I'm over at Living Savvy today with a simple, low-cost way to dress up your front door for Fall. Make sure you stop by and share your favourite Fall decorating ideas in the comments!

Make sure you stop by First Time Fancy today, where I'm sharing all the details from my DIY wedding two years ago - including lots of pretty pictures!

I hope everyone had a great long weekend! We were busy getting ready for Hannah's birthday party yesterday, but we still managed to sneak in some pool time :) I'll be sharing a few shots from the party - and all the details on our newly-finished patio! - later this week.

Today, I'm over at Mommy Miracles sharing five things I've learned about home ownership. Laura and her family just bought their first house, so be sure to stop by to offer your congratulations and check out the rest of her Writing Home series!

Adam is re-caulking our tub for the millionth time, so a guest post about updating your shower seems appropriate. Please welcome Ayeisha from Mira Showers.

There's nothing better than coming home after a long day and standing under a hot shower, letting the day wash away. It's even better if you're showering in a beautiful, up-to-date bathroom. Breathing new life into your bathroom doesn't have to mean a complete reno; there are plenty of simple updates you can make to keep your bathroom looking great.

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If your budget for updates is small, consider bringing in new shower accessories. Mira Showers has a huge range of the latest shower accessories, including eco-friendly showerheads. These showerheads can save up to 85% of water, so you can reduce your carbon footprint and still have a great, refreshing shower.

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If you have a bit more money to invest, a shower tray is the perfect addition to anyone's bathroom. They come in a range of sizes and they also include BioCote, which helps reduce bacteria and mould growth, so you'll know your bathroom is as fresh and clean as it can be.

If you really want to transform your bathroom, consider replacing your shower altogether. A sleek mixer shower will give your bathroom a chic and modern look, with a perfect showering experience for you. Or, for an amazing shower every time you jump in, try a brand new electric shower.

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Just like everything else, bathrooms and showers go in and out of style. Upgrading their look good can be done on any budget and your investment will raise the re-sale value of your home, too.

Thanks Ayeisha! Adam and I replaced our showerhead when we moved into our house and it made a big difference - it saves a ton of water and showering is much more relaxing!

I'm super excited to be participating in Tiffany's Spray Painters Anonymous series over at Living Savvy today - make sure you click over to see my latest spray painting project and check out the rest of the series.

I'm away at meetings for work this weekend, but don't feel too sorry for me - I've had a short week. Have a great weekend!

I'm over at First Time Fancy today sharing an affordable DIY art idea. Make sure you stop by to check it out!

Today you can find me over at Kerry's blog, First Time Fancy. I'm giving a mini house tour and sharing my latest home improvement project, so make sure to drop by! 

I'm honored to have a guest post today from Arcadian Lighting.
Take it away Susi...
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Today’s guest post is from Susi, a writer for Arcadian Lighting. Founded in 2002, Arcadian Lighting started selling decorative home lighting fixtures and lamps online, and has become one of the top Internet retailers for home lighting products. Visit their website and cool blog for more information.

Rustic vintage décor is a popular trend in design right now. Natural materials like stone and reclaimed woods are mixed with vintage cabin, farmhouse and even modern styles to create the charming rustic vintage décor we're seeing in shelter magazines and on design blogs. We've pulled together some examples of retro vintage style. Have you noticed this trend? What do you think? Love? Hate? Let us know!

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Rustic cabin style is having a bit of a renaissance in design right now. Mixed with other styles like vintage, modern and even contemporary, rustic elements are trending hot right now. Even taxidermy.

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Rustic and vintage elements fill this new kitchen with charm befitting a 19^th century homestead. Recycled wood beams add a rustic feel while accessories like the hanging lantern add vintage charm.

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A popular way of adding a rustic feeling to a room is by using antlers as decorative elements.  Hung on walls or displayed in cabinets, antlers add a natural element to a room. This dining room features vintage lighting as well as a vintage bookcase used as a china cabinet.

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Reclaimed beams create a dramatic rustic style headboard in this bedroom. Vintage style clip wall sconces add a vintage touch to the rustic chic style room.

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The white antler chandelier and barn doors add rustic charm to this entry. A vintage Navajo rug adds color as well as a feeling of nostalgia.

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Vintage and antique flea market finds and heirlooms decorate this stone and wood filled rustic cabin bedroom.  Love the painted chest at the foot of the bed that adds color to the room.

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Shabby chic vintage style meets rustic in this pretty bedroom.  The masculine wood feeling of the vaulted wood ceiling is offset by the feminine lines of the chandeliers.

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It may surprise you that vintage modern can also work in a rustic style room.  This large barn style living room has an airiness that works with the clean lines vintage modern furniture and those stunning pendant lights.

Craving more of the retro vintage style? Stop by Arcadian Lighting for more inspirational design ideas.

Wow! Don't you love all those inspiring photos?

Yum.

Thanks Susi, and be sure to check them out!