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Rows of Pink Tulips
Decorating and Design | Spring

We Love Spring Tulips! (Decorating Ideas & More!)

Happy weekend friends and welcome to the Saturday Spotlight!  Is it getting warm where you live?  Here in New Jersey, we’ve been enjoying some lovely spring temperatures this week.  Believe me, I’ve been outside as much as possible.  In fact, we even grilled one night…yay for spring!  To celebrate all this glorious spring weather, this…

Red Roses - decorating with red
Decorating and Design | Winter

Lovely Red Decorating Ideas for February (and Beyond)

Happy weekend and welcome to the Saturday Spotlight!  Each week, I like to highlight a different theme or topic to inspire you.  Since it’s almost Valentine’s Day, today we’ll highlight some “lovely” red decorating ideas!  (This blog post has been updated from 2022.) *For your convenience, please note that this post may contain affiliate links.  If you…

hello! I’M SHELLEY!

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!