We have reached the last day of our Fall 2019 catalog and the Lighting + Halloween Sale. Our Holiday 2019 catalog will be making its way to you this weekend and next week (request one here), but before we totally say goodbye to the early autumn season here at Sturbridge Yankee Workshop, join us in looking back at ten of our favorite blog posts of the past two months. Click on each title to read each post, and tell us which ones are your favorites in a comment below.
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Throwback Thursday: Fall 2019
Thursday, September 12th, 2019Tags: autumn decor, DIY decor, fall decor, leaf decor, pumpkin decor, Recipes, seasonal decor, throwback Thursday
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Get The Look: Rustic Home Office
Thursday, July 25th, 2019An inspiring home office (or den, or study) is always a very personal space, whether you can give an entire room the title of “home office” or just a corner in a common living area. In general, the ideal home office offers simplicity and rustic charm – the perfect combination for a space that doesn’t leave us feeling cluttered, while maintaining the cozy feeling of the rest of our home. We love how the desk, chair and other home furnishings are arranged below, and we have a few suggestions for how to recreate this area in your own home with decor from Sturbridge Yankee Workshop.
First off, the desk. You should always choose the type of desk or table that fits your preference and work needs. But to get the above look with the most functionality, we recommend a wood drop-leaf table or an extendable table so you can adjust it to the room and your daily tasks. For a little extra storage, choose a table with a small drawer or shelf. Don’t forget the table or desk lamp for some extra light!
As with the desk or table, the chair should offer a level of comfort and support that works for you. In keeping with the rustic look, our Ladderback Arm Chair does the job. In addition to the arms, its high back complements the comfort of the twisted paper seat.
Our next home accent will likely not come as a surprise to you. For an added layer of coziness, put an area rug on the floor. We are partial to braided rugs, and we recommend using a solid color rug or one with neutral tones to prevent the space from looking too busy.
The rest of the furnishings truly depend on how you use the office space or den, but you really cannot go wrong with a wicker or braided basket for storage, and an extra chair with a throw blanket for reading or enjoying the space without sitting at your desk. Add some wall art or your favorite country print, and keep your writing utensils and some extra paper in a writing box or bin.
What does your ideal home office space look like? Would you go the rustic route like us, or do you have another style in mind? Share your ideas in a comment below!
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Tags: home office, rustic decor, rustic furniture
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Throwback Thursday: Holiday 2018 Blog Wrap-Up
Thursday, December 27th, 2018Saying goodbye to the holiday season – and our Holiday Catalog – is so bittersweet. We are excited for our Winter 2019 selection of home accents, but will certainly miss the warm glow of the harvest season, turkey at Thanksgiving, and all the prep and pomp that goes into Christmas and the last holidays of the year. Which is why we looked back on all of our Holiday 2018 blog posts (from the middle of September to now) and selected ten to feature in our final Wrap-Up of 2018. If there was a blog post – recipe, Quick Tip, DIY project, etc. – that made an impression on you, let us know in a comment.
Tasteful Tuesday: Cheesy Roasted Acorn Squash
Monday Must Haves: Cats Around the House
Tasteful Tuesday: Bacon Cheddar Deviled Eggs
Quick Tip: Decorative Dishware
Mason Jar Crafts For Winter Decorating
Quick Tip: Festive Holiday Ribbon
Tasteful Tuesday: Cran-Apple Sangria
Get the Look: 2018 in Review
Weekly Spotlight: New Lighting for a New Year
Decorating with Color: 2018 in Review
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Tags: DIY decor, lighting, Recipes, seasonal decor, throwback Thursday
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