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The Case for Slow Decorating
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Hey there Reader, Is it just me, or do you feel like everything is telling you to hurry up? We live in a world that is more fast-paced than ever. And don't get me wrong . . . I love the convenience of being able to shop for groceries on my phone while watching my kid's basketball game. Multi-tasking is a key tool for mom life, right? 🤗 But just because we can do more faster doesn't mean we always should. There's a phrase going around right now called Slow Decorating. It embraces this idea of how faster is not always better, especially when it comes to curating a warm home that blesses your family and your guests. So what if your home doesn’t need to be finished right now? What if it’s okay, actually better, to let it come together slowly? To save your money, wait for the right pieces, and choose things with a story instead of whatever’s trending this week? That’s what we're diving into today over on the blog: slow decorating—why it fits the reality of 2026, how it quietly pushes back against “haul culture,” and why vintage and handmade pieces make so much sense right now. If you’ve ever felt pressure to keep up, this one’s for you.
UK Bound in 2 weeks! 🇬🇧Two weeks from today I'll be landing in London 🤗 Pulling this trip together has been a lot of work, and I'm so grateful for all the help my two travel buddies have offered. I'll be honest though, I'm pretty nervous 😬 I am planning on buying a considerable amount of inventory this trip and it will be my first ever venture into the world of importing. Everything about this is a risk. Will the stuff I bring home sell? Will I pay too much? Will shipping be more than I expected? So. Many. Questions. But this trip signifies a bigger shift I am making this year in my business. I decided 2026 was the time to start trying to make my dreams happen. Maybe you can relate? I share a bit more on this Instagram reel. It's worth a quick watch if you've ever felt like you have goals but your own self-doubt is what's holding you back. January's Themed Collection is LiveAppreciate everyone being here this week. I enjoy this weekly time in your inbox 😊 Have a great, slow, rest of your week! |
Melanie Alexander | Lost & Found Decor
Home is where life is both lived and recovered from. It’s an oasis to refresh your family as well as your friends. But creating that space shouldn’t break the bank. I hope my free resources will help you create your own beautiful home on a budget. Please sign up for my newsletter so you'll never miss a single bit of inspiration!
I've been buying and selling old quilts for over a decade now. But to be honest, I didn't start really appreciating them until about 2 years ago. My grandmother had a few she handed down to me, and that inspired me to dig into their history a bit more. Now they are one of my favorite things to source and provide 😊 In case you're new to the world of American quilts, I thought I would share a brief history here today. For generations, American quilts weren’t decoration, they were more survival...
Hey there Reader, I've had a lot of questions from people on my Facebook page: "Are you gonna make any more YouTube videos?" The truth is, last year YouTube was hard. Full honesty: after tech headaches and a random harsh comment, I almost quit the whole platform last year. I ended up stepping back for a few months in early fall, and that helped. When you're running a creative business, taking a break and re-drawing boundaries can be essential sometimes. I was reminded that you can protect...
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