There is power in color. It makes us come alive. So when we surround ourselves with colors that we love, it gives us that positive, energizing vibe when we're in that space. I recently came across this New York apartment and was totally inspired by Christina Maven's place. I love that she's not afraid of color and patterns and mixing things up. One of my favorite design tips is that I almost NEVER buy things matching. Like EVER. … [Read more...]
30 Under 30: Holiday Gift Guide
This week marks the beginning of hustle and bustle and I know one thing is for sure... I'm getting my hustle on with my holiday shopping. My goal is to have as much of my Christmas shopping done THIS WEEKEND so I can then get my Christmas cards done. That didn't quite happen last year with my dad's unexpected cancer surprise, holiday cards weren't so important. #Perspective, right? So back to the matter at hand.... my favorite sport, … [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...]
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...]
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...]
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...]
Decor: Madrid Apartment Vintage Serenity
I came across this Madrid Apartment when looking at interior design pictures the way we do when we just love to get lost in beautiful spaces. This is one of those spaces. This place and it's style totally represents everything I love is pretty much dreamy in every way to me. This gorgeous place is dripping in unique vintage pieces, mixed with sleek modern elements that create an eclectic space that feels warm and inviting, even with it's … [Read more...]
Macbook Air and Cannon Giveaway
For those of you who follow me on Instagram, you might have seen in recent months I've been teaming up with some great bloggers from all over to bring you some fabulous giveaways. I mean REALLY amazing things, valued at thousands of dollars. No I'm not kidding. This is for REALS. Why am I doing this and how is this possible? There is power in numbers. In every aspect that we're talking about. For one, I myself could never dream of … [Read more...]
Celebrity Style: Christina Applegate Kitchen Makeover
Christina Applegate redid her kitchen not too long ago when she had to tear up her floors. It's certainly understandable that a task like this isn't one that I'd look forward to, knowing what a mess it can be to have an undertaking like this with the mess of the floors, one of the most used rooms in the house. But she enlisted the help of Laurel & Wolf designer Jessica Today and it was a breeze. Here's how it turned out. Before: … [Read more...]
Top Tips On Decorating Like A Pro
A few weeks ago, I shared my family room makeover. Remember it HERE? Well, today I thought I'd go a bit deeper and share some of my tips in decorating so you can create a curated space just for you. We might not all be able to hire an interior designer, but I'm going to share with you some tips so you can decorate your home like a designer. How did I shop for all of these things? As I came across them! I didn't go out in one swoop and buy … [Read more...]
Family Room Makeover
I'm very embarrassed to say how long this post has been due. A LONG time. But better late than never. I had other things I wanted to share and I knew this wasn't going anywhere. So finally, I'm sharing my family room makeover: before and after. A while ago (the post was HERE and HERE) I talked about my family room dilemma, what to do with the TV, and the big open hole that was the built in media cabinet from two decades ago. Well, I did … [Read more...]
Pantone Rose Quartz Serenity For The Home
Most of you know I recently spent a week in Atlanta at Americasmart for my daughter's business, Honestly Margo. Well, that place is FULL of amazement and delight with beauty from designers and manufacturers from all over the world. Truly, I can't even tell you how beyond blessed I am to have this experience to be able to go and travel and experience the back side of retail and see and have access to all of this beauty that has influence in the … [Read more...]
Decorating With Ornaments
Decorating for the holidays doesn't have to be complicated or expensive. One of my favorite ways of sprinkling some holiday spirit around the house is decorating with ornaments in glass containers. I simply buy different sizes of like colored bulbs and place them in a monochrome scheme throughout the house. On my island, on my kitchen table, as an accent in a bookcase, it's simple and an inexpensive way to turn existing containers into … [Read more...]
Celebrity Style: Nate Berkus
Ahhh, Nate Berkus. Since the first time he made an appearance on The Oprah Winfrey Show, I've been a fan. Episode after episode we watched him transform people's homes and turn them from chaos to simple yet elegant living spaces. Recently, Architectural Digest shared photos from the home he shares with his husband Jeremiah Brent, and those of us who appreciate Nate's style weren't disappointed. Just as Nate did with so many people that … [Read more...]
Stylish Bar Carts
The holidays are just around the corner and that means entertaining. And chances are that means libations. Who doesn't love some fun cocktails to go with the fun food and celebrations? If you've been following me for some time you know I like to be your mixologist on Fridays. I call it #FuzzyFriday. Because we all need to celebrate the week, our wins, and celebrate all the good things we have in our lives. And of course the upcoming … [Read more...]
Celebrity Style: Gwyneth Paltrow
Who hasn't ever dreamt of being a celebrity... or at least living like one? I love peeking into the homes of some of those people we admire from afar. Who remembers the show Lifestyles of the Rich and Famous with Robin Leach? That's what this kinda reminds me of! I'll hunt down a new celebrity home and share all of the epic, swoon-worthy photos with you. Today, we'll be collectively drooling over Gwyneth Paltrow's home. I've always admired … [Read more...]
Make A Grand Entrance: Paris Doors
Purchase the print of this beautiful door from Rebecca on Etsy! via via via via "You never get a second chance at a first impression." With home decor, when it comes to doors, nothing could be further from the truth. From the second we walk up to a doorway, we get an impression of what the house will be like inside. And if your goal is to have a grand home, then why not purposely have a grand front door? I … [Read more...]
