Pantone Colors of the Year: Rose Quartz

I love the pretty colors of the year from Pantone. I am particularly partial to the Rose Quartz.

fabric chair // fray pillow // tassel keychain // textured rug // glass vase // cashmere wrap // coasters (similar here & here)

Here are some great finds to add a bit of Rose Quartz into your life. Loving these chairs and this textured rug as statement pieces. How perfect would this be in a nursery! #targetdoesitagain I've also been on the hunt for agate coasters. These are so pretty!

New Trend: Iron + Wire

I am loving this new trend of geometric iron and wire. These would be great to use as accent pieces for a touch of modern.

acrylic tray + stand // keychain // chevron basket // wine rack // candle holders // dining chair // pendant light

I am dying to get my hands on a couple of chairs like these to use as the end chairs at our dining room table.

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Happy Halloween!

I did my best to add a little decor to our home for Halloween. I have to admit, I had a good time sprucing up our entryway.

Plus, I can keep our minimal decor up for the fall (at least until Thanksgiving).

Our front porch is pretty bare... but we did get into some pumpkin carving last night. Here's an action shot of the bird and my brother:

Hope you have a fun- and candy-filled Halloween! I put off buying candy until today because I know my will power is not strong enough against my sweet tooth. But calories don't count on Halloween, right?

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Weekend + Home Furniture/Decor Shopping

Our weekend was pretty jammed pack. We had a blast celebration my mom's birthday this weekend.

Delicious cupcakes from Sift Dessert Bar.

On Friday evening, we took a Mozzarella, Burrata and Pizza making class at Relish.

Such a fun thing to do. If you're ever in Healdsburg, look this place up. They offer lots of fun classes.

We've also been on a major hunt for some furniture pieces since we move in... this week! Yay!

I have searched high and low at all the well known furniture stores, but I have to say, I have had most of my luck online. Here's a round up of my favorites:

Gilt Home // One Kings Lane // Joss & Main

My favorites for home decor are TJ Maxx/Home Goods and West Elm.

Side note, these are not affiliate links. Just a healthy round up of sites for those looking for furniture or home decor as well.

Do you have any others I can peruse and add to my daily search list?

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Unexpected finds at Target

Target is one of the stores I really missed when I was living in Dublin. I love their fun home decor pieces and (most) of their collaborations. I have to say, Altuzarra was a miss for me. But most of the time, I usually walk out of that store with more items than planned.

Here are some fun home decor picks I've spotted recently:

Sunburst mirror // Sand filled hourglass // Metal beverage tub // Glass canisters

French bulldog cookie jar // Copper salt + pepper set // Accent table // Faux fur pillow

We are celebrating my mom's birthday tonight and are officially counting down the days until we can move into our house... next week!

Hope you have a great weekend! Happy Friday!

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Coffee Table accessories

This week's home inspiration comes in the form of coffee table accessories.

Bone domino set // Fashion Memoir book set // Odds & Ends tray // Elephant match strike // Hammered copper candle

This domino set is gorgeous and that odds & ends tray would be a perfect coffee table piece. I also love scouring places like TJ Maxx for fun decorative pieces.

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Pinterest: Home Inspiration

We aren't back in our own home yet after moving back from Dublin. But I am so excited to get back in and set it all up.

Here's some Pinterest inspiration I've found lately:

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I've also heard good things about Houzz... so I might need to sign up for an account there too. I love the neutrals and bright whites. This bedroom works well since we have dark hardwood floors throughout our home.

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Bar Cart Accessories

I found this fabulous graphic on Pinterest and was inspired all over again by pretty bar carts.

It isn't very practical to start collecting goodies while we are living in Ireland, but a girl can dream, right? And save her ideas for when she moves home. :) Here are some lovely accessories I found:

champagne flutes // cocktail shaker // candlesticks // bottle opener

cocktail strainer // stir sticks // wine decanter // cocktail jigger

This post makes me look forward to working on projects like these and putting our house back together when we move home.

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Golden accessories

I don't always get inspired walking into Z Gallerie. It is a little too glammed up for me.

But every time I browse their site, I find so many pretty home decor accessories I want! Here are my favorites in gold.

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I love that tray and those antlers would make such a fun jewelry stand!

Which one is your favorite?

Holiday Party decor

I so meant to post a recap of Copenhagen this week... and I completely failed. It was a wonderful city and great mini trip! I will definitely get some pictures up next week.

Today I am putting together a little post for holiday party decor. Christmas time is without a doubt my favorite time of year. The festive feel in the air gets me everytime. And what better way to kick off the festivities than a holiday party!

gold charger // polka dot plate // striped straws // christmas crackers

wine set // holiday invitation // wine decanter

napkin ring // mercury candles // gold candlesticks

I have never done Christmas crackers... and in Dublin they are everywhere! I think I want to bring some home this year for the family and I to pop open on Christmas morning. I also love the idea of using them as favors at a holiday party! And how gorgeous are these invites!?

I hope you have a fabulous weekend full of holiday party goodness!

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Thanksgiving tablscape ideas

It is seriously hard to believe that Thanksgiving is next week. Where did this year go?!

It's a bummer we are so far from family this year. But the bird and I are working on putting together a friendsgiving to celebrate anyway. So not-to-worry, festivities are still in order, even in Dublin! :)

After scouring the web for creative ideas, I rounded up 5 easy diy crafts to spruce up any Thanksgiving tablescape.

1 // These mini rosemary wreaths can be used to wrap napkins, as a garland and as place cards.

2 // Use cranberry filled bags (or vases, bowls, etc...) for centerpieces.

3 // I love these pine scraps, cinnamon sticks and twine wrapped napkin rings.

4 // Gold mini pumpkins can be used as place cards, or centerpieces by filling tall vases with them.

5 // These Thanksgiving placemats have been seen everywhere, but I love the idea and look of them!

I also found this Thanksgiving Playlist for both food & tablescape prep and background dinner music.

Creating the perfect cheese board

I am a huge fan of throwing, attending and/or creating a wine + cheese party. I think I love the social aspect as much as I love all the tasty nibbles and sips.

In fact, we are having some friends over next week for this very reason.

Here's are the elements I think constitutes as a well-rounded & perfect cheese board.

rustic crackers // cheese markers // gourmet almonds // cheese board

square ramekin // cheese knives // honey // jam // miniature spoons

Just add cheese! My favorite varieties include a sharp cheddar, a blue or gorgonzola, brie (my favorite!) and a goat's cheese. A good mix of flavors and textures.

What is your favorite type of themed party?

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Pinsday!

Happy Wednesday all!

I am here with some of my favorite pins of the week. Theme: home decor.

 cottage kitchen style

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colorful + cozy outdoor space

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bedroom of grays + whites

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Home decor seems to be a common theme of mine, here and on Pinterest.

Maybe a bit of me is missing our home, back home. Just a tad though.

And one last happy thought for the week...

 Surround yourself with those who see the greatness within you.

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You're worth it.

What's your favorite thing to pin? And what's your username so I can follow along! :)

Pinsday!

I'm dropping in for another edition of Pinterest tales! Here are some of my home decor favorites!

bright white bedroom

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white kitchen with open shelves + pop of blue

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Oh, and this fabulous Chanel gallery wall

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Side note: Today is the last day to get an additional 25% off at Shopbop! My cart currently contains this clutch bag, the perfect striped maxi, and these wedge sandals.

Hope you are having a great week so far!

Zara home

Have I been in the clouds... or is Zara home collection new? It is possible that I've gotten lost in my love of their clothes that I completely over looked their home store.

If so, I am catching up now. And over-the-moon excited about their home decor!

tables // vase // tumblers // tray // candle // pillow // jars

Their collection is fabulous. So modern and stylish.

And also a touch of Z Gallerie, equally fantastic.

Office space

Lets dream up a lovely new office space, shall we?

Well actually I already found one that was quite dreamy...

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And I could only really dream of having this in my home.

But while we're pretending... dreaming, I put the pieces back together of this awesome office space.

In case you love it as much as I do!

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Happy reDecorating!