9 Ideabooks by Melanie Blodgett

I love pattern and florals are at the top the list, although my husband wants to keep them at a minimum around the house as to not make things too feminine. I think a few accents wouldn't hurt. Take for instance a painting, a tablecloth and maybe a pillow thrown in there for good measure. I would happily...
I love when the warm weather arrives and the itch to entertain starts up again. Whether it's a casual picnic or a full-blown dinner party, here are some favorite pieces to have on hand so you're ready to be the hostess with the mostess. — Melanie from You...
I only have five short weeks until my due date, so I'm thinking I'd better get started on the nursery. While I have loads of inspiration, it's a little bit of a mess right now. Time for a weekend project! — Melanie From You Are My Fave
I'm pretty fond of the revival of wallpaper, and I don't shy away from going big and bold. I'm planning on slapping some on the walls of my powder bath and loft. Here are some of my favorite patterns that I've come across. Decisions! — Melanie from You Are...
When bringing pattern into your space, you can't go wrong with the classic stripe. You can be as bold as to add wallpaper, or you can just add a dash with a cute tray. The great thing is that you'll never have to worry that it will go out of style. — Melanie from You...
Maybe it's my wish to become Scandinavian, but I really like the clean look of focusing on all white for holiday decorating. I think if you did a nice mix of these products around your space and added some white twinkle lights, you would be pleasantly surprised at the warmth the white would bring. Let...
Gold seems to have overtaken silver as the metallic of choice in everything from jewelry to drawer liners. I'm not sure if I could commit to a large-scale piece decked out in shine, but I would love to add a hint of gold around the house. So many of these selections would be perfect for the upcoming...
The floor in front of my couch is looking awfully bare. The requirements? A fun patterned rug that doesn't cost more than $1,000. — Melanie from You Are My Fave
The first area I'm tackling in our new house is the living room. It's the first room you see when you walk in the house and the one we'll probably be spending most of our time in. We're starting from scratch so we need everything from the couch to the lamp for the side table. I haven't made any final...
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