I recently came across the lovely home of TV producer and writer Michelle Nader, designed by well-known architect Barbara Bestor, in Domino and it made me think so much about what is going on in my world with my house. I'm redoing all the floors of the first floor of my home because I had some water issues that ruined my wood floors. (Posts to come on this crazy situation of mine soon!) And upon my search for looks similar to what I'm trying … [Read more...]
Decor Items You Need From Target All Under $75
You guys know how much I love Target and all their style, not only in fashion but with their home decor. This weekend, Target launched a new home line called Opalhouse. In line with the trends, it's full of yummy textured jewel tones and textures. I'm loving it! It's rich, elegant, warm, and has a retro vibe that I'm so obsessed with. I pulled some really cool items that you can use in SO many ways. Velvet pillows in all shapes and … [Read more...]
Buying A House? ShowMeNow
In an age where "there's an app for that", along comes an app for homebuyers that makes seeing a potential new place as easy as saying UBER. Yup. You read that right. Who doesn't want instant gratification? Think about how often you have the intention of doing something and put it off, or lose the piece of paper you wrote the info down on... happens ALL the time. What if there was an app that allowed you to go on it as you drove by a home that … [Read more...]
The Best Black Friday Sales You Need To Know
Are you surviving your food coma like I am? So here's the deal... I made Artichoke Dip Turkey Stuffing Beef Roast Rice Cranberry Sauce Salad Kataifi Dessert (it's a really special Greek dessert.. to DIE for!) Mother in law brought the mashed potatoes, spanakopites, tiropites, and my mom brought green beans and creme caramel. Oh... and Margo made strawberry pie and unicorn cheesecake. So you see my hands have … [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...]
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...]
Before You Start Shopping Online Read This
Cyber Monday is just around the corner and that means let the online shopping begin. Aside from Black Friday and all the wonderful local shopping you have ahead of you. Today I'm talking online. Not just in the coming days but ALL the time. If you haven't heard about this nifty little website (not so little) you don't know what you're missing. Cash back on your online purchases, sent in a check to your house every quarter. COLD. HARD. … [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...]
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: 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...]
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...]
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...]
Celebrity Style: Lauren Conrad
I love to get a sneak peek into the homes of celebrities. Part because a girl can dream, and part because it always gives me inspiration to try something perhaps similar in my home. Not to the scale maybe that these big namers have but just if I can somehow get some sort of ideas to try for myself. It's been a while but I've shared some famous closets and homes in the past and I might be doing some more of that moving forward. It's always fun … [Read more...]
10 Ways To Use Glass Storage
There's no way to deny that we have a lot of stuff. And the more stuff we have, the more places we have to find to shove it. Problem is, there are only so many "junk" drawers one home can have. So the question comes, why hide it? Especially those items that we use on a regular basis? Why not use glass jars? We come across them all the time, from decorative ones to empty ones with lids we can buy, to empty vases, to household items we've … [Read more...]
