20 Nov 2014

2014 Holiday Gift Guide: For the Prep
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There are few things in life I love and one of them is…a monogram. From totes to jewelry to makeup pouches, there’s nothing like giving a gift with someone’s initials. With custom monogramming available at checkout, being thoughtful is as easy as clicking a button. I’ve rounded up the best of the best when it comes to monograms this holiday season. Luggage tags? Yep. Passport covers? You bet. iPad and iPhone cases? Obvi.

Click on the “+” sign on my collage below to shop all of my favorite products! And in case you missed it, I listed all of my previous gift guides at the bottom so be sure to check those out as well. Xo. Lauren

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19 Nov 2014

2014 Holiday Gift Guide: For the Design Enthusiast
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Today’s gift guide is dedicated to the design enthusiast on your list. Whether you’re into design or looking for little holiday accents to spruce up your home during the holidays, I’ve got you covered.

My gift guide for home decor focuses majority on products from Target’s Threshold Collection but you can also find other favorites from Serena and Lily, Bloomingdale’s, Furbish Studio, Lulu and Georgia and more!

How cute is this red and white striped stocking?

Hello new ice bucket.

I absolutely need this glittered gold JOY decoration,

An accent stool for your living room.

Goodbye coffee table, hello navy blue tufted ottoman!

Seriously digging this one of a kind pillow.

I love a good accent ceramic stag, you?

If I had a space for a desk in my apartment, this task desk from Target would be the winner.

A holiday mug for your morning cup o’ joe.

Happy Shopping! Xo. Lauren

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18 Nov 2014

The 10 Best Holiday Candles
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Hello, and happy Tuesday, ladies. We are officially 8 days away from Thanksgiving! Isn’t that completely nuts? This week is quite the busy one. With an event every single night, I’ll be heading back to CT this weekend for some much needed R&R.

In other holiday news, today I’ve rounded up my Top 10 Holiday Candles of the season! Nothing get’s me more into the holiday spirit as quickly as burning one of my favorite candles. At any given moment, I have two candles burning in my apartment. Not only does it create a cozy atmosphere during the winter months but it also makes my apartment smell delicious. From Nest Fragrances Holiday Candle to Illume’s Balsam & Cedar Candle, you can click through below to shop my favorite holiday candles.

1. Tocca “Marrakesh” Hliday Candle (Limited Edition) – $45; Tocca is a new candle brand I’ve recently been getting into. Their limited edition candles are sure to fill your home with holiday goodness.

2. Nest Fragrances Vanilla Orchid & Almond – $14; Truth be told, I love vanilla candles. There is something about the scent that I can’t get enough of.

3. Diptyque “Feu de Bois” – $60 Dollars; Guilty. I keep burn this candle all year around. One of my favorite gifts to give as well during the holiday season.

4. Voluspa “Golden Cypress” – $27 Dollars; The scent of this candle is very soft which is one of the main reasons why I love it so much. The coconut-waxed blend also mixes well with other scents in the household.

5. Illume Cedar Candle – $38.25; This well-crafted scent makes you feel like you are seriously in a winter forest. Illume candles are a definite must this holiday season.

6. Thymes Frasier Fir – $28; This candle is so worth the price point. Who doesn’t love the smell of frasier firs?

7. Restoration Hardware “Winter Home” – $39; The custom blend of this fragrance will leave your home filled with the finest aromatics. Perfect for the hostess with the mostess.

8. Yankee Candle “Festive Holiday” – $14; This candle is on the spicier side of things compared to the others on the list but none-the-less provide a rich cinnamon flavor to fill your home.

9. Himalayan “Mistletoe” Candle – $16.95; You can smell green apple, sweet berries and pine needles in this festive scent. #yesplease

10. Nest Fragrances “Three-Wick” Candle – $58; One of my besties used to work for Nest and let me tell you, I’ve been obsessed ever since. Their holiday collection is one of my all-time favorites.

17 Nov 2014

2014 Holiday Gift Guide: For The Office
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You all know I’m obsessed with gold so it’s no surprise that today’s Gift Guide is fulllll of pretty gold desk accessories for your office. From a gold stapler from Anthropologie to the perfect little notebook, from Furbish Studio, I’ve rounded up over 20 products that are both chic + affordable for your home office! Because we all want our home office to be as comfy and chic as our living room, right?! Enjoy!

Instant java glam. Yes, please.

We’re not too old for pencil pouches or clip boards, are we?

A pretty little stocking stuffer.

Because we all need a chic pencil holder.

WTF.

But first…coffee.

Let’s go to Capri…or just look at the pretty images on our spare time.

Every desk or coffee table should be accessorized with (leopard) matches or a scented candle.

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