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My Happy Place

As an entrepreneur I love the work that I do and wouldn’t trade it for the world but I work hard! Like ridiculous hours, often on the weekends, plus I travel quite a bit so I hardly ever have time to myself to just relax and veg out. I’m often asked “what do you like to do when you’re not working?” and I feel lame for not having some super interesting answer but the truth is, what I love to do more than anything when I have the free time is absolutely nothing! It’s such a luxury and there’s nothing …

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5 Tips for Decorating with Plants

One of my favorite ways to brighten up my home is to incorporate a bit of greenery which is sure to bring burst of color and life into any room. Plants make your home feel welcoming and inspiring which will in turn enhance your mood and – bonus – many plants filter toxins from the air, acting as natural air purifiers so having them in your home is healthy too! (Win, win!) If you’re like me and live in an apartment with no outdoor space, or you just want to brighten up your home, consider incorporating house plants into your …

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Updating My Bedroom for Spring (Plus a Giveaway!)

Living in New York City can be overwhelming and when you combine that daily hustle and bustle with my hectic work life, there is nothing I crave more than the comforts of home. My work hours are usually long so most of the time I only get to enjoy my home in the evening hours as I’m winding down for bedtime so having a beautiful, peaceful and comfortable bedroom where I can get a good night’s sleep is a high priority…because if I don’t sleep well, I basically can’t function in life!

The key to a good night’s sleep is …

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My Favorite Holiday Candles

There’s nothing more comforting than filling your home with delicious scents that evoke the spirit of winter and the nostalgia of the holidays. This season I can’t stop burning Diptyque’s Pomander candle. With notes of orange citrus, warm cinnamon and spicy cloves, this candle leaves the delightful scent of Christmas lingering in the air. It’s the perfect holiday candle! Below, I’ve rounded up all of my favorite candles for the holiday and winter season! What’s your favorite holiday scent?

1. Sydney Hale Candle Company – Clementine & Clove: Notes of winter citrus and spice.

2. Crabtree & Evelyn …

Caring for Your Live Christmas Tree Tips
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7 Tips to Keep Your Live Christmas Tree Fresh

There’s nothing like the fragrant smell of a freshly cut Christmas tree! But if you’re like many people who buy their trees just after Thanksgiving and keep them up through New Year’s, this means you’ll need your tree to last for up to 6 weeks. Here are my 7 top tips for maintaining your cut tree and keeping it nourished, fresh and fragrant all throughout the holiday season.

1. Get a Freshly Cut Tree
The best tree are ones that are freshly cut tree from your local tree farm. Often you’ll find pre-cut trees at your local nursery, grocery store …

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NYDJ Office Makeover

A while back I worked on a pretty fun commercial design project for NYDJ redecorating the lobby of their NYC office in Times Square. While the project was finished a couple of years ago, I’ve never shared any photos of it here on the blog so I thought it would be fun to take a look back at and show you how the project came together. If you’re not familiar with NYDJ, it’s an LA based denim label best known for its slimming jeans that make you look a size smaller (they seriously do!). You can find them at major …