Dreamy bedrooms for all tastes

I'm not gonna lie. I'm no early bird. At my most shameful I wake up at 11 AM and don't shut my laptop until 1 AM. While I still easily put in an 8 hour day, I still feel guilty sleeping so late. Enough of my venting - long story short, I love a well...

Really fun and pretty gifts for everyone on your list – all on one site!

These are just a handful of the really cute and unique gifts you'll find on Swirl, a discount shopping site brought to you by the folks who run Daily Candy. If you aren't a member of Swirl, which is required to shop, this link will take you directly to the sign up page. Membership is free. Once...

A little eye candy to brighten up your Monday

Mondays...blah. Especially when it's getting so cold out! It makes it so tough for me to crawl out from under the covers when I'm toasty warm. Hopefully these chic homes with a nod to the traditional can help brighten it up a little?The beam above the window adds a nice rustic touch without being too "look...

Gifts, gifts, gifts! (you’ll be their fave)

I've been pretty impressed this season with the cool ideas designer discount site Gilt. It's usually where I go for fashion deals but they have lots of great offerings for gifts this year. You need to be a member to shop on the site, and if you click on my invitation link you'll get signed up fast and...

Entryway inspiration: Prepare for the influx of holiday guests

I love a good entryway. They are often small enough that you can try the bold paint color or large print wallpaper without investing a ton of money or work if you turn out hating it. It's also small enough that it forces you to keep clutter under control. In my last apartment I had a mail...

Not to miss – the fairy tale interior of the Sagrada Familia

Anyone who goes to Barcelona must see the notorious Sagrada Familia, a large Roman Catholic church. Although incomplete, it is already a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Here is a brief history "Though construction of Sagrada Familia had commenced in 1882, Gaudi took over in 1883, transforming the project with his architectural and engineering style...

The little things in life – beautiful details and accessories that make a house a home

I've had these images for a while, but I could never find a post to integrate them, so I decided to just dedicate a post to the sweet little things in life - the details. Pretty little worlds within our homes. Enjoy!Isn't this gold chrysanthemum to die for? They are one of the most beautiful flowers...

Gorgeous curtains and a very generous discount for you!

I don't know much about window treatments - but I have witnessed how they can completely make a room - adding that finishing touch to what was otherwise a room "missing" something. I was lucky enough to get to try out a gorgeous set of curtains by DKNY Home, courtesy of the awesome folks at Curtainworks. The...

GREAT book giveaway! Real Simple’s 869 New Uses for Old Things!

Lucky you! One of you can win this awesome book! It's like a bible for Real Simple's popular monthly feature "New Uses for Old Things"Here are a few of my favorite from the book:birdbath: Swap birdsong for blooms. Plant flowering succulents in an underused birdbath.baby powder: Prevent sweat stains on white shirts. Sprinkle powder on the...

To all you bohemian chic lovers – you’ll LOVE this sale!

Really great home decor on sale! If you like the whole bohemian, Moroccan, and eco-friendly look than you will LOVE this sale going on at HauteLook. It's a members only designer discount site, but if you click my invite link, your membership is free and fast to sign up. Hurry - the sale ends tomorrow at...