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January 29, 2014 · 35 Comments

What’s Your Style Series – Main Living Space {and Giveaway!}

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What’s Your Style Series

 In November last year I talked a little bit about my decorating style. Then Jenna and I came up with this big group idea for other bloggers to show their decorating styles too.

We’re very excited to share this series with you!

Each blogger will be presenting “What’s Your Style” for these upcoming months:
this week —> January – Main Living Space
end of February – Kitchen
end of March – Bedroom
And what their style means to them.
AND A GIVEAWAY!!
{check the bottom of this post for the list of bloggers & giveaway!}
What does that mean for you?
industiral beachy french style somuchbetterwithage.com
Besides the chance to win your own fabulous Mohawk rug, it means you can come up with your own style and be brave enough to do it. Just make it up!
Sometimes you think your style has to fit in a certain category like Traditional, Contemporary, Eclectic. Well, it doesn’t. I’ve always loved French decor, vintage stuff, industrial, coastal…see that’s a lot of styles. I’ve put them altogether and added my own flare to it. I made up this term:
Industrial Beachy French
Basically it encompasses all the things I love.
In a nutshell, I love French Vintage. Yep, that’s totally me. But sometimes that can be a little vague. French to some people can mean reds and golds or even blues and yellows from the South of France.
To me it means neutral colors, worn linens, and wire baskets.
So every time I want to add something to my home I remind myself of the styles I love and see if it matches. I’ve even made myself a little ‘cheat sheet’.
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I don’t just use those three words, I use those words to represent what I really love and now when I want to buy something I can look at it and ask myself if it’s industrial, beachy or French.
If not, then I don’t buy it!
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Throughout my living room, you can see touches of beachy with pieces of driftwood, roped covered vases, sea shells.

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You can also see a lot of industrial like my old crocks, radio, and fan.
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And I think it’s easy to spot the French items such as the architectural objects, curvy chairs and table, and baskets.
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I’ve done a lot of styling with my bookshelves and you might remember the post I did on my living room source guide.
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Did you notice? I even tie back my French linen curtains with beachy rope!

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In my foyer, you can see all my styles in a nutshell!

Driftwood mirror = beachy  

Pillows = French  

Crocks and suitcases = industrial

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Rustic console table, old scale = Industrial

Mirror, chippy white frames, drying rack = French

Striped basket = Beachy

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And sometimes I switch things up in my living room and add this ottoman that I slipcovered. I made this ruffly slipcover and will have to post a tutorial soon!

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So what do you think? You think you can make up your own style?? What’s your style?

Be sure to check out these fabulous bloggers for their style!

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What’s Your Style Series

Tuesday

Jenna from Rain on a Tin Roof
Lucy from Craftberry Bush
Melissa from Shabby Love
Lindsay from The White Buffalo Styling Co.
Laura from Finding Home
Wednesday
Jamie from So Much Better with Age
Gina from Shabby Creek Cottage
Kelly from Eclectically Vintage
Danika from Gorgeous Shiny Things
Roeshel from DIY Showoff
Michelle from Iron & Twine
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Be sure to enter the giveaway!
And yes, I have TWO giveaways going on for a Mohawk rug so DOUBLE your chances and click here to enter again!!

Mohawk Rug winner:  Desiree Franklin

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  1. Jenna says

    January 29, 2014 at 4:13 am

    I don’t know that I’ve seen your slipcovered ottoman before, but I love it! Everything is gorgeous – as always! And I love your cheat sheets!

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    • Jamie says

      January 29, 2014 at 9:29 pm

      No, I don’t think you have, my dear! It used to be in my master. I DIY’d that slipcover. Thanks darling!
      J.xo

      Reply
  2. angela says

    January 29, 2014 at 5:54 am

    I love how you classified your style! And you home is gorgeous & inviting!!!

    Angela @ Number Fifty-Three

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    • Jamie says

      January 29, 2014 at 9:30 pm

      Thanks for your sweet comment, Angela. It took years to discover my style 😉
      Hugs,
      Jamie

      Reply
  3. Laura @ Finding Home says

    January 29, 2014 at 6:21 am

    So pretty – love all the natural wood accents and texture – your home is beauitful!

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    • Jamie says

      January 29, 2014 at 9:31 pm

      Thanks so much, Laura 😉
      Hugs,
      Jamie

      Reply
  4. Kelly @ Eclectically Vintage says

    January 29, 2014 at 12:22 pm

    Perfect description of your fabulous style! Love your beachy finds – I love displaying shells, coral and old glass buoys! I have a huge crock found at an estate sale – with handles and I love your collection.
    Kelly

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    • Jamie says

      January 29, 2014 at 9:33 pm

      Kelly, I’m in LOVE with your style! It takes such confidence and it shows. I’m jealous of your huge crock! Love old glass buoys too. So fun to be on this tour with you!
      Hugs,
      Jamie

      Reply
  5. Lisa @ Practically Perfect Home says

    January 29, 2014 at 12:53 pm

    I love hearing that you don’t fall in to one style category…I feel sometimes like I’m all over the place, but I’ve been trying to just go with what I like. Sounds like you do the same and your home is beautiful! Hopefully, in a few years, my decor will have filled out a little, but for now I’m not rushing it. Thanks for sharing and for the inspiration! ~Lisa

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    • Jamie says

      January 29, 2014 at 9:38 pm

      Lisa, I’m all over the place but at least it’s all over the place in cute little categories that I made up, ha! And it took me years to figure out my style and confidence more than anything. I’m loving your blog 😉
      Hugs,
      Jamie

      Reply
  6. Good Time Charlie says

    January 29, 2014 at 3:25 pm

    I love your style Jamie! What a great idea to have a checklist/cheat sheet. I think my style is DIY under construction/unfinished project with French Whimsical! Sharing on my FB Page.

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    • Jamie says

      January 29, 2014 at 9:41 pm

      Thanks so much, Karen! That means so much 😉
      Hugs,
      Jamie

      Reply
  7. Shauna says

    January 29, 2014 at 4:12 pm

    I think you’ve described your style very well. Love it! For us, it’s a bit of a compromise. My husband gravitates towards darker colors and I tend to like lighter ones. Such a great idea to have a cheat sheet to help make decisions!

    Reply
    • Jamie says

      January 29, 2014 at 9:48 pm

      Thanks so much, Shauna. My hubby doesn’t like it when I paint everything white, in fact, he bugs me and asks if I’m going to paint him white {maybe, ha!}. I like the contrast between dark and neutral colors though.
      Hugs,
      Jamie

      Reply
  8. keya says

    January 29, 2014 at 5:16 pm

    Love your home Jamie, And you’ve come up with the perfect description. I was thinking about my own house and style the other day, actually I was trying to describe it to someone, it sounded something like this: swedish, vintage, bohemian, cottage, farmhouse, french, industrial, with a touch of modern… Then I said I force them to all get along, cause we don’t tolerate fighting around here… I don’t know if this place makes sense to anyone else, but that’s okay – we (rather I) like it…

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    • Jamie says

      January 29, 2014 at 9:45 pm

      Thanks so much, Keya! It’s the perfect description for me but it sure is a mouthful, lol. Oh wait, your style is the mouthful, ha! Actually, the way you describe your home is perfect! I can picture it in my head and it’s definitely you. I adore your home and your decorating style. I have a hard time NOT picking you every time on GMTG 😉
      Hugs,
      Jamie

      Reply
  9. Summer says

    January 29, 2014 at 7:05 pm

    Your style is so gorgeous! I love the rustic and the beachy with the crisp whites!

    Reply
    • Jamie says

      January 29, 2014 at 9:40 pm

      Thanks so much, Summer! I just discovered your blog. I’m off to check it out 😉
      Hugs,
      Jamie

      Reply
  10. Melissa @ Shabby Love says

    January 30, 2014 at 5:50 am

    Your home is just so beautiful Jamie! I love how you’ve blended everything together. It all just fits together so well!!! 🙂

    Reply
    • Jamie says

      February 14, 2014 at 8:47 pm

      Aww, thanks Melissa! I love your home too 😉
      Hugs,
      Jamie

      Reply
  11. Jacqui Madsen says

    January 30, 2014 at 6:05 am

    Your home is beautiful Jamie, you have put it ‘together’ so well, and you have a knack for styling! Jacqui http://www.brookeeva.com

    Reply
    • Jamie says

      February 14, 2014 at 8:47 pm

      Thanks so much, Jacqui!! Love your blog & style 😉
      Hugs,
      Jamie

      Reply
  12. llmg1960 says

    January 30, 2014 at 7:24 am

    I don’t think I have a style currently. Lol

    I do wish I had just one-tenth the talent and style you have. So beauty and elegant.

    Reply
    • Jamie says

      February 14, 2014 at 8:50 pm

      Aww, that’s so sweet of you. I’m sure you do have a style…you just don’t know it yet 😉
      Hugs,
      Jamie

      Reply
  13. [email protected] Stroll Thru Life says

    February 11, 2014 at 6:35 am

    Love it all, your home is stunning. Thanks tons for linking to Inspire Me. Hugs, marty

    Reply
    • Jamie says

      February 14, 2014 at 8:51 pm

      Thanks so much, Marty 😉
      Big hugs,
      Jamie

      Reply
  14. Va; says

    February 13, 2014 at 10:16 am

    Hi Jamie,
    Found your blog via From My Front Porch To Yours. I love your decorating style, your colors, the vintage accents, and that you gave your style a unique name! I’m inspired by your photos… pinning!
    Val

    Reply
    • Jamie says

      February 21, 2014 at 3:49 pm

      Thanks so much, Val!
      Hugs,
      Jamie

      Reply
  15. April Hoff says

    February 15, 2014 at 5:29 am

    So many inspiring photos, Jamie! Fabulous tour! 🙂

    Reply
    • Jamie says

      February 21, 2014 at 3:49 pm

      Thanks April 😉
      Hugs,
      Jamie

      Reply
  16. Karen U says

    February 18, 2014 at 8:40 pm

    Oh my gosh! I don’t need to make up my own style! I just found everything I love right here! Your style and taste is amazing and inspiring!
    You’ve got a new follower in me.
    Karen

    Reply
    • Jamie says

      February 21, 2014 at 3:48 pm

      Aww, thanks so much! So glad you’re here!!
      Hugs,
      Jamie

      Reply
  17. [email protected] says

    February 19, 2014 at 11:51 am

    Your home is wonderful! oh how I love that ottoman with the ruffled slip!

    Reply
    • Jamie says

      February 21, 2014 at 3:48 pm

      Thanks so much, Debra!
      Hugs,
      Jamie

      Reply
  18. Aimee says

    December 27, 2014 at 12:50 pm

    Jamie! Love seeing your home evolve and change as you hone your style! Very inspirational for me as we will be moving again to a new home and I will have a chance to start over with honing my style. Hugs!

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