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• This Week

  

  I just received the new pyrite dress from Ace and Jig in the mail last week. I've worn it every day since..Meta got a shot of me on her newly reupholstered Jose... Read more

  Posted on 19 December 2014 HOME, LIFESTYLE

• Painted Canvas Clutch

  

  If you're looking for a fun, homemade gift to give for the holidays, Star White of Camp Makery came up with this great idea: a painting clutch! And she's showin... Read more

  Posted on 18 December 2014 HOME, LIFESTYLE

• Lars' (play)List: December

  

  Two years ago today Paul and I left our home in Copenhagen, Denmark (see above) for America. How fitting to release Kev's December playlist than this momentous... Read more

  Posted on 17 December 2014 HOME, LIFESTYLE

• Midsummer Mingle Video

  This is SO SO belated...do you even remember Midsummer Mingle? A few of us threw one epic garden party (if I do say so myself ;) celebrating Midsummer and Abby... Read more

  Posted on 16 December 2014 HOME, LIFESTYLE

• Holiday Gift Guide: for the Crafter

  

  Alrighty, all you crafters and soon-to-be-crafters...time to get your craft closets stocked! This holiday gift guide crafter's edition is a collection of some o... Read more

  Posted on 16 December 2014 HOME, LIFESTYLE

• Holiday Gift Guide: My List!

  

  Paul is always saying that I'm extremely hard to shop for and I'm all "but I've got 101 Pinterest boards of all things I want". I just don't know how that... Read more

  Posted on 15 December 2014 HOME, LIFESTYLE

• DIY Transfer Pattern Plates

  

  If you're still like me you're just now starting to think about gifts to give to your loved ones. Amiright? No, you're probably much more prepared than me. Read more

  Posted on 15 December 2014 HOME, LIFESTYLE

• Holiday Gift Guide: Christmas Pjs

  

  Do you have a tradition of buying Christmas pjs? At one point in our growing up stage we did. I accrued a lot of reindeer pants. Here are some of my favorite pj... Read more

  Posted on 12 December 2014 HOME, LIFESTYLE

• New Dinnerware Collections out Today!

  

  Remember the little teaser I gave a few months back about my new dinnerware collections with Twig NY? Well, today's the day! The online shop is OPEN NOW and... Read more

  Posted on 12 December 2014 HOME, LIFESTYLE

• 2014 Lars Survey!

  

  The last time I did a reader survey was THREE YEARS AGO. At the time I was ready to do a makeover to the site so it was the perfect time to get some feedback. Read more

  Posted on 11 December 2014 HOME, LIFESTYLE

• Holiday Gift Guide: Monograms!

  

  What do you gift when you don't know what in the world to gift? Perhaps you don't know the person too too well or they have just about everything in the world?... Read more

  Posted on 10 December 2014 HOME, LIFESTYLE

• DIY Room to Room: Baskets

  

  I love when a DIY has the potential to look so not DIY. These baskets look good and totally fit the practical purpose. Here are some of my favorite basket DIYs. Read more

  Posted on 10 December 2014 HOME, LIFESTYLE

• Holiday Gift Guide: Guys & Discount

  

  Look, I don't pretend to know what guys want. That's why I dashed onto Paul's wishlist to see what he's asked for the holiday gift guide. Then I sprinkled it... Read more

  Posted on 09 December 2014 HOME, LIFESTYLE

• Holiday Hair Do Part 2: Chignon Braid Bun

  

  As you prepare for some holiday celebrations, I thought some beautiful braided tutorials would be nice so here's part 2 of 2 of the holiday hair do series (see... Read more

  Posted on 09 December 2014 HOME, LIFESTYLE

• DIY Flower Head Vase

  

  I've been eyeing Oh Joy's ceramic head vases with envy for a few years now. I have a thing for things with faces on it. You know, completely normal. Read more

  Posted on 08 December 2014 HOME, LIFESTYLE

• Holiday Gift Guide: Books

  

  One of my favorite things to give is a gift. Especially if that book is thoughtfully chosen for the recipient. There's a book for every taste! Here are some of... Read more

  Posted on 08 December 2014 HOME, LIFESTYLE

• Holiday Gift Guide: Tech

  

  Ok, let's be honest, it doesn't get super tech-y around here. It's mostly super cute accessories to adorn tech-y items. Slap on a floral print and I'm sold! Read more

  Posted on 05 December 2014 HOME, LIFESTYLE

• Holiday Gift Guide: Office

  

  The office is one of my favorite rooms to dream about decorating. There are so many fun gadgets nad gizmos that would make it gorgeous and functional as... Read more

  Posted on 04 December 2014 HOME, LIFESTYLE

• Holiday Gift Guide for Kids

  

  I may not have kids but that doesn't mean I don't have my eyes on some adorable toys and clothes for the holidays (and no, I'm not hinting at anything!). Here... Read more

  Posted on 03 December 2014 HOME, LIFESTYLE

• DIY Room to Room: Christmas

  

  Simple is always best, no? Here are some sweet and simple DIY projects that you can make in an afternoon that will capture the spirit of Christmas. Read more

  Posted on 03 December 2014 HOME, LIFESTYLE