4 Jan 2016

Jet Set: 6 Places I Want To Visit In 2016
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Happy 2016!! I’m finally back in New York after 10 days spent back in Cleveland with my family. It feels great to be recharged, refreshed and ready for a New Year!

2015 was full of travel: Puerto Rico, Rhode Island, London, Paris (x2), the Hamptons, Florida and more. These next few weeks a few girlfriends and I are on a mission to get a few trips booked so I thought it’d be fun to round up 6 places I want to visit in 2016. More importantly, I would love to hear what some of your favorite trips have been thus far! Taking any and all recommendations.  🙂

One. West Palm Beach, The Breakers Hotel

The Breakers Hotel has been on my bucket list for quite some time. Have you been?

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Two. St. Barths, Hotel Le Sereno

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Three. Amalfi Coast, Le Sirenuse Hotel

The Amalfi Coast has been one of my favorite destinations to-date. I haven’t returned since college so it is on my bucket list for 2016! I came across the Le Sirenuse Hotel on Conde Nast Traveler as it’s rated one of the top boutique hotels in southern Italy. Talk about wanderlust!

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Four. Paris, Haven in Paris

After visiting Paris twice last year, I’m making it my mission to visit at least once a year from here on out. Can you blame a girl? We used a luxury rental apartment service called Haven in Paris last year where we stayed in the most charming apartment in the Saint Germain neighborhood. We’ll most certainly look to use Haven in Paris for our next trip.

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Five. Nantucket, White Elephant Hotel

I’m headed to Nantucket this summer with my family. We’re debating on staying at the White Elephant. How cuteeeeee?!

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Six. Barcelona, Margot House

Barcelona will be one of my bigger trips this year with a few girlfriends from college. After researching some of the best boutique hotels to stay, I came across the Margot House which is situated on Barcelona’s most illustrious avenue, Passeig de Gracia. Sign me up.

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Where are you jet setting off to in 2016?!

Xo. Lauren

 

3 Jan 2016

Weekend Notes
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  • Decorating secrets from SoHo house. – My Domaine

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2 Jan 2016

My Top 10 Favorite Interior Design Pinners on Pinterest
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If you have been following me for a while, you know I am slightly obsessed Pinterest (you can follow me here!).  However, I’m actually not a fan of how Pinterest has changed their API where they pick pins for you. I find images from large retailers, recipes and ads taking over my feed more often than not when I really only want to see images from those who inspire me. As a result, I have found myself going to people’s pages who I actually follow. Do you ever find yourself doing this? As a result, I rounded up my top 10 Favorite Interior Design Pinners on Pinterest! Who do you love to follow on Pinterest?

One. Amber Interiors

For before and after home renovations, California cool inspired rooms and how to master the essence of print mixing.

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Two. Savvy Home

One of my favorite blogger friends Gab from Savvy Home should be one of your go-to girl’s to follow on Pinterest. With over 200k followers, Gab is up-to-date on the latest in hotel and travel destinations, beachside interiors, and more.

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Three. The Zhush

I have been following Sue for what it seems like forever! Her Pinterest page is a personal favorite including snaps from her preppy Connecticut home, beautiful blooms and we both have a thing for ginger jars!

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Four. Studio McGee

This Salt Lake City design firm is a personal favorite of mine. Shae McGee’s use of custom bamboo shades, vibrant prints and nautical elements has me always checking back for more!

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Five. SMP Living

For the best of the best of home tours.

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Six. Jenny Wolf Interiors

One of my favorite New York based design firms.

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Seven. House of Jade Interiors

House of Jade Interiors is also a favorite on Instagram. This Pinterest page is infused with color with lots of crisp whites and clean lines.

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Eight. Pencil and Paper Co.

I’ve blogged about this husband and wife team before after seeing their home featured on Lonny. Based in Nashville, TN this duo is known for their modern sensibility and their work has been featured everywhere from Domino to Southern Living. Take a peek at their Pinterest page for fun wallpapers, perfectly styled shelves, and beautiful exteriors.

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Nine. Katie Kime

Based in Austin, Texas, this girl is known for her preppy-chic aesthetic and southern sensibility. You will be sure to find beautiful spaces full of vibrant prints and a whole lot of color on this Pinterest page. You can take a peek at her official website here.

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Ten. Mark D. Sikes

I LOVE everything about interior designer Mark D. Sikes, especially his obsession with blue and stripes. He’s a must follow for a peek inside glamorous spaces, stylish things and chic people.

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For more of my interior design inspiration, be sure to follow me on Pinterest.

 

 

 

31 Dec 2015

Get The Look: A Beachside Boho Breakfast Nook
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I love seeing beachside homes incorporate natural wood. What I love even more is when Montauk inspired prints are added to the mix! I recently came across this beachside boho breakfast nook and thought it would be fun to recreate the  look for less. You can create this entire nook for under $1,300 dollars or less if you find different pillows and art (hello, Home Goods!).

My favorite design element in this room has to be the white tulip table which I’m sure you’ve seen all over the web. Ikea makes a very popular version for only $179 dollars. What I love most about the classic tulip table is that it can work throughout numerous rooms within your home. Try mixing your tulip table with eames style chairs as seen in the room above or even wishbone dinning chairs for an eclectic mix.

Would you recreate this look in your home? Xo. Lauren

 

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Ikea Docksta Table // Navy Pillow // Ikat Pillow // Arrows Print // Light Blue Rug // Eames Style Chair

Source: Domino | Photography: Amy Bartlam | Interior Design: Natalie Myers