One way Samantha ensures this balance is
through open shelving, which allows her
to show off her décor in an organized fash-
ion, while also keeping these items out of
reach of her small children.
BE BRIGHT, BE BOLD
The light whites and creams Samantha
uses throughout her home allow her
statement pieces to truly stand out. She is
selective about her use of color, so details
like her bright turquoise door and cush-
ions attract the right amount of attention.
Her most-used statement items are her
wooden wall signs. Employed in most
of her rooms, sign art adds a consistent,
homey touch. Outside her laundry room,
for example, Samantha hangs a sign she
designed and made herself. For Samantha,
the process of making décor and chang-
ing up her spaces is just as enjoyable as
seeing the end results of her creative labor.
SEE SOURCES, PAGE 128.
top right: On her table are some of Samantha’s featured
products from her Etsy shop, Sweet Love Candy, which
sells buffet bags, candy tags, welcome signs and
banners. After making a candy buffet for her wedding,
Samantha was inspired to open a small business to
help others create their own candy buffets.
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