Thank you to Kohl’s for partnering with me on this post today. As always, all thoughts and opinions are my own. Be sure to check out the giveaway at the end of this post!
‘Adding Life Through Decor in the Dead of Winter’. How’s that for a dramatic title? 😉 But here’s what I’m talking about. Shortly after I take down all our Christmas decor the first week of January, I crave completely neutral spaces. Once the red and green is packed away, I tend to leave our everyday pillows, art and pretty much all signs of color packed away for several weeks. It feels so refreshing to start with a fresh slate.
With that being said, by the end of January, I need some color! Greenery starts to make an appearance again, and I typically settle into a new color scheme for the year (or, in reality – some variation of blue and green with our neutral decor). I’ve always been a fan of stripes, as you likely know, but this year the navy stripes are calling my name badly!
A month or so back, Kohl’s contacted me to see if I would be interested in hosting a giveaway with my readers, and in turn, be offered a gift card to shop their home decor options. I’ll be honest – I was a bit skeptical that I would find much to work with. I tend to think of Kohl’s as more of a clothing store, so imagine my surprise when I quickly filled my shopping cart online. I was actually blown away by the selection (as a side note – did you know that you can shop Wayfair products through the Kohl’s site as well?!).
Today, I want to share all of my amazing finds and offer you a chance to win a $100 Kohl’s gift card so you can freshen up your home for early spring as well! These changes are all really easy – just a few minor swaps, and an instant refresh to your spaces! I was careful to select items that would transition well from late winter well into late spring/early summer.
Three key factors: new throw pillows, throws and greenery can change everything! And they’re affordable updates!
First up, we’ll start with my office. I started with these Jonathan Adler reversible pillows. Since they had a zip closure, I actually used some of my down pillows I had on hand in lieu of the poly versions that came with them (the beauty of zippered covers)! I loved that they were reversible and a bit bolder than the blues I tend to decorate with. I then found these cashmere-like plaid throws that coordinated perfectly! They are super soft and great to curl up with. Add in some additional greenery on the side table, and the room was instantly refreshed!
And, although I didn’t show it in the pictures (because it’s not all that glamorous), I added this filing cabinet to the office closet. The drawers in my desk don’t seem to be keeping pace with the mounting paper we’ve been accumulating lately. I can promise you, though, this cabinet has made as much of a positive impact in my office as the decor updates have!
Get the look of the office:
In the kitchen, I added these gorgeous navy and ivory striped runners. Because of the shape of our kitchen, I ordered one in the 7′ length and the other in the 9′ length. It had always bothered me that we only had one 2’x3′ rug in front of the sink previously. Although they aren’t perfectly aligned, we love having rugs in front of both the sink and the stove now! The pop of green from the faux maidenhair ferns might be my latest obsession and I’m glad I scooped them up when I was in Utah last week! Now I just need to get some rug tape/pads so they consistently lay flat on the hardwood. Suddenly, I’m in love with my kitchen again!
Get the look of the kitchen:
Lastly, in the dining room, I really didn’t change much. I simply added these chunky navy striped throws and these wool blue pillows to each of the head chairs. The stripes tie in well with the rugs in the nearby kitchen, and I really loved the dusty blue color and texture of the pillows.
Get the look of the dining room:
So, what about you? Do you change up your decor slightly in the dead of winter?
Now, on to the giveaway! On winner will receive a $100 Kohl’s gift card, to be used on anything you wish (although I secretly hope it’s on decor)! Here’s the details. You must be 18+ years old and a US citizen to enter. I will personally mail the gift card to winner after the contest has entered. To enter, simply use the rafflecopter widget below (you have multiple ways to enter and the option to get bonus entries)! Giveaway ends at midnight Central on 2/8/16. Good luck!
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I’d buy the chair & chambray throw.
I love Kohls! Usually for clothing, so it is great to see the home decor options. If I won, I think I would put the gift card toward the Lush Decor Berlin Stripe Quilt Set in Gray for my son’s room. He is in college so I am trying to make his room suitable for a guest room, but still “manly” enough so that he feels at home on breaks 🙂
I’m loving all the stripes and shades of blue! I’d be excited to shop for lots of BLUE things for our very first home together (moving into it in June!) with the Kohl’s gift card!
I would love to use the gift card to add outside decor on the patio around our pool at out new house.
Thank you for the chance!
Love the throws!
I would love to buy a carpet for my baby boy’s nursery!
I’m all about bringing greenery indoors in the winter. There are so many things on my Kohls wishlist!
i love the outdoor american flag pillow. thinking ahead to summer!
Love the plaid throw!
I would definitely grab some of those cute rugs for my kitchen, I desperately need some!
I’m about to start renovating my living room. I would buy anything to help decorate that renovation.
Hi Sarah 🙂 We LOVE Kohls!!
I love the glass vases on your dining table! I bought one, thinking it was the perfect finishing touch for our master bedroom. My husband (who never minds pink or girly thing!) veto’d it. He said it looked like a drunken 1-eyed pirate made it. Ugh. So back to the drawing board lol! Thanks for the giveaway!
I would get some Food Network cookie sheets!
Love to add some pillows to my living room to welcome in warmer days.
My home could use some fresh touches! Thanks for the giveaway.
I’d buy some new curtains with the Kohl’s gift card
Home decor and shoes are what I mostly buy at Kohls. Love your new runners!
Wow!! Those changes look great!
Love the striped rugs!
those blue and white throws in your dining room have my heart!
I love Kohl’s! You can get the best deals there!! I am in need of some new decorative throw pillows! Kohl’s has a few that I have got my eye on!
i love that hex stool for the patio! thanks!
b
I am in love with the rugs, especially how you placed them!
Thanks for the reminder that Kohls offers great things for the home. I forget until I step into the store. I also like their bedding and artwork.
I love your fresh décor! If I were to win, I would buy new pillows and new rugs for my kitchen, as well.
We’ve been in our house ten years now without a refresh and still no curtains on our dining room windows. Would love to update! We are only 5 minutes from Kohls!
I love the Kerman floral rug! Fingers crossed.
We need a new coffeemaker. The Ninja Coffee Bar with Glass Carafe is really nice!
I love these little changes!! It perks everything up a bit!
The blue is so refreshing! I’m getting out my faux greenery now . . .
I would purchase new sheets.
Love the chair and your decorating!
Hi Sarah! We love Kohls too. Really need some new throw pillows for our living room, a throw would be nice too. Thanks for offering this great gift!!
I would get a Keurig Coffee Maker
I am going to get new throw pillows, and nice blanket to set on the couch and a new large vase for all my flowers! And hopefully some pictures to spruce up my walls!
It would be hard to choose what I would spend $100 on, because there are really many things I would like! Probably shoes to begin with – have been holding off on purchasing a pair of booties – but I don’t feel like that trend is going anywhere.
I would also get something for the home – I am slowing making my way through my home styling it..
Who knew Khols could be so cute?!
I would like to buy the Cuisinart Griddler
from their site.
I’m lovin’ the navy and ivory stripped runners! This post couldn’t have come soon enough, my space needs some excitement to help escape the winter blues. I’m going to definitely be adding some more house plants (hopefully they’ll survive this time). Is your fiddle leaf fig real?
As for what I’d pick up at khols…..probably a vase and some new throw pillows.
Greenery makes such a difference! And yes, my fiddle leaf fig is real. I did link to a faux on though, because I know a ton of you have been asking for one 😉 They are pretty finicky but this one actually seems to be doing okay now – finally!!
Definitely a throw, mine are shabby and not in a good way!
Love all the Blue!!!
I would buy a new blender to make smoothies.
I would love a big piece of metal wall art to go over our bathtub! One with votives would especially be nice, and it would change the ambience in that room. And you’re right, Kohl’s has really cute home decor stuff! Thank you for the giveaway!
Kohl’s has so many lovely things I would buy new bedding or decor pieces for my home office.
If I won I would get the Lauren Conrad ruffled shower curtain in blue and the hooks to go with it.
I would buy the stripe runner and maybe some shoes!! You have a lovely home.
Looks great, love the blue!
I would buy new bedding with the gift card.
I would use the gift card to buy a new shower curtain and a new comforter set!
Having just bought a home that is currently very empty I could use a Kohl’s gift card in so many ways, for so many rooms. That said, I think I might use it toward bedding for the guest room or items for our family room such as throw pillows, throws, frames, etc. – Thank you for this wonderful giveaway and the opportunity to win!
Just moved into a new home and would love to put a little $ into decorating instead of renovating! Love Kohls!
I would buy a Fitbit Charge HR Wireless Activity Tracker & Heart Rate Wristband.
I would buy the Nutri Bullet so I can start making smoothies for breakfast!
I would likely splurge on a new coffee pot…that’s debatable though as I have a hard time making it past the decor section! 🙂 Thanks for the opportunity!
I love the rugs you selected for the kitchen. I would definitely pick up a couple of those for my kitchen and entry.
Love love the blue striped throw and rug. This would look so amazing when we are done with the white kitchen reno!
I love those blue and white striped throws!
If I won, I would get the Cuisinart Smart Stick Hand Blender, for creating healthy soups 🙂
I would get the Food Networkâ„¢ Drench 16-pc. Glassware Set
I would get the Food Network cookware set.
Oh, there is so much I need. My one daughter needs new bedding, my other daughter needs storage and I want a console table to put in my kitchen/family room to set up a hot chocolate bar for the kids
Awesome giveaway! I love kohls for home decor!
I would like to buy some clothes for my children.
I love the big chunky green/blue jugs that you have on your table. I’ve been looking for some and never thought to look at Kohls!
I absolutely adore the navy striped kitchen rugs, your home is gorgeous and has been our inspiration over the past year as my husband and I purchased our first home and began the process of decorating it to match our styles and figure out what those styles were. It has been a process thats for sure but I love your blog it really does touch on all of the things nessecerry in home decorating and diy. Keep up the good work and fingers crossed we win the kohls giveway as the gift card would so come in handy as we continue to make our house our own.
I would definitely go for home decor and throw in some cute clothes for my littlest lady! xx
I would buy new bedding.
I would probably put it towards new living room curtains in a print to brighten it up.
Love Kohl’s! I shop there frequently for my kiddos clothes but I’ve also found some great home decor stuff there. I love those Artisan Weaver Leuk Pillows! I have been looking for something like that. The blue is perfect! Thanks for the chance at the giveaway, I love your style!
Love the throws and pillows.
I already purchased the striped rug for my kitchen (in chocolate), after seeing your last post when you purchased them!
I’d like to buy the LAUREN RALPH LAUREN Petite Faux Fur-Trimmed Down Puffer Coat for myself if I win this gift card.
I would get NutriBullet Rx 1700-Watt Blender.
I would get some decor for the house.
I would definitely purchase some new bedding!
Love your simple ideas!!
Would love to freshen up my den with new pillows and a throw.
I love the clean look of the striped runs and throws. I couldn’t locate a 7′ or a 9′ length in the drop box at Kohl’s. Thank you for bringing your inspiration into my life. I have been influenced to spruce up the look of my home by your blog.
Keep up the creativity,
Ruth
I’d love to freshen things up with new pillows and throws. Thanks for the opportunity!
I would definitely buy throw pillows! I’ve been wanting new ones every since I packed up my Christmas stuff!
I love the glass jars! Exactly what I’ve been looking for!
Love those rugs in your kitchen!
I want the Nutri Ninja Blender
I would get the Home Classics Daphne 10-pc. Comforter Set.
Our bedroom needs an update.
thank you
Rugs!! And some new bedding.
I never knew Kohls had so many stylish home decor items!
The answer I have ti give, is what would I not buy. I love shopping at Kohl’s. I have to stop myself from over spending when I’m in their store.
I would buy new shoes and work clothes.
I’d love to buy an immersion blender!
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I already purchased the striped rug in 6×8 for our basement. Maybe I’ll look for some accessories to go down there. Your kitchen is beautiful!
I don’t have a blender and would love to put it towards the KitchenAid KSB1575 5-Function Diamond Blender. This would help me in getting healthier this year.
I shop Kohl’a often. I need a new NutriBullet and cookware. Thanks for the giveaway,
I’d put it toward the HomeVance Stanford Heights Tufted Wingback Headboard – which looks fantastic.
A new pair of sneakers and some workout clothes.
Thanks for the giveaway! I’ve been looking for a new rug for my entryway after the snow and salt this year. 🙂
I would seriously consider buying the Ninja Coffee Bar.
I would like to put it towards the Sonoma outdoor seating for my patio.
I would get the OXO® Good Grips® 10-pc. POP Container Set. These would work very well in my pantry.
I would buy new sweaters for winter.
I would get some new cutting boards and shoes
Your home is simply divine, not matter what color palette you zhush it up with Sarah!
I’d get some new cookware and curtains!
I am in love with your kitchen, and I love the pop of the blue and white striped rugs! If I won, I would buy new bed sheets for sure. I really need to replace the ones I have been currently using – they just started developing a hole in the corner. Yikes!
Thanks for the chance to win!
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I’m redecorating my living room and would love the Charlotte Swoop Arm Chair. It’s perfect!
I would like to have a Cuddl Duds down alternative comforter – they look so comfy and warm.
Thanks and I enjoy your blog!
Karen
I would love to use the Kohls gift card to purchase new decor for baby #3’s nursery—our little Nori.
I’d buy new throw pillows and new rugs for our kitchen! Thanks for the chance.
I love your style you are so talented come update my home when you come to bountiful again I would love to see you !
I love kohls pick me
I’d love to pick up some new cozy bedding!
I would use it towards bedding for our master, they have some beautiful options!
I would put the giftcard toward a piece of artwork for over our family room fireplace mantle – it’s a big space!
I love ferns too. They seem to be there only houseplant that can survive me & my house.
I would love to buy a new comfortable and maybe a couple new pillows.
I would use it to buy new sheets. Maybe these http://www.kohls.com/product/prd-2088547/simply-vera-vera-wang-800-thread-count-sheets.jsp?color=Ivory
Oh I would love to update our entry way with a bench of some sort and place to put mittens/hats. I LOVE those navy and ivory striped runners!!! I really love their Safavieh Alice Wall Unit with Coat Hanger!
I.love that throw!!
ummm is it weird that I LOVE Kohls?? Your house looks so pretty Sarah and the photos are looking majorly good! Can’t wait to see you soon! And if I win, I’m buying new bath towels because we are in desperate need of some new ones. xo
I want a Fox Run Pasta Machine!!!
Love Kohls and everything pictured.
I’d love to buy a salad spinner and chopper.
I would love to get some new pillows!!
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I love Kohl’s and would probably shop some clearance racks! Usually, now is a great time to pick up kid’s coats and jeans for next fall.
Wow–who knew? They’ve got great home items! I’d buy white dishes because we broke a bunch over Christmas. Thanks for the giveaway!
I would love to get some new dishes.
I love the Linon counter stools!
I would use the gift card to purchase the 10 Strawberry Street Nova Beaded 19-pc. Dinnerware Set in teal.
I would buy a waffle maker and food processor
I would love to buy another Sonoma side table for my living room!
I love those kitchen runners. I’m also desperately in need of a small rug in my living room.
I would buy this for my dining room!
http://www.kohls.com/product/prd-2202381/safavieh-evie-mesh-pendant-light.jsp
I have to admit – I wouldn’t have normally thought about Kohl’s for interior decorating either! What a great reminder of another place to check for the pieces I am looking for. Thanks!
I love the Inglow Cinnamon Chai Flameless LED Rustic Pillar Candles.
I would buy a new rug for my dining room.
It would be too hard to say what I would buy…I love all of your purchases! I’ve been on Kohl’s site several times since you posted this.
I would buy a rug for my laundry room and that faux cashmere throw (so pretty!)
Love you blog and the ideas you share!
I’d like to buy a Nutribullet PRO
I would buy the Mr coffee 12 coffee brewer
I would have to check out the rugs! AND clothes!
We are expecting a little girl next month, so I would probably buy the Babymoov Swoon Up Bouncer.
The striped throws are calling my name.
I would buy new kitchenware. Thank you so much for the giveaway!
I would get a Nutribullet blender for smoothies!
I would love to get my hubby a Keurig 2.0!
I would probably get the BISSELL CleanView Plus Vacuum with OnePass Technology.
My spoons are always disappearing so I’d definitely buy a couple of the Oneida Infuse 6-pc. Teaspoon Sets. I could also use a new pillow. I like the Chaps Home Medium Beyond Down Down-Alternative Pillow!
I would buy a cute rug for my foyer! 🙂
I would buy the KitchenAid KSB1575 5-Function Diamond Blender