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What’s Trending in 2016–10 Picks For The New Year

January 2, 2016

I spent some time on Pinterest over the holidays and while surfing, I stumbled across the board Pinterest 100 for 2016. The board highlights 100 trending lifestyle, fashion, food and style pins from the most influential Pinners on Pinterest. Today I’m sharing 10 of these trending pins to give you a glimpse at what will be red-hot in the new year.

The Pinterest 100: Style; Game-changing throwback sneaks like the Stan Smith gold toe by Adidas are all the rage.

{I love an old school sneaker especially when it’s been updated with a touch of glam. p.s. After some searching, it seems like this sneaker is sold out everywhere}

The Pinterest 100: Tech; Bridge the gap between music, design and technology with chic speakers in warm metallic hues.

{ We got the Amazon Echo as a Christmas gift and I must say it’s a pretty slick gadget}

The Pinterest 100: Fitness & health; “No excuses” workouts that you can fit into any schedule.

{I’ve already started making this a morning routine}

The Pinterest 100: Home; Add a touch of warmth and richness with gilded metallic wallpaper.

{Wallpaper continues to make a strong comeback}

The Pinterest 100: Art & design; “Who knew coloring for grown-ups would make a resurgence? I love the idea of getting creative and all of the health benefits that coloring provides. It’s so relaxing!” – Pinner Amy Anderson

{I’m got to coloring books I’m working on and not only is it really relaxing, but it’s a great source for inexpensive artwork too}

The Pinterest 100: Style; Modern “mom jeans” making a comeback. “The skinny jean has ruled denim for the last five years, but this year, all kinds of fresh shapes are gaining ground,” said Pinpolyee and Stylist Larkin Brown. “One of the most popular styles is the Mom jean, a high-rise straight leg with a relaxed fit. While you may think the last thing you need is another pair jeans, changing up your denim style can make a go-to outfit feel brand new.”

{I’m not a fan of the high waist but I’m loving the look of these more relaxed jeans}

The Pinterest 100: Fitness & health; Brain hacks to improve your mental fitness.

{What you think you achieve}

The Pinterest 100: Style; Hands free bags. Belt bag is the new fanny pack.

{A fashion trend I’m loving, especially for flea market days}

The Pinterest 100: Fitness & health; Healing your hair with DIY masks.

{Good for your hair and money saving–double win}

The Pinterest 100: Style; “The new richness with no rules… This trend is all about mixing patterns, embroideries, colors and fabrics,” said Pinner Paul Lowe. “It looks so effortless and fresh.”

{this is one trend that’s not for everyone–pattern mix responsibly my friends}

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You can check out all 100 of the 2016 trending Pins here.

August 2015 Inspiration Notebook

August 1, 2015

Cheers to the weekend and hello August!

Hard to image that 7 months of the year have flown by and that Christmas is just 4 months away!

I’m excited to welcome August in a new way. A few days ago on Instagram, I shared my plans to create an Inspiration Notebook. My goal for the notebook is to have it serve as a visual diary of things that I’m admiring, projects I’m working on and ideas that have inspired me.

My notebook was inspired by the editor’s page in House Beautiful where Newell Turner, editor-in-chief creates a vision board and shares a personal note about what’s inspiring him along with highlights from the current issue of the magazine.

So as fall approaches and the last bits of summer are enjoyed, I hope you have big plans for August and I hope you enjoy my Inspiration Notebook!

Fashion Focus: Creating a Signature Style

July 8, 2014

I like to think that over the years I’ve developed somewhat of a signature fashion style–a fashion sense that speaks to who I am and what I’m about. My signature style revolves around the silhouettes, style details and colors that I like to wear and that make me feel good, comfortable and my best self. My signature style conveys a lot about my personality and influences the way that I carry myself and interact to others.

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Beach Bum!

June 16, 2014

Hello there! We’ll, all good things must come to an end and our 1st summer vacation was officially over last night! Bummer! I am already missing the beach, the sand, the sunrises and sunsets and just doing nothing! I could easily live the life of a beach bum but work and responsibilities are calling. I’m going to ease back into the work week (which of course is slammed with to-do’s) and take one more opportunity to relive our vacation. Join me why don’t you!

This was our first time visiting Jacksonville, Florida and it did not disappoint!

The sunrises were spectacular…

as were the sunsets.

The palm trees were ginormous…

and the sand was soft and filled with beautiful seashells.

The dolphins came out to play. The morning that we were leaving there must have been 20 or more just off the shoreline.

Even when the skies were grey the beach was beautiful!

One day we made the 40 minute drive over to St. Augustine, the oldest city in the nation. OMG is this city stunning.

Some of the most beautiful architecture I’ve ever seen.

You can see the Spanish influences in the colors and details of the buildings.

St. Augustine has one of the oldest churches in American with the largest collection of Tiffany stained glass windows.

The old stone fort that protected the city during battle.

The bay was filled with beautiful sail boats and ships.

I’ve got dibs on this as my retirement home.

Old stone drinking well for the horses that pulled the carriages in the streets.

We stopped by the oldest home in Florida.

One of the stops on the trolley ride we took was at this winery and distillery. Funny how most of the passengers got off here to take the tour and do some sampling!

A beautiful peacock perched on an entrance post!

You never know who’s looking!

Of course I had to do some antique shopping while on vacation. We popped into about 10 antique/thrift store and I found a few treasures.

If you ever visit St. Augustine be aware that they know there antiques in this city. The collections are vast and the prices can be steep but there are treasures to be found.

We had a great time on vacation and it can be summed up by the beauty of this image.

all images by ConfettiStyle

3 Ways to Create A Poolside Retreat Without The Pool

May 27, 2014

Hello there! I hope you had a great weekend and are easing back in to the work week. My mind is still on weekend mode but my to-do list isn’t giving me any time to play this week. Since I can’t get away in person I’m going to use the power of visualization to transport me to a relaxing poolside retreat.

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How magnificent would it be to spend the day poolside in a space like this? A perfect spot of an impromptu party or simply relaxing with a glass of wine and a good book.

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This is definitely taking poolside to a new level. My dream spot for sure.

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I love the idea of a little cabana set into the trees.

Ok, back to reality! For those of us that don’t have a beautiful pool outside our back door or can get away to luxurious beach resort, here are a couple of easy decorating ideas that will help you create your own personal outdoor retreat.

No. 1 –CREATE A MOBILE BAR

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A barcart makes every outdoor space feel like a relaxing getaway. Believe it or not, this stylish barcart is an IKEA hack and turned an inexpensive piece into a show stopper.

No.2–CHAISE INSTEAD OF CHAIRS

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If you want to create a relaxing retreat at home, forego the standard outdoor patio chairs and opt for a beautiful chaise lounge. A plush cushion and a reclined chair are the formula for instant relaxation.

No. 3–CREATE COZINESS WITH A CABANA

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One of the signature elements of every luxury beach side hotel and resort is a stylish cabana. With a little DIY work you can create a beautiful tented structure in your own backyard.

The official start to summer is almost here–is your backyard retreat ready to go?

Living Large in a Small Space

March 17, 2014

Happy Monday! I’m wishing everyone a pot of gold at the end of the rainbow on this beautiful St. Patrick’s Day.

The post I shared last week about Nate Berkus and his skill of decorating small spaces couldn’t have been timed any better. I’ve got a real life small space challenge on my mind.

Do you remember when you went off to college and stepped into your dorm room for the first time? All I could think was how small the space was and how in the world was I ever going to fit all my clothes into that closet. My dorm room looked a little like this.

Living in a dorm room was my first experience with small space living. My roommate Kathy and I decorated our dorm room as best we could–hung posters, rearranged furniture and added a rug. It was a pretty space but no where close to how dorm rooms are looking these days.

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SIX things I’m Loving for Fall!

November 8, 2013

Happy Friday!

Just a few things I’m loving for Fall and Winter!

Zara Two-Sided Scarf

C. Wonder Tres Chic Gloves

C. Wonder Mini Appetizer Plates

Anthropologie Marbled Glass Ornaments

Anthropologie Felted Bow Garland

Restoration Hardware Faux Fur Cases

Party Inspiration: Pink & Green

August 5, 2013

Cheers to Monday! I hope your weekend was good. My weekend was very productive. I spent a lot of time purging my magazine collection (only 20 more to go) and have lots of new inspiration photos to file way and new DIY projects to add to the to-do list. I also cleaned the carpet, started working on some new gift wrap inspiration and an easy fashion accessory DIY project which I’ll share with you later this week. With all the time I’ve spent indoors, I’m itching to go thrifting and the timing couldn’t be any better since the Scott’s Antique Market is this weekend.

One of the other things I did this weekend was to play around with some party theme ideas. Since summer is winding down I came up with a party theme using colors that are perfect for transitioning from summer to fall. Just in cast you want to have an impromptu gathering before summers over I hope this inspires you.