January 21, 2024 Fashion

Best Women’s Winter Coats To Wear Now Through Spring

I’ve got winter coats on my mind today.

Whether you’re searching for wool coats, puffer jackets or just a chic way to stay warm in the winter months ahead, I’ve got you covered.

A beautiful warm winter coat option from J.Crew: Teddy Sherpa Jacket.

Best Winter Coats For Women

We’ve reached the part of winter where I’m counting on a warm jacket to be the star of my outfit each day.

So, let’s talk about some of the best winter jackets to keep you looking stylish and feeling warm all season long.

When you live in a colder region (like here in Connecticut) your coat is pretty much your whole winter wardrobe for the better part of the day.

High-quality materials for the winter season make an excellent choice for the best winter coats.

I love coats and jackets – and probably have a few more than usual for the reasons above.

Maybe you’re also looking to stay warm and dry yet still look stylish – if so, I hope you enjoy these women’s winter coats I’ve rounded up here today.

I went with a bunch of different price points and styles here.

All of these coats look super stylish and are a great choice for keeping you nice and warm even on an extreme cold winter day.

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January 20, 2024 Get the Look

How To Decorate A Staircase Wall

Questions about how to decorate a staircase wall are something I get pretty often.

This post featuring our stairway wall first appeared here in October, 2019 – but I’ve gone back and updated it significantly with brand new staircase ideas for you today.

Photo of our home’s front entry staircase – the paint color on the trim and wainscotting here is Benjamin Moore White Dove paint. Pro tip: Decorative elements like wainscotting goes a long way when it comes to adding visual interest on stair walls.

Staircase Wall Decorating Ideas

What are some great staircase wall decorating ideas?

Your stairs are an important feature of your home.

This much-used part of the home is often one of the first things guests see when they enter your house.

Rather than a purely pass-through space – staircase walls can be easily transformed into a beautiful interior design feature.

Even if you don’t have a grand staircase or a dramatic spiral staircase, most stairs have a large staircase wall.

This wall is the perfect opportunity to showcase your personal style and make this space feel like you.

For example, the photo above is from my own front foyer.

The three silhouette paintings of my kids are my favorite pieces.

So showcasing these in the front foyer on the staircase wall was a perfect fit. (If you’re interested, there’s a lot more info on these three silhouettes in this post.)

With a little planning, staircase walls can be converted into gallery walls to showcase your favorite art.

In fact, since this space is first thing your guests will see when they enter your home, this really is the perfect place to showcase your favorite pieces.

Moreover, gallery walls are a fun decorating idea that can add instant personality to your home.

But before you break out a hammer and nails, here are a few things you should do first.

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