Happy Monday and happy April!  I hope you all enjoyed a beautiful Easter and Passover with your family and loved ones.  Now, I am so excited that the new month is finally here and cannot wait for all the wonderful things ahead this spring.  With that, I am so over the moon with all the beautiful ways to decorate the home for springtime and warmer days ahead.  As much as I love fashion and styling tons of outfits and different looks, I also find that I'm gravitating more and more towards embracing my love of home decor.  I once entertained ideas of pursuing interior design and styling people's homes and that passion still lives in me.  It's amazing to me how many people love to have their homes designed and decorated by someone other than themselves.  I've always been happy to help.  

Today I've put together some of my favorite styles and looks from one of my favorite inspired creatives, Courtney from French Country Cottage.  Anyone who believes that a room isn't truly finished without a fresh bouquet of flowers and a chandelier is more than a little wonderful in my book, haha.  These images so perfectly depict the elegant yet earthy feel I love so much.  If you love them as much as me, you can find them all, plus so many other gorgeous sources of inspiration, right here.   I've also linked several of the pieces I'm craving right now in the thumbnails below.  Wishing you all the happiest of Mondays...message me your thoughts or leave them in the comment below!

xx,

~K

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Beauty at Home

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Happy Monday and happy April!  I hope you all enjoyed a beautiful Easter and Passover with your family and loved ones.  Now, I am so excited that the new month is finally here and cannot wait for all the wonderful things ahead this spring.  With that, I am so over the moon with all the beautiful ways to decorate the home for springtime and warmer days ahead.  As much as I love fashion and styling tons of outfits and different looks, I also find that I'm gravitating more and more towards embracing my love of home decor.  I once entertained ideas of pursuing interior design and styling people's homes and that passion still lives in me.  It's amazing to me how many people love to have their homes designed and decorated by someone other than themselves.  I've always been happy to help.  

Today I've put together some of my favorite styles and looks from one of my favorite inspired creatives, Courtney from French Country Cottage.  Anyone who believes that a room isn't truly finished without a fresh bouquet of flowers and a chandelier is more than a little wonderful in my book, haha.  These images so perfectly depict the elegant yet earthy feel I love so much.  If you love them as much as me, you can find them all, plus so many other gorgeous sources of inspiration, right here.   I've also linked several of the pieces I'm craving right now in the thumbnails below.  Wishing you all the happiest of Mondays...message me your thoughts or leave them in the comment below!

xx,

~K

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Happy Monday!  Wouldn't it be heavenly to ease into the work week surrounded by all things lovely in your very own office that so beautifully depicts every inch of your personal passion and style?  I think so.  Here are a few ideas and inspirations to get you started...

A Place for Everything and Everything in Its Place:  Don't let clutter and chaos overtake your creative workspace.  Use clear glass cubes to hold your pens, pencils and various other office must-haves and keep them at your fingertips.  A small vase filled with your favorite fresh flowers is another oh-so delightful way to bring a smile to your face and remind you of all the beauty and vitality you have at your disposal.  Finally, the lusciousness of a wonderfully scented candle can do wonders to elevate your body, mind and spirit which is perfect for productivity.

Office Chic:  Just as you love to accessorize your outfit, you will also adore these chic little office adornments.  Pop-of-color pens, lucite post-it cubes and polka-dot organizing folders are so darn cute and make color-coding and categorizing effortless and simple.

Stylish Supplies:  From to-do lists to push pins, these stylish supplies have it covered.  With options that coordinate with nearly every office style imaginable, there's no reason to not make work that much more enjoyable.  You might even find yourself wanting a few extras just because they are so playful and fun.

So, here's to hoping that this leaves you feeling inspired to refresh your desk and office as you boldly pursue those new year's goals.  Wishing you a lovely Monday and thanks for reading!

XO,

Kelly

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An Organized Office Space

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Happy Monday!  Wouldn't it be heavenly to ease into the work week surrounded by all things lovely in your very own office that so beautifully depicts every inch of your personal passion and style?  I think so.  Here are a few ideas and inspirations to get you started...

A Place for Everything and Everything in Its Place:  Don't let clutter and chaos overtake your creative workspace.  Use clear glass cubes to hold your pens, pencils and various other office must-haves and keep them at your fingertips.  A small vase filled with your favorite fresh flowers is another oh-so delightful way to bring a smile to your face and remind you of all the beauty and vitality you have at your disposal.  Finally, the lusciousness of a wonderfully scented candle can do wonders to elevate your body, mind and spirit which is perfect for productivity.

Office Chic:  Just as you love to accessorize your outfit, you will also adore these chic little office adornments.  Pop-of-color pens, lucite post-it cubes and polka-dot organizing folders are so darn cute and make color-coding and categorizing effortless and simple.

Stylish Supplies:  From to-do lists to push pins, these stylish supplies have it covered.  With options that coordinate with nearly every office style imaginable, there's no reason to not make work that much more enjoyable.  You might even find yourself wanting a few extras just because they are so playful and fun.

So, here's to hoping that this leaves you feeling inspired to refresh your desk and office as you boldly pursue those new year's goals.  Wishing you a lovely Monday and thanks for reading!

XO,

Kelly

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One of the best parts of the day is that quite time when you can wrap yourself up in a warm and snuggly spot, grab your reading media of choice and just be.  In honor of that daily moment of "ahhh", today's post is dedicated to creating a reading nook in your living space.  Surprisingly, this is not at all hard to do and can be yours in just a few simple steps.  Let's take a look...

STEP 1:  Find the perfect furniture piece for your home and style.  I personally like the look of this fainting couch {so chic!} but the choices and possibilities are limitless.  Just be sure the piece you choose fits the area you're designing as well as the overall decor of the space.

STEP 2:  The designated spot should have two light sources: natural and artificial.  A large, spacious window makes for easy daytime reading.  When it comes to lamp choices, a tall, slim design most often works well in a corner space as it brings balance to the other larger pieces as seen here.

STEP 3:  Use pillows and a throw to lend a sense of coziness to your reading nook.  These soft pastel hues play nicely with the charcoal and golden yellow tones.  A creamy ivory throw is the perfect finishing piece as well as a welcome addition to the space on those upcoming chilly fall nights.

STEP 4:  Acquire a side table with personality that speaks to the feel of the room.  I especially like the pattern and open weave texture of the one shown here, as I feel it adds depth to the mid century modern look and feel of the room.  This piece adds pizazz and a spot to hold your beverage or snack.

STEP 5:  Candlelight always adds ambiance to any setting.  What better spot is there for sweet tranquility than your little oasis?  Today's market is filled with every fragrance candle imaginable in a wonderful array of shapes, sizes and styles.  The hardest part is choosing your favorite.  A personal pick:  Capri Blue's Volcano Candle...just amazing.

STEP 6:  Your reading nook is not complete without a perfect little piece to hold your books and reading materials.  Have fun finding something patterned or unexpected as it will add a little bit of "wow" and personally crafted style to the overall look you've created.

     These six simple steps can be tailored to suit any space from a high-style home to a college dorm room.  The most important thing to always remember is to design your space to suit your style, whatever it might be.  You'll know you've gotten it just right when you never want to leave.  Here's to a great read!

6 Steps to Create a Reading Nook

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One of the best parts of the day is that quite time when you can wrap yourself up in a warm and snuggly spot, grab your reading media of choice and just be.  In honor of that daily moment of "ahhh", today's post is dedicated to creating a reading nook in your living space.  Surprisingly, this is not at all hard to do and can be yours in just a few simple steps.  Let's take a look...

STEP 1:  Find the perfect furniture piece for your home and style.  I personally like the look of this fainting couch {so chic!} but the choices and possibilities are limitless.  Just be sure the piece you choose fits the area you're designing as well as the overall decor of the space.

STEP 2:  The designated spot should have two light sources: natural and artificial.  A large, spacious window makes for easy daytime reading.  When it comes to lamp choices, a tall, slim design most often works well in a corner space as it brings balance to the other larger pieces as seen here.

STEP 3:  Use pillows and a throw to lend a sense of coziness to your reading nook.  These soft pastel hues play nicely with the charcoal and golden yellow tones.  A creamy ivory throw is the perfect finishing piece as well as a welcome addition to the space on those upcoming chilly fall nights.

STEP 4:  Acquire a side table with personality that speaks to the feel of the room.  I especially like the pattern and open weave texture of the one shown here, as I feel it adds depth to the mid century modern look and feel of the room.  This piece adds pizazz and a spot to hold your beverage or snack.

STEP 5:  Candlelight always adds ambiance to any setting.  What better spot is there for sweet tranquility than your little oasis?  Today's market is filled with every fragrance candle imaginable in a wonderful array of shapes, sizes and styles.  The hardest part is choosing your favorite.  A personal pick:  Capri Blue's Volcano Candle...just amazing.

STEP 6:  Your reading nook is not complete without a perfect little piece to hold your books and reading materials.  Have fun finding something patterned or unexpected as it will add a little bit of "wow" and personally crafted style to the overall look you've created.

     These six simple steps can be tailored to suit any space from a high-style home to a college dorm room.  The most important thing to always remember is to design your space to suit your style, whatever it might be.  You'll know you've gotten it just right when you never want to leave.  Here's to a great read!

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