Who was I fooling when I thought the space by our living room window was complete?

Have you ever had a dream so big that you didn't know how you would make it come to reality? Well, I did & it came true. I'll start by saying that I didn't even know how to title this post; I wanted to yell it out with every happy emoji! To say that I am excited, overwhelmed & feel like the luckiest person in the world & walking on cloud nine for the past few weeks would be an understatement. Okay, let me tell you what occurred a few weeks ago. I am honored to be part of Jean

Well, hello. If you saw my Insta story today, I mentioned that I would be sharing a few important dates with you here. To say that I have been busy would be an understatement. I have been creating content for Jeanne d' Arc Living magazine for Fall 2023, Halloween & running CCH. I love what I do. At times it does feel a tad overwhelming, but I love every bit of it & that itself keeps me going & wanting to create more, whether it be sharing a style, or blog post, with day-to-d

Sometimes I get this idea in my mind to create a simple space with a lot of textures & beautiful pieces.

What is Halloween without one Jack ~ O ~ Lantern or two or three? Halloween hasn't been my favorite holiday for as long as I can remember, It was always a holiday that would make me sick to my stomach as a child, I would stay home or run back home even if I was a few blocks away. The spookiness of the holiday somehow just didn't go with my vibe or well-being for that matter LOL. I don't even think as a teenager I ever found it fun enough to go out with friends, yup I preferre

I will start by saying, remember when I disliked our mantle? When I said it, it was the space that I found difficult to photograph. I wrote a blog post, which I will link below. Well, I love it now & it is one of my favorite spaces to style & photograph. It's about the angle of how I take the photos. A cozy mantle with warm fall colors was today's post on Insta . I brought in a Fall sign that I purchased last year. Sadly the business has gone out of business since then. I hav

In this tablescape, I used many elements of Fall, from wood tones, copper, and neutral colors. Every item has a different texture but goes well & compliments one another. I kept the height of many of the elements low & worked upward by using the taper candles. My guest will still be able to enjoy an engaging conversation without having to look over or around anything. I style most of my centerpieces from the center & work outward to create a balance & stay focused on what vib

Is there anything better than looking at a beautiful Fall Mantle in your bedroom? I've learned to call it a mantle, as so many refer to it as a mantle. I would refer to the space on the table with the shelf. But in all reality, the "shelf" is a vintage mantle. It is one of my favorite spaces to style. From my vintage mirrors; to fall foliage, a variety of taper candles, crystals, new prints & cozy textiles show that vintage & new can blend seamlessly. Perfect Fall hues give

Battery-operated candles have definitely come a long way. To their texture & realistic flame. Here at CCH, I love to use these in Fall & Winter months to give a cozy vibe all day without having the worry of a real candle. The glow at night is realistic & warm. You'll see how I use them through the season, alone or under a cloche. Most of these come with a remote & offer different modes & timers. String lighting sets off a magical vibe in any space, some just as it with a tw

To say that I love cozy vibes is an understatement. Here at Country Chic Homes , I love the ambiance of candles lit or not. As seen in many of these photos when taking photos, I lite them unless the flame comes too close to something flammable. Textures & different elements are key to my design. I love mixing them. New & vintage is such a great way to style any space. Even with a new piece, its story begins with you so make it a beautiful start. XO Ali

My first collection was vintage amber bottles. Their warm tone captured me to continue collecting them. I would look for them at yardsales, flea markets & on FBMP. Today on Insta, I shared a simple Fall centerpiece on our dining table. I used a vintage European grain sack as a runner to bring in texture. I used a non-typical color with blue stripes. I placed one of my favorite risers from my friend Tamera. I'll add her shop below. I filled the riser with amber bottles of diff

Let's jump right into it. Do you have that one space in your home that you love to style but getting that perfect photo is difficult to get?