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The best part about this DIY bathroom vanity flip is there was no stripping or sanding required. Do I have your attention now? Were you here for this one? During the primary bathroom renovation, I completely transformed my black bathroom vanity into a rich walnut finish for just $105 🙌 The end result looks like a whole new piece! This is such an easy way to update a builder-grade vanity or thrifted furniture without spending thousands on a replacement. A full tutorial is live on my website if that’s helpful! bathroommakeover vanitymakeover diyhomeprojects homeimprovement DIY LTKHome LTKFindsUnder50 LTKFindsUnder100

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When the cheap version > designer version Loving these new lampshades with a gold interior! And so affordable too

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The light in this room was too good to ignore today, so I leaned into it. I started with one detail, moved around the room, and slowly pulled back to the full view.

Also officially obsessed with these gold-lined lampshades.

Do you like detail shots or wide room views more? 👇

#cozyinteriors #livingroominspo #homedetails #layeredhome #interiorstyling

Proof you can change everything without changing everything.

There’s so much inspiration on the internet (trust me, I know). But you can still get an incredible transformation without going to the extreme. (No you do not need to knock that wall down)

This home office is living proof: I added chair rail, box molding, and crown molding. Painted everything and finished it with wallpaper. All the furniture stayed and most of the decor stayed or was somewhere else in the house.

Proof that simple, thoughtful changes can completely shift how a space feels.

What’s one room in your house you’d transform if you didn’t have to start over? Follow along if you want more proof that small changes make a big impact.

#homeoffice #diyhomeprojects #hometransformation #classicinteriors #beforeandafter

You guys: this one was a real gamble. But boy do I love a good comeback story…

I don’t typically dabble with online auctions due to my competitive spirit, however when this lamp popped into my feed I knew I had to try.

The bones were great, but the listing photos were rough, and when I unboxed it I was excited but also a little concerned.

Luckily with a little elbow grease it polished right up and is a true statement piece now 😮‍💨

Do you have an online auction story or experience? Tell me below!

#VintageFind #AntiqueLighting #SecondhandStyle
#CollectedHome #comebackstory

You don’t need a big budget to bring style into your home. You just need the eye, and the confidence to take the risk.

Here’s just a few secondhand listings I rolled the dice on, sight unseen 🎲

Would you have taken a chance on these?

#secondhand #estatesalefinds #fbmp #vintagestyle #collectedhome

If you’re looking for the perfect warm, cozy neutral paint color, save this one.

Meet Joa’s White by Farrow & Ball. The subtle depth of this shade makes it feel clean, calm, and timeless. Perfect for anyone seeking a warm white alternative that still feels elevated and designer-approved.

Finished in Flat Eggshell.

#FarrowAndBallPartner #JoasWhite #FarrowAndBall #neutralshades #interiordesign

Small spaces can be the most important connectors in a home.

I shopped my house this weekend and finally moved this little cutie of a mirror into the back entry. It was a Facebook Marketplace find from a couple years ago, and I’ve styled it in a few different rooms since but I can’t believe it took me this long to realize it belonged here. The shape, the scale, that tiny finial at the base… it’s so unique!

This back entry is a small corner of the house, but it plays an important role. It bridges the gap between the cozy TV room and the kitchen, and when I designed it, it felt a little risky. I knew I’d eventually want to renovate the kitchen, but that timeline was very fuzzy. My goal was for this space to act as a true connector. Something that felt cohesive no matter what happened on either side.

This year, I’d love to add crown molding now that I know how to do it (dangerous knowledge), and I may repaint the trim to match the kitchen cabinets exactly. It’s close right now but different enough to bother my Type A brain just a bit. 😅

Swipe to see how far this space has come →

#beforeandafters #wallpaperideas #smallspaces #interiordesign #secondhandstyle

There’s nothing better than a Friday, wearing a matching set and a fresh cup of coffee

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The coziest matching set for WFH has me feeling polished but relaxed. I want this in every color now!! @luxome

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This was the reel that surprised me the most last year.

It reached 25.2M views, 1.5M likes, and 48K shares, and reminded me that sometimes the simplest, scrappiest ideas resonate the loudest.

And for anyone wondering: despite a lot of concern at the time, these kitchen countertops are holding up beautifully nearly 15 months later.

If you’d like more details on how I did this, comment DIY and I’ll send everything straight to your inbox 💌

#diy #diycountertopkit #kitchenrenovation #homeimprovement #womenwhodiy

It’s going to be in the 60’s all week here in nashville but I’m not going to let that disrupt my sweater weather. This outfit is 100% thrifted minus the jewelry! Loving these wide leg emmet jeans by @madewell and this gucci sweater was such a find! My favorite places to shop for clothes 2nd hand are @thredup and @therealreal Buying used has completely leveled up my wardrobe - highly recommend giving it a try if you’re not already!

First day back to work outfit. Loving these new wide leg jeans! My sweater is by Veronica beard and is sold out but linking some similar ones for ya!

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December in the colonial was magical ✨

As the year winds down, I’m soaking up these little moments before we turn the page and it’s go, go, go again.

Happy New Year to you and yours! Grateful for what 2025 served me and I’m so excited for what 2026 has in store 🥂

#cozyhome #traditionalhomes #lovewhereyoulive #collectedhome #holiday

A little Christmas around my cozy colonial 🎄✨

#CozyChristmas #ColonialHome #HolidayDecor #CollectedHome

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Stills of the home office 📸

The home office has quickly become one of the most personal spaces in my house. A place designed to feel calm, inspiring, and deeply supportive of the creative work that happens here.

The starting point was this vintage tapestry wallpaper mural in beige from @belartestudio. I loved how it felt like a natural extension of the view outside my windows and instantly calming. The palette set the tone for the entire room and allowed everything else to feel intentional rather than loud.

You can see more of the home office in today’s blog post on AllisonSkiff.com Hope you love it just as much as I do 🤍

Wallpaper: @belartestudio

#belartestudio #belartestudiopartner #homeoffice #vintagestylehome #wallpapermural

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Moody & traditional 🤎
or
Vintage & cheerful 🎄✨

I genuinely love them both — which one are you?

#christmasornaments #cozychristmas #vintagechristmas #ralphlaurenchristmas #christmastree

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Merry Christmas 🤍
Grateful for this season, this home, and the magic that lives in the details. I appreciate you being here and I hope you had the happiest Christmas today! Xo, Allison

#merrychristmas❤️ #christmasornaments #christmastime #holidayhome #cozychristmas

Decorating your bedroom for Christmas is for adults too 🎄☕️

I love waking up to wreaths on the windows, garland on the dresser, and a warm cup of coffee in my favorite holiday china. It feels extra magical to start the day like this, especially with a Christmas movie playing.

Do you decorate your bedroom for Christmas?
#bedroomdecor #christmas #christmasdecor #bedroomideas

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Every time I renovate a room I can’t help but fantasize about how it will look with Christmas decorations and honestly that fantasy propelled me through parts of the primary bathroom renovation this spring / summer.

Some simple garland, a little tree, velvet burgundy bows and some plaid towels…and I couldn’t love it more!

I used cypress garland above the windows and drilled little cup hooks into the trim to secure them. Added a sprig of cedar on each end and I think it looks perfect!
Do you decorate your bathroom for the holidays?

#holidaydecor #christmas #garland #bathroomdecor #classicchristmas

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Is there anything better than copper?

I ordered these copper lanterns over six months ago, so you can imagine how excited I am to finally have them installed! They're the perfect compliment to my new moody exterior.

The biggest thing for me is scale...as a rule of thumb, exterior light fixtures flanking the door should be 1/3 the height of the total door height. You can see how these new lanterns make so much more sense for the scale of my home vs the smaller original ones.

The next update to the exterior will be landscaping! Stay tuned for more to come.

#exterior #outdoorlighting #copper #lighting #designerlighting #interiordesign #exteriordesign #brick #colonial #LTKStyleTip

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I’ll be honest: the first time I saw the outside of my house, my mind went straight to Home Alone.

I grew up watching it every single year, and it still sits in my top two favorite Christmas movies (second only to Christmas Vacation). The details get me every time — the intentional red and green everywhere, the carpet, the wallpaper, the hundreds of poinsettias. It’s festive in the most nostalgic, cozy way.

And yes… at least once a year, pizza is mandatory while I watch it. Some traditions just make the season feel right 🍕

What’s your go-to holiday movie? And do you have any themed movie nights you never skip?

#CozyChristmas #HolidayTraditions #nostalgicchristmas #ChristmasMovieNight #HomeAlone

Christmas corners ✨

Some (mostly) close up snaps of Christmas moments that make me happy. I feel like I haven’t captured even half of my decor this year, but I hope to share a bit more Christmas content over the next week.

Next year I’m starting earlier!

#christmasdecor #holiday #decorations #christmastree #garland

Touches of Christmas and an excuse to restyle my bookshelf in the living room! Love how this is shaping up!

#LTKSeasonal #LTKHome #LTKHoliday

Garland and a thick velvet burgundy ribbon is all you need. I kept the staircase simple this year, layering Norfolk pine garland and adding a couple extra pieces at the base. What I used: 2 x deluxe Norfolk pine along the entire banister. 2 extra pieces at newel post. Burgundy ribbon twisted into bows and bells at the base. #christmasdecor #garland #holiday

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This year I decorated the bathroom with some simple garland around done door frame using these cup hooks. I drilled them into the top of the door frame and they screw in, so I’ll unscrew them and rescrew each year and you won’t see the holes! The garland just tucks on top and I added some stems to the end to keep things looking seamless.

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Christmas in the living room. I love adding vintage ornaments to different bowls around the house. Such an easy and fun way to add a pop of visual cheer!

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Isn’t this incredible? This was a rust bucket when I pulled it out of the box! It’s part leather and part brass 🤩

I changed out the vent covers in my home office on the ceiling and it’s made all the difference! Highly recommend! #diy #homeimprovement

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If we’re being honest… this is my Super Bowl 🎄

Two years of collecting all for this moment.

PS: so many of you asked about how I store my vintage ornaments. I use storage bags with flat trays and dividers that keep everything visible and protected.
#vintagechristmasornaments #vintagechristmas #shinybrite

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The home office reveal ✨

What was once a white box is now one of the most inspiring rooms in the house. From the detailed trim work to the wallpaper mural wrapped in the warmest, saturated cream, this space feels like it’s quietly saying, please come in and stay awhile.

I’m so excited to finally have a room that supports the work that matters most to me—both my design work and my content creation. A space that feels layered, grounded, and creative in all the right ways.

A heartfelt thank you to the partners who helped bring this vision to life:

Woodwork:
Paint:
Wallpaper:
Caulk:
Paint supplies:

And a special thank you to @oneroomchallenge and @apartmenttherapy for continuing to create a space where creativity, risk-taking, and community collide. You always push me in the very best way.

More still shots and a full blog post coming soon. In the meantime you can shop everything I used for this space here (wallpaper is not lockable but I’ve added similar options)

If you followed along during ORC, thank you for being part of this journey. Tell me your favorite detail below—I’d love to know what caught your eye!

#homeoffice #transformation #diy

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Wallpapering 101: here are all of my wallpaper tools I have handy before getting into a project (and what it’s all for) #diy #homeprojects #wallpaering

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A look at this years holiday staircase design and staircases past. I love how traditional this years feels, but I also still love last years! Here’s the difference:
2025 garland: 2 x deluxe Norfolk pine garlands with 4 total at the base. 2 inch velvet burgundy ribbon.
2024 garland: base of cypress garland with prelit hemlock garland on top. Skinny burgundy velvet ribbon.
2023 garland: Norfolk pine garland but not layered (IMO not enough!) with skinny velvet burgundy ribbon.

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