Your Top Ten Favorite Home Decor Items in 2024 and Sunday Morning Coffee

I am continuing my series highlighting Your Top Ten Favorites in 2024, and today, I am sharing your Top Ten Decor Items.

We all have those favorite items in our homes that are our favorites. As you read this today, consider your favorite home decor items. These are all the most popular home decor items you loved on my blog this past year.

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A dining table set with golden-themed plates, glassware, and napkins. There is a wicker basket with yellow foliage centerpiece, two candles, and decorative pears.

I cannot believe this is the last week of 2024. It has been an excellent year for me. I lost 35 lbs, am healthier than I have been in quite some time, and have organized my life so I have less stress, more free time, and opportunities to travel more than ever.

It doesn’t get much better than that!

Your Ten Top Favorite Home Decor Items

It’s been fun looking back at all of my blog posts in 2024, and today, I am sharing your favorite Top Ten Decor Items I shared this year.

Here they are, in no particular order, of course.

Frame TV

I decorated our family room with faux table top trees, bright colored Christmas balls, and a table set for Christmas morning breakfast.

You are probably not surprised that our Samsung Frame TV was one of the most favorited decor items. I love ours so much (and we have a few) because I never have to look at a big dark screen on our wall. When I utilize the art feature, it transforms our television into a piece of art.

Don’t you think our TV looks like a piece of art? Imagine how different it would look if there was a black screen hanging on our wall.

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Pink Decor in the Family Room

I love to add Valentine’s day decor to our home. Today I am sharing how to use pink decor in the family room. In a cozy and comfortable way. I added pink decor with pink wall decor, pink pillows, pink flowers, and a pink table setting. Although everything is temporary, the decor has such a…

The Living Room vs. Family Room

Is there a difference between a living room vs family room? We spend most of our time in our family room, so why isn’t it called the “living” room? Do you think that the colloquialisms of the living room vs family room are outdated? I think I do. In the olden days, living rooms were…

Samsung The Frame TV displaying artwork with trees and snow, alongside a close-up of its frame design with floral image detail.

Samsung Frame TV 65″ QLED Quantum HDR Smart TV

Gold picture frame with a corner detail displayed in front of a landscape painting of a field and trees in bloom.

Deco TV Frame for Samsung Frame TV, Pale Gold Bezel

A Samsung "The Frame" TV displaying a painting of blossoming almond branches on a turquoise background.

Samsung 55-Inch Frame TV

Faux Flower Arrangements and Centerpieces

A dining room with a wooden table and chairs, decorated with wreaths. A chandelier hangs above, and a floral arrangement is in the foreground. Large windows show greenery outside.

Why do I love faux flower arrangements and centerpieces? I love fresh flowers in our home but I don’t like disposing of dead flower arrangements in our home.

Faux flowers have come a long way in the past few years as they are more realistic, and the options available are plentiful.

I often compromise and create arrangements with both real and faux flowers. I still have to pull out the wilted flowers, but the arrangement can still exist in our home for a long time.

How to Arrange Pink Faux Flowers in a Vase

Faux Flowers Summer Style

Faux flowers are perfect for summertime arrangements when the temperatures are high and fresh flowers wilt quickly. Faux flowers are not what they used to be. Some are so realistic that you can’t tell they are faux! For summer, faux flowers add a carefree pop of color and decor. Check out these ideas for inspiration….

Faux Calliopsis flowers in white basis on the back porch.

The Best Faux Flowers for Spring

The gloom of winter has me looking for a way to add spring to our home. The easiest way is to add spring faux flowers to your décor. Even if it is snowing outside, a touch of faux flowers for spring might be exactly what you need. From delicate tulips to vibrant peonies, faux blooms…

You all loved the faux flowers in our beach house! You can see many of them below.

A bouquet of artificial eucalyptus leaves and small white flowers with green stems, arranged in a cluster. — Mixed Eucalyptus Leaves Stems

Orange Silk Poppy Flowers

Faux Ivory Peony Bouquet

Modern Coastal Vintage Decor

A kitchen table features decorative glass pumpkins and a basket with autumn leaves. The background shows a bright, modern kitchen with white cabinets and wicker accents.

Our beach house decor is Modern Coastal Vintage Decor. I know many of you haven’t heard of this type of decor. Why?

Because I made it up.

I must say it is my favorite. Mixing vintage with new, with a coastal twist, is a perfect theme for our beach house. I must admit that our Pasadena home now has a few home decor items in that style, too!

So many of you added some of the decor items in this blog post to your decor! I love that.

New beach house remodel living are and kitchen. White couch with pillow with white kitchen with white tile, quartz island, appliances, wood table and white cabinets.

Modern Coastal Vintage Style – A New Trend

Today I am excited to share a new term in interior design. It’s the style of our beach house and it is called Modern Coastal Vintage Style. In the world of interior design, blending different styles and creating unique combinations is a constant source of innovation. The newest blend is what I refer to as…

A bright, coastal-style living room with white sofas, a fireplace, wall art, and a clear view of the ocean through large windows.

Ventura House Beach Decor

We have been enjoying our remodeled beach house for almost a year, and I wanted to share all of the Ventura House Beach Decor. For details, tap a link on anything below. So many of you have asked for resource links for items we used to decorate the beach house, so we made it easy…

Seagrass Rattan Cage Salad Bowl | Large

Seagrass Storage Basket Bins with Lid

Non-Ticking Mantel Clock

Hanging Picture Frames

A dining and living area featuring a wooden dining table set for a meal, a white couch with pillows, framed pictures on the wall, and a dog lying on the floor near the table.

One of my favorite decor items is a collection of frames on a wall. It is likely those frames will include family photos. What could be a better way to decorate the walls in your home?

You all consider these frames to be your favorites, too. I added framed family photos in the beach house in the hallway and our primary bedroom.

I love them so much. And hanging them is so easy since most come with a guide!

Here is the link to all of my favorite frames.

Master & Co. Foundry Metal Gallery Wall Frame

Sheffield Home 9 Piece Gallery Wall Frame Set

Four wooden picture frames in a stack, one displaying a monstera leaf image. — Egofine 11×14 Picture Frames

Home Decor Lighting

The finished beach house kitcehn with white cabinets, countertops, appliances, and an island.

It took me a while, but I now consider lighting an essential part of home decor. Lighting can make a huge statement in any room, whether a table lamp or a chandelier.

Many of you already consider the lighting in our home to be decor. There are so many fantastic options, and I love adding metals and accents to our home with lighting!

The most popular lights you all loved are the two lights hanging over our kitchen island at the beach. They are the Antique Brass/White Light Fixtures and are pictured above. I love the look of these and also the amazing price!

A gold chandelier hanging in the entry way adjacent to the upper floor with a cabinet and marble bust.

Elegant Lighting at the Beach House

Elegant lighting was key to achieving my goal of casual elegance when I created the decor for our newly remodeled beach house. Lighting is an essential part of the decor when it pertains to the fixtures as well as the light provided. Today I am sharing the elegant lighting choices from Lamps Plus for the…

The finished beach house kitchen with white cabinets, countertops, appliances, a wood table, and an island.

A Finished Beach House Kitchen

The beach house kitchen is finally complete and I can’t wait to share it with you. Everything is installed and we absolutely love it! I was so fortunate to partner with Mission West Kitchen and Bath as their advice and products are what created this beautiful beach house kitchen. I definitely could not have picked…

A modern pendant light with a black metal frame and a white fabric shade hanging from a ceiling mount. — Light Society Lise Chandelier, Black/White

Battery Operated Wall Sconces Set Of 2

Large Gold Cage Lantern Light Fixture

Kitchen Stools

A bright kitchen with green walls, white cabinets, a central island with two wooden chairs, pendant lights, and stainless steel appliances.

I not only bought new kitchen stools for the beach house, but I also bought the same ones for our kitchen in South Pasadena. They are both from Serena and Lily and are called the Balboa stools. I bought them on sale and at the Serena and Lily outlet, but I do know they are often on sale online at Serena and Lily.

I loved that so many of you reached out asking about these stools. They are the best.

A spacious, bright living area with white walls and furniture, a wooden dining table with chairs, wicker bar stools, a fireplace, and a wall-mounted TV. Large window offers a view of the ocean.

How to Decorate Your Home Serena and Lily Style Without Breaking the Budget

Serena and Lily is synonymous with fresh, coastal, and effortlessly chic home décor. Many of us love and aspire to bring this look into our homes. Their signature style blends a coastal aesthetic with modern elegance, featuring relaxed linens, natural materials like rattan and wicker, and a soft, muted color palette. However, as gorgeous as…

A bright kitchen features white cabinetry, a countertop with fruit bowls, a basket of eggs, wicker chairs, and sunflowers in a vase by large windows. A vintage-style light fixture hangs above the island.

Fall Decor Ideas for the Kitchen

Fall is a magical time when the air turns crisp, and nature’s palette shifts to warm, rich hues. So why not add light touches and fall decor ideas to your kitchen? It’s the perfect season to bring some of that warmth into your kitchen with subtle fall decor ideas. The kitchen is often the heart…

Two wooden bar stools with woven backs and cushioned seats are positioned in a white kitchen. A bowl of oranges and a potted plant are on the marble countertop. — Nathan James Beacon Bohemian Boucle Bar Stool

Two wooden bar stools with rattan backs and cushioned seats are placed near a kitchen counter with decor and a painting above. — RIVOVA 26.5″ Rattan Bar Stools Set

Wooden chair with an X-shaped backrest and four legs. — Cross Back Wood Counter Stool

Seasonal Throw Pillows

DIY pillow featuring painted and stitched vintage bathing suites in a modern coastal vintage style.

One of the easiest ways to update a room each season is to add colorful throw pillows. I have one set of pillow inserts and a drawer full of pillow covers. I can instantly change the room’s feel with a quick pillow cover update.

So many of you love the pillow covers I share. You can see many of my favorites in the Spring Pillow blog post I linked below.

This summer DIY lumbar pillow I made with the vintage swimsuits was a favorite of all of you!

My Favorite DIY Fall Pillow Covers

Now that summer is behind us, here is another fun fall DIY: fall pillow covers. They are an easy way to shift the seasons. Making the fall pillow covers yourself is inexpensive, easy, and fun. I have a favorite fall item, and I used it to inspire this brand-new pillow cover. Can you guess what…

How to Decorate Your Home with Outdoor Fall Decor 1

The Best Summer Pillow Covers

What’s the easiest and most inexpensive way to refresh a room for summer? Pillow covers! Today I am sharing the best summer pillow covers. During the summer, I love to add a pop of color to my decor by adding summer pillow covers. It’s a fun, easy, and inexpensive way to play with new colors…

Ivory Embroidered Throw Pillow Covers, 2

Boho Throw Pillow Covers

Decorative Throw Pillow Covers Burlap Linen Trimmed

Glassware

three pink glasses, one with a gold rim, one with texture and one that is original cranberry glass.

I have curated quite a glassware collection over the last thirty years. Some are vintage, but surprisingly, most of my glassware collection was purchased at home stores and on Amazon.

I love using colored glassware on my tables because the entire table sparkles when the light filters through.

I would love to know which are your favorites!

Why You Need Colored Glassware on Your Spring Table

I love setting tables for spring! It’s fun and I especially love how much using colored glassware can enhance your spring table. Today I am sharing all of my colored glassware and ways you can use them when setting tables for spring. I have been collecting colored glassware for a very long time. Three of…

My Favorite Summer Glassware

I have collected glassware for years. I have new and vintage glassware and today I am sharing my favorite Summer Glassware. Colored glassware is such a fun way to add personality and charm to a table. Colored glassware also has such a summertime feel. Pinks and yellows and greens and blues, all tinkling with ice,…

Clear Embossed Water Glasses, Set of 6

Pink Water Glasses, 4

Bormioli Rocco Water Glass Green, Set of 4

Accent Area Rugs

My new craft room on the third floor with vaulted ceilings, a Dreambox craft storing cabinet, a work table, and more.

Area rugs can make or break a room.

I bought rugs for the beach house in almost every room and replaced them on our third floor in my craft room. A lovely area rug pulls a room together, making it much cozier.

It seems that in the last few years, a lot of the rug prices have become a lot more competitive. And my favorite brand Loloi, is very affordable!

You all loved the rugs in our beach house! You can see them below.

Ventura House Beach Decor

A bedroom with two built in queen sized bunk beds, a king sized bed, rocking chair and green, tan, and blue decor.

Finishing the Bunk Room at the Beach House

I haven’t really shared the bunk room at the beach house and I can’t believe it’s almost done. Thanks to Overstock it looks amazing! This bedroom is located downstairs in an area that used to be our garage! Since we bumped out the front of the garage ten feet, we had enough room in the…

Loloi II Skye Rug, Sage and Natural

Loloi II Heidi Collection Sage/Multi 8′-6″ x 11′-6″ Area Rug

Rosette Ivory/Silver Loloi II 7′-6″ x 9′-6″ Area Rug

My Latest Project

A woman holding a smiling toddler in front of a decorated Christmas tree with lights. There is a stocking hanging by the fireplace and artwork on the wall.

2025 is only a few days away, and I have been so busy updating my brand, My 100-Year-Old Home. You will likely notice some changes on January 1st with my blog format, newsletter, social media, and blog content.

You will also see more of me as I have decided to share more of my day-to-day life. It’s time for me to come out from behind the camera.

And yes, that makes me nervous.

My. 100 Year Old Home website — photo by Gillian Sarah

I am ready for some changes, and I hope you are too!

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My Biggest Challenge This Week

We spent Christmas week in Northern California, the first time in a gazillion years that we hadn’t been home in South Pasadena.

And guess what?

It was wonderful. Dave and I drove up on the 23rd with a car stuffed full of gifts, and we had the best time with our family!

The only thing I am struggling with is returning to a home full of Christmas stuff that needs a lot of organization. But I have a plan.

This past year, our home has been through some significant organizational changes. Remember the vast sale I held in January? That experience helped me realize that I don’t need to keep everything, and since the sale, I have been slowly giving more and more “stuff” away.

We finished reorganizing the basement in November, which was amazing, and the last area that needs attention is the third floor.

That is my big project for January 2025.

I begin this week with all of my Christmas decor. It’s time to let go of the decor that I haven’t used. I hope you are ready to share this journey with me!

Take down the Christmas decor. And organize and donate anything I am not using.
Finish the brand updates for My 100 Year Old Home.
Start the 3rd-floor reorganization project.

Minimalist bedroom with a neatly made bed, white bedding, two wooden nightstands with lamps, a window on the left, and a "Before" label in the corner.

This “Boring, Bland” Bedroom Transforms Into an Elegant Retreat. You won’t believe it.

A modern living room with a white TV stand, wall-mounted TV, plants, and decorative wall art. A gold pouf and a geometric chandelier complement the minimalist design.

Have you ever wondered How to Clean a TV Screen?

Shelf with framed family photos, a jar labeled "2014" containing a picture of a family, decorative figurine, and books titled "Our Sacred Honor" and "The Times That Try Men's Souls.

How to Make a New Year’s Eve Time Capsule. This is such a great idea.

Bookshelf with decorative items: red shoes, books, abstract sculptures, a rock, vases, and a small figure. Blue and white pottery is on the lower shelf.

“The Five-Year Rule” for Home Buying Can Help You Buy Your Dream Home (But There’s a Catch).

A mug of hot chocolate topped with whipped cream and chocolate drizzle, garnished with a candy cane, on a red, wavy-edged plate with candy canes alongside.

This Peppermint Mocha looks amazing.

A glass mug filled with frothy coffee next to five empty glass mugs. — Glass Coffee Mugs

Simple&Opulence 100% Linen Duvet Cover

Simple&Opulence Belgian Linen Sheet Set

And what a week it was!

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Your Top Ten Favorite Table Setting Ideas in 2024
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Your Top Ten Most Popular Blog Posts in 2024
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I am continuing my series highlighting Your Top Ten Favorites in 2024, and today, I am sharing your Top Ten Decor Items. We all have those favorite items in our homes that are our favorites. As you read this today, consider…
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Almost every blog post I write includes my favorite Amazon finds, and I love sharing them with you. This 2024 Top Ten list is especially exciting because it is the items YOU love the most. Each of these Amazon finds has…
Your Top Ten Favorite Craft Projects in 2024
I want to thank you all for always liking my craft projects. I love to craft, and today, I am sharing your top ten favorite craft projects on my blog in 2024. One of my favorite things to do is create…

A brass table lamp with a round white lampshade and a cylindrical base.

cordless chargeable lamp

Gold Leaf Sheets

Amazon Basics Silicone, Non-Stick, Food Safe Baking Mat – Pack of 2

Apothecary Jars

Pyrex Measuring Cups

Wall Ribbon Rack

Modern kitchen with a curved stone arch, turquoise tile backsplash, white cabinetry, marble countertops, bar stools, and a stainless steel range hood and refrigerator.

Martha shared 7 Home Renovation Trends That Are Out for 2025. I strongly disagree with two of them!

I have a few more Top Ten Favorites, including Table Settings and my Most Popular Blog Posts. On New Year’s Day, I will share my new ideas and plans for 2025, which is so exciting. Then, I will share my new winter palette ideas in a few rooms in our home.