The Top 6 Articles in 2020 from the Blended Decor Blog
2020 will forever be know as the year that:
Reflecting on the year….
We discovered our true priorities.
We discovered the joy of dressing for comfort.
We discovered the time to pursue hobbies such as cooking, baking, sewing, biking, etc.
We discovered it’s possible to work from home.
We discovered how precious teachers are.
We discovered an ability to applaud selfless nature, especially that of nurses, doctors, techs, and other healthcare workers, banging pots and pans at 7 pm to welcome them home.
We discovered new ways to connect with those close in the heart via video chats on Zoom.
We discovered “important conversations and continue to learn crucial lessons about the ongoing impact of institutional racism and white fragility on Black people's daily lives, and how to be actively anti-racist.” 8
Here in my little corner of the world, you found the most inspiration from decor-related gifts, rugs, Coastal style, and French Country style. We also celebrated Black Designers and figured out how to use backgrounds for Zoom. Counting down the top six articles from this year…
Whether you’re a newlywed or have been together for 40 years, Valentine’s Day can be more than just a Hallmark holiday. It can be an act of love toward your wife, especially if you are speaking her love language: Receiving Gifts. For someone who speaks this language, the act of thoughtfulness in picking out the perfect gift is the way love is shown. I’ve gathered 16 unique, romantic Valentine’s Gift ideas to demonstrate that you love, care for, and listen to your wife. READ MORE…
5. Black Designers & Artists Matter
Category: Top Picks
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The pandemic is furthering the wealth gap due to racism as black businesses are more likely to fold due to loss of business during COVID than white businesses.
Blackenterprise.com reports, “According to a recent nationwide survey, 45% of black and Latinx small business owners say they anticipate closing within six months due to the coronavirus outbreak. Another 41% said they were denied relief assistance when applied…” READ MORE…
4. Blue Coastal Rugs You’ll Want to Instagram
Category: Styles
Good thing for coastal decor lovers that Pantone declared Classic Blue as 2020’s Color of the Year.
There will be no shortage of blue furnishings and decor.
According to Psychology Today, if you love blue, “you love harmony, are reliable, sensitive and always make an effort to think of others. Read More…
3. Shop This Look: Romantic Coastal Style
Category: Shop The Look
Gaze over the indigo blue waters and find yourself in tranquil bliss.
This is your happy place.
Can you relate with the spirit of this feeling?
It’s romantic and serene, and it’s the way we want to feel.
This is the look and feel of this Romantic Coastal Style design I’m sharing with you today. READ MORE…
2. How To Instantly Improve Your Zoom Appearance
Category: Top Picks
Would you like to add new life to your Zoom meetings?
Are you afraid that your messy home could ruin your credibility?
Or maybe you'd like to have the edge over your competition?
My tips and my designer backgrounds are the answers to these dilemmas. Read More…
And the #1 Article from the Blended Decor Blog by Julie Ann Rachelle is…
Category: Styles
Since French Country style is the #1 search that brings visitors to my blog, and also the most romantic of all design styles, I’m sharing with you 14 elements of romantic French Country Bedrooms.
I’ve gathered amazing real life ideas from Instagram to share with you, including a DIY tutorial for a wall sconce (#2) , a dreamy lit à la polonaise (#13), and modern French Country Style (#4) ideas. Read More…
Thank you for joining my community and following along in my journey during this crazy, weird, sad, lonely, messy, beautiful year!