I AM GOING TO BE AN AUNT! There has been a lot of excitement in my family as we are going to be welcoming a new human into the family come fall! 
Naturally since my older sister is having a baby, I insisted on being the one to design the nursery. I would not take now for an answer. Luckily, my sister and her husband appreciate my design input because this is a project I really wanted to do. 

I originally visioned this space to be more neutral, but when we found out that Baby R is going to be a girl, we had to add in a bit of color. I did not want to make it super cliche with baby pink EVERYTHING. Instead, I opted for a coraly-pink for the artwork. Adding in some mustardy-yellow in the pillow and gold accents helps to create a feminine space without it being too in your face. I wanted this nursery to be able to transition into a toddler / kids bedroom over the next few years. 

Paint Color: Sherwin Williams - Zircon, SW 7667

Light: West Elm
Art: Etsy
Mirror: Target
Art: Target
Crib: Pottery Barn
Rocking Chair: Pottery Barn
Floor Lamp: Target
Curtains: West Elm
Polka Dot Wall Decals: Urban Walls
Faux Tree: Target
Basket Hamper: Target
Pillow: Target

Most of these pieces are all affordable. I tried to keep the budget in a reasonable range for this project. This mood board was meant as inspiration for my sister as she started shopping for nursery items. I will post some pictures as she finishes the room. Stay tuned!

Happy Earth Day friends! It is time for us ALL to break up with single use plastics.. By now, we all know the damages that are happening from single-use plastics. There are easy ways to incorporate better choices in our daily life that in the long run will have a big impact on our Earth. Below are just a few ways to get you started.

Produce Bags - These mesh bags from Amazon are super cute and an easy solution to take with you to the grocery store/ farmers market. No more plastic bags for your fruit & veggies.

Silicone reusable bags - This is a great solution in place of the plastic baggies we all use to pack lunches, snacks, etc. These are silicone based so they can be washed in the dishwasher for easy cleaning

Beeswax Wrap - great alternative to plastic wrap or tin foil

Shampoo Bars - no more plastic bottle waste with these bars from Lush

Metal or Glass Reusable Straws - if you are a straw lover, these are perfect for you. A lot of restaurants and bars are opting out of using straws. Which this solution is great because you always have a straw with you. 

What are your go to eco friendly choices? I try and implement new things everyday to be better to our Earth!

1. Metallic Star Lumbar Throw Pillow - TARGET
2. Chunky Chenille Reverse To Sherpa Throw Blanket - TARGET
3. Brass Gold Metal Taper Candlestick Holders- AMAZON
4. Creative Co-Op 72 Inch Wool Felt Garland Poms & Bells, Cream, Multicolor - AMAZON
5. Small White Flocked Sugar Pinecones - CRATE & BARREL
6. Gold Speckled Votive Holder, Set of 4 - AMAZON
7. Stella Dot Cotton Oversize Lumber Throw Pillow - TARGET
8. Wreath Mixed Berry White - TARGET

I am loving the GOLDS AND NEUTRALS this holiday season! The great thing about these items are that they are able to stay out all winter season long. You are not limited to keeping these out just during Christmas.  To be honest, you can utilize most of these neutral pieces year round and incorporate them into your standard decor!

What are your favorite Winter decorations?

You guys... this was the easiest and cheapest kitchen upgrade I have seen! And look how gorgeous it looks!! It took less than 30 minutes and $25. My fridge has been an eyesore in my apartment. Since I rent, I don't have a choice but to keep it. I was thinking about ways I can make my kitchen look nicer and this popped into my head. This is the perfect DIY for a renter! It is no mess, no hassle and it is easy to remove when it is time to move out. 

All you need is peel and stick chalkboard vinyl. I purchased (2) rolls off of amazon. It even came with a chalkboard marker. 

First - Clear off all items from your fridge. Then clean with soap and water. Make sure to dry completely. 
Next - Cut vinyl pieces to size. Peel off the back and stick onto the fridge. I laid the vinyl horizontally on the fridge, sticking from left to right. The hardest part was working around the refrigerator handle. I used a utility knife to get the perfect cut around the handle.

For this project, I used just over 1 roll. You could probably get away with one roll if you have a small fridge. I was being generous with my cuts in the beginning so ran out by the bottom of the fridge. 

Last - Let your creative side loose! Add some fun sayings, your own artwork, weekly tasks, or a grocery list :)

Thats it! sooo simple and it seriously changed the look of my entire kitchen (for the better). I am in love with this easy DIY!

​Creating the perfectly styled coffee table is actually quite simple. No matter what your style, aesthetic, or vibe is these tips are sure to help you flaunt it in the best way possible!

I was finally able to get my fall decor out last night. This morning when I left for work, it almost felt like it was the start of winter so it is about time I got my things out... 

I have really been digging the neutral color fall decor this year with a few pops of fall hues. I have a lot of other colors going on in my apartment so adding in fall tones seemed like a little too much. Although, I do have mustardy tones in my living room so this goes perfectly with the autumn color scheme. I wanted to be able to add in more fall vibes, without taking away from the design style I already have going on in my apartment. These items were the perfect add to coordinate with what I already have going on. 

Here is where you can find these items:

1. Pumpkin Figural - White --- Target 
2. Chunky Knit Throw in Yellow --- Target
3. Mixed White Berry Wreath --- Target
4. Give Thanks Pillow Cover --- Amazon
5. Buffalo Plaid Pillow Cover --- Amazon
6. Medium Lit Grapevine Pumpkin --- Target
7. Eat, Drink, & Be Cozy Sign --- Etsy
8. Pumpkin Vase Filler --- Target


Hope you all are enjoying your fall thus far! What are your favorite fall items to have in the house?