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I had basically given up on finding a rug that was the right size for this room, but there are great custom options now! A rug that’s the right size, filling the room under at least the front legs of all the furniture, especially in a high-quality natural fiber like wool, makes a space feel so much more comfortable and luxurious. Lucy’s room was already adorable but the new rug, a more functional and pink-trimmed Roman shade, and some art updates made it feel even nicer. And some additional toys and dolls made it feel more like hers. 💕 This rug is from @sisalrugsdirect and I have a link in my IG bio and in my recent full home tour blog post! SisalStylePartner LTKHome LTKKids LTKmomlife

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We threw together a dinner party for a couple friends this weekend and I didn’t have anything red, white, and blue… nothing against them, but if you combine a tablecloth, some flowers, and some interesting tableware, you have a special party! I’m trying to host more this year but still keep it laid-back. That doesn’t mean it can’t be beautiful though!

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Still not over this 90s nostalgia tea party I threw with my friends and our daughters. I found this farm tea set I evidently got for Christmas in 1994 and my parents had held on to… what a great way to enjoy it! Chatting with my girlfriends while our daughters played happily in their dresses and helped pick out their bow colors… What a lovely way to spend a Saturday afternoon.

I’m linking all the supplies I got on Amazon, plus this exact tea set and some similar vibes for the table setting! Save and try this with your friends!

My daughter's room was really cute, but needed some upgrades upgrades for function and to make it a little more elegant. First I swapped the Roman shade for this much nicer one… and then the RUG! This made the biggest difference. I found a custom size rug from Sisal Rugs Direct because this room is so long and skinny.

It's a comfortable wool and it comes with a backing attached so it's super easy to lay down. Using a rug the right size gave us enough space for all of her stuff. I was able to clear out some things, get some toy organizers, and then do some final styling touches to make this room feel so lovely and special for her.

The rug for this room honestly stumped me for years because it's so long and skinny and it turns out custom was just the right solution. It's so easy to find exactly what you need on Sisal Rugs Direct for any size room!

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Was planning on wearing this dress with flats for wine tasting, but ended up wearing it with heels for dinner! Love this pattern and it’s linen, plus bonus: it has pockets! 20% off today.

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Wine tasting in the Willamette Valley is one of the most wonderful things you can do with a Sunday afternoon. I love wearing white for wine tasting, feels so classy! I wear this white midi skirt all the time, and I’m linking similar options from this year.

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Had two soccer games today, only went to one. It got hot! Love my denim chore jacket for the cooler part of the day, and these seersucker cotton pants are so comfy. Plus, still wearing the rainbow necklace all the time.

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I'm going to introduce you to a favorite soup in our house! Otto requested this soup the other day and I figured I would share it with you. The kids call it “Stanley Special,” but I’m pretty sure it’s just a simple Italian sausage white bean soup.

I started making this years ago, inspired by one I think they have it Olive Garden, but this version is dairy free. You can also do it with potatoes instead of beans, but this one is so easy because everything comes from a can.😂

2 pounds of Italian sausage (pork or turkey, though pork is better for sure)
2 onions
3-4 cloves garlic
3 cups broth
2 cans white beans
2 cans diced tomatoes
1/2 bag spinach
Parmesan for serving

I am all about efficiency, so I always use this meat chopper thing instead of a spoon to break up ground meat!

I also hate the smell of garlic on my fingers but I have broken many a garlic press before and they are so hard to clean, so I use this great rocking one. Linking both these tools in my LTK.

Cook for like 30 minutes and it’s done! I add a little parmesan on top because we are low dairy over here.

Save us for later and let me know if you try it!

Sharing the secret to painting a room with just one coat! I learned this on Instagram years ago and it’s life-changing! The trick is, you don’t want to keep stretching the paint farther on your roller. Just paint a 3 ft.² area (or in this case I did a 2 ft.² area because I had a less than perfect roller and a very dark color to go over). Once it starts to get thin, stop and reload your roller!

Edging is a little harder, you may need to do a partial second coat with the brush, or maybe try an edging tool for better coverage. I think I’ll try that next actually!

Linking these fabulous painting coveralls that I wish I’ve been using all my life because I’ve definitely ruined plenty of outfits by bumping into the paint behind me 🫠

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I wear this white cotton poplin skirt literally all the time. I love that it’s lined and has pockets! This year‘s versions are 20% off, linking here!

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I’ve decided to put our patio and some of my summer dining items to good use this summer and do more of these dinners. The pressure is off, but it can still be really beautiful! I absolutely love these hand-painted fish stoneware plates, embroidered crochet napkins, and cheerful checkered linen tablecloth, all from @greenrow. Prefect since GreenRow is all about joy, plus of course sustainable sourcing and vintage inspiration.

But honestly, the perfect outdoor dinner party to me is beautiful, but most importantly, features the impromptu talent show my daughter organized, super easy cooking we can tag team while we chat with our friends, watermelon!, and some hammocking. More of this this summer, please ❤️🌞

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I’ve totally been there… curtains/window treatments are one of the first things you need when you move in for privacy and light blocking, but they’re expensive and it’s really hard to choose the right ones… so if you’re like me, you might end up living with the IKEA, Target, and Amazon options for a little too long.

I’ve finally decided on the right curtains for almost all of the rooms in my home now. I have a template: pinch pleats, on rings, lined, linen or velvet. Trim tape for some color: texture except on the velvet.

You find what works for your and try it in different rooms in your home… it’ll all come together!

A lot of my curtains are from @twopagescurtains and they gave me a code for you… SUZANNAHSTANLEY gets you 25% off. This post is not sponsored; I’m really just this excited about curtains.

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I wear this white cotton poplin skirt all the time in the nicer weather. It’s from last year and this year’s versions are selling out but I found some similar options. Highly recommend for a super quick and easy pulled together look for spring and summer! Linking some similar red and white gingham tops too!

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This comfy organic cotton poplin skirt from Quince is so versatile, I’ve worn it casually, for a wine tasting, and now for a professional event where I was speaking on a panel! It’s a crisp cotton and I love the navy, but it comes in a couple other colors too.
Also had to add a fun colorful bead necklace!

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I’m going to help you style this beautiful, classic white dress from Quince for spring! I love the full skirt and that it's fully lined. I’ve been wearing my denim chore jacket so much that I got another one in this canvas color.

I debated belt or no belt, went with belt to add definition! Definitely wanted to add some color and a different texture with my necklace… Tried a few options and ended up going with the BIG one for maximum impact. 😍

Honestly, you can't go wrong with shoe choice here… flats or something with a heel would also work, but I went with this gold lamé option for extra fun and I'm loving it.

I love Quince because they have organic cotton and other great materials all at direct to consumer prices. You can get 10% off your first order with my code INFG-26SUZANNAHSTANLEY10 ❤️ They have so many great classic pieces for spring! @onequince, #QuincePartner

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I love this friend and was so happy I got to help her with her front living room, putting our skills and knowledge together… Good decor principles, plus how her family uses this room!

This really shows the power of cohesive style and colors, high quality materials like custom curtains and a wool rug, and styling with a mix of old and new.

What area of your home feels close, but not quite there??

All the sources are in my recent blog post (with coupon codes!), and my LTK!

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This house was a major fixer upper, and we completely redid every surface in the kitchen. On the cheap, entirely ourselves except for the countertops. But the really amazing thing is that I still love it.

How?

I chose timeless fundamentals like white cabinets and a slate look floor. The white backsplash could’ve felt boring, but I‘ve added interest with things like vintage plates on the walls. I initially did industrial look wood shelves next to the sink, which then felt really dated so I replaced with some white ones with traditional corbels. I swapped the brass hardware for a more timeless polished nickel last year. I replaced the earthy modern block print café curtain with a high-quality off-white one last year too. And of course I’ve changed the styling.

But because I stuck with basics, I’ve been able to keep the foundation the same, and still feel so grateful for my simple, small, but beautiful kitchen!

Of course, I also have detailed blog posts on both the 2019 and 2025 updates to this kitchen you can find on my blog Room Reveals page!

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Haven’t worn this sweater yet this year since it is definitely a spring/summer one, but it’s so sunny today! 100% organic cotton, and only $42! Cute oversized boyfriend fit. I sized down to an XS. Love it instead of a sweatshirt for a simple outfit!

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This lamp is vintage Ethan Allen, and I found it on Facebook a bit of a drive away, but I knew it would be cooler than the plain one I have here before! I did some research and found some similar options I’ve linked for you!

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I made this DIY pattern Roman shade for Lucy back in 2020, before we had all the options for colors and patterns of affordable custom Roman shades. My DIY looked OK from afar, but was getting yucky and didn’t open that well anymore.

She requested pink… @Twopagescurtains now has their Belgian linen Roman shades with a trim border option. 😍 We chose this adorable delicate light pink pattern. My code SUZANNAHSTANLEY gets you 25% off!

I did this one as outside mount since this window hinges out from the top; plus I like how outside mount doesn’t block much of the window when fully opened. Send this post to someone who’s been struggling with their window coverings!

Planning some other changes in here, stay tuned!

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Exciting shopping trip 💍
Been wearing this denim barn jacket a lot, so versatile! Linking several great options, all under $60!

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I set the bar high with this lunch on Saturday, and I think it might have to be a tradition every few weeks! We had nothing to celebrate other than some sunshine outside, pretty new table linens, and felt like quiche. I want to create more of these memories with my family and there’s no reason to wait for a bigger event or reason. ❤️🙏

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Every single morning when I open these curtains, I feel grateful for this pretty (but very small) kitchen, my neighborhood, my family I get to share this house with. It’s all one in the same sometimes. Gratitude makes such a difference. 🙏❤️

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I’m so grateful to live in the neighborhood I grew up in, and I walked past this house a million times before we found out we might be able to buy it and make it ours. My mom took me here once when I was a kid, some neighborhood organization thing, and I remember sitting in this breakfast nook and appreciating the built-ins.😂🤓 And now I get to store my vases and cookbooks and pretty cocktail glasses here.

(What I didn’t realize back then was that the glass doors were not original…! I’m guessing someone replaced them in the 80s and did the best they could, but I just try not to look at them too closely. Still so cute!)

Hosting beautiful parties inside and outside is one of my life goals but it’s taken me a few decades to build the muscle. Turns out all you need is some beautiful table setting options, colorful fresh food, and children to bring the joyful energy ✨.

I’m loving these fun fish plates and this cheerful green linen ruffled tablecloth, and beautiful embroidered napkins, from @greenrow. Also paired with their chargers and butter dish, plus some vintage pieces from my collection. @greenrow’s products are all sustainably sourced and vintage-inspired so they combine so well with the thrifted and sentimental pieces I like to mix in too.

We called this “fancy lunch” and the kids loved it 💕

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Loving the denim, chore jacket! Super comfy, and I even dressed it up for work today and felt polished. Linking several affordable options.

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I've been helping my friend update her home, but we weren't sure how to solve the slatted blinds problem in this breakfast area. Enter these lovely Roman shades from Neutral Curtains. They are double on one headrail and they easily replaced the slatted blinds on the doors. We also changed the light fixture and added a nice table and chair set… but we had to start with function first, and these blinds needed to block the sunlight and add privacy. We chose a lined Roman shade with an edge binding. Such a difference and so simple!

You can get 25% off your order at @neutralcurtains with my code Suzannah27!

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These jeans (I have in 4 colors) are 50% off and honestly better than some $185 ones I’ve tried on. Loved this classic outfit on this almost spring day!

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I am amazed at how much we were able to transform my friend's breakfast area with this one change! We started with a new table and chair set… these are from Costway and are super affordable and still solid wood and sturdy quality. I absolutely love the chair with this classic rattan caning, and this lovely soft wood color. Plus I always love mixing the table color with the chairs.

We also changed the light fixture and Roman shades instead of the slatted blinds on the door. What a big change we made and still so simple and affordable! Linking everything in my LTK and my bio.

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This tablecloth and napkin set was made for spring! The green floral/leaves were perfect for St. Patrick’s Day but anytime the next few months too. Linking all of our silverware and dinnerware too!

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I never really considered painting it cause it’s sooo much work, and I couldn’t commit to that big of a change to an old house. But it’s not my favorite wood color and I never really loved it. But the other day I was daydreaming about decorating a new house and I felt a little sad to think of not having the original wood trim anchoring things. I even think it works well with some dark antique wood pieces, nothing is too overpowering or dusty old lady. Here’s to blooming where you’re planted, I guess??

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Coved ceilings and one of only two walls in the kitchen? It had to stay. Despite the open floor plan trends. Plus, we can close the doors when Micah smoke up the kitchen cooking steak. Here’s to not messing with old houses sometimes 🫠🙏

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Springy colors but make it a sweater… win win!! Love this striped 100% cotton cardigan. Only $32!

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Otto’s room had almost no storage, so we just kept stuff sort of pushed against the walls on the floor. 🤦‍♀️ Until I had an idea. We also didn't use his closet at all, but I found a really simple $129 closet system and my friend's husband helped install it 🙏❤️. He custom fit it into this kind of funky old closet, even working around the original angled shoe shelf (we have them in almost all our closets). We didn’t need the top part of the shelf unit, or the other bars that it came with, but we even got an extra bar out of it that I’ve been hanging Lucy‘s summer dresses on.

He’s a 7-year-old boy so he doesn’t have any clothes that need to go in the closet, but now we have room for all his books and toys that we totally didn't before. So simple and gave us so much storage!

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About three months into my year of decorating for every minor holiday, and I’d say it’s going well! I love having ribbons on every lamp for the season. Found this perfect 1.5” wide mini gingham ribbon that comes in so many pretty colors… I might need more for spring!

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I had a corkboard in my room above my desk for years and lovingly added photos, art, keepsakes, movie, and concert tickets… I wanted to create some special places for my kids to put whatever they want up too!

Honestly, my overthinking self took forever to do this because I wanted a real wood frame and the ones I originally ordered from Amazon never came… So I had to compromise with these, but same-day pick up is pretty appealing! These are 24 x 36 which is pretty big.

I have a slightly smaller wood frame one above my desk in my current office, too!

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