Gatherings

Hostess Gifts

August 14, 2015

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One of my joys in life is entertaining and being entertained – I love the getting together with friends and family, sharing stories and memories, while making new ones. When heading out to a dinner party, I always like to bring the host a gift, I’m not sure if you’re like me, but I often find yourself scrambling to pick something up and then when I can’t come up with something unique or thoughtful and relent to wine or flowers, disappointment often ensues.

In an effort to avoid all of that I’ve I’ve curated a few of my favorite hostess gifts here and decided to have some of them on hand, so that I’m always prepared. I know your host is sure to love these and feel utterly appreciated and adored.

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Tips and Tricks

The Perfect Bedroom

August 11, 2015

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I love decorating bedrooms, in particular master bedrooms. Let’s face it, they are the most important rooms in our homes – it’s where you start and end your day, curl up with a book, and connect with your partner. The state of your space can profoundly affect your mood and how well you drift off to sleep and how you rise to face the day.

Unfortunately, bedrooms are often the most forgotten, passed over rooms! It’s often thought – since no one is going to see it, why bother! Why bother? Because you deserve a beautiful, relaxing space to wind down and start the day in! I’m reminded of that IKEA commercial, where the homeowners intentionally keep their bedroom doors open while entertaining to show off their spectacular space. We should all have a space we’re that proud of.

When I get to do a bedroom for a client, I love creating a truly special, sanctuary-like space. This can be achieved while still keeping the space fun, with injections of your personality and story. There are however some rules I like to follow.

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