Modern HomeMaker

Creative Ideas for Stylish Living

By SARAH ROSE INCH

“Be the homemaker you always admired with this beautifully done book by Sarah Rose Inch. It is filled with simple tips & inspiring photos to make your home cozy, welcoming, & nurturing.“

—Liz Marie Galvan, bestselling author of Cozy White Cottage

ț National publicity campaign with over 1 million shares and views across all channels!

ț Design advice for nine rooms in the home.

ț Creative entertaining ideas for four parties.

ț Twenty home styling projects!

ț Home management checklists!

The role of homemaker takes on a whole new meaning with this modern guide that offers hands-on décor advice for creative homeowners! Readers will join author, designer, and social media influencer Sarah Rose Inch as she guides them through design advice for the kitchen, bathroom, living room, dining room, and more. Also included are creative entertaining ideas for four different party themes and twenty step-by-step home styling projects that can be completed in a day. Bonus home management checklists are also included!

AVAILABLE: Now! PRICE: $29.99 FORMAT: Hardcover SIZE: 9” × 10.5” PAGE COUNT: 192 ISBN: 978-0-7643-6205-7

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The mudroom transitions us from the outside world to the interior of our home. It’s where we store bags, jackets, shoes, and even gardening tools. Here are some tips and ideas for establishing a functional and beautiful mudroom that will help you shed the day before entering your main living space.

1. Function first: When designing a mudroom, it’s essential to start with practical matters. Use durable materials that conceal dirt and hold up to high traffic, like the brick flooring shown here. 2. Closed storage: If space and budget allow, it’s wonderful to have a combination of open and closed storage in your mudroom. Here we have installed closed-door closets, upper cabinets, and drawers. The result is a streamlined look that feels clean and calm. 3. Locker room: A mudroom with designated cubbies is a game-changer for busy families. Having a dedicated space to store everyday items helps kids get off to a good start in the morning. Just grab and go! 4. Seat yourself: Seating is essential in a mudroom where shoe changing is standard. Here we have two options, a sturdy bench built right into the cabinetry and a freestanding one that adds a touch of French country flair to the space.

5. 1 Personalize it: A hardworking room does not have to lack character, grace, and style. Bring plants, art, and personal accessories into your space. Here, we added greenery and a framed landscape to the upper shelves and hats on the iron hooks. Everything the family needs is within reach, and the room looks terrific.

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Light & Airy Holiday Style

Give your guests respite from the hectic holiday season with a leisurely winter brunch. Open your windows to let the natural light in and scale your holiday décor back to fewer items intentionally arranged. Follow the below tips for more ideas.

1. Change up your wall art for the holiday season. The charcoal pine drawings provide a seasonal backdrop without demanding too much attention. 2. Greens, always greens! No buffet table is complete without seasonal foliage. Try swapping out traditional holiday florals with a vase of seeded eucalyptus. The minty scent will provide a subtle aroma that will not compete with your food and the subtle effervescence perfect for early entertaining. 3. When in doubt, hire it out! There is no rule that says you have to make the party food yourself. Connect with a local baker to order cupcakes, tiered desserts, and cookies ahead of time if it is within your means. Maybe they will even deliver! 4. Don’t forget to include essentials like forks, spoons, small plates, and napkins on your buffet table. Get creative with your presentation, and don’t be afraid to employ the high/low rule of decorating, like putting glamourous gold cutlery in a rustic wicker basket. The result is both casual and elegant at the same time.

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Flower Arranging Party

May your house always be too small to hold all of your friends. — IRISH BLESSING

The only thing better than spending an afternoon with your girlfriends is doing it with buckets full of fresh flowers! This section will give you tips and advice for hosting a fun flower arranging party. It’s a creative entertaining idea that allows you and your besties the opportunity to spend time together, create memories, and make something beautiful.

The party is not complete without a signature cocktail (or mocktail). So, look for creative recipes like this blood orange and elderflower cocktail with a floral garnish. Have a variety of vases and vessels available for your guests. You can buy them from a local shop or scour thrift and antique stores. Encourage your guests to get creative. These are personal arrangements, not wedding bouquets! There’s no right or wrong way to do it.

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Hosting ideas for four events: Backyard Dream Wedding, Children’s Birthday Party, Holiday Brunch, and Flower Arranging Party .

5. Meet in the middle: Fold two ends of the paper up and over the sides of the box to meet in the middle. The paper should overlap by a few inches (trim if needed). 8. Press and crease again: Fold the corners in and crease them along the bottom edge. Lift the bottom of the wrapping paper and press it against the side of the box, covering the corners. Secure with tape. Repeat steps 7 and 8 on the other side of the box.

1. Gather materials: Gather your gift, a box, wrapping paper, scissors, tape, and ribbon or twine. Tissue paper or other filler is also helpful to have on hand. 4. Trim to size: Using sharp scissors, cut a piece of paper about twice as long as your box. 6. Tape it up: Secure the overlapping paper with tape. I am using translucent black washi tape to add a pop of modernity to this otherwise classic paper. 7. Fold and crease: Fold the top of the wrapping paper down and press it against the box, creasing the corners. 9. Get creative: Finish the package with a bow or ribbon. I like to use twine and tuck a dried flower on top for an unexpected and unique presentation.

2. Box it: If there is a price tag, remove it and place your gift inside the box. 3. Let’s roll: Roll the wrapping paper out (pattern side down) on a flat surface. Place your box topside down and center it. 5. Meet in the middle: Fold two ends of the paper up and over the sides of the box to meet in the middle. The paper should overlap by a few inches (trim if needed). 8. Press and crease again: Fold the corners in and crease them along the bottom edge. Lift the bottom of the wrapping paper and press it against the side of the box, covering the corners. Secure with tape. Repeat steps 7 and 8 on the other side of the box. 167 Make a Design Moment: Styling School with Sarah

4. Trim to size: Using sharp scissors, cut a piece of paper about twice as long as your box.

6. Tape it up: Secure the overlapping paper with tape. I am using translucent black washi tape to add a pop of modernity to this otherwise classic paper. 7. Fold and crease: Fold the top of the wrapping paper down and press it against the box, creasing the corners. 9. Get creative: Finish the package with a bow or ribbon. I like to use twine and tuck a dried flower on top for an unexpected and unique presentation.

1. Gather materials: Gather your gift, a box, wrapping paper, scissors, tape, and ribbon or twine. Tissue paper or other filler is also helpful to have on hand.

2. Box it: If there is a price tag, remove it and place your gift inside the box. 3. Let’s roll: Roll the wrapping paper out (pattern side down) on a flat surface. Place your box topside down and center it. 5. Meet in the middle: Fold two ends of the paper up and over the sides of the box to meet in the middle. The paper should overlap by a few inches (trim if needed). 8. Press and crease again: Fold the corners in and crease them along the bottom edge. Lift the bottom of the wrapping paper and press it against the side of the box, covering the corners. Secure with tape. Repeat steps 7 and 8 on the other side of the box. 167 Make a Design Moment: Styling School with Sarah

1. Gather materials: Gather your gift, a box, wrapping paper, scissors, tape, and ribbon or twine. Tissue paper or other filler is also helpful to have on hand. 4. Trim to size: Using sharp scissors, cut a piece of paper about twice as long as your box. 6. Tape it up: Secure the overlapping paper with tape. I am using translucent black washi tape to add a pop of modernity to this otherwise classic paper. 7. Fold and crease: Fold the top of the wrapping paper down and press it against the box, creasing the corners. 9. Get creative: Finish the package with a bow or ribbon. I like to use twine and tuck a dried flower on top for an unexpected and unique presentation.

2. Box it: If there is a price tag, remove it and place your gift inside the box. 3. Let’s roll: Roll the wrapping paper out (pattern side down) on a flat surface. Place your box topside down and center it. Make a Design Moment: Styling School with Sarah

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Step-by-step projects!

ABOUT THE AUTHOR

Sarah Rose Inch is the creative force behind Gray Apple Design, a rapidly growing interior design firm. Additionally, she is the proprietor of Gray Apple Market, a curated boutique of beautiful home goods. Together, she and her husband also own and operate Inch & Co., a design and build firm recently recognized on the Inc. 5000 Fastest-Growing Companies in America list, and Hueter’s Greenhouses. Sarah recently completed shooting a test pilot for HGTV. Learn more at @grayappledesign and @grayapplemarket.