Outdoor Furniture Materials

Home Decor & Furniture, Outdoor & Patio Ideas Published: March 5, 2024

Learn more about the different types of outdoor furniture materials, and which is best for your climate.

A Guide to Coastal Décor and Furnishings

Home Decor & Furniture Published: March 5, 2024 | Updated: September 24, 2024

Coastal decorating draws from the natural elements of the beach, like sun, wind, sand, sea, and sky. A tastefully designed coastal home encompasses a collection of rustic furniture and décor to create a tranquil atmosphere.

Earthy Home Décor Essentials

Published: November 2, 2023

Want to achieve an Earthy aesthetic for your home? Get inspired and check out these earthy décor essentials for any room in your home.

Buying Guide: Fire Pits

How To, Seasonal, Winter Inspiration Published: August 11, 2023 | Updated: August 15, 2023

Check out XO Ashley’s guide to choosing a fire pit! Learn what to look for in a fire pit, what types of fire pits are best, and where to place your fire pit.

2023 Home Decor Trends

Home Decor & Furniture, Ideas & Trends Published: March 14, 2023

Stay trendy with Ashley’s round-up of 2023 home decor trends! Learn more about the styles and colors that will dominate next year.

How to Furnish Your First Home: Checklist & Tips

Home Decor & Furniture Published: March 14, 2023

Just purchased your first home? Learn how to furnish your first home quickly and on a budget with our checklist!

A Guide to Refreshing Your Master Bedroom

Bedroom Ideas, Home Decor & Furniture Published: March 7, 2023 | Updated: March 9, 2023

Makeover your master bedroom with these easy tips to create the bedroom of your dream.

How to Spruce Up Your Bedding

Published: March 2, 2023

Find the best tips for sprucing up your bedding to make the perfect cozy bedroom.

Spring Decorating Ideas & Inspiration for Your Home

Seasonal, Spring Inspiration Published: March 1, 2023 | Updated: March 7, 2023

Make your spring decor spring into life with these tips and tricks!

Balancing Old and New: Finding the Perfect Combination of Furniture

Published: November 10, 2022 | Updated: December 5, 2022

Check out how you can blend modern and traditional furniture for a cohesive look with these ideas from the XO Ashley blog.

How to Create a Peaceful Home

Published: October 19, 2022 | Updated: March 2, 2023

Read our tips for how to create a peaceful home that promotes relaxation for you and your guests.

Sofa Buying Guide: How to Choose Between Sofa Styles

Home Decor & Furniture, Living Room Ideas Published: May 5, 2022 | Updated: March 31, 2023

Read our Sofa Buying Guide for tips on how to choose a sofa type. Learn whether a loveseat, sectional, or sofa is best for your home.

Summer Décor Ideas

Guides, Ideas & Trends, Summer Inspiration Published: March 29, 2022 | Updated: August 23, 2024

Celebrate the arrival of summer with refreshing decor. Check out XO Ashley’s guide to decorating your home for summer.

Minimalist Decor Ideas to Brighten Your Home

Guides, Home Decor & Furniture, Ideas & Trends Published: February 14, 2022 | Updated: April 3, 2023

From minimalist neutral decor to lighting, learn how to brighten up your home for spring with our minimalist decor ideas.

How to Make a Gallery Wall

Home Accessories Ideas, How To Published: October 11, 2017 | Updated: July 24, 2024

Learn how to make a gallery wall! Get tips and tricks for how to choose your art and frames, as well as how to arrange everything.

Outdoor Materials Guide

Guides, Home Decor & Furniture, Outdoor & Patio Ideas Published: September 26, 2017 | Updated: March 16, 2023

Learn more about the different types of outdoor furniture materials, and which is best for your climate.

Boho Décor Essentials

Home Decor & Furniture Published: February 8, 2017 | Updated: April 21, 2023

Trying to achieve an effortless bohemian look for your home? XO Ashley shares our boho décor essentials and popular color palettes for this style.

How to Decorate a Bookcase: Ideas & Inspiration

Bedroom Ideas, Home Accessories Ideas, Home Decor & Furniture Published: November 18, 2016 | Updated: August 1, 2024

Have an empty shelf on your bookcase? Go beyond books and get inspired to decorate your bookcase with ideas from the XO Ashley blog.

Bedroom Ideas, Home Decor & Furniture, Home Office Ideas, How To, Seasonal Published: December 27, 2016 | Updated: February 13, 2024

New Year’s Resolutions for Your Home: #1 Declutter

The advent of the New Year is always a good time to reflect on goals and make thoughtful resolutions about how we want to improve our lives. Here are some suggestions to bring the resolutions for 2022 closer to home.

Get Rid of Old Stuff

Many people tend to acquire new things faster than they get rid of the old. This can lead to overstuffed closets and overcrowded living spaces. If you’ve noticed more things lying around your home than you have uses (or space) for, now is the perfect time to give those items a new home. If a piece is in good condition but no longer useful to you, donate it to a local charity and pass on the joy the item gave you to someone else.

If your space is being taken over by things that are no longer useful to you or anyone else, then decluttering is as simple as getting a few trash bags and dedicating time to clearing out your space. If the task seems daunting, setting a timer for 5 minutes to an hour a day for dedicated cleaning time can really ease any anxiety you are feeling.

Acquire Attractive Storage Pieces

If you’re not interested in elimination so much as organization, beautiful and functional furniture might be the perfect solution. The following are examples of pieces that look great in their own right while also helping to keep clutter at a minimum:

Bookshelves

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Storage Benches

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Beds with Built-in Storage

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Bedroom Ideas, Home Accessories Ideas, Home Decor & Furniture, How To, Seasonal Published: December 8, 2016 | Updated: September 12, 2024

Holiday Bedroom Refresh

Ok, so you’ve hung the lights, decorated the tree and decked out the living room in holiday cheer. Don’t go opening your presents just yet! You forgot about sprucing (see what we did there) up where you spend the most time: your bedroom—and more specifically, the bed. Watch this quick little video to see how you can transform your bed into something more seasonally stylish!

Home Decor & Furniture, How To, Living Room Ideas, Seasonal Published: November 30, 2016 | Updated: August 16, 2024

Holiday Living Room Refresh

‘Tis the season to make your home look merry & bright, inside and out. But what starts with a tree, a wreath and a few strings of lights, can often turn into something overwhelming. And pretty soon, your holiday mood turns sour. Don’t get us wrong, we love dressing the house up in holiday decor, but we prefer to keep things on the understated side. Want to see what we mean? Watch how we turn this elegant living room into a space brimming with holiday cheer. Now pass the egg nog!

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Guides, Home Accessories Ideas, How To, Seasonal Published: November 29, 2016 | Updated: August 16, 2024

Seasonal Accessory Decorating

One of our favorite things about the change in seasons is the chance to make small, subtle changes that refresh our home. Accenting with throw pillows and adding in-season floral arrangements are two great ways to bring your home to life. But why not take it a step further? Decorative lanterns and boxes are perfect for creating fun, one-of-a-kind vignettes without breaking the bank. Check out some more of our favorite ideas.

FALL

Fill a decorative glass box with gourds and faux—or real—autumn leaves. Check our your local craft store and pick up a fall inspired garland to wrap around the bottom of the box.

Decorative fall glass box filled with fall decorations like leaves, pumpkins, and garland.
HOLIDAY

Use lanterns decoratively by filing them with red and gold glass ball Christmas tree ornaments. Tie a wire ribbon to the lantern handle and accent with some garland.

Glass lanterns used as holiday decorations that are filled with Christmas tree ornaments, decorated with ribbon, and Christmas garland.

Create a candle box using your glass box with a red candle, Christmas garland and pine cones for a festive look that you can keep all season.

Candle box that is used for a holiday decoration that is filled with a red candle, pine cones, and Christmas garland.

SPRING

Fill your favorite lantern with faux flowers you can pick up at the craft store. We love hydrangeas and the lush look they provide to this weathered wood lantern.

Lantern filled with faux flowers for an outdoor spring decoration.

Nothing says spring like bird nests and robin’s eggs. Create a springy moment on a shelf by filling a decorative glass box with faux leaves, flowers, a nest and some faux eggs.

Glass box filled with faux flowers, eggs, nest, and faux eggs for a spring home decoration.

Tell us your favorite ways to incorporate the season into your home!

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