When thinking about painting dark walls in my new office, switches and plugs must also be taken into consideration. I didn’t want WHITE switch plates everywhere because it would draw the eye right to them. I could have chosen black plates or metallic covers or even opted for a pretty decorative plate in a similar …
I Never Knew it Would Work Out
Quick note for my email subscribers.. apologies for the strange layout and random oversized photos lately! Working out that kink!! What I’m Wearing… * Vintage brown striped turtleneck… I’ve been wearing this gem from the ’70s a lot lately! This long sweater dress is very similar! * Black jeans by Mother Denim… still my faves …
DIY // How to Level Up Your Fingerless Knit Gloves with Faux Fur
I have a few pairs of these knit fingerless gloves and I have to say, I actually prefer the ones that have the finger holes, but either way, I like my fingers exposed for phone capability and photo-ready hands and wear whichever pair matches my outfit better. This green pair have seen better days. The …
Little Jewels // Pretty Flower Ear jackets and Rings
I just want to start out by saying I LOVE AUrate fine jewelry… Each of their pieces are designed and handmade using ethically sourced and sustainably made 14K gold, 18K gold, and 14K gold-plated vermeil and all of their jewelry is born, raised, and handmade in NYC so they don’t charge import taxes, use unnecessary …
When The Feelin’s Right I’m Gonna Stay All Night
What I’m Wearing… * Sand (colored) sweatshirt… from a local shop that is no longer here * NON-stretch vintage-inspired Jeans from AGolde… these have become my favorite jeans as of late. I LOVE the fit and I LOVE that they look like old Levis but are way more flattering (on me anyway) – they have …
Mirror Mirror On The Wall… My Favorite Arched Floor Mirrors
If you follow decor trends or well, mostly Instagram trends maybe, you’ll know that the mirror above is all the rage right now… and actually has been for the last few years or so based on how many bloggers and influencers have it in their homes and shoot it on the regular. It’s called the …
When I Think Of You, Baby, Nothing Else Seems to Matter
What I’m Wearing… * Shiny leggings from American Apparel I think… also seen here a few years ago * Ivory sweater… this sweater is in my cart right now. I need new sweaters desperately! And I like when they’re on sale 🙂 * Faux fur dusty rose coat by BB Dakota… this coat looks very …
DIY Woven Cane Ceiling Panels for Fluorescent Light Fixture
As I mentioned in my First Look at My New Office post a few days ago, I knew when I walked into this space that this is where my desk would go. The ceiling on this side is dropped with recessed boxed fluorescent lighting fixtures and flanked with a popcorn textured finish. The other side …
Bridgerton Costumes and the Return of the Empire Waist
As I mentioned in a previous post, I have a small, or maybe not so small obsession with the new Netflix show, Bridgerton… and I am to bet that you might be in the midst of the same obsession at the moment because well, we’re still locked down with nowhere to go and nothing to …
A First Look at My New Office! My Desk Area – Before & Afters
Lovecats, I can finally share at least part of my new office and my level of excitement is off the charts! I’ve been working in my new office every day this week and though I’m still trying to get used to a new schedule, I am loving every minute of it! I smile when I …
Beauty & Health from the Inside Out with Collagen
I’m a strict believer that beauty and wellness care must start from within. This belief is handed down from my mother, who was considered a “health nut” by the standards of her time (70s/early 80s) when it wasn’t so widely accepted or understood even. When once on a trip with the family when I was …
I’m not Unhinged or Unhappy, I’m just Wild
What I’m Wearing… * Plaid coat from a few seasons ago… added a few similar styles in the shopping widget below * Grey mock turtleneck sweater … very old * Rust cords…by Joe’s Jeans also seen here last fall * Dr. Martens Serena boots with faux fur lining in black * Black beanie * Marc …
Little Corners of my New Office with Pretty Paper Peonies
Happy Monday Lovecats! With the tragic event that took place on January 6th, it’s been a challenge to focus on anything other than the anxiety and fear that comes with the uncertainty about the world we are living in. Among all the other chaos we were hoping to leave behind in 2020 once we rang …
Decor Trends // How To Get the New Woven Cane Furniture Look
Source: The Style Saloniste Nothing reminds me of ’80s decor more than these woven cane chairs… well, and that orange-stained oak that they seemingly built everything in, and country blue and bears and… OK, there are a LOT of things that remind me of ’80s decor, but these chairs epitomize the decade for me. However, …
See Me Like Breath in the Cold… Come Kiss Me Silver and Gold
What I’m Wearing… * Chad’s denim jacket from Hollister which I always steal 🙂 …most recently seen with my pink dress at the beginning of fall. * Vintage-inspired Jeans from AGolde … also seen here …most similar denim style here * Ivory oversized cropped turtleneck sweater (ancient) recently seen here (I’m wearing this on heavy …