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Americana style is having a moment right now as America approaches its 250th anniversary.

But true Americana style is more than seasonal patriotic décor. It’s a decorating perspective shaped by tradition, comfort, regional character, and the stories we tell through our homes.

In my newest article, I explore what defines Americana style, how it differs from patriotic decorating, and why it continues to resonate across generations.

Comment FLAG and I’ll send you the link to read the article.

Americana style is having a moment right now as America approaches its 250th anniversary. But true Americana style is more than seasonal patriotic décor. It’s a decorating perspective shaped by tradition, comfort, regional character, and the stories we tell through our homes. In my newest article, I explore what defines Americana style, how it differs from patriotic decorating, and why it continues to resonate across generations. Comment FLAG and I’ll send you the link to read the article.

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$17.6" Round Aluminum Tray Gold - Threshold\u2122 | Target$

25+/30cm Extremely Large Oyster Shells. RARE. Decorative natural shell / bowl / tray | Etsy (Global)

Vintage Newport Silverplate Julep Cups (Set of 2) | Classic Barware Decor | Etsy (Global)

Julep Vase | Pottery Barn (US)

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Godinger Dublin Whiskey Decanter, Liquor Decanter, Alcohol Decanter, Beer Decanter, 750ml | Amazon (US)

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7 pcs Plate Hangers for The Wall, 4/6/8/10/12 Inch Invisible Decorative Wall Plate Hangers, Stain... | Amazon (US)

Organic Cotton Casual Tablecloth | Pottery Barn (US)

Plow & Hearth Classic American Cotton 0.25 x 17 in. Bunting & Reviews | Wayfair | Wayfair North America

Godinger Dublin Round Whiskey Decanter - Clear | Macy's

Woodland Rabbit Dinner Plate | Macy's

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Spode Dinnerware, Woodland Rabbit Dinner Plate & Reviews - Dinnerware - Dining - Macy's | Macys (US)

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The homes I gravitate toward most are the ones that feel lived in rather than perfectly styled. Think heirloom-inspired furnishings, collected accessories, books, baskets, and traditional patterns that never go out of fashion.

Shop similar pieces from this space through the links.

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One of my favorite things about Americana style is that it never feels overly decorated. A few meaningful pieces, layered textiles, and classic colors can create a home that feels welcoming year after year.

I've linked similar items and décor inspiration here.

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Americana style is having a moment, but the best versions aren't built around trends. They're built around classic pieces that feel collected, comfortable, and timeless.

I've linked similar pieces inspired by this room, including traditional furniture, blue and white accents, and summer décor favorites.

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If you’re going to be checking on your garden at 6 a.m., you might as well have a beautiful coffee cup and cute pajamas!

These pajamas are 100% cotton. They’re lightweight and breathable, which is perfect for hot summer nights (and mornings).

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This summer I am living in cotton gauze clothing. These 100% cotton gauze pieces are some of the lightest and breathable fabrics I own.

I’ve washed these dozens of times, and they’re incredibly durable and well made.

Thanks to Quince for making pieces that are classic, affordable, and sustainable.

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A few of the tools, fertilizers, and supplies I use throughout the growing season in my vegetable garden. From watering cans and tomato supports to fish fertilizer and harvest baskets, these are items I use year after year.

🌱 Featured in my article, A Southern Garden in Late Spring.

#vegetablegarden #gardentools #gardening #growyourownfood

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My favorite supplies for growing, harvesting, and arranging flowers from the garden. I've included the flower snips, harvesting baskets, vases, and arranging tools I use throughout the season.

🌸 Featured in my article, A Southern Garden in Late Spring.

#flowergarden #cutflowergarden #gardeninspiration #flowerarranging

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These adorable 100% cotton poplin pajamas are on sale. Perfect for hot summer nights, they are laced trimmed in blue and white stripes. This color is on clearance for $11.17.

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Another moment for this set (4) of frames. So far I’ve used them for Christmas, Valentines, Easter, and now summer.

I simply use vintage book pages and slip them in front of the last ones. Very easy and affordable holiday decor that can stay out year-round.

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In early spring, a few branches can transform an entire room.

These were cut just before blooming and arranged in a simple vase to open naturally over the next few days. It’s one of the easiest ways to create spring floral arrangements that feel full and seasonal without needing anything elaborate.

Comment BLOOM and I’ll send you the full article with step-by-step instructions on how to cut, force, and arrange flowering branches indoors.

Would you try this in your home this season? 🌸

One of the simplest ways to create beautiful spring floral arrangements is to start outside.

These branches were cut from a cherry tree just before they bloomed and brought indoors to open. With a simple vase and a little time, they turned into one of my favorite spring flower arrangements this season.

Comment BLOOM and I’ll send you the full article with step-by-step instructions on how to cut, force, and arrange flowering branches indoors.

Do you have any spring blooming trees in your yard? 🌸

Spring arrangements don’t have to be complicated or expensive. A few branches from the garden, placed in a well-chosen vase, can transform a room in a way fresh flowers often can’t.

I’ve linked the pieces I reach for most often when styling arrangements like this; classic, versatile, and easy to use throughout the season.

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Bringing a few branches indoors is one of the simplest ways to create beautiful spring floral arrangements.

In this arrangement, I used eastern redbud branches from my yard, but forsythia, cherry, and dogwood all work just as well. With just a few stems and a simple vase, you can create spring flower arrangements that feel natural and timeless.

Comment BLOOM and I’ll send you the full article with step-by-step instructions on how to cut, force, and arrange flowering branches indoors.

Do you have any spring blooming trees in your yard? 🌸

Bringing a few flowering branches indoors is one of the simplest ways to create a beautiful spring arrangement. I used redbud branches here, but forsythia, cherry, and dogwood all work just as well.

Everything linked is what I use when arranging branches at home; simple vessels, clippers, and a few foundational pieces that work year after year.

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There’s something about setting the table at this time of year that feels exciting.

Not like a dramatic change like winter to spring in other areas, but something more subtle.

This Easter table came together with pieces I’ve collected over time, layered in a way that feels warm and welcoming for guests.

If you’d like to see exactly how I pulled it together, I shared the full article on my website.

Comment TABLE and I’ll send you the link.

If you’ve ever felt overwhelmed trying to set a beautiful Easter table, this is a much simpler approach.

Start with a tablecloth you love, layer in texture, repeat a color, and add one seasonal detail. That’s it.

This table was created with a mix of thrifted, collected, and new pieces, and it all came together naturally.

I put together a full step-by-step guide with all the details.

Comment TABLE and I’ll send it to you.

This Easter table came together with pieces I’ve collected over time, layered in a way that feels effortless and inviting.

I’ve linked similar items if you’re creating your own spring table this year.

The full table guide is available on my website if you'd like to see how it all came together: BelleAntiquarian.com.

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A classic Easter table layered with a mix of vintage and new pieces; soft spring colors, simple textures, and timeless details.

I’ve linked similar items here to help you recreate the look.

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Deviled eggs might be the first thing gone from the Easter table… but they’re only the beginning.

A classic Southern Easter menu is filled with familiar dishes that show up year after year, from glazed ham to ambrosia and sweet tea.

I pulled together the full menu with ideas to help you plan your own.

Comment and I’ll send you the link.

Setting an Easter table doesn’t have to be complicated.

A few layered pieces, soft spring colors, and one or two thoughtful details can completely change the feel of your table.

I used a mix of vintage finds and new pieces to create this one; simple classic, and easy to recreate.

If you’d like the full guide, comment TABLE and I’ll send it to you.

There’s just something about deviled eggs on an Easter table… they’re always the first to go.

If you grew up in the South, you probably already know what the rest of the table looks like too. A few familiar dishes, nothing overly complicated, but everything feels special.

I pulled together a classic Southern Easter menu with the kinds of dishes that show up year after year, plus a few simple ideas to help you plan your own.

Are you hosting Easter this year, or bringing a dish somewhere?

Comment and I’ll send you the full menu.

Deviled eggs might be the first thing gone from the Easter table… but they’re only the beginning.

A classic Southern Easter menu is filled with familiar dishes that show up year after year, from glazed ham to ambrosia and sweet tea.

I pulled together the full menu with ideas to help you plan your own.

Comment and I’ll send you the link.

Last week I casually mentioned that I was making pickled carrots… and a surprising number of you wanted the recipe.

They’re crisp, zesty, garlicky, and have just enough jalapeño to keep things interesting.

If you’d like the recipe with measurements, just comment below and I’ll send you the link.

Deviled eggs might be the first thing gone from the Easter table… but they’re only the beginning.

A classic Southern Easter menu is filled with familiar dishes that show up year after year, from glazed ham to ambrosia and sweet tea.

I pulled together the full menu with ideas to help you plan your own.

Comment and I’ll send you the link.

Zesty Pickled Carrots are one of the easiest refrigerator pickles to make at home. Fresh carrots are packed into jars with garlic, jalapeño, and peppercorns, then covered with a simple vinegar brine that turns them crisp, tangy, and full of flavor.

I’ve linked the kitchen tools and ingredients I used here, including the mason jars, measuring spoons, and pantry staples that make this quick pickled carrot recipe come together in minutes.

You can find the full Zesty Pickled Carrots recipe with measurements on BelleAntiquarian.com.

These bright, zesty pickled carrots are delicious straight from the jar, alongside sandwiches, or added to a charcuterie board.

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Once the Christmas bins are packed away, I always appreciate a little visual breathing room in my home. And if I’m honest, that’s usually when I start seeing Valentine’s Day decor everywhere… and feeling zero rush to do the same.

This year, I kept it simple.

Nothing themed. Nothing overdone. Just small changes that make the house feel cared for, not cluttered.

I shared the four things I actually do to decorate simply for Valentine’s Day in today’s article, along with why I think giving your home a break between seasons matters more than we talk about.

If you’d like to read it, comment LOVE and I’ll send the article straight to your DMs. ❤️

The other day I walked into Hobby Lobby for some craft supplies, and I was overwhelmed with the floor to ceiling shelves stuffed with holiday decor.

What are we doing, y’all? It’s all imported junk that will make its way to the landfill. Sad, honestly.

This year I am determined to use what I already have to decorate. When I buy something new, I want to make sure that I can use it in multiple ways.

For example,I used vintage book pages in my set of gold frames, and I’ll switch them out for Easter with some more vintage images.

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This year I’m making an effort to decorate using items I already own and love. When I buy new things, I want to be able to use them in multiple ways, like this set of gold frames. For Easter, I’ll switch the pictures out for images from vintage children’s Easter books.

The other items I gathered from my home in shades of red and white. I grouped them and tied some with bits of velvet ribbon.

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Five books I’m loving lately:
1. The Bible is for You, a devotional to help you read the Bible completely through. It’s filled with an easy to read devotional, followed by the verses that go with that day.

2. Entertaining 101, I checked it out from the library and loved it so much that I bought a copy. It’s full of entertaining advice, fabulous recipes, menus and advice for pulling the menus together.

3. Every day with Babs, let’s be honest - the hardest part of dinner is coming up with what to cook. This solves the problem!

4. The Southern Living Party Cookbook, my favorite on the list. Parties and occasions organized and menus planned for each.

5. Ralph Lauren: A Way of Living, it’s pricey but worth it. Pages full of inspiration.

Many of these are currently half off.

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Five books I’m loving lately:
1. The Bible is for You, a devotional to help you read the Bible completely through. It’s filled with an easy to read devotional, followed by the verses that go with that day.

2. Entertaining 101, I checked it out from the library and loved it so much that I bought a copy. It’s full of entertaining advice, fabulous recipes, menus and advice for pulling the menus together.

3. Every day with Babs, let’s be honest - the hardest part of dinner is coming up with what to cook. This solves the problem!

4. The Southern Living Party Cookbook, my favorite on the list. Parties and occasions organized and menus planned for each.

5. Ralph Lauren: A Way of Living, it’s pricey but worth it. Pages full of inspiration.

Many of these are currently half off.

#LTKHome #LTKfoodie #LTKSaleAlert

I bought some nice down-filled pillows, and each season I just swap out the covers. Much easier to clean and store. These are made of natural fibers. These are 22x22. I bought the light pink color for Valentines and Easter.

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Keep your phone cords from slipping back behind your nightstand or desk with these handy cord keepers. I like the classy antique finish, but there are 32 color options.

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A little tour of our dining room this Christmas.

The busyness of Christmas when our kids were small was, frankly, overwhelming. Ken worked nights, weekends, and holidays, so the magic of Christmas fell on my shoulders. Now that our kids are grown, I am so happy to continue to creating magic for them. Our home is too quiet when they’re not around. I also came to realize that while Ken was busy working holidays, he missed out on experiences with them. He absolutely loves Christmas, so any opportunity I get to decorate our home for Christmas is worth it.

Sources:
90s vintage tablecloth - thrifted
Napkin rings - @lexingtonvintage
Candelabra- @athensantiqueandvintage
Plates - @macys and @queenofheartsantiques
Runner and placemats - @kirklands last year
Napkins - @kirklands this year
Twinkling tree - @homedepot
See something else not listed? Just ask!

#christmasdining #christmasdecor #spodechristmastree #tablescapestyling #southernhome