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Blue patterned lampshade on white lamp next to horse statue and gold mirror - decorating with pleated lampshades

Decorating and Design

Decorating with Pleated Lampshades in Your Home

Pink tulips above place setting with white and green stacked plates and pink gingham bunny ear napkin ring around white napkin - decorating an Easter table ideas

Decorating and Design | Spring

Decorating an Easter Table (Tips & Tablescape Ideas)

Cherry blossoms in blue and white porcelain vase - spring faux florals and greenery

Decorating and Design | Spring

Spring Faux Florals and Greenery (Decorating Ideas)

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Scalloped wicker tray with pink tulips, pink rolled napkins, dishes and a candle - scalloped decor ideas

Decorating and Design | Spring

Scalloped Decor (Ideas for Your Spring Home Styling)

Hello friends! Welcome to the Saturday Spotlight! Each week, I like to highlight a different home related theme or topic to inspire you. For the past few years, scalloped decor has been popular and seems to be sticking around for awhile. Sure, this whimsical edging isn’t for everyone but I think in small doses, it can add character…

Green and white decorations on kitchen table with white chairs. - St Patricks Day table setting ideas

Decorating and Design | Spring

Welcome March! (Pretty Ideas for the Spring Season)

Hello friends! Welcome to the Saturday Spotlight and welcome March!! Each week, I like to highlight a different home related theme or topic to inspire you. Now that we’ve reached the month of spring, we can give ourselves permission to start decorating for the new season! Hooray! Today, I’m sharing spring ideas to help you…

Wine glass on table with stone fireplace burning in background - it's still winter

Decorating and Design | Winter

It’s Still Winter (End of February Decor & More)

Hello friends and welcome to the Saturday Spotlight! Each week, I like to highlight a different home related theme or topic to inspire you. According to the calendar, the first day of spring is only a month away. Even though some of you already getting some spring weather, here in the northeast, it’s still winter! Today,…

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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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Blue and white porcelain and flowers on table - how to decorate an entry table for spring

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!