Top Most-Read Posts of 2014

With tomorrow being the last day of 2014, let's take a look back at the top recipes, DIY and home decor posts for the year. Interested in seeing more posts on a certain topic in the new year? Please comment below.

Top Recipes

{Arugula, Pears and Candied Walnut Salad}

{Skinny Chicken Pot Pie}

{Pineapple Cheese Casserole}

{Spicy Turkey Chili}

Top DIY Posts

{DIY Chippendale Chair Redo}

 {DIY Faux Malachite}

{DIY Gold Etagere}

Top Home Decor Inspiration

{Men's Study}

{Organizing Your Dream Closet - DIY Closet}

{Choosing The Right Sofa}

{Peacock Chairs}

Wishing you all a happy New Year!

Hello, Vaulted Ceilings

Man do I love vaulted ceilings. 

A few weeks ago, we went to a friend's house who has a vaulted ceiling living room going into the kitchen. Not only does it add great space to a smaller room, but it allows for awesome possibilities with statement light fixtures.

Can't help but dream about the possibilities with the beautiful spaces.

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Deck Your Nails - Holiday Style

I love the holiday time and this year made a point to soak up every second of it. We put our Christmas tree up right after Thanksgiving and started playing Christmas music just as early. So when Julep reached out to me to share how I deck my nails and outfit for the holidays I had to share. I love how the holidays and particularly New Years are the perfect excuse for metallic, glitter and sequins. I painted my nails white and added glittery gold in an arch on the nail beds. I'm obsessed with the look, and it was really easy to do. You just paint the white base first and add the gold with a french tip art guide or by hand. What You'll Need: Andrea, Brigitte, Base Coat, Top Coat.

Why'd I pick white and gold? It's my favorite pairing and can go with any outfit over the holidays. Here are some of my favorite metallic looks.

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Want some more color for your holiday manicure? Check out this tutorial from Julep that inspired the gold glittered nail beds in my nail look.

Gift Guide No. 3 - Plant Presents

Plants are in - you're either a long time plant owner who knows there's more out there than succulents (plant people ARE the new cat lady) or you've pretty much killed every plant you've ever owned...and then you found succulents and snake plants (guilty as charged). There might be a third type...those of us decor fiends who spotted fiddle leaf fig trees on the pages of our worshiped magazines and we were determined to garden like our grandmas.

Whichever "type" of plant person we're talking about, plants can make a great gift for the holiday season. Here are some great plant gifts ideas. I threw in a plant painting in case you or your gift receiver really are plant person type 2 (no judging)- because hey, pictures of plants are pretty too.




1. Urban Outfitters Hanging Terrarium // 2. Furbish Studio Floral No. 4 Print // 3. Metallic Crackle Plant, Plant pictured Aloe Vera // 4. Chinese Evergreen // 5. Handpainted Windowsil Pot Anthropologie - Plant pictured Pothos // 6. Ceramic Moonstone Ivy League, Home Depot // 7. Nate Berkus Black and Gold Accent Table // 8. Laboratory Flower Vases, Urban Outfitters // 9. Mixed Succulents in Gray Planter, Target

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Holiday Party Ready

This really is my most favorite time of the year. The Christmas spirit, the holiday parties and the time with family is hard to beat. And for the more simple things in life...it's also the perfect excuse for sequins which are always a blast to wear.  Here are some of my favorite jeweled and sparkly picks for the holiday season. And good news - a lot of retailers have continued on their Black Friday/Cyber Monday deals making it easier to splurge or dress for the occasion.

1. Aldo Czarnecki Heels // 2. Anthropologie Stalasso Earrings // 3. Anthropologie Bejeweled Jiminez Cardi // 4. Sabine Sequin Mesh Miniskirt // 5. Trina Turk Francine Pant // 6. OPI Kit Holiday 2014 Collection