Mother May I…

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I’ll take one of each…  Here is my gift guide for Mother’s Day 2017:
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Renovations Here and There

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Clean modern neutral powder bathroom renovation. The tiniest bathroom on earth has taken forever to renovate but the finished product is beautiful. Below are the elements that came together perfectly.
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I had so much fun with this project and it really turned out to be just ask I’d hoped.  The Cole and Sons wallpaper is what inspired the whole look of the bathroom.  Erin Gates from Elements of Style used in a hallway, I fell in love the minute I saw it, even better in person, some of the colorways have metallic shadowing.  I wanted to use one of the metallic colorways, but we chose the softer grey version, I am thrilled with it.  We found this amazing tile and decided to use it not only because it is so so pretty, but it is also perfect with the wall-covering.  I would outfit my entire house with Restoration Hardware “hardware”, we used this sconce above the mirror over the sink.  The sink and toilet are both Kholer, they are a great combo of modern and elegant and fit the space perfectly.  I

Mondaze 

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Mondays are hard no matter how you slice it.  Whether your in your 20s coming off a fun carefree weekend or in your 30s and are tending to newborns and toddlers or maybe you are in your 40s and it’s just that much harder to get up to deal with your 9,000 responsibilities, Monday suck.   I like to keep my outfits simple and my brain as clear as possible.  I’ve found that mediation can be incredibly beneficial, that is if I have the time to use it.  I started using www.headspace.com about a month ago, they offer a free 10 day trial, there is no question that when I start my day / week with meditation things seem a little clearer, lighter, less dazed…
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Life through Rose Colored Glasses

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If only life was as pretty as it is when seen through rose colored glasses.  If you adore pink as much as I do, you’d agree that it can be used in almost any element of style for a beautiful aesthetic. With Spring’s recent “debut” we are seeing pink on the racks, at beauty counters, in the pages of magazines and all over pinterest and instagram.  Rose pink is not just a pretty color, the natural elements of rose hips and rose seed oil contain a power amount of vitamin C, that have proven to make incredibly effective beauty products. At the moment, my go to day cream is Laura Mercier’s Infusion de Rose Nourishing Crème .  Rose gold has also become a very popular metal for accessories, for hardware on handbags and clothing. Currently, these are some of my favorite rose inspired products and images.

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Is it really Spring?

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Spring is here…isn’t it?  It seems to be taking it’s sweet time.  Here in the Northeast, we are hoping for higher temps and greener pastures.  While we wait for all the snow to melt and the sun to warm the air, I can’t help but be inspired by my favorite flowers.  Fresh flowers are so happy, they can brighten even the darkest and coldest last few days of winter.

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Welcome to Miami

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To say I am excited for my upcoming trip to Miami, with my oldest and closest friends, would be a wild understatement.  In preparation, I’ve started to plan (and shop) my packing list.  I’ve taken a first pass at an inspiration board for the trip and would love to share it with you!

Please share any thoughts or advice for looking fabulous in Miami in May.

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Here are some of the gorgeous images that inspired the board and purchases:

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