With the holiday season upon us it’s the perfect time to reflect on all of the things in our lives that we’re grateful for. So often we only focus on the obvious without stopping to recognize all of the little moments in life that we take for granted yet are very much worth appreciating. I recently came across this article by life coach Michael Hyatt which talks about how a simple shift in your choice of vocabulary can change our whole mindset around gratitude and make us happier, more productive people. Even when we’re fortunate to have incredible opportunities, out …
Introducing Nicole Gibbons Style!
Welcome to Nicole Gibbons Style! Those of you who have been following my journey since the beginning know that when I first launched my blog back in the OG days of 2008, I was working in fashion PR by day while blogging and running an itsy bitsy design biz as a side hustle by night. Since that time, my career and life have undergone a complete 180° transformation. I’m now running a successful interior design firm full-time, I’ve established myself as a trusted design expert on TV shows and in the media and I get to collaborate with some pretty …
Before & After: Inside Orange is the New Black Star Adrienne Moore’s Living Room Makeover
It’s always fun to connect with old friends from college to see where they are now. I first met Adrienne Moore, who you probably know as “Black Cindy” from Orange is the New Black, as an undergrad at Northwestern (go Cats!). I remember her being such a big personality with a presence that commanded attention when she walked into a room. So it’s no surprise that just a few short years (ahem) after we graduated she’s now an extremely successful actress who stars on a hit show and is totally killing it! Earlier this year Adrienne wanted …
Tips for Keeping Your White Sneakers Bright
Lately I’ve been living in white sneakers! They’re so easy to just slip on and they work well with any outfit. Whether its ripped denim or a flirty dress, I’m obsessed with pairing my looks with white sneakers! Wearing white sneakers with everything is totally on-trend right now and no one can doubt they look amazing but the downside is that they get so dirty way too quickly! In order to keep them looking clean and fresh you have to maintain your white sneakers regularly which requires effort. To make the process easier, I’m sharing few of my top tips …
Sparrows Lodge
Recently I headed down to Palm Springs to celebrate my birthday and this time around I tried a newish hotel that I’d been hearing lots of buzz about called Sparrow’s Lodge. Whenever I go to Palm Springs I go to simply getaway, sit by a pool and relax. While other hotels in town can sometimes be a bit of a scene, this quiet little retreat in the desert is the perfect low-key alternative. First, it only allows guests who are 21+, so no children and no worries of underage party kids. Secondly, the experience the hotel offers is something …