A full home tour that'll knock your socks off! - The Graphics Fairy

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Do you ever wish there was an official guidebook on how to decorate your home?


When is there too much stuff?

When is there not enough?


Karen, who goes by The Graphics Fairy on her blog, has it DOWN.


I recently had the privilege of spending a few days with her and took advantage of the chance to shoot Karen's home.


This home is so inspiring. I'd call her style upscale vintage minimalist. She has JUST the right amount of everything. It's productive AND beautiful!


There's more to this tour via the blog link, however here's lots to get you started, loaded with some decor advice.


I only have one question... where's her BAD junk?! :)


What do you love most about this home tour?

Welcome to Karen's beautiful 2 story plus basement home! Come on in!

Karen is known online as The Graphics Fairy. She specializes in free vintage clipart as well as a DIY blog where she shows what to do with it. She's on Hometalk at: http://www.hometalk.com/thegraphicsfairy


And upon a visit, my jaw dropped. I loved EVERYTHING about her home. It is not only beautiful, it also felt warm and comfortable.


And here's why I think it works so well...

Imperfect perfection - a distressed black kitchen table is a true sign of warmth and casual. Coffee anyone? (her coffee was good too!)

Layers matter - platters holding dried hydrangeas are the perfect centrepiece, offering colour and a little bit of the outdoors.

Store it - vintage baskets and boxes store kitchen essentials. Bringing in wood tones offers warmth like nothing else.

Bring the outdoors in - a giant cloche on a wood round holding succulents brightens up this cool coffee table.

Group for impact - tarnished gold trophies are the perfect way to bring vintage bling into your vignettes.


Grouping like minded components also gives you more bang for your buck.

Mix up overscale and small - statement pieces like this clock offer an amazing focal point, perfect for above a fireplace.

Fill things up - dried hydrangeas find their way into this sweet trophy used as a vase.

Tell a story - this lovely, airy bedroom with sheer curtains overlooks a meadow. The room colour marries the view perfectly!

Details count - the angel wings add an interesting quirk to this lovely tall armoire. It wouldn't have been the same without them!

Beautiful storage - Karen collects LOTS of paper, so she's found ways to avoid the big box stationery store and goes vintage instead with drawers, wire baskets, and bookshelves.

Make it yours - and sometimes we just need a little art around us for no other reason than to adore it.

But it isn't over yet! Want to see more? Check out the FULL HOME TOUR HERE!


What do you love most about this home tour? Think you'll change up a few things after being inspired?

Suggested materials:
  • Karen's home tour
  • Household items
Donna at Funky Junk Interiors
Want more details about this and other DIY projects? Check out my blog post!
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