https://www.semimade-home.com/blog daily 1.0 2022-08-30 https://www.semimade-home.com/blog/top3indoorplants monthly 0.5 2022-05-13 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/623c912f3994fb738db54535/7a100651-2c36-4dc1-aaf1-a60e7dabf936/IMG_9283.jpg Blog - Top 3 indoor plants - Moisture meter Take the guesswork out of knowing when your plant needs water by purchasing a Moisture Meter. This has been a lifesaver, especially for more finicky plants like fiddle leaf figs. You can find them most anywhere that sells plants—here’s one from Amazon! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/623c912f3994fb738db54535/b77fd224-b9e1-4a0a-9a01-6f644e812f23/IMG_0645.jpg Blog - Top 3 indoor plants - ZZ plant We have owned ours for two years and water it about 1x/month. Currently, we have it sitting by a West-facing window but if you don't have a big window available, these can survive off of low, indirect light. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/623c912f3994fb738db54535/e958decc-c3a8-4f3d-8fbe-e5823cc9280f/IMG_0651.jpg Blog - Top 3 indoor plants - Ficus Audrey We've only had this one for about five months and were initially really nervous about its placement because we put it on the opposite side of the room from a large window—so not a lot of light. Surprisingly, we've seen some extremely fast growth from several branches. We only water this one about once every two weeks. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/623c912f3994fb738db54535/d0490f9d-a88a-4baf-bbeb-7600956c5bff/IMG_0662.jpg Blog - Top 3 indoor plants - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/623c912f3994fb738db54535/41c70393-f582-41bf-98f2-4b58c994b48a/IMG_0659.jpg Blog - Top 3 indoor plants - Rubber plant We've had this girl for around three years and it's our most resilient plant by far. We've moved it to several different locations with varying kinds of light which is important to note because some plants hate change! 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I also added just a bit of Topo Chico Tangerine to slightly dilute it but that’s optional. Pour over ice in your glasses and add rose after (I used sparkling because I like fizz. Garnish with a lemon peel and I threw in some mint from my lil’ herb garden just because. Best of luck! 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It feels a little extraneous to be sharing these on Semimade Home but creating these playlists is a bit of a creative outlet for me. I hope you find something you like. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/623c912f3994fb738db54535/862de133-ded1-46bb-9231-6b47ec969949/TooChill.jpg Blog - Quarterly playlists are up - “Too Chill” Spotify You won’t find this playlist in the link above but it’s one my all-time favorites. I put this together in 2016—it’s really stood the test of time for me and I love coming back to it. https://www.semimade-home.com/blog/office-makeover monthly 0.5 2022-05-16 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/623c912f3994fb738db54535/e3694f1f-74b7-4792-bce7-7e8c90cc8b9e/IMG_0692.jpg Blog - Office makeover - The rug To me, the rug is the star of the show for the office. It was backordered for months and the room just felt flat without it. I tend to gravitate towards calm neutrals but the rich, bold colors underneath the wooden desks are what makes the room feel more like a Hogwarts Common Room, which we love! Plus, Griffin is extremely picky when it comes to rugs in the house so almost every one we have is wool. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/623c912f3994fb738db54535/d6deffd1-7d2a-4871-8d33-1636cd95615b/IMG_0688.jpg Blog - Office makeover - Mom’s piano It’s difficult to characterize the journey of getting my mother’s old, upright piano moved from North Carolina to Tennessee. It’s been sitting in a storage unit for 10 years so the first step was finding someone in my hometown (~300 miles away) who would be willing to clean it. With the power of social media, I was passed a man’s name who cleans and tunes a lot of the church pianos and would do it for pretty cheap—perks of a small town. Then, I found someone from Nashville who was willing to drive all the way to my hometown in NC, pick it up out of storage, and deliver it to our house here which was pretty remarkable. It wasn’t my original plan to have the piano in the office but once I found out about the rich history (I had no idea it was made in 1906) and saw the beautiful patina, it made so much sense to have it in our study where we are celebrating antiques. I love having this kind of history in our house and this piano was such an escape for Mom for years—a sentimental, family heirloom for me. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/623c912f3994fb738db54535/1652656034280-K743NH0SAMSW9FR5H21N/IMG_0673.jpg Blog - Office makeover https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/623c912f3994fb738db54535/1652656039452-PMLH1WEI31KZNSIJQS1M/IMG_0700.jpg Blog - Office makeover https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/623c912f3994fb738db54535/1652656040276-ARAG2W2EBL1J4PZPGXAD/IMG_0702.jpg Blog - Office makeover https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/623c912f3994fb738db54535/563b1f95-681c-4f0c-92f6-e748b306fdca/office-layout.jpg Blog - Office makeover - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/623c912f3994fb738db54535/2f27181e-4ad9-4235-b566-7e20a4e27d90/IMG_0716.jpg Blog - Office makeover - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/623c912f3994fb738db54535/1652711761158-TJ4JJX8ON1SZWO3R0764/IMG_0692.jpg Blog - Office makeover https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/623c912f3994fb738db54535/1652711763197-7W96X5N31GLDWGNSCTUT/IMG_0694.jpg Blog - Office makeover https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/623c912f3994fb738db54535/1652711764137-NBJZ56GG4W6OWK6F7OEK/IMG_0696.jpg Blog - Office makeover https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/623c912f3994fb738db54535/1652711765108-F8WENHSZM688M9JGUO1W/IMG_0713+3.jpg Blog - Office makeover https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/623c912f3994fb738db54535/1652711760727-ACKR74BXMOXR9HAIV13A/IMG_0691.jpg Blog - Office makeover https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/623c912f3994fb738db54535/1652711782086-HZMYKXVH5VAXFCJ2S54O/IMG_0680.jpg Blog - Office makeover https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/623c912f3994fb738db54535/8f7c6551-69f2-45b4-b6b1-2fa02e191cdf/blog-cover.jpg Blog - Office makeover - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/623c912f3994fb738db54535/486f9f69-1577-45e5-af24-a5ef764a8895/IMG_0684.jpg Blog - Office makeover - City of Oaks I changed out the door handles with these from House of Antique Hardware. It sounds cringe to say out loud, but these are actually cabinet pulls but when I came across them, I couldn’t resist. For one, the brassy color looks so good against the green and two, the oak leaves are meant to pay a little homage to a city that feels like home to me: Raleigh, NC, the City of Oaks. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/623c912f3994fb738db54535/f05b2846-e65f-4d6f-b3b0-047d23093126/IMG_0681.jpg Blog - Office makeover - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/623c912f3994fb738db54535/1652653976029-RGBQD1S33126T1Q403H1/before2.jpg Blog - Office makeover https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/623c912f3994fb738db54535/1652653975777-V57T47DOHXRNWBSIB94I/before1.jpg Blog - Office makeover https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/623c912f3994fb738db54535/1652653976665-7P0NDSW8LG4H6K0VL1UX/before3.jpg Blog - Office makeover https://www.semimade-home.com/blog/add-to-cart-051722-krnpy monthly 0.5 2022-06-21 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/623c912f3994fb738db54535/4fce7246-e01b-4ee5-bb31-1d4653c09c01/Item-roundupArtboard+1.jpg Blog - Add to cart - Make it stand out Wooden finial corbel bookends https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/623c912f3994fb738db54535/81ef170d-5bd1-4354-9444-2f5b669cd367/Item-roundupArtboard+1+copy+8.jpg Blog - Add to cart - Make it stand out Oak print https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/623c912f3994fb738db54535/9f7b582a-eed2-4788-9940-c17380461b68/Item-roundupArtboard+1+copy+7.jpg Blog - Add to cart - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/623c912f3994fb738db54535/02cce46c-3c1c-45e0-bc7a-b7f6c744a985/Item-roundupArtboard+1+copy+10.jpg Blog - Add to cart - Make it stand out Preserved eucalyptus https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/623c912f3994fb738db54535/6f87e418-42a4-4eaf-b534-b7c5c2d598d3/Item-roundupArtboard+1+copy+9.jpg Blog - Add to cart - Make it stand out Urn lamp https://www.semimade-home.com/blog/add-to-cart-051722-krnpy-7yndz monthly 0.5 2022-06-21 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/623c912f3994fb738db54535/c5b7fbec-af2c-40b8-be3c-8fab4407785f/Item-roundupArtboard+1+copy+8.jpg Blog - Add to cart - Make it stand out Green waffle weave https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/623c912f3994fb738db54535/3ecfa26c-a525-4ea3-8b3e-ad03008e27dd/Item-roundupArtboard+1+copy+10.jpg Blog - Add to cart - Make it stand out Bordered linen https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/623c912f3994fb738db54535/6a8a0698-1385-42d5-a033-463ec5711d33/Item-roundupArtboard+1.jpg Blog - Add to cart - Make it stand out Striped cotton https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/623c912f3994fb738db54535/87fdd71c-6114-48ff-bb0a-f861d33d5ccf/Item-roundupArtboard+1+copy+9.jpg Blog - Add to cart - Make it stand out Black and white stripe https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/623c912f3994fb738db54535/4d75ef83-fe36-4921-8376-3c440d729b6c/Item-roundupArtboard+1+copy+7.jpg Blog - Add to cart - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/623c912f3994fb738db54535/62c66514-3254-427a-be68-049dd468e3fa/Item-roundupArtboard+1+copy+11.jpg Blog - Add to cart - Make it stand out Dusty blue waffle weave https://www.semimade-home.com/blog/living-room-two-ways-target-edition monthly 0.5 2022-07-19 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/623c912f3994fb738db54535/fd1c8adb-927c-492b-8802-c627325341cc/Livingroom1Artboard+1+copy+5_1.jpg Blog - Living room two ways: Target edition - Make it stand out Vignette 1 I chose items that were a rough mix of styles like French country, traditional, and transitional. All of these neutral tones can make a room feel calm, cozy, and refined. If you’re looking to incorporate more color, I suggest doing so with throw pillows, artwork, and florals. Rug Sofa Curtains End table Coffee table Chandelier Table lamp Floor lamp Armchair Ottoman cubes Wall art 1 Wall art 2 Tray Vase Candle Throw pillow 1 Throw pillow 2 Throw pillow 3 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/623c912f3994fb738db54535/11e071cd-241d-43ee-a490-4ebddc831129/Livingroom1Artboard+1+copy+5_2.jpg Blog - Living room two ways: Target edition - Make it stand out Vignette 2 This vignette includes a mix of items that read a bit more eclectic, expressive, and transitional. I like to think of it as a more modern, cozy play on mid-century modern. One thing to note is that the big pieces of furniture are still all pretty neutral in color which makes it easy for you to make changes around them. Most of the funkier colors and interesting shapes come from accent pieces and decor that’s easy to switch out. I also like the idea of playing with color-on-color here which is why I chose an unexpected paint color for the room. Rug Sofa Coffee table Blue armchair Beige armchair Side table Chandelier Pineapple lamp Floor lamp Curtains Vase Tray Gold bust Woven basket Wall art https://www.semimade-home.com/blog/entryway-makeover monthly 0.5 2022-08-30 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/623c912f3994fb738db54535/a49db926-e223-4017-99df-a919ed20928c/4837F156-0B3C-4704-B816-0B75E5EF75FC.JPG Blog - Entryway makeover - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/623c912f3994fb738db54535/704b52bd-8538-452f-a5b5-b848d566e0f5/BCA4F385-C289-4494-919D-9AAB9E575E3A.JPG Blog - Entryway makeover The custom baby/doggo gate was beautiful but had to go because it just felt in the way. When it was open, it would completely block the entrance tot he bathroom to the right so we had that removed and drywall repaired the same time that we swapped out the front door. Adding coat hooks was another decision in adding functionality that wasn’t there before. The front dolor change was for a few reasons: I don’t like glass coming down the length of the door—it feels less secure to me. Since painting the exterior of the house black, it was important to me to have a warm door that felt inviting to bring balance. The old door felt a little cold to me. I wanted a style of door that felt a little more on par with the style of the house—slightly craftsman/transitional and not so mod. 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