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5 Ways to Jump Start Your New Year with Fashion

January 16, 2015

It’s about this time of year that I am sick of wearing winter closets and dream about warmer days and spring fashions. I know many of you probably feel the same way. Unfortunately we have a few more months of cold weather ahead so it’s time to refresh your wardrobe to give you a lift as we wait for spring to arrive.

Those of you who have read my blog for a while might know that I have a degree in fashion. I spent 20 years working in the fashion industry and ever since I was a little girl, I have been passionate about fashion. Today I’m going to share a few tips to help you refresh your winter/transition wardrobe and a few items that are worth investing in right now. As you refresh your wardrobe, it’s also a great time to give some thought to your fashion style and whether or not you’re presenting the fashion statement you want to the world.

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2014 Holiday Gift Guide: Gifts for Him & Her

November 21, 2014

OK, are you ready to go shopping for the men in your life? Here’s a great selection of fashionable, functional and fabulous gifts for men of all ages.

Welcome to the 2014 Holiday Gift Guide for Him!

Happy Shopping!

Here’s one speaker I know men will love and women won’t mind having as part of the decor.

Wood Bluetooth Speaker—Pottery Barn Teen–$69.95

This is such a practical gift and is great for that person that has everything.

Roll-Up Travel Charger–Restoration Hardware–$38.99

Give him a stylish way to drink his coffee each morning!

Moscow Mule Copper Mug–Nordstrom–$24.00

Powerbeats2 Wireless In-Ear Headphones—Amazon–$199.95

The Man Can Personal Spa Care Products—The Gift Tree–$49.95

Classic Plaid Scarf—Macy’s–$14.99

I love giving gifts that will become life long treasures and engraved items are one of my favorite.

Engravable Cuff Links—JC Penney–$30.00

Engravable Brass Collar Stays–-JC Penney–$25.00

Personalized Gun Metal Pocket Watch—MyPersonalMemories/Etsy–$29.99

Leather iPad Case–Amazon–$10.40

iPhone Alarm Dock—UnCommonGoods–$39.50

4 Port USB Car Charger—Container Store–$2.99

So, which of these gifts might end up under your tree?

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When it comes to wrapping men’s gifts, get creative and use old plaid flannel shirts or flannel fabric to give the gifts a chic masculine feel.

To check out my 2014 Gift Guide for Her, head here!

2014 Holiday Gift Guide: Gifts for Him & Her

November 21, 2014

Happy Friday!

I love the holiday season and part of what makes it so enjoyable for me is shopping for the perfect gift for friends and family.

Buying gifts for the men in my life can be tough and finding the prefect present for my female friends and family can be an even bigger challenge.

So after lots of shopping, in-person and online, I’ve pulled together a gift guide that will make shopping for you {and me} easier this season!

Happy Shopping!

You might not have ever thought about shopping at Pottery Barn Teen for the adult women in your life but these adorable faux fur pouches will change your mind. These super affordable bags can be used to hold cosmetics, sunglasses, personal handbag items, pens and pencils or just about anything else you can think of. And if the Snow Leopard pattern doesn’t appeal to you, there are other animal patterns available.

Snow Leopard Beauty Pouches—PB Teen $12-$15

Expression Tea Cups—Soft Surroundings $18.95

I think everyone needs personalized stationery and these monogrammed folded notes are my pick of the season.

Personalized Folded Notecards–-Horchow $75.00

Cute monogrammed plates like this one are great to use on a vanity or night stand to hold jewelry or you could pair it with a jar candle so it can be used as a stylish candle plate.

Monogram Glass Plate—C. Wonder $14.00

Buffalo Check Tote—C. Wonder $78.00

If you were planning to give someone on your list gloves this Christmas I say make them really special and give them a pair of the adorable ruffled gloves.

Ruffled Fingerless Gloves—Hirasu Accessories/Etsy–$24.00

Personalized Pencils—ACDShop/Etsy–$12.00

Agate stones have been a hot trend in home decor over the last two years and now the look has made its way into fashion. These beautiful agate necklaces are a great gift for the fashionista on your list.

Agate Necklace—Oliki/Etsy–$40.00

Faux Fur Ribbed Infinity Scarf—Ann Taylor–$59.50

Treasure Cuff Set—Ann Taylor–$39.50

Faux Fur Pom Pom Key Chain—Banana Republic–$19.50

If someone on your list love to entertain and decorate then this book by blogger Camille Styles is a must.

Camille Styles Entertaining Book—Amazon–$21.59

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Aren’t all of these gift ideas just great? I love each and every item, so much so that a few of these are on my wish list.

Once you’ve got your shopping done and are ready to wrap them, embellish the package with a beautiful piece of jewelry to make it extra special!

p.s. Come back later today to check out my Holiday Gifts for Him!

A Few Things You Need to Check Out!

October 3, 2014

Greetings and Happy Friday!

Writing this blog is somewhat like talking a a girlfriend or guy friend on a daily basis and dishing about all the stuff that is going on in my life. It’s my place to share the new shopping spots I’ve found, a great bargain I’ve come across or a new restaurant I want you to try.

Since we’re friends, whenever I come across fabulous design tips, how-to tutorials or something exciting, I feel a desire to share it all with you. So girlfriend, sit back, relax and let me share a few things…

How to Paint a Sink

How to Paint a Fabric Chair

I so excited that one of my favorite stores now has a paper shop.

10 Decorating Mistakes we’ve all made.

This living room transformation is simply stunning!

Fall Fashion Focus: The Long Vest

September 12, 2014

Happy Friday!

We’re expecting a bit cooler weather this weekend and even though it won’t be cool enough to pull out my fall clothes, I’m really excited about putting away the sandals and pulling out my scarves and boots. As someone who likes to layer my clothing during the colder months, I also don’t wont to be over-layered or too hot so one of the hottest fashion trends for fall is going to work perfectly for me…

There are so many reasons to love a long vest. It’s the perfect alternative to a chunky cardigan, a stylish option to replace a blazer, they can be worn with jeans or slacks and they are easy to style with flats or boots.

Here are a few of my favorite long vest styles for fall and how I’d wear them:

Style #1: I’d pair this black and white vest with a long sleeve black turtleneck or tee, a classic pair of denim jeans and and a pair of ankle boots.

Style #2: A crisp white shirt, black pants and an animal print loafer would be the perfect pieces to wear with this classic grey duster vest.

Style #3: To keep this teal, purple and white stripe from looking too dark and heavy, I’d wear it with a black tee and lighter wash boyfriend jeans.

Style #4: This black vest has a more polished look to it so it can be dressed up or down. I love the combo in the photo–classic white shirt, denim and an animal print scarf.

I’ve got a bunch of projects to do this weekend but I hope to do a little on-line shopping during the evenings and a long vest will definitely be on the shopping list.

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Enjoy your weekend and I’ll see you back here next week.

Barn Lights–A Unique Indoor Decorating Option

August 29, 2014

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classic barn gooseneck barn light with a copper finish

Lighting can be one of the most expensive hardware elements you can purchase for your home plus looking at the thousand of lighting options available in stores and online can be daunting. One of the tricks that I like to use when I’m decorating an interior space is to look at lighting that is not typically meant for indoors. There are some really fabulous outdoor lighting fixtures that can be used inside the home and one of my favorite style options are barn lights.

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Planning For The New Year In Style

August 18, 2014

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I usually wait until October or November to share my favorite calendars for the new year but this year it couldn’t wait. I wanted to make sure you’ve all seen what I am now claiming as my new favorite-all-time-planner!

Even though I’ve read about this planner on other blogs and I know lots of fellow designers and bloggers are already using it, it wasn’t until I took a serious look at it for myself that I fell in love with it.

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Best of Etsy: Letters

August 14, 2014

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One of the design trends that I think will be around for a long time is decorating with typography! Wall letters are a great way to personalize your wall decor and are fun to use when creating gallery walls.

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There are a thousand and one DIY ideas out there using paper mache and wood letters that you can buy at the craft store. A little paint, decorative paper or fabric can customize the look.

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But if you’re looking for a something a little more special and unique, Etsy is the place to look. While browsing the site recently I came across some shops that have taken the art of typography to a new level.

1–I absolutely love the style of these wood letters from ViargoDemure. The design is reminiscent of vintage metal signage letters but are crafted in wood. The letters come in a variety of sizes and because they are unfinished, they can easily be customized to your liking.

2–What people are doing with pallets and reclaimed wood these days is just amazing. SonOfWhale has crafted a collection of rustic yet refined letters that are perfect for bookcases, mantels or wall decor. Because they use found materials, no two letters are alike which makes them truly special in my book.

3–If you’re looking for letters that really make an impact, check out JunkArtGypsyz. They make a collection of metal letters that stand 24″ tall which would be fun for the top ledge of a cabinet or armoire. And you’ll definitely want to check out their marquee letter and sign collection which is amazing.

4–RedCedarWoodcraft has taken a fresh approach to wall letters and makes these really fun letter wall shelves. The letters are designed so that they can be hung on the wall and used to display books or accessories. These letters are great for decorating a child’s room and will work as the child grows and the decor changes.

5–When I had my store here in Atlanta, I use to buy from aluminum metal signs from GaugeNYC. They have since expanded their product line to include all types of metal letter decor and jewelry. Their free-standing metal letter are my favorite and can be used in so many ways. I also love their numbers which I think are fabulous as table markers for a wedding or large dinner party.

Etsy never fails to deliver! Stop by and check out these shops.