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“ 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 , best-selling author of Cozy White Cottage 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. Hosting ideas for four events: Backyard Dream Wedding, Children’s Birthday Party, Holiday Brunch, and Flower Arranging Party 5 4 3 1 56 Modern HomeMaker Grab and Go! 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. 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. 2 57 Make Yourself at Home: Deconstructing Design, Room-by-Room Home organization tips and inspiration 80 Modern HomeMaker Encourage your guests to get creative. These are personal arrangements, not wedding bouquets! There’s no right or wrong way to do it. 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. 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. 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. 81 Make a Memory: Celebrating In Style at Home ModernHomeMaker Creative Ideas for Stylish Living By SARAH ROSE INCH ț Design advice for nine rooms in the home. ț Creative entertaining ideas for four parties. ț Twenty home styling projects! ț Homemanagement checklists! The role of homemaker takes on a whole newmeaning 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, £27.99, 42.99 CAD FORMAT: Hardcover SIZE: 9" × 10.5" (229 x 267mm) PAGE COUNT: 192 ISBN: 978-0-7643-6205-7