A Look Back at September

FREE IMAGES We were bringing in the fall with September - here's our posts in case you missed any:

 

Window trends and working with a small walk in closet.

 
Chic interiors and dream kitchens!

 
Other uses for bookshelves and home decor mantra's to live by!
 
I got a little personal with how I deal with rough times and shaker style kitchens!
 
Autumn Updates and some Twitter things I loved like how to prepare you home for fall!
 
Dusting off the dinning room table and some sleek and modern bathrooms!
 
Highpoint market preview and embracing that messy desk!
 
Decorating with mustard yellow and our wall print giveaway (which is open until 10/15)!

20 Tastefully Designed Dining Banquettes

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There's something sooooo appealing about a DINING BANQUETTE.

I love the coziness of this style of seating... perfect for intimate, after-dinner conversations or leisurely Sunday mornings with a coffee and the newspaper.

No longer limited to the red vinyl seats at the local diner, today's banquettes are packed with style.

Here's a few (or twenty) of my favorite dining banquettes...

So many beautiful options!  A DINING BANQUETTE is definitely on my wish list for our next home.

Now it's your turn...    What do you think of banquette seating in a home setting?

Warm and Welcoming Kitchens

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It's no secret that I love the timeless elegance of a classic white KITCHEN.  Yet, there's something special about the warmth and richness of dark wood cabinetry.

It has an old-world, rustic appeal that draws you in... like a cozy fire on a cold winter's day.

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Whether it's made from cherry, mahogany, oak, alder, or pine, wood cabinetry finished in a rich, chocolatey stain helps to create a KITCHEN that's deliciously warm and welcoming.

What type of kitchen appeals to your unique and beautiful sense of style?

Home Organization: Smart Kitchen Storage

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Here are some Smart and Simple Solutions for maximizing storage space in the KITCHEN.

Hang a magnetic plate inside a cupboard door for holding mini spice canisters...

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Or install a shallow spice rack to expand available storage space.

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Organize spices in a drawer adjacent to the stove for easy access when cooking.

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Store dried goods in labelled, airtight containers to extend their shelf life.

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Small, wood strips and cup hooks keep measuring spoons close at hand.

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Store kitchen supplies in attractive baskets to keep your pantry looking neat and tidy.

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Carousels are ideal for storing canned goods, and keep items within easy reach.

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Install a shelving unit on the inside of a pantry door to store smaller food items. 

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Keep food containers in order by neatly storing lids in these clever sorting racks.

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Create additional storage by installing drawers in the toe kicks below your cupboards. 

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Build a shallow cabinet with cross bars for organizing bulky pot lids.

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Use metal dividers for storing frying pans inside deep drawers or cupboards.

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Store large trays and cutting boards with the help of inexpensive tension rods.

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A peg board creates an instant message center and makes use of precious space.

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I hope these smart and simple storage ideas help you conquer the clutter, and perfectly organize the Heart of Your Home!