I don't know what you think about sectional sofas, but I know in the past, my first thought was of a LazyBoy that had recliners on the end and had cup holder arm-rests. Nothing against those, but when designing my space, function is important, but so is aesthetic. I never thought I'd be a fan of a sectional sofa until I actually owned one. Now I love them! Why? For one, sectionals really define a space. It almost anchors the room. I … [Read more...]
How To Style Your Coffee Table
Decorating our homes can be a challenge when it comes to accessorizing different spaces. The one thing that always comes to mind for me is coffee tables. How do we pull different things together, what types of things do we buy and then what? I'm sharing a few tips on what I've done throughout the years in my own home. I pulled items for you to shop in each of the categories, and ALL of these items are all UNDER $100 each! … [Read more...]
Cocktails and Conversations Begin Tomorrow Night!
I couldn't be more THRILLED to announce this FREE Telesummit I'm hosting beginning tomorrow night. All those things you love to read about HERE on TheOPLife, all the fun stuff that we do, day in and day out? Those are the things we'll be sharing. Each evening, you'll be able to watch me alongside a guest expert boss babe I've invited to discuss a specific topic. It's totally free and you can watch from your phone OR computer. You can … [Read more...]
Why My Remodeling My Office Is Important For You
Laptops have contributed to my demise this past year or so. I am coming clean and admitting it. They say admitting your problem is the frist step, right? HA! I haven't really had a "problem" per se, but I had some health issues and a bit of depression with deaths I've had to deal with, so I've been working literally "from bed". Watch my video to understand more of what I'm talking about and what I'm doing... but listen CLOSELY because … [Read more...]
How To Style Your Shelfie
Most homes have some sort of book shelves somewhere. They could be by the fireplace, by the tv, or even some freestanding shelving against the wall. The age old dilemma always comes up: how to style your shelfie. Unless it's a library or a book haven, bookshelves don't need to be edge to edge covered in books. Don't let the name fool you. Nor do they need to be edge to edge picture frames, either. Creating a space that is inviting, … [Read more...]
Celebrity Style: David Bowie NYC Apartment
I'm always intrigued and fascinated to see where the rich and famous live or have lived, to catch a bit of their style and dream of what their lives were like there. One the residents of the late David Bowie is available for sale again. This NYC 1877 square foot apartment overlooks Central Park, and even has his piano! It's totally done in a very traditional style. I don't seem to think David Bowie had it styled like this, but … [Read more...]
Celebrity Style: This Is Us – Mandy Moore Mid-Century Home
Can I please get a showing of hands, how many of you are consumed with This Is Us? That's what I thought. Entire room, you can put your hands down. It's SUCH an amazing show, and I have to say, I'm equally as taken not only how beautifully written the story line is, but everything about it, especially having lived through all of those decades. It definitely brings back memories. And I have to say, I'm a little bit taken with how … [Read more...]
My Kitchen Makeover: Before and After
Cooking just got a whole lot more fun! My home is 19+ years old, and a home that we build and designed and built ourselves way back when. One of the things about my style that has held true through the years is selecting classic colors, designs, and styles in the things that cost the most. Such was the case when I chose my granite and backsplash a long time ago. I always wanted white marble but I knew it had an issue when it came to … [Read more...]
Decor: Dining Room Sets
When it comes to decor, I prefer the unexpected. One of my biggest pet peeves is seeing things all matchy matchy. Some things that are in sets aren't bad, but if I can find a way to create a more unique look, I will. Going to the furniture store and picking up an entire set of furniture that's all from the same collection doesn't sound appealing to me at all. I much prefer mixing things up and finding those special pieces as I come across … [Read more...]
Living In Style In Oklahoma City
Two of my favorite passions are interior design and fashion. And when those two collide, we have something magnificent! Earlier this year, a whole new way of living entered our great city, Oklahoma City. First let me introduce you to the Metropolitan. The Metropolitan is an upscale, urban living experience. They have an unbeatable location, with access right off the highway beside Automobile Alley and within walking and biking distance … [Read more...]
Shop My Style: The OP Life Shop
I'm so excited to introduce my SHOP with you! Think of it as me being your personal shopper! The OP Life now has a SHOP tab where I'm selecting on a regular basis items for you, for gifts, for your home. I've curated some of my favorite things into one place, right here, easy for you to find. Things to wear, things to adorn your home, things of beauty. I try to be a smart shopper and find things somewhat reasonable in price. And … [Read more...]
Celebrity Style: Bethenny Frankel
If you're in the market for an apartment in the NYC area, this gem is available. It's Bethenny Frankel's Tribeca Loft apartment that she won from her divorce settlement. It's only a mere $6.95 million! But if it's not on your radar right now, what you can do is take some design and decor inspiration from it. The RHONY star and entrepreneur has great style. It's a clean minimalist look. Simple, crisp, and a good reminder that sometimes … [Read more...]
Bedroom Closet Essentials
If you follow me on Pinterest, you know that my favorite board is Closets. Don't even get me started how much I love em! Last week I shared some dreamy bedroom closets, spare bedrooms that have been converted to dressing rooms. Remember it HERE? Because let's face it. Who has an extra 1,000 square feet of closet space? This idea is something many people can do if they have a spare bedroom that they aren't using as an office or a guest room. … [Read more...]
Decor: Bedroom Closets and How To Create One For Yourself
Wardrobe Rooms, dressing rooms, glamour closets, I love to call them BABE CAVES..... whatever you want to call them, our master closet/dressing room I feel like has taken on the main stage in the home in many women's lives. I don't recall closets and "dressing rooms" being as big of a deal growing up as they are today. It was only for the "rich and famous" that these feminine caves of wardrobes were such a thing. So what is one to do if … [Read more...]
Shop This: Labor Day Sale
To me, there's nothing more On Purpose when it comes to shopping than getting a great price on fabulous things. I hate the feeling I get of paying full price for something and turning around and seeing it on sale shortly after. Well, this weekend being a holiday weekend of Labor Day means one thing. Lots and lots of sales. Labor Day Sale shopping might be on your radar this weekend. So I thought I'd be your personal shopper and share … [Read more...]
Olympic Inspired Spaces: Gold Silver Bronze Decor
I can't believe the Olympics are almost over. Is it just me or does it feel like it just begun? In the spirit of the Olympics, I thought I'd pull some decor inspiration from the Olympics: Gold Silver Bronze decor. To be quite honest, I'd pull these rooms even if we didn't want the Olympic theme! These are all tones I love to use in my home and want to share how you can do so in yours. You can find all of these images … [Read more...]
Celebrity Style: Desi Perkins
YouTube superstar Desi Perkins knows a thing or two about makeup and looking fabulous, but when it came to redecorating her home, she called on the help of Laurel & Wolf to turn her dining and living room into her office and sitting area. She never really used the dining room to eat in, and lives a more relaxed lifestyle, so she changed things up. DeAnna MacKesson from Laurel & Wolf helped bring her style to life in this beautiful … [Read more...]
Office Obsession: Rachel Parcell Pink Peonies
One thing I love is beautiful work spaces. For one, when we love the space we're in, we're happy, more productive, in our element that makes us feel good from the inside out. So when I saw Rachel Parcell from Pink Peonies redid her office, I was obsessed. Everything she does is nothing but style, class, beauty and it's a style that I personally love. So today I'm sharing her office reveal with you, in hopes that she might inspire you as … [Read more...]
Five Essential Elements of Coffee Table Styling
When it comes to living rooms, there are a few anchors and then a few centerpieces. I consider coffee tables the centerpiece to the room. It's usually where the everyone gathers around to hang out, watch tv, lounge, and live. And being that I love things that are unique and out of the ordinary, I picked out some vintage coffee tables from Chairish for you to see I found interesting that had great style and character. But first, I wanted to … [Read more...]
Decor: A Lofty Look
I'm a little obsessed with this loft that was recently featured in Lonny. This space started with an industrial look but transformed into this warm eclectic space. Designed by Homepolish designer Allison Petty, she pulled warm tones with the golds and velvets that made the space inviting, comfortable, and very welcoming. We might not live in loft apartments with brick walls, but there are lots of great inspirations we can … [Read more...]
