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Several years ago a printer took up residence in my kitchen. It was ugly, but oh-so-convenient. No, I didn’t want to look at it in the kitchen, but I like to work at the kitchen table so having it there meant not having to run to the other side of the house several times a day. Plus, there was no room for it in my over-crowded office because it is the biggest printer ever.

Printer
Recently we decided to transform our formal dinning room into an office. Because really, who needs a formal dinning room? I can count the number of times we have eaten in there over the last 10 years on one hand. Clearly, we don’t need it.

This weekend, the new office furniture went in and the first thing I did was to evict that printer from the kitchen. Goodbye and good riddance!

Now I get to enjoy our beautiful marble-top sideboard. And as a side benefit that also means I get to decorate it!

I set out to swap high-tech, clunky necessity for some rustic charm combining some new pieces from Better Homes and Gardens at Walmart with some pieces I already owned. You would be amazed how many rustic pieces you can find at Walmart that look high-end with bargain price tags. It made decorating my space affordable.

Rustic Owl
The first thing I needed was to replace the small lamp for something taller to bring more light to the dark corner. You would think an area that sits right next sliding glass doors would always be bright and cheerful, but you would be wrong. Our covered patio blocks so much light that the little corner behind our kitchen table is a dark nook. Case in point, these pictures were taken at noon.

I love the simplicity of this BHG for Walmart bronzed lamp, yes it is bronzed metal, not wood. Although next to the wooded candlestick holder it looks wood. Paired with a small burlap drum shade also from BHG for Walmart it gives off a nice warm glow with great texture.

Better Homes Gardens Rustic Charm
Adding a mirror to the space helped brighten up the area, plus I totally love burlap right now. I thought about hanging a burlap wreath here instead, but again — light. The burlap area also doubles as a corkboard, if you want to tack up notes. Can you believe this mirror is also from Walmart by Better Homes and Gardens? So cute.

I added a personal touch by framing one of my favorite sayings, “Live Often, Laugh Much, Love Always” in a charming wood frame with metal brackets. I couldn’t find this frame online, but it is available at Walmart from Better Homes and Gardens.

Download the 5×7 Live Often, Laugh Much, Love Always print.

Life Laugh Love Printable Quote
If you can’t tell from the photos, I am totally obsessed with owls. The owls in the picture are from my collection. I gave some new height to the short one by placing it on top of a wooden candle holder that I found at my local Walmart from BHG. I debated adding this bronze owl nightlight from BHG for Walmart to the left side, but my husband assured me it was at least one too many owls. So it may end up living somewhere else in the house.

The candle display in the middle of the table has become a staple in my house since I purchased it for a fall tablescape a year ago. I love it because I change out the filler in the dish seasonally. In December, I filled it with mini ornaments. Right now, I am loving the corks, but I am sure I will swap them out soon. The three-piece pedestal hurricane is still available at Walmart by Better Homes and Gardens.

BHG Candle Holder
And, of course, the jar candles are my favorite Better Homes and Gardens for Walmart scent — Spiced Pumpkin Pie. (Yes, I burn pumpkin candles year-round!)

The final touch is the BHG for Walmart pocket watch clock. Once I actually put batteries in it, it will be perfect. (Notice the books in the background, some of my childhood favorites!)

BHG Pocket Watch Clock
So what do you think? Big difference from the old clunker up there, right? Now I am ready for dinner guests — with no questions about a printer in my kitchen.

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This post was in partnership with BHG at Walmart. As always, all opinions are my own.

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  5. Christina Foley says

    I like the Better Homes and Gardens 3O-Picture Driftwood Plank Collage Frame, Brown and the Better Homes and Gardens Metal Mirror Pillar, Black

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  18. Virginia Rowell says

    I love the Better Homes and Gardens Clayton Court 3-Piece Motion Outdoor Bistro Set, Red, Seats 2. Would be perfect for my yard.

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  19. Susan Emery says

    I love & need the Better Homes and Gardens 16-Cube Organizer and Room Divider, Multiple Colors. I never seem to have enough storage.

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  30. Marilyn Nawara says

    I like their rugs and pillows — had no idea Walmart carried these items. Really like the Suzani Area Rug, Multi-Colored

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  32. Anne says

    I don’t know if it’s possible to love a trash can, but the Better Homes and Gardens 12-Liter Round Step Trash Can would be a great addition to my kitchen.

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  47. Melissa S says

    I really would like to have the Better Homes and Gardens Geo Waves Runner in aqua for my entry hall. I am going to have to check my local Walmart for it.

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  55. kelly tupick says

    I like the Better Homes and Gardens Comforter Set Collection, Tradewinds. This is such a nice set and such a great price.

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  60. Marti Tabora says

    I absolutely love the Better Homes and Gardens Crossmill Collection Coffee Table, Weathered. It’s so pretty and would be perfect for my living room.

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  68. Betsy Barnes says

    I love the Better Homes and Gardens throw pillows, especially the Better Homes and Gardens Citrus Scroll Pillow, Red/Cream 🙂

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  69. Laura J says

    Oh I really love the Better Homes and Gardens 11-Cube Organizer! So neat wit hthe little bench in the middle! Would be great to put shoes, mittens, hats…and a little place to sit and put them on!

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  70. Bailey Dexter says

    OMG I love the Better Homes and Gardens Ruched 3-Piece Bedding Comforter Mini Set! Wow what a great price for it!!

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  96. Starla B says

    Ahh, love those cork screws! So many cute ideas. I really love Better Homes and Gardens Gypsum Lamp Base, White Faceted, Set of 2 . They would be so cute in my vanity room!

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  97. Dawn Monroe says

    I like the outdoor furnishing. I cant wait until spring! I especially like the Better Homes and Gardens Azalea Ridge 5-Piece Patio Dining Set.

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  99. Natalie Brown says

    Hello! I always love their collections on Wal-Mart. One item I especially like is the Better Homes and Gardens Brown Paisley Berber Printed Area Rug. So pretty & perfect for my living room. Thank-you!!

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  110. Jessica says

    The Better Homes and Gardens 8-Cube Organizer with 8 Collapsible Fabric Storage Cubes, Mix and Match Colors would be perfect for toy storage in our living room.

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  126. Mendy Dinsmore says

    I would love to have a set of these, Better Homes and Gardens Thick and Plush Bath Towel Collection. They are great.

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  132. karenb says

    I could use a new shower curtain and the Better Homes and Gardens Deer Stripe Fabric Shower Curtain would be perfect in my bathroom, thanks

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  141. Margaret Smith says

    I love the Better Homes and Gardens Circles and Squares Decorative Pillow, Brown . I actually just ordered these over this past weekend.

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  145. trisha kilpatrick says

    I just love the Better Homes and Gardens Turquoise Jute Trim Pillow and the Better Homes and Gardens Painterly Jacobean Decorative Pillow, Multi-Color. Hard to choose between them. Very nice!

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  152. Kenya F says

    The Better Homes and Gardens Iron Fleur Area Rug in cream/chocolate is absolutely beautiful! Can’t wait to finally my our first home to decorate again.

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  156. JoAnne Gustafson says

    I would love to see a picture of what kind of desk you selected for your new office. I’m liking the BH&G desk

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    • jen says

      I actually inherited a beautiful antique desk with a marble top from my Aunt when she passed, so I am using that for my desk. But I will be posting pictures of everything… eventually. It’s a slow process with a perfectionist, you’d laugh if you knew how many times I moved the items on my bar around!

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  175. colleen long says

    I really like their bedding. Especially this one :Better Homes and Gardens Indigo Paisley 7-Piece Bedding Comforter Set.

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  206. Katelyn says

    I love anything that is Better Homes and Garden especially the Better Homes and Gardens Tree Top 5-Piece Bedding Comforter Set

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  207. alisa says

    i like the Better Homes and Gardens Willow Media Basket, Grey or something similar because i like to store random little things like mini shampoo and conditioner bottles or samples of body wash or magazines in the bathroom or main room.

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  219. Kelly says

    I didn’t realize that Better Homes and Gardens had a product line. Even better they show color combinations and full room ideas. That makes my life really easy, since I am not design inclined. 🙂

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  221. stephanie baker says

    Our wax warmer gets lots of BHG scents from Walmart because they smell so yummy & are great quality for such a great price. I peeked at the website to see what else they made & it all looks wonderful. Right now my obsession is storage since we are expanding our family this summer, so the 8-cube storage shelf is definitely something I need!

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  233. ellen beck says

    I really love the Better Homes and Gardens Azalea Ridge 4-Piece Patio Conversation Set, Seats 4. I would love to hve a patio set to sit and rellax in and maybe ave a nice summer meal outside. This is so pretty.

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  239. K. Elizabeth (YUMMommy) says

    Love their All Over Ruffles pillow. I’m in the process of remodeling my daughter’s room and we’re going for Purple Parisian Princess feel. That pillow would look perfect for our theme!

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  268. Kimberly Hilbert says

    Better Homes and Gardens Suzani Area Rug, Multi-Colored is something that I’d buy. I didn’t know they had this at wal-mart.

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  304. Dorothy Teel says

    We have been redoing our den and I think that the Better Homes and Gardens Mercury Glass Base lamp #: 551414014, would be perfect and then we could get the Texture Accent shade in silver #551776239

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  321. Christy Peeples DuBois says

    One thing I love is the Better Homes and Gardens Quilt Collection, Jeweled Damask ti use for the spring and summer. I love the colors and it just makes me think warm weather.

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  326. Jessica Carroll says

    I am a new follower, and I so far love what I have seen on your website! My absolute favorite so far are the Live Well, Laugh Much, love always. The frame really gives it a more country look that I love!

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