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Pretty Spring Door Decor: Ideas to Try this Season
Hello friends! Welcome to the Saturday Spotlight, where each week, I highlight a different theme or topic to inspire you. Since the weather in NJ has been unseasonably warm, I can’t help but think of spring! So today, I’m sharing ideas for spring door decor! Join me for all the springy inspiration! (Updated from a 2023…

Decorating with Pleated Lampshades in Your Home
Hello friends! Welcome to the Saturday Spotlight! Each week, I like to highlight a different home related theme or topic to inspire you. As we begin the spring season, many of us are looking for ways to brighten up our homes. If you want to make a small change that adds some character to your space, consider…

Decorating an Easter Table (Tips & Tablescape Ideas)
Hello friends! Now that spring has arrived, many of us are starting to plan for Easter. After all, it will be here before we know it. To give you some Easter table inspiration, I’m sharing some tips along with table settings from previous years. So, if you’ll be decorating an Easter table this year, I…
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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!