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Look For My Latest Ad Campaign On Newsstands Now!

November issues are finally here and I couldn’t be more excited! Why, you ask? Because this month you can see me appearing in FOUR November issues on newsstands now in a fun ad campaign for the USPS sharing some great gift giving ideas and tips for the holidays! I shot this back in August which feels like forever ago so I’m thrilled to finally see this live and in print! You can check out the two-page spread in Essence, Real Simple, Martha Stewart Living and Good Housekeeping. Just in case those aren’t on your reading list, I’ve also included a …

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Decorating Ideas

3 Insanely Chic & Incredibly Easy Painted Halloween Pumpkin Ideas

Halloween is right around the corner so this past weekend I finally got around to decorating the pumpkins I picked up a couple of weeks ago. When I was thinking of ideas for my pumpkins I knew I didn’t want any kitschy designs like a Jack O’ Lantern or spooky scene. I wanted my pumpkins to be super chic as well as neutral in color so I could easily incorporate them into my decor. I also wanted to come up with something simple that I could execute quickly and easily using leftover materials I already had at home. I ended …

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Decorating Ideas

The Boyfriend Throw – You Need One in Your Life!

You know the perfect pair of boyfriend jeans or the comfy boyfriend sweater that you love so much and just want to wear every day? Well, I’ve found it’s decorating equivalent and I’ve dubbed it The Boyfriend Throw! It’s super soft and warm, relaxed, a little bit oversized, perfectly broken in and so cozy you can’t help but want to cuddle up with it all the time. Kind of like a boyfriend, it’ll even keep you warm at night:-) I’m on the hunt for the perfect boyfriend throw. Actually, I have one. It’s boiled wool with a reversible abstract floral …

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My Living Room Makeover – All the Sources Revealed!

I was lucky enough to have my living room makeover featured in several publications so you may have already seen some of these photos but not all of the publications gave credit to the items in my home and I’ve gotten a ton of questions about where certain pieces came from so, as promised, I’m sharing all my sources right here! By far is the most popular question I’ve gotten is about my paint color. It’s Green Blue by Farrow & Ball and I just love it! Before my walls were gray and if you’ve ever spent time in New …

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Halloween Pumpkin Pie Spice Pancakes

We’re halfway through October and I’m finally starting to get in the Halloween spirit! I’m not sure if I want to dress up this year but I definitely plan to embrace a few festive touches at home so I can still enjoy a bit of Halloween fun! One of my most favorite things in this world are pancakes. They just seem to make everything better. I got excited when I saw these super cute Halloween pancake molds at Williams-Sonoma (they’re currently on sale) a couple of weeks ago so I bought them and this past weekend I put them …

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