This is the most meaningful post I have ever written. It has been a few weeks since last posting, not for lack of content but what seemed like a lack of clear direction in life in general. There was an internally strong pull to take a step back from all that was going on and since that couldn’t mean stepping …
Friday Five: Elements of a Relaxing Master Bedroom
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Friday Five: Adding Luxury to Your Home
Creating an elegant home is not necessarily the top priority for most people. Comfortable, yes…luxurious, not so much. Most often luxury is associated with $$$ and formality but there are inexpensive ways to create a comfortable, LIVABLE + beautiful home. Paying attention to the small details and choosing the right materials, colors + patterns can transform your home from generic …
Friday FOUR: Festive 4th
This week will be a Friday FOUR lineup instead of FIVE because…well, it’s the Fourth of July weekend! The Fourth of July is one of my favorite holidays for getting together with family. My parents’ house has always been the place to gather after a long day on the beach: we all go back covered in sand, salt and sunblock, …
All-American Style: Home Edition
With July 4th being right around the corner I thought I’d dedicate a design piece to the first true American style house: The Federal style. These buildings embody classic American style and are common all along the Eastern seaboard from Massachusetts to Georgia; I have a thing for the historical architecture of the Northeast, especially. The symmetry and detail give …
National Sunglasses Day: Classic Shades
Sunglasses are one accessory you absolutely need; they block harmful rays from your eyes, minimize squinting (which minimizes wrinkles…hello!) and are an easy way to change up your look. So no wonder there’s a national holiday to celebrate this versatile accessory! These are my favorite classic shades: 1 // 2 // 3 // 4 // 5 // 6 // …
How to Blend the Old + the New in Home Decor
For years it seems there has been this driving need for “newness” for people. Things go out dated so quickly in both home style + fashion and people seem to get restless for something newer, better, bigger. With the help of Instagram and Pinterest a “Keeping up With the Jones’” society has also evolved or rather become more prevalent. We …
Tuesday Shoesday: The Best Neutral Sandals
It seems like winter has been dragging on here in the Northeast but that won’t stop me from nabbing a few new pairs of neutral sandals to slip on once the ground- and my toes- have thawed out. The great thing about neutral sandals is that since they are a conservative shade you can pull off some more daring styles …
Work Mode: Black + White + Chic All Over
Black and white are basically staples in my entire wardrobe but especially when it comes to work fashion. I have been experimenting with more color as of late, now that black is not my “official” work color, but I still tend to lean towards B+W the most. Why? 1) they pair easily with pretty much anything, 2) I don’t have …
Why You Need a Professional Organizer
There are a lot of professionals out there to turn to when we want something done quickly and correctly. During a recent home reno project we accidentally hit the electric to our well pump (thus, had no water!) so an emergency electrician call, 2 junction boxes, 5 minutes of work and $100 later we had our electric back and up …