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Welcome May! (Hello to the Best Month of Spring!)
Happy first week of May and welcome to the Saturday Spotlight! As I’ve said before, May is one of my favorite months! The days are getting longer, the entire summer is ahead of us and my boys come home from college! Hooray! To celebrate, I’m sharing a bunch of May inspiration. From spring decorating ideas to…
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April Wrap Up (Decorating, Shopping and More!)
Happy weekend and welcome to the Saturday Spotlight! Can you believe it’s already May? I’m pretty sure this is my favorite month of the year! Today, I’m sharing some ideas that did (and didn’t) make the blog during the month of April. From spring decorating ideas to books, shopping, and more…here’s my April wrap up! *For…
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Artichoke Candle Holder (Easy DIY Decorating Idea)
Artichokes are a classic in home decor and never seem to go out of style. With their sculptural shape and moody green color, they’re a perfect accessory for tablescapes and vignettes. This week, I was inspired to turn a fresh artichoke into a candle holder to display in my home. (As you may have noticed,…
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Welcome to my lifestyle blog, Calypso in the Country!
I hope to inspire you with budget friendly ways to create a home you love. My style is casual/traditional with some coastal touches… because everyday should feel like a vacation. Follow along as I share DIY projects, tablescapes, decorating ideas, anything blue and white, travel and more!
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Welcome to Calypso in the Country
Welcome! My name is Shelley and this is my blog – Calypso in the Country!
While you’re here, I hope to inspire you with home decor, entertaining tips, tablescapes and anything to make your home more beautiful!
My decorating style leans toward traditional with a coastal twist and a splash of British Colonial! I love adding color to my home but I tone it down with neutrals and textures.
Basically, my goal is to make my home feel like a vacation that never ends. Speaking of vacations, I occasionally share our travels on the blog as well. Although as a busy family, we don’t get away as much as we’d like!
