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One of my favorite online retailers for clothes is Tuckernuck. It makes up a large portion of my wardrobe since they have gorgeous dresses, unique blouses, great shoes, and fun accessories. They carry some of my favorite brands (along with their own, very cute, in-house brand), and I’m always adding things to my wishlist from there. And while I knew they had a home section since it’s in at the top of their menu online, I never spent much time scrolling there until recently.

In the last few months, I’ve started to truly appreciate Tuckernuck’s home section for gift ideas and decor for my own house. And since summer vacations are in full swing, I thought it might be helpful to round up my favorite hostess gift ideas from Tuckernuck Home to make your shopping easier. If you’re visiting a friend or family this summer, be sure to snag them something as a little surcee.

Tuckernuck carries fun brands and curates their sections so well that I want literally everything. The home section is smaller than their clothing selection, and it’s focused on dining, drinkware, linens, vases, and smaller gifts rather than full-size furniture, making it the perfect place to buy things for gifting or entertaining.

I often say that if I could only shop at one place for my wardrobe, it would be Tuckernuck, and now I feel similarly about their home decor and gift section.

Hostess Gift Ideas from Tuckernuck Home

A little background about Tuckernuck if you’ve never shopped there: Tuckernuck is an online boutique that carries clothes for women and men, along with a section for home decor and gifts. The brand was started in 2012 by three friends, and since then, it’s grown to be a well known retailer. Their style is classic, Americana style, with a fun, happy twist. I’d say that’s what I go for when shopping for myself, so I feel aligned with the brand ;).

Alright, let’s jump right in to some hostess gift ideas.

Wildwood Embroidered Guest Book

I gifted this Wildwood Embroidered Guest Book by Rifle Paper Co to my content manager when she moved to a new house, and she says it’s one of the most unique things she’s ever gotten as a housewarming gift. What’s more perfect for a hostess than a beautiful guest book for them to display in their home? This would also be a great wedding gift for newlyweds.

USA Bunting Cocktail Napkins

I can’t believe how perfect these cocktail napkins are – buntings!!! Absolutely perfect for a 4th of July themed hostess gift. If you’re staying with friends over the holiday weekend, don’t show up without these cute napkins. Cocktail napkins are a perfect hostess gift because it’s something that most people won’t purchase for themselves. They’re a fun, happy little gift that lasts a long time. Tuckernuck carries lots of cocktail napkins with fun motifs and designs, so be sure to check out their whole collection to see if something fits your hosts better than the buntings.

American Flag Tumblers

Another patriotic hostess gift idea for 4th of July summer plans. If you know me in real life, you know I’m a very proud American. I love our country, and I’m a big fan of showing that. Everyone needs a good tumbler, and sometimes it takes getting a few new ones to make you finally retire the old ones that need replacing. I love a practical gift like this. Four tumblers for $54 is a great price point too.

This golf themed set of short tumblers are going in my cart to bring the next time we visit Pinehurst with Tommy’s family.

Tactless Tacking Jigsaw Puzzle

I’ve never considered gifting a puzzle as a hostess gift, but for a trip where you’re staying overnight at someone’s home, I think it’s such a fun idea. My mind immediately goes to a beach trip with friends. The price point is awesome for this New York Puzzle Company puzzle, and I love the summer-y theme of sailboats.

Smathers and Branson American Flag Can Cooler

Tommy would love to both gift and receive an American Flag koozie. It’s timeless, useful, and something that someone might not spend their own money on. Grab a case of their favorite beer to make it a larger gift.

Two’s Company Zig Zag Rattan Picture Frame

I love the idea of a pretty picture frame alongside a bottle of wine as a hostess gift. If you’re really close friends with your hosts, you could put a photo in the frame of you all, or you can leave it blank for them to fill. The nice thing about the Two’s Company brand is that you can find it on Amazon too, so if you’re in a shipping pinch, you can always look there.

CB Station Multi Bottle Wine Tote

What a fun gift idea! This multi bottle wine tote would be easy to stock with your host’s favorite vino for a thoughtful gift. The “BYO” monogram made me giggle (Bring Your Own), but you could also personalize it for your hosts.

Personalized Chef’s Apron

Another unique and special hostess gift! I was shocked by how affordable this Caton’s Wharf apron was when I found it, and with a little personalization, your host will feel so thought-of.

White Poldina Pro Table Lamp

I’ve been seeing these Zafferano Poldina Pro Table Lamps everywhere, and I think they’re such a fun lighting option for an outdoor space like a dining or coffee table. While these specific lamps are a bit pricey, you can snag a more affordable option with a very similar look here on Amazon.

Is Tuckernuck Legit?

Yes, 100%. I’ve had lots of experience in the last year or so ordering from them, and their customer service is a 10/10. They reply SO quickly to my emails, whenever I’ve reached out. For such a successful company, they truly treat each customer like their order was the most important. It’s a perfect small business feeling with a large retailers’ selection — win/win!

Oh, and to make matters even better, Tuckernuck has free shipping and free returns for every order! The shipping isn’t super quick (5-8 business days), but free is free!

Happy shopping, gifting, and entertaining!

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Makeup collections can get out of hand and unorganized pretty fast. This is definitely the case for me, and I think it’s the case for a lot of women. Between skincare products, makeup, hygiene essentials, and hair tools, the bathroom and its storage areas can easily become a tornado of loose products and tools. Especially if you share a bathroom with your significant other or children.

Recently I decided to make organizing my makeup spaces a priority. When my makeup collection is all over the place, I can’t find what I need in the moment, which is tough since I’m often in a rush getting ready. Or I find a product I haven’t used in a while (down somewhere in the depths of a drawer or makeup bag) that is partially full and expired and something I love but had just lost track of. I need easy access and visibility on all of the products in my collection so I find everything I need and see everything I have.

And I also want to keep everything clean and taken care of so it will last. I don’t want things just thrown in a drawer or bag to risk something popping open, breaking, or just making a mess. I also want my makeup brush bristles to stay fresh and just overall allow them to last as long as possible.

Anyway, since I’ve been really leaning into the makeup organization process, I thought this could also be helpful for you. So in this post, I’ll be sharing some ideas that are pretty simple but also provide efficient organization. Hopefully these ideas will help you keep your makeup and beauty products neat, tidy, and accessible at all times.

15 Makeup Organization Ideas

The very first step is to purge your makeup. It’s so fun that I get a lot of makeup sent to me from brands, but I’m guilty of holding onto something just because I might like it eventually. Instead, if there is a shade or a formula and I don’t like it after 2-3 uses, I set it aside. I give all my very minimally used makeup to my friends or my niece! They love it and I love that I’m not holding onto stuff that doesn’t get used.

1. Consider investing in a vanity.

If you’re like me and you’re a big makeup enthusiast, consider setting aside some space in your home for a vanity. After all, your makeup is something you’re probably going to do day-in and day-out, so why not devote a space entirely to that? Perks include that all your makeup and skincare is located in one place and that one place is not the bathroom. I considered this for our new house, but there isn’t a spot where it works well and where there is good lighting, so the bathroom is where I keep everything.

2. Opt for acrylic organizers and risers.

Acrylic organizers are ideal for storing makeup products. One – they’re clear, which makes keeping track of where all your products are a breeze. And two – they’re easy to clean, so getting a little makeup here and there is never a big deal. With so many colors, styles, and sizes to choose from, you can easily find the one that’s right for your space. That’s honestly the hardest part — finding ones that are the right size to nest well. This could be a perfect option – I have this beauty drawer organizer in my Walmart cart but I’m happy with the solution I have now so I have purchased yet!

3. Use stackable storage bins.

When you can’t organize outwards, organize upwards. Stackable storage bins are so convenient, because they only take up vertical space which may otherwise go unused. This is a super handy option because the top shelf slides!

4. Utilize the back of the door.

Usually when I think about back of the door storage, I think of shoes. But really, you can organize more than just your sneakers and flats on the back of the door. Although I wouldn’t recommend storing all your makeup products on the back of the door (although you could),  the back of the door is the ideal space to store larger items that take up much needed bathroom space and that can be shaken up a bit without cracking or breaking. Think hair styling tools, lotions and skincare products, deodorant, and more. With these large items out of the way, you will have more room for your array of makeup products.

5. Take advantage of extra wall space.

Like the back of the door, your extra wall space can easily transition into extra organizational space. Consider adding a cabinet, some floating shelves, or even just some command hooks to store or hang your products and get them off the counter and out of the drawers.

6. Pick up some drawer organizers.

Just like you’d organize your forks, spoons, and knives in a drawer organizer, you can do the same with your makeup products. Start by measuring your drawers, then choose the right organizers for your specific dimensions. Or, simply start with a multipack of various sizes and mix and match from there.

7. Consider investing in a rolling storage cart.

Similar to a vanity, a rolling makeup organizer will keep all your makeup products and tools together, but still out of the bathroom. But even more convenient than the vanity, you can take your rolling storage cart anywhere, anytime. 

8. Sort products by category.

Some people say to sort products by how often you use them. However, I prefer to organize by category so I can see all my options together. So all eye products together, foundations together, concealers together, etc. If I sorted by everyday essentials and then pushed my other items to the back, I would definitely never use the other products. Out of sight, out of mind! See my everyday essentials, here.

9. Recycle used candle jars for brushes.

When you blow out your favorite candle for the last time, don’t just toss the jar. Instead, clean it out and use it to store your brushes. Candle jars are just the right size and height to hold your makeup brushes, and since most candle jars are clear, it’s easy to find just the one you’re looking for. I’m waiting for an empty candle jar to do this myself!

10. Upcycle old ice trays for single eye shadows.

Do you have a bunch of single eye shadows floating around?Instead of throwing them in a drawer or bag, consider upcycling an old ice tray. The single eyeshadows fit perfectly in the little holes and make it so much easier to keep track of all the colors you have. Pro tip: organize them in order of color too!

How to Organize Makeup in the Bathroom Specifically

11. Prioritize your daily essentials.

Rummaging through your beauty products when you’re running late is no fun ( I think we can all relate on that one), so make sure your everyday must-haves are within reach! Store your go-to products, like your favorite foundation, mascara, and lipstick, on the top shelf or in a bin dedicated to your daily essentials only. That way you can grab and go in no time and you always know where your most important products are. Perfect option if you are a ‘do your makeup in the carpool line’ mom. Like I mentioned above, I sort by category because I switch up my makeup routine almost daily, but if you don’t rotate what products you use regularly, then sorted by daily essentials will work well for you!

12. Purge those old and expired products.

It’s time to say goodbye to that old mascara from two years ago and hello to a neat and tidy bathroom. Make sure to regularly check your beauty products for expiration dates and toss anything that’s passed its prime. Not only will this make your bathroom look less cluttered, but it’ll also prevent any potential skin irritation or eye infections from using outdated products. Gross.

13. Store like products together.

One of the most basic, yet most useful organization ideas out there. Keep your lipstick with your lipstick, and your eyeshadow with your eyeshadow. This will make finding what you need super easy and save you time. You can even use small organizers within your larger organizer to keep things even more organized.

14. Maximize your space.

Make the most of every inch of your bathroom by using organizers that suit your needs. If you have a lot of beauty products, consider using stackable organizers or ones that hang on the back of your bathroom door. If you have limited counter space, you can even use suction cup organizers that stick to your bathroom mirror. (Just remember to invest in a good-quality suction cups so your products aren’t falling off the mirror everyday. ) The key is to find organizers that work for you and your space, so you can keep your beauty products organized and easily accessible.

Here’s a snap of my makeup draw before and then after!

The difference isn’t massive, but it feels SO much better. And now I know where everything goes.

I used 1 acrylic bin, two boxes (top and bottom, so four sections total) that sunglasses came in and then the extra space left is where I stacked my foundations and brushes. This shows that you absolutely don’t have to invest a lot of money in organizing systems, but it can take a while to find things around the house that work in the space. If you want to have it all match or just get it DONE, I listed a bunch of ideas below to organize your space with affordable options.

I organized by category, clockwise from top left. Blush and eyeshadow palettes. Then, bronzer and highlighter palettes. Next, foundations are next to my brushes (which I eventually want to store upright). Concealers and liquid highlighters are in the bottom right. Then liquid blushes and eye pencils (liner, brows, etc.). Then all my lipsticks, balms and glosses are in the clear acrylic bin. The green bag has all my mascaras.

15. Review often.

The best way to insure that your makeup organization stays organized is to go through it often. I’m going to make an effort to go through my makeup at least once every quarter, but ideally monthly, to see if I need to get rid of anything.

 Bathroom Makeup Organizers

Acrylic Organizers and Risers 

These organizers are the perfect way to make the most of your vertical space on your bathroom countertops. They come in a variety of sizes and shapes and can be stacked on top of each other to create a multi-tiered system. This allows you to store a variety of makeup items in a compact and easy-to-see manner. You can even get creative and mix and match different sizes to create a unique and personalized storage solution.

Makeup Trays

Sometimes it’s much easier to organize your various makeup products when everything is laid out on one level, rather than packed into drawers. So, if you prefer to keep everything on ground level, consider a makeup tray instead of a tall organizer. This one has a mix of small and large holes, making it easy to store products of all sizes, including the smallest of items like fingernail polish.

Over the Door Hangers

Don’t underestimate the power of the back of your bathroom doors! This often-forgotten space can be used to store a variety of beauty supplies. You can hang over-the-door organizers or install hooks to hang items like hair brushes, towels, and robes. Also, consider attaching command hooks to the back of the door to hold items like necklaces and bracelets. This is a great solution for keeping your bathroom clutter-free and organized. Here’s another option I also like.

Mini Storage Boxes

Stackable and customizable, mini storage boxes are a good solution for small bathroom spaces. They come in a variety of sizes and materials and can be stacked on top of each other to create a multi-tiered storage system. You can use them for any kind of makeup storage that you don’t currently have enough space for. The best part? You can label the boxes and customize the arrangement to fit your specific needs.

Candle Jars for Makeup Brushes

Reuse those empty candle jars and give your makeup brushes a new home! Simply wash out the jars, remove any labels, and voila – you now have a cute and functional way to store your brushes. By keeping them in sight, you’ll probably also remember to clean your brushes much more often! Plus, bonus points for being eco-friendly by repurposing an item that would have otherwise gone to waste

Spice Racks

As it turns out, spice racks aren’t just for the kitchen. In fact, they are a fantastic way to store your nail polish collection. The small shelves are ideal for displaying your favorite shades, and the compact design makes it easy to find the color you’re looking for. Plus, it frees up valuable drawer and shelf space for other items. If you’d rather hang your spice rack, check out farmhouse style option.

Display Case

If you want to show off your beauty collection, a display case is the way to go! Cases come in a variety of styles and sizes and can be used to showcase your favorite items. This not only keeps your products visible and within reach, but it also adds a touch of glam to your bathroom. You can even get creative and use a display case to store items like perfumes, jewelry, and other aesthetic accessories.

Drawer Inserts

Inserts can be customized to fit your specific needs. Use them to separate items like eyeliners, lip liners, and mascara (see my roundup of the best tubing mascaras HERE ), making it easy to store your makeup and find exactly what you’re looking for.

Jewelry Storage

Keep your bling in one convenient spot with jewelry storage, while simultaneously making more room for your beauty products. This can be in the form of a jewelry box (smaller travel size HERE), a hanging organizer, or a wall-mounted shelf. Not only does this keep your jewelry tangle-free and easily accessible, but it also saves valuable bathroom counter space.

Wall Shelves

If you need extra storage space, make use of vacant wall space in your bathroom with shelves. They can be used to store (and show off!) items like skincare products, hair products, and makeup. The cherry on top? Floating shelves instantly elevate the vibe of any bathroom – no matter the style.

360-Degree Cosmetic Storage

Spin and store, it’s that simple! 360-degree cosmetic storage units are a great way to keep your beauty products organized and within reach. I use this under my sink for my skincare! These units feature multiple compartments that can be used to store items like makeup, skincare products, and brushes. The rotating design allows you to easily see and access all of your items, and the compact size makes it a perfect solution for smaller spaces. Say goodbye to cluttered countertops and hello to a beautifully chic and organized bathroom.

Here’s what mine looks like!

Suction Cup Organizers

These bad boys are a lifesaver for those who really need to maximize their bathroom real estate. You can attach them to any smooth surface, like a bathroom mirror or shower wall, and BAM! You’ve got a new storage spot for your everyday beauty products. I also like this option for smaller products.

Jewelry Trays

Jewelry trays are a stylish and functional addition to your bathroom. They can be used to store and organize jewelry, making more room for your makeup, perfumes, and other skincare products. The raised edges keep even the smallest items in place and the stylish design adds a touch of sophistication to your bathroom decor.

Hanging Mesh Pouches

If you’re in a tight squeeze in your bathroom, these mesh pouches are the way to go. You can hang them from a hook or towel bar and store your makeup, hair tools, and other products in one handy spot. And the mesh material allows you to easily see what’s inside, so you won’t waste any time searching for the right shade of lip gloss. Even though these are technically for the fridge, they make a great addition in the bathroom. Here’s a larger option too!

Lazy Susan

If you’re all about convenience, the Lazy Susan just might be your new best friend. You can store all your beauty products on the rotating tray, and easily spin it to access what you need. Talk about feeling fancy. No more reaching or twisting – it’s like having your own personal makeup assistant.

Stackable Drawers

Store your beauty products in these stackable drawers for a clutter-free bathroom. The clear design allows you to easily see and access all of your items, and the stackable design frees up valuable counter and shelf space. No more digging through a cluttered drawer to find that one perfect sheet mask that you’ve been saving but always forget to use.

Makeup Cart

This little rolling wonder is perfect for anyone who’s always on the go. You can roll it from the bedroom to the bathroom and even to the kitchen chasing that natural light, keeping all your beauty products organized and within reach. Plus, these carts have multiple shelves and drawers, so you can store everything from your makeup to your brushes to your larger skincare products too. It’s a little mobile makeup studio! If you want one with a little color, here’s one in pink. 

Wicker Baskets

Store your beauty products in some seriously stylish baskets. These baskets are made of wicker, giving them a charming and natural vibe. They’re perfect for keeping your beauty products together, while still allowing you to see what’s inside. You can use one basket for all your products, or use multiple baskets to separate your products by category. They look so good on display in your bathroom that you’ll never want to hide them away in a drawer!

Metal Trays

Metal trays have an industrial look that is really chic. These trays are versatile and can be used for so many things, but they’re perfect for organizing your beauty products on your bathroom counter. You can use them to hold your makeup brushes, perfumes, or even your skincare larger moisturizers and creams. The sleek and modern design of the trays makes them a great addition to any bathroom decor. Plus, the metal material makes them easy to clean, so you can keep your beauty products looking fresh.

Magnetic Board

A magnetic board on your bathroom wall can be a total life-saver when it comes to organizing your makeup collection. You can attach your everyday products, like your tweezers and eyelash curler, to the board for easy access and visibility. Even more, the magnetic board adds a fun and unique touch to your bathroom decor. You can even get creative and use cute magnetic containers to store your beauty products!

With these tips and products, you can bring peace back to your daily makeup routine.

Give your future self time and peace by finally organizing all those makeup products. With an organized bathroom, getting ready in the morning will start to feel like a relaxing ritual, instead of  chaotic mayhem. No more searching and searching for that one product running out of the door at the last minute.

Instead, follow these organizational tips, and you’ll notice an instant change in your mood as you’re getting ready. It’s more than just getting organized, it’s about changing the way that you start the day! With all of your beauty supplies, makeup and jewelry right where they need to be, you’ll be able to start each day with the relaxed and confident feeling that you deserve.

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As many of you know, we bought a new house in December 2021 and then spent nearly all of 2022 renovating! We moved in last October and now we’re beginning the even harder task of furnishing and decorating!

One of the places I’ve found myself going back to over and over again for house purchases is Serena and Lily. Their brand is relaxed while still feeling refined, with a breezy, airy style. While I wouldn’t describe our home style quite that same way, I’ve found MANY items from there that have blended beautifully with our more modern and traditional feel. Our design style can feel intense — we love bold wallpapers, rich colors and antiques — but mixing in some lighter pieces really creates a nice balance. I’ve been surprised by how well their pieces integrate with the rest of our house.

Everything on their website is beautiful, calming, and coordinated, which makes it fun place to browse. And since we’ve started collecting quite a few things from there, I thought it was high time for a blog post roundup. I’ll try to keep this post updated with anything else we order from S&L, since there’s bound to be a few more things.

It’s worth noting that while the prices are on the more expensive end for home decor, the quality is top notch and I  recommend their selection with full confidence. They frequently have sales, which also helps with large purchases, and that’s how I’ve acquired many of our pieces.

If you’re also hunting for a few new home items, I hope this post will help you find something you love! This post is not sponsored – I wish!

The Best Serena & Lily Home Finds

Counter Stools

One of my VERY favorite purchases from Serena & Lily are our counter stools. These are the Portside Bar & Counter Stool (they come in both heights!), and they couldn’t be more perfect for our space. I was looking for something that had a natural fiber feel with a lower back after trying these stools and these, both of which felt too heavy and traditional for the space.

Our kitchen has a handful of modern touches, and I wanted to make sure the stools felt like a layer in the space, and didn’t weigh the room down. Plus, I definitely didn’t want our stools to compete with the fun island color.

I’m not joking when I say that we looked at 100+ counter stools before finding these. I never thought to look at S&L for since so much of their furniture looks beachy but these are perfect in the kitchen The Portside Stool is a beautiful color: a rich earth-toned stained wood that still shows the wood grain and has a little bit of variation. I also love the tapered legs because they help bring in some of the more modern features in the kitchen.

Lamps

The first thing I ever ordered from Serena and Lily was the Hattie Table Lamp for our primary bedroom in Boone. They’re still one of my favorite purchases ever, and truly make the bedroom. The size is substantial without overwhelming our nightstand. And the blue color isn’t quite a “preppy” blue (so much of Serena and Lily leans very beachy) which felt more “us”, especially in the mountains. I also love the dimming light switch to adjust the brightness of the bulb. It’s little touches like that I’ve noticed with S&L that really make the pieces feel more high-end.

Our bed isn’t from S&L, but we LOVE it so linking it here too! Our nightstands are from West Elm too.

Towels

I put off ordering new bath towels for a few months when we moved into our new house because linens felt like the last thing I wanted to spend money on. But when I finally did decide to purchase the Sonoma Bath Towels (during a huge sale), I was SO glad I did. Until you’ve felt high quality bath towels, you don’t know what you’re missing. These are the thickest, softest, most luxurious towels ever (better than Mantouk towels, which we had before) and they hold up very well in the wash. Our guests have all commented on how amazing the towels feel, which makes me feel even more justified in that purchase.

Tip: don’t use them the first day or two after a fake tan! I’m not certain it will stain them, but I never risk it so I use an old towel the day and the day after I apply my tanning lotion.

Bedding

Serena & Lily bedding had been on my radar for a year or so, after hearing a friend talk about her Soho Sateen Sheet Set for so long. She promised me they were the best sheets in the world, and she’s right. We purchased our first set for our Boone home and fell in love. For this house, I purchased the Percale material instead, which are JUST as good as the Soho, but a tiny bit “stiffer” which I really like. It’s kind of like having starched sheets in a fancy hotel.

I also bought our quilt, quilted shams, duvet insert, and duvet cover from Serena and Lily. The duvet insert is the fluffiest ever and hasn’t lost its fluff or all migrated to the bottom, like other inserts we’ve had. And the quilt and quilted shams are my favorite part of the bedding set! They’re a perfect weight — never too hot or cold, but not too lightweight either. And the texture is beautifully soft.

I can now add my voice to the choir and 100% recommend the bedding from Serena & Lily. Our bed feels like a cloud, and considering you spend SO much time in your bed (1/2 your life!), you should love it. We purchased the Beach Club Percale Bedding Bundle which includes the duvet cover, 1 sheet set, and 3 euro shams. We also went ahead and bought the duvet insert with it, which is an option.

In the photo below, we were having our duvet dry-cleaned since it was so wrinkly after the first wash, so it’s missing! I’ll add a pic ASAP!

We also got S&L bedding for our guest room. We did the Soho sheets in there with the same quilt and quilted king shams with the Soho Sateen Duvet Cover and euro shams.

Braided Wool Rug

We bought this Braided Wool Rug for our town house in Boone, and it’s one of my favorite home purchases to date. It’s incredibly soft and thick, and the color is a perfect creamy neutral. It truly warms up our primary bedroom in Boone. Ours is the ivory color.

Basket

My most recent Serena and Lily purchase was for my office! I got the Petaluma Basket to go on my clothing rack (where I keep clothes and products I need to shoot for work). I LOVE the size and structure and it’s honestly just beautiful (I didn’t realize a basket could be beautiful but I love this thing.) It would also look great in a living room for blankets, too!

I’ll continue to add to this post as I purchase more items from Serena and Lily! If you have any favorites I should check out, let me know!

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I’m starting with the easiest and the most “dgone” room that we have – our powder room! This is easily one of my favorite rooms in the house (yes a bathroom). I’m in love with the wallpaper and the console and it’s such a dramatic transformation that it’s really fun to look at.

When we bought the house and were meeting with our contractor and designer, we considered moving a wall to make the powder room smaller since it is such a large room (unnecessarily so, for just a sink and a toilet!). Moving a wall would also help open up the hallway so there was more of an open floor plan from the kitchen to the living. Ultimately, we decided the cost wasn’t worth it so we needed to get creative with the design of the bathroom.

Here’s a photo of the “before”.

Home Tour: Our Powder Room

I knew I wanted wallpaper in the powder bath and our designer suggested that a bold wallpaper would actually help the room feel smaller. That, paired with a large sink would make the proportions feel more appropriate.

Graphic Wallpaper

Choosing the finishes for this room was actually really easy. Our designer brought a few and we instantly fell in love with Schumacher’s Queen of Spain wallpaper. It is a pricey wallpaper, yes, but since we weren’t papering a large office or bedroom, we decided to go for it. We also decided that since it would be one of the first things you see when you walk into our house (you can see it from the front door), that it was a worthy investment.

Oversized Sink

When we went to pick out the bathroom finishes, the sink was the first one I saw since it’s conveniently placed by the front door of the showroom. But I fell in love. Tommy wasn’t with me on that appointment, but I knew he’d love it too. It’s the DXV Oak Hill 30 Inch Bathroom Console Sink. We selected gold hardware for the toilet to match the sink’s hardware.

Sconces & Mirror

Our designer found the sconces from Visual Designs, which are interesting the glass design ensures they don’t detract from the sink or the wallpaper. The mirror was actually the hardest part. We originally tried this black Atoll mirror from Ballard, which we loved online, but when it arrived, the material felt and looked cheap, like it was made of styrofoam. So we tried another mirror that had some asian design elements but felt it was too heavy and competed with the wallpaper. We ultimately landed on this simple black and gold mirror and it’s perfect.

Finishing Touches

We added a small vintage rug and called it good!

I’m debating hanging one piece of art – I have a really good silhouette piece of my son, but I think that may be kind of odd in a bathroom. So, I’ll keep my eye out for a simple black and white piece, but I also think it’s fine as is. I do keep a candle lit in there. (I love all the Signature Candles from Fiddle & Fig).

We use the sink to hang a pretty towel (we got a nice white Peacock Alley hand towel) and got a small black soap dish from Fiddle & Fig which sits on the sink perfectly. If I have guests over, I also put a bottle of hand wash on the sink since I know not everyone likes to use other people’s bar soaps. I may get a small table of some sort to put in the corner with a little plant and a candle, but I also think it’s fine as is!

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