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June 25, 2020 by Lindsay

DIY Beachy Art

I am such a lover of all things beachy. From home décor to beach vacations and everything in between! We are so blessed to live in such a beautiful area, just a short drive to some of the best beaches in the world. During the heart of quarantine, I came up with an idea to […]

March 13, 2013 by Lindsay

The Dining Room Hutch… Before

Today, I am back with another quick post about the dining room. Kevin was given this really neat old dining room hutch from a past client who knew how muched we loved a good old diy project.

September 5, 2012 by Lindsay

DIY: Tea Towel Tote Bag

I am so excited about The Curiosity Shoppe at Target collection! I mentioned in yesterday’s Fresh Picks Post that the newest Shops at Target would be available in stores & online September 9th! In preparation for the launch, I wanted to share the following DIY craft with you.

March 27, 2012 by Lindsay

Spring on the Wreaths

It’s Spring… hopefully you are feeling it outside too! I L-O-V-E the warm days and cool nights… don’t you? One of my favorite things about the seasons changing is updating my decor! I especially look forward to popping ‘life’ back into our lanai’s/porches.

February 17, 2012 by Lindsay

Score! Fun Finds…

Happy Friday everyone… Hopefully all of you have a fun weekend planned! I am hoping for some sun, fun & family time. I also have a few diy plans up my sleeve!! Right now it’s a bit cloudy, so we will see if my plans come through or not. For now, I want to show you what I scored late last week…

February 16, 2012 by Lindsay

Office ‘Lineup’: Painting Stripes

We painted stripes, again.

Remember awhile back when I mentioned we had plans to (finally) design our home office? Well… it’s happening! Actually, it happened! We are in the ‘styling & decorating’ phase of this fun little project and I can’t wait to show you the entire project!! You are going to love it (hopefully)! But for now… I am only showing you the accent wall phase…

December 17, 2011 by Lindsay

Christmas Trays & Displays

Every year I like to come up with some fun & festive Christmas vignettes & centerpieces all over our house for the season. This year, I had some fun coming up with new ideas and using trays as the foundation for my Christmas table decor…

December 15, 2011 by Lindsay

DIY Christmas Ornaments

In the spirit of this fabulous season, I wanted to take a few hours and DIY some ornaments. I had a few ideas I couldn’t get out of my head, so I thought I would try my hand at DIY’ing a few to see how they would come out! Boy was I pleasantly suprised!!

April 8, 2011 by Lindsay

DIY Art: Chevron & Butterflies

I mentioned just a few days ago that I am completely obsessing over the Chevron pattern.

March 3, 2011 by Lindsay

DIY: Yarn Spring Wreath

It’s March and being the fact we have already been enchanted by the spring weather {here anyways}, I felt like it was time for a fun, new spring wreath!Plus, March is National Craft Month… it’s true!

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Hi, I am Lindsay Milner, the designer, fashionista, blogger & mommy behind A Design Story! I am a happy wife & momma that loves all things stylish! I love blogging, interior design, shopping, having fun on the beach, making our house a home, hanging out with family, drinking coffee & running around after our kiddos.

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  • My favorite place to be! Another glorious beach day with the kiddos! ⚓️☀️ Anna Maria is my happy place for sure… I can’t get enough!! I am dreaming of a home on the island in the future! What’s your happy place? . . . #vacayvibes #summerdays #summerlovin #givemethatsunshine #annamariaisland #floridaliving #ilivewhereyouvacation #myhappyplace #summertime #beachlife #beachlover #summerstyle #sunshinestate #floridainfluencer #blueocean #beachday
  • ☀️ Sea + Sun + Smiles We drove across the state last week for a vacay with family! Had a great time and I was so in the moment, I only took a few photos! We had incredible weather and basically lived our best lives all day on the beach and in the pool together! . . I have had a few messages asking where I have been on insta…. The truth is, I have been soaking up time with my kids, working on a few home updates and spending as much time at the beach and in our pool
  • Happy 4th of July! Grateful for America and freedom! Praying blessings over you all on this Independence Day! . . . #july4th #independenceday #freedom #letfreedomring #floridafreedom #america #americanstyle #floridainfluencer #coastallife #coastallifestyle #natebendersonpark #utc #utcmall #fireworks #babyyourafirework #americanfreedom #familylife #redwhiteandblue #sarasota #sarasotaflorida
  • Things are changing around here! I made a to-do list and one by one, I’m getting it done! I love a good re-fresh! This cute wall (mirror + furniture) is being moved to another wall and a fireplace will go in its space! The dining room is getting a new furniture piece and light… almost finished there! Lilah is getting a room re-do perfect for a big girl! Lots more on the list too!! Stay tuned…. What do you have on your home to do list? Anything fun! Share below! Sources on my link—> shop my insta! . . .
  • I was made for vacations like this! Best vacay to Seaside and Watercolor with my favorite people! I may or may not have taken a months worths of pictures… but these will do for now . . . . #30avacay #seaside #santarosabeach #watercolorflorida #vacay #vacaymode #bestvacayever #vacayvibes #beachvacay #familyvacay #familyiseverything #mylittlefam #lovemyfamily #seasideflorida #campwatercolor #travel #floridavacation
  • ✏️Let the school year begin!! 3rd Grade and VPK here they come! Praying for safety over their school and for a wonderful year ahead! . . . #backtoschool #schooldays #schoolkids #lakewoodranch #prayingmom #lovemytribe

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