend all day talking about the options and “rules” when it comes to…
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STYLING BOOK ROUND UP FROM AMAZON’S THREE FOR TWO SALE
If you haven’t heard yet, Amazon is doing a limited time promotion where you can buy three qualifying items for the price of two (aka, buy two get one free). Qualifying items include over 1200 books, movies, games, and more, but the bulk of what I saw happened to be books! Books are so great…
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AFFORDABLE & EASY DIY LAUNDRY ROOM MAKEOVER
If you’ve been following me on Instagram for a while a now, this photo probably looks familiar to you! I shared our laundry room makeover in my stories a while ago, long before Stay Home Style was even a thought in my mind. I’ve had quite a few people ask me about this project since…
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HOW TO GET LARGE, TIMELESS ARTWORK FOR YOUR HOME WITHOUT BREAKING THE BANK
If you’ve ever shopped for large artwork, it doesn’t take long to realize that art can be EXPENSIVE. A quick scroll through the artwork sold by places like McGee & Co or Pottery Barn will reveal that good quality, large art prints can cost hundreds, and even thousands of dollars. In this blog post I’m…
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HOW TO TURN A CLOSET INTO A BEAUTIFUL, FUNCTIONAL OFFICE SPACE
2020 may be officially over, but, for a lot of people, working from home is not! Since working from home has become the new norm, and I’ve been spending a lot more time on the computer working on Stay Home Style, we decided it was time to update our home office space and make room…
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THREE LAST MINUTE GIFT WRAPPING TIPS TO CREATE A BEAUTIFUL, COHESIVE LOOK UNDER YOUR TREE
I’ll be honest , wrapping presents kind of snuck up on me this year! I’m usually ahead of the game with most things, but with just a few days left until Christmas, I’m just now wrapping up (haha, get it?) wrapping presents! Since I put off wrapping until the last minute, I didn’t have a…
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INTERIOR DESIGN FUNDAMENTALS FINAL PROJECT
If you’ve read my bio, you’ll know that I have been taking some Interior Design courses through the College of Professional Studies at The University of Alabama in Huntsville! These classes are a part of a five course certificate program that includes Interior Design Fundamentals, Design Development Practices, Interior Space Planning, Design and Architecture, and…
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A SIMPLE GUIDE TO DECORATING A SMALL PORCH FOR CHRISTMAS ON A BUDGET
If you’re a member of the itty bitty porch committee, you already know that decorating for any season can be a challenge. If you do too much, your porch can look busy and cluttered. If you do too little, your decor can look unintentional, like maybe you just brought your plants up on the porch…
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