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EmmyLew_Decorates
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Practical & affordable home decor DIYs that give bang for your buck Athletic 48yo Girl Mom 📧 elewandowski1231@gmail.com
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Super thankful these are washable. I always was with them being in my kitchen and two doorways but now with our poor older pup I am even more thankful I got these when I did 🙌🏻 love my Ruggable rugs! They are on sale right now so I am Linking my neutral rugs that have a tiny bit of black in them which I love as an accent. Matches anything! I have the hazel color. #LTKHome
Rugs (and curtains) are always the icing on the cake for me—if a room feels a little off, it’s usually missing one of those These are the rugs I’ve used throughout our home in the living room, playroom, home gym, master bath, guest bedroom, and office, and they’ve made such a difference in pulling each space together If you’re unsure what to choose, I always recommend going neutral and sticking with more transitional styles so they work in multiple spaces and don’t go out of style I linked all of these rugs here so you can see sizes, colors, and options if you’re trying to finish a room in your own home neutral rugs, transitional rugs, living room rug ideas, playroom rug, home gym rug, bathroom rug, bedroom rug ideas, office rug, affordable home decor, finishing touches home @Wayfair #LTKHome
This is what finally made our playroom feel manageable again. We didn’t need more space… just better systems. adding cabinets for hidden storage, a rolling cart for everyday use, and using the walls made the biggest difference. I linked everything we used here + the bins, bags, and baskets that help keep it all organized. #LTKmomlife #LTKHome #LTKKids
Rugs I own
You don’t need more bins. You need doors 😂 Two buffets pushed together gave us 8 cabinets of hidden toy storage in our main living area — and they’re under $300 each. I did swap the original hardware to better match our home (linked too- they are actually peel and stick and have never even budged!) Such a small upgrade but it made them feel custom. Still my most purchased playroom item. Everything’s saved to my LTK. #LTKHome #LTKKids
This is what finally made our playroom feel manageable again. We didn’t need more space… just better systems. adding cabinets for hidden storage, a rolling cart for everyday use, and using the walls made the biggest difference. I linked everything we used here + the bins, bags, and baskets that help keep it all organized. #LTKmomlife #LTKHome #LTKKids
Wrapping up my playroom series with part 3: where to shop everything! 🛒✨ If you’ve been following along, you know I love mixing a little bit of old and new to create a space that’s both stylish and kid-friendly but also represents us. Here’s the full rundown on where I found all the goodies: • Cabinets: Wayfair or Target (and I swapped out the handles with Amazon ones to give them that high-end look!) • Rug: From Rugs USA • Curtains & Lamp: Both from Target • Curtain Rods: West Elm for that little bit of extra polish. • Craft Table: A Pottery Barn favorite, perfect for all the art projects. • Art Cart: Walmart find that’s both cute and functional. • Hanging Baskets: Amazon All the links are up on my LTK so you can shop the exact pieces or find similar options. Happy decorating! 🎨💛 LTK Keywords: playroom decor, kids playroom shopping, Wayfair cabinets, Target decor, Rugs USA playroom rug, Pottery Barn kids furniture, Amazon handles, kids room organization, playroom makeover, LTK home 2025 #LTKHome #LTKmomlife #LTKKids
Playroom storag
We don’t have much storage and I prefer the look of matte art. This was my hack for framed art in my house! #LTKHome
If you know, you know. Had to add a little Augusta touch to our bar to remind me of my GA roots — one of those small details that just makes me smile every time I walk by. It’s funny how the most random pieces end up being your favorite part of a space. Linked if you’re adding a little golf-inspired decor too. I bought just the print and got a frame from HomeSense. #LTKHome
I’m starting to collect pieces for an Americana-style gallery wall in our stairway and this was such a good find on Etsy. I love mixing in things that aren’t just framed art, and this canvas pennant adds so much texture and interest. It comes in a few colors and sizes, and would be so cute in a boy’s room, a man cave, or layered into a gallery wall like this. @Etsy #LTKHome
Wall Art
Found a doormat that’s not overly floral (finally) and paired it with lanterns for a quick refresh. It’s simple, it feels like me, and it didn’t take a full porch makeover to get there. PS this rug is under $15 😎 @Target #LTKHome #LTKSeasonal
Have actually never purchased any for this reason 😅 So I left the tags on just in case… and then they actually lit up and they’re BRIGHT 💡 details are in my LTK if you’re also skeptical like me (maybe ask for them for Mother’s Day) @Target #OutdoorDecor #LTKHome #LTKSeasonal
When you are getting your porch ready for spring this year, make sure you choose chairs that will last through every season! I love these Adirondacks from Amazon because they are made from a composite and have stood up to this Florida heat and sunshine 🙌🏻 I thought a chair that would last years would cost about $400 a piece but then I found these. What I also love about these (besides the cup holder 🍹) is that they fold flat for when we need to put them away them for a hurricane. They come in other colors too! I’ll link mine here for your outdoor seating area! I also added the pillow covers I use to make my porch seasonal. #LTKHome
Outdoor living
We once slept on a mattress at the Wynn in Vegas and I thought nothing would ever compare… until this. This combo (foam mattress + Tempur-Pedic topper) gave us that same sink-in, hotel-level comfort for under $2K. Sharing everything we used. The foam mattress gives us support for our backs and the topper gives me a soft spot for my shoulder so I don’t wake up sore. Been doing this for 10 years and recommended it to a few friends who also love it! @Wayfair #Mattress #LTKHome
Rugs (and curtains) are always the icing on the cake for me—if a room feels a little off, it’s usually missing one of those These are the rugs I’ve used throughout our home in the living room, playroom, home gym, master bath, guest bedroom, and office, and they’ve made such a difference in pulling each space together If you’re unsure what to choose, I always recommend going neutral and sticking with more transitional styles so they work in multiple spaces and don’t go out of style I linked all of these rugs here so you can see sizes, colors, and options if you’re trying to finish a room in your own home neutral rugs, transitional rugs, living room rug ideas, playroom rug, home gym rug, bathroom rug, bedroom rug ideas, office rug, affordable home decor, finishing touches home @Wayfair #LTKHome
These lamps are on sale for Wayfair’s Spring Cyber Week right now for $100 🤯 I looked forever for something that felt high-end but wasn’t crazy expensive they have a really pretty texture + a soft neutral shade (not stark white) so they look like $400 lamps. Notice ❗️When you click on the product you will notice their photos are more brown. My pictures show you what Mike look like and they are less dark brown on the bottom. Now is the time to grab these & elevate your room with expensive looking lamps 🙌🏻 @Wayfair #LTKSaleAlert #LTKHome
Wayfair Sale
This is hands down one of the most used things in our house 🤍 The MovieSac + FootSac combo is unreal for lounging, movie nights, or just crashing at the end of the day. The MovieSac size really can fit two people and the FootSac pocket is the best for cold feet! Our MovieSac has the Alpine Phur cover. If you’ve been considering one, they’re currently up to 40% off (which doesn’t happen often) I linked our exact ones here 👇 @lovesac #LTKHome
Movie room
Decorating for Easter does not have to take long. We have a daughter so I try to celebrate every single little holiday for her. Not in a big Insta-worthy way but just a little something. Here are some ideas for you and I linked what I could 🐣 #LTKHome #LTKmomlife
Easter decor
Low effort stems I leave up all year 🤍 I stopped trying to keep up with seasonal swaps and just started buying stems that always work greens + whites + neutrals = done Most of mine are from Amazon & Michaels with a couple from Walmart & Wayfair mixed in Saved the exact ones I use to my LTK #LTKHome
I don’t want to change florals or stems every season. I don’t have space to store all of that 🤣 So here are the Stems I have in my house all year long. They are all from Amazon and Michael’s. #LTKMothersDay #LTKmomlife #LTKHome
It's such an easy way to make a space feel styled without adding clutter or overthinking it. If your home feels unfinished, try starting with one versatile piece like this. #LTKHome
Budget styling
Not me realizing it was the vase the whole time 😂 I swapped out my smaller glass vase for this taller ombre one and it instantly made this space feel more finished. The extra height actually fills the area, and the darker tone adds depth so it doesn’t just disappear. Also — quick note because I wish I knew this: it reads more brown than gray in person, which I actually ended up loving for a warmer, richer look. I linked the vase and the stems from Amazon! #AmazonFind #Amazonhomedecor #LTKHome
If you’re convinced your foyer is too small to be fancy… this is your sign to rethink it l! I didn’t have room for a traditional console table, so I used an ottoman, an oversized mirror, and a few simple pieces to create a space that feels styled and functional. It’s one of those small upgrades that makes a builder grade home feel so much more finished — without needing more square footage. Everything is linked here if you want to recreate this look in your own entryway. Save this for when you’re styling a small foyer 🏡 #LTKHome
This is one of the few things I’ve moved with us through three houses. I’ve had this Parker Field rug in our entryway every time because the pattern hides everyday life (kids + dog) but still looks really elevated. If you’re looking for a neutral rug that works with everything, this one has been a favorite for years. I saved the exact one in my sources. @Walmart #LTKHome
Entryway style
As a Florida mom, sunscreen is something we use every single day ☀️ You definitely don’t need to spend $100 on sunscreen, but I do think it’s one of the most important choices we make for our families. Between beach days, sports, school drop-off, and just living in the sun — we go through a lot of it. These are the ones I keep buying again and again for our family. They’re easy to apply, actually get used (which matters with kids), and everything here is available on Amazon. For my face I love Supergoop, and for the rest of the family we use Sun Bum all the time. It’s been a great combo for everyday Florida life and beach days. I linked everything here if you’re getting ready for spring break or stocking up for summer ☀️ @Supergoop! #LTKSeasonal #LTKTravel
I use to buy her RuffleButts when she was little. She is 7 now and half of the time wants to dress like a teenager so I was thrilled when she LET ME buy her this suit this year with the adorable bow detail on the back and the seersucker stripes 🎀🩵 It is so stinking cute! The ruffles come down the front on each side instead of on the backside. She is wearing a size 7 so they are true to size! We still have lots of summer left (I mean it’s 100 here so…) it’s not too late or even buy the next size up for next year. That’s what I do when I find one I love! #swimsuit #kidsswim #eastcoastsummer #LTKSeasonal #LTKKids #LTKSwim
This is not a cheap fake Turkish towel. This is for those of you who like good quality towels but want the benefits of Turkish towels like quick drying, being able to wear it it’s a mom cover up, and the lightweight to battle the heat. This comes in tons of colors and we use them for the beach and the pool which, living in Florida, they get a ton of use! #towels #beachvacation #packing #vacation
Spring Break
I was not going to drill into my cabinets but I wanted to try the towel rack on my island so I found this stick on one on Amazon (under $15) and it matches my brass hardware 🙌🏻 I can’t link it but the mango wood cutting board came from Sugarboo! #AmazonHome #LTKHome
My biggest concern with changing hardware? Patching the old holes. Turns out I didn’t need to worry. We only added one small hole and these still covered everything, so nothing had to be patched. I did spend a little more on these, but for something I use every single day (and see constantly), it felt worth it. The warmer tone completely changed how my kitchen feels. I used the 4” for the cabinets and drawers and the 6” for the pantry door. You can definitely mix and match. Linked if you have the same problem ✨ @Crate & Barrel #LTKHome
This is a builder grade home, and even though we got to choose our finishes, I couldn’t mix and match cabinets. I also couldn’t (in good conscience) replace a brand new island…so I had to get creative. Adding cabinet panels gave me that custom look without a full remodel. What do you think? I linked a couple different options from Home Depot so you can see what I am talking about along with some other things you see in my kitchen. #LTKHome
Kitchen
My home office lives in our guest room, so the desk had to do a lot more than just look pretty. This one is 51” wide, has real drawers, and still blends in with our guest bedroom furniture instead of feeling like an office setup. The desk and rug are from Wayfair, and I linked the rest of the bedroom pieces here too so everything works together 🤍 #HomeOffice #GuestRoomOffice #LTKHome
Reworked our guest bedroom into a double-duty space and I’m honestly obsessed with how the office side turned out. The cane-front desk adds so much warmth and ties in perfectly with the guest room furniture, while the linen rolling chair keeps it light and comfy for everyday work. The oversized map fills the wall without feeling busy, and the round Rifle Paper rug softens the whole space so it still feels like a bedroom — not a corporate office. Everything here feels intentional, but nothing feels precious, which is exactly what I want in a space we actually use. All pieces and even my purple Mac are linked here so you can set up your own home office. #Homeofficr @Wayfair #LTKHome
The perfect home desk does exist 🙌 Found this one on Wayfair, and it ties in perfectly with the rest of my guest bedroom furniture. The 51” top gives me plenty of space for my desktop and notes, and those cane-front drawers make it feel like it belongs in the room—not just a random work corner. Bonus: I linked the desk, rug, art, and chair so you can recreate the look! Wayfair desk, cane furniture, guest bedroom ideas, home office in bedroom, 51 inch desk, neutral office decor, stylish workspace, small home office setup, budget friendly home office, Wayfair cane desk #LTKHome
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