Hi my name is Kris and my blog is http://junkchiccottage.blogspot.com I was excited when Pam asked me to be part of her How I Found My Style Series. I am pretty new to blogging and just learning to navigate this new world. I have meet some of the sweetest people that share my love of decorating. I would love to share with all of you a little bit about me and my style and decor.
To start my decorating style is Cottage Chic. I love whites, creams and pops of soft colors. The chippy, faded and worn pieces are signature to my style. I love things with history like an old door off an old home and then I re purpose it into my home decor. I like my home to be soft and relaxed.
I found my decorating style when my husband and I moved to our current home 5 years ago. We have two daughters that were out on their own and He took a job as the fire chief in the Northwest suburbs of Chicago. We sold our home where we lived for over 25 years and downsized to a cute little cottage ranch in a Lake town near where he took his job. This is when my love of cottage, chippy and vintage style bloomed.
The most treasured things in my home are old heirlooms passed down from family. A big part of my signature style is re loving old vintage pieces like doors, windows, chippy shutters etc. pieces with history and giving them new purpose in my home. I think they add such character to your home.
I think to create a beautiful home is not how much money you spend on decor but how much of your decor reflects your personality and things you truly love. I feel your home should be comfy and inviting and reflect you.