I had a Fixer Upper moment today with the construction company building a new treehouse deck on the south side of the house.
Went like this... picture Joanna holding her cell phone flat in her hand, palm up. Phone ringing....
Showing posts with label Fixer Upper. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Fixer Upper. Show all posts
New Treehouse Deck and a Fixer Upper Moment
Saturday, November 28, 2015
HGTV's Fixer Upper, hosted by Joanna and Chip Gaines, is a popular series for showing older homes that have been remodeled and turned into a couple's dream home in Waco, Texas. Late last season, the Gaines revealed plans to remodel their biggest project ever, the Silos in Waco, and to turn part of the unused industrial site into their own store, Magnolia, that sells home decor in Joanna's trademark style. See a link at the end of the post for Magnolia, Part 1 that features the vintage store's architectural details.
Several friends and I discuss Fixer Upper remodels and enjoy getting ideas from the show. With just a casual comment about wanting to visit The Magnolia Market, a road trip was born since we only live about an hour and a half from Waco. We excitedly planned our day for getting Fixer Upper inspiration in person.
A decoration inspiration with a big impact was the faux fireplace. Seeded eucalyptus appears to be available throughout much of the United States this year. The gigantic scroll with O Holy Night lyrics appears to be handwritten, but probably not. Look at how uniform the letter r appears throughout the words. But who has a printer big enough to print the scroll?
Magnolia has a very large selection of artificial plants and flowers that are realistic looking. The mason jar attached to a rustic board began my decorator wheels a-turning thinking about some Christmas decorated coke bottles from a few years ago.
These artificial narcissi have bulbs and roots with multiple florets atop dark green foliage. In a clear container filled with pebbles, these could pass for the real thing, but without the strong scent some people dislike.
The store offers many small Christmas ornaments including my favorite, a red Noël.
A popular item is a souvenir scented Magnolia candle. In red or green, this is a perfect Christmas gift for fans of Fixer Upper, and the scent is not overwhelming.
With its signature label, the glass container can be used again after the candle burns down, either as a candle holder once again or as a small vase for flowers/greens.
Realistic artificial greenery around the green candle is the perfect size for adding a touch of Christmas to a guest bath or bedroom.
Look how Joanna Gaines mixes styles. The checkout area blends the rustic industrial look of the galvanized duct work with a more polished modern Western lodge look of smooth wood planked walls and sleek metal letters. The unadorned artificial trees add a Christmas feel that fits with both styles. Now, even those who are not fans of rustic white chippy planked walls have to love this wall.
Too far to travel to Waco for in-person inspiration at Magnolia? Visit the online store at The Magnolia Market. As convenient as online shopping is, there is something lost by not visiting a store in person to soak in the atmosphere and to feel the inspiration. If you are within driving distance, the drive is worth the trip.
For a glimpse of the in-store atmosphere, see Magnolia Part 1 - Shopping In Waco at Jo's and Chip's New Store.
Watch for my purchases and how I use them and Magnolia's inspirations in my home in upcoming posts. I have so many ideas swirling in my mind, there may not be enough time to get them all done before Christmas!
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Can you believe it is time to begin decorating for Christmas?
Mark your calendars for Christmas inspiration from all over Texas
when 26 Texas bloggers share a window into Christmas in Texas.
Stacey at Poofing the Pillows
is hosting
 |
| December 7-11, 2015 |
I was thrilled when Stacey invited me to be part of this
first-ever Christmas blog hop of 26 Texas bloggers, and
am honored to be on the first day line-up on
Monday, December 7, 2015.
Several of the bloggers have shared their plans with all of us,
and this is going to be a great Christmas blog hop!
You don't want to miss any of the posts
that include decorations, crafts, recipes, and even a fashionista.
Watch for more details in the days to come.
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Please join me at these inspiring sites...
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Friday, November 27, 2015
black friday
shopping
Reading blogs, saving photos to Pinterest, and watching home decorating television shows are this generation's (and recently, many of my generation's) way for discovering what they like, for keeping a record of their favorites, and for finding ideas and sources for styling their homes.
HGTV's Fixer Upper, hosted by Joanna and Chip Gaines, is a popular series for showing older homes that have been remodeled and turned into a couple's dream home in Waco, Texas. Late last season, the Gaines revealed plans to remodel their biggest project ever, the Silos in Waco, and to turn part of the unused industrial site into the new home of their own store, Magnolia, that sells home decor in Joanna's trademark style.
Magnolia trees are part of the landscaping. Is it a surprise?
Weekends are very busy at Magnolia, with lines just to enter the store. Black Friday must be a mad house! We visited on a Tuesday and walked right in without waiting. There were other shoppers, but not too crowded. One of the sales people had time to visit with me and to share how she came to live in Waco. Her husband works at Baylor University.
Just outside on the porch is a chalkboard where customers can record how far they traveled to visit Magnolia. No, we did not travel 4040 miles; Waco is just an hour and a half south of the Dallas-Ft. Worth, Texas metroplex. An easy day trip with lots of time for shopping.
The store is decked out for Christmas with lots of inspiration for the season.
While shopping was fun, equally appealing for me was seeing the architecture of the old warehouse and seeing the displays.
The massive chandelier-like ceiling fixture hangs above a large round table at the entrance to the store.
Hardwood floors, paneled counters, turned-wooden base tables, industrial-style ceiling lights, and exposed electrical channels and ductwork retain the original style of the old warehouse.
A long wooden counter fitted with storage drawers fits in with the existing structure's style.
Most of the display furniture appears to be vintage pieces, not reproductions.
Vintage books
are one of the main decorating themes throughout the store.
Hung on walls...
Stored in vintage wood crates...
Stacked on chairs...
Seasonal messages written on individual pages... Are you looking at the beautiful black Merry Christmas sign and thinking, like me, "I can make that."? Wait. How would I ever scallop the edge?
Glitter pens on old pages from a book written in Danish... Yes, I can make this. No problem tearing the edges of a book page.
A page with all four edges torn to fit on top of the salad plate in a place setting... Inspiration. How to adapt this idea? Pages written in French with the word joyeux in gold?
Too far to travel (4040 miles or more) to Waco for in-person inspiration at Magnolia? Visit the online store at The Magnolia Market. As convenient as online shopping is, there is something lost by not visiting a store in person to soak in the atmosphere and to feel the inspiration. If you are within driving distance, the drive is worth the trip.
See Magnolia Part 2 - Shopping and Inspiration for more Fixer Upper ideas and how to use them in your own home.
❦
Can you believe it is time to begin decorating for Christmas?
Mark your calendars for Christmas inspiration from all over Texas
when 26 Texas bloggers share a window into Christmas in Texas.
Stacey at Poofing the Pillows
is hosting
|
| December 7-11, 2015 |
I was thrilled when Stacey invited me to be part of this
first-ever Christmas blog hop of 26 Texas bloggers, and
am honored to be on the first day line-up on
Monday, December 7, 2015.
Several of the bloggers have shared their plans with all of us,
and this is going to be a great Christmas blog hop!
You don't want to miss any of the posts
that include decorations, crafts, recipes, and even a fashionista.
Watch for more details in the days to come.
~~~~❦~~~~
Please join me at these inspiring sites...
MONDAY
TUESDAY
WEDNESDAY
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