A Look Back at Our Home Improvements

Yesterday I shared a Home Goals worksheet for 2019. It’s always fun to think about what’s ahead! But I think it’s also important to remember how far you’ve come or even to just let yourself feel content with what IS. You know? I think in blog and Instagram world the tendency is to always be […]

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Home Goals 2019 + Worksheet and IG Template

Happy almost 2019, friends! I know many of us think through and set personal goals at the start of each year, but do you make goals for your home? Every year before I think ahead, I think back with gratitude for the improvements big and small we’ve been able to make thus far (come back tomorrow, I’ll […]

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Cheap to Chic Hair Accessories for New Years

Is there anything more New Years than glitter and sparkles? But your outfit doesn’t have to be the only thing that shines this year. I’ve got the perfect hair accessories for new years to add that extra touch to ringing in the New Year.

Hair accessories are simple ways to dazzle bringing in the new year. From cheap to chic, I have you covered on sparkle hairpins and clips for the new year.

The Perfect Hair Accessories for New Years 2019

Is there anything more New Years than glitter and sparkles? But your outfit doesn’t have to be the only thing that shines this year. I’ve got the perfect hair accessories for new years to add that extra touch to ringing in the New Year.

Hair accessories are simple ways to dazzle bringing in the new year. From cheap to chic, I have you covered on sparkle hairpins and clips for the new year.

Is there anything more New Years than glitter and sparkles? But your outfit doesn’t have to be the only thing that shines this year. I’ve got the perfect hair accessories for new years to add that extra touch to ringing in the New Year.

Hair accessories are simple ways to dazzle bringing in the new year. From cheap to chic, I have you covered on sparkle hairpins and clips for the new year.

Is there anything more New Years than glitter and sparkles? But your outfit doesn’t have to be the only thing that shines this year. I’ve got the perfect hair accessories for new years to add that extra touch to ringing in the New Year.

Hair accessories are simple ways to dazzle bringing in the new year. From cheap to chic, I have you covered on sparkle hairpins and clips for the new year.

Is there anything more New Years than glitter and sparkles? But your outfit doesn’t have to be the only thing that shines this year. I’ve got the perfect hair accessories for new years to add that extra touch to ringing in the New Year.

Hair accessories are simple ways to dazzle bringing in the new year. From cheap to chic, I have you covered on sparkle hairpins and clips for the new year.

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New Lamps for My Bedroom and Living Room from Walmart!

This post is in partnership with Walmart I’ve been on the hunt for new lamps for our bedroom and living room for quite awhile. I had a vision in my mind of what I wanted, but trying to find it had proven more difficult than I had hoped. I was looking for stylish lamps that […]

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Winter Cocoa Station

This year our family is choosing experiences over gifts. And by experiences I don’t mean anything big like Hawaiian vacation! We’re doing the simplest of things, like driving through a local neighborhood to look at Christmas lights and returning home for a hot chocolate bar and watching old family movies together. We’re really excited for […]

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Welcoming 2019: ‘Bancha’ Green for the Home

We can count the days of 2018 – the year is almost gone and hey has it been a whirlwind or what! Lots of amazing projects, trips, my new apartment, meeting cool people. But you know what: I am beyond excited to kick off 2019. Yes I know there is still Christmas coming and a few more days to New Year’s Eve. But my excitement grows with every day. Why? Because 2019 already bears the promise of adventures! To bid 2018 farewell and welcome a fresh new year I have decided to make a little change in my home. Last week I painted a part of my hallway wall in a deep, velvety green hue called ‘Bancha’ by Farrow & Ball. Why did I choose that color? Because 2019 will be a green year! And I can’t wait to tell you why – soon!

For quite a while I was envisioning a little change for this specific hallway corner. It is actually the brightest spot in the hallway as it gets some natural light through the kitchen door. Because of that I decided to put my vintage teak sideboard right there and hang the String Pocket shelf on the wall – for plants, crystals, ceramics. You know me! It looked nice but I felt all these little treasures deserved an even more exciting backdrop. I was basically just in time as Farrow & Ball recently launched a new collection of paints. And I quickly spotted a favorite hue among them: Bancha.

Bancha is a deep, velvety green. It is darker than the olive green hue and is also described as mid-century modern green – in a nutshell: it had my name written all over it. I imagined the dark green wall as a perfect background for the teak sideboard, the plants, the earthy ceramics. So the decision was quickly made – even though it took me a while to find time for painting and redecorating. But now that it is done, I am happy to share the result and some before and after shots with you.

With the help of my good friend Ben we repeated the painting pattern from my other rooms – a 5 cm rim from the edges sets the feature wall visually apart. Additionally, I decided to paint the little side wall on the left too for an alcove vibe. Two coats of paint and some drying time later, it was ready to be redecorated. The sideboard went back to its original place as did the String Pocket shelf. But then it was time to reshuffle and reorganize all the little decor items. An earthy mix of vintage ceramics, plants and crystals sets the tone against the ‘Bancha’ green backdrop. I really love how all the earthy elements perfectly match the deep green hue. And it is so amazing to observe the various shades of green depending on the light situation.

Did you know that the name ‘Bancha’ is derived from Japanese tea leaves. After all, this color has a soothing, calming and comforting effect. Just like a cup of green tea. Here’s to more green adventures in 2019!

This blog post has been brought to you in collaboration with Farrow & Ball. As always all opinions and photos are my own. Thank you for supporting the brands who support this blog!

Photography by Igor Josifovic

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Free Christmas Printable Gift Tags + Winter Calendar

Hi friends! First of all, I just want to say thank you so much for all your kind words and messages about my new book Dwelling! I’m really excited for this special book to be out in the world and am so grateful to everyone who has already preordered! (If you haven’t yet, there’s still […]

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How to Style a Holiday Table – Plaid

I recently set a holiday lunch table out in my garden in partnership with Hunker Homes. Have you ever wondered how to style a great holiday table when entertaining guests? I live in Southern California so it doesn’t exactly look like the holiday season for those in the East Coast or in colder places, but since it’s so nice outside, I had to take advantage of the weather outside during the holidays.

It was warm outside (around 53), but I still had heat lamps just in case. Here’s how I style a holiday table using a traditional plaid.

How to Style a Holiday Table With Plaid and Blue

I used a metal table with clear chairs for my outdoor holiday table. I have these rattan chairs as the headers to my table that I found in the flea market and painted white. A great way to add something different to your holiday table is to mismatch chairs, especially at the ends of the table.

I chose to add bows to the back of my rattan chairs. I love the way the red and gold look against the white.

So typically I don’t do completely traditional holiday decor, but since it was feeling like spring outside, I decided to go a little more spot-on. I started with red plaid squares and laid them down in a diamond shape to create a runner of sorts. This was the base for the entire table. I also added holiday decor on top the plaid to add some extra spirit to the tablescape.

More Styling Tips

I have a secret stash of greens in the back of my yard that I get from the flower mart for about 7 to 10 dollars a bunch and then I keep them in buckets of water. They last 4 or 5 weeks and are perfect to make really pretty arrangements for different parties that I throw during the holiday season.

I picked this plate selection of off-white plates with the beading around the edge and the blue plates in large and small that I think really pick up the light green in the napkins really nicely.

From above, you can see how well the off-white and blue play off the plaid.

I also have a stash of napkin rings (I entertain a lot so I use them regularly) but on this occasion, I chose some holiday festive bell napkin rings that look great against the red.

Here, I made a great flower arrangement for my holiday table. I just love the color of this arrangement for my table. The red, green and blue tablescape with the glasses. Here is a close-up of the finished set for one guest.

I just love the symmetry of this tabletop. I think the plaid and the flower arrangement really complete this tablescape.

And this table was ready for a great holiday get-together. Tell me what you think of my California-style holiday tabletop below.

 

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Holiday Gift Guide for Mom

This year, get the perfect present under the tree for a mom you know with the holiday gift guide for mom. It’s not too late to find the perfect item to make mom’s holiday the best. Give the gift you know she really wants and needs. Whether that means noise-canceling headphones, comfy slippers, or a photo printer for all the family memories. I’ve got you covered this holiday season.

Photograph: Jess Kirby

The Best Holiday Gift Guide for Mom

 

 

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Slow Christmas + announcing my new book Dwelling

This year I wrote a brand new book called Dwelling. Dwelling (due to release in April) reflects my desire to create a home that takes good care of the people who live inside. It’s about considering how you feel in your own dwellings: both home and body. Dwelling is about creating a sanctuary that nurtures you in home […]

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