6 Nov 2018

Decorating With Plaid | Where To Buy Plaid Tartan Pillows & Throws
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There’s nothing quite as classic than decorating with plaid. Whether it be a beautiful tartan or a simple buffalo check, if there’s one thing I learned from my mom in regards to how to decorate for the holidays it’s that one must always decorate with plaid.

I’ve only just scratched the surface on my plaid collection compared to my mom but you better believe I’m on a mission! Last year my mom gave me not one, but TWO Pendleton plaid blankets for Christmas. A beautiful red and green tartan plaid (similar) and a classic blue, gray and green plaid blanket (similar) — both are currently on display throughout my apartment.

One of my favorite plaid purchases to-date has to be this beautiful green wool plaid blanket produced in one of the oldest Scottish Mills I picked up at a boutique in Lenox, MA when I visited Annie Selke’s 33 Main last year called Mackimmie Co. I don’t think they have an online shop but if you message the owner on Instagram, she’s more than happy to place an order over the internet and ship directly — which is exactly what I’m going to do this year!

If you’re looking to shop online directly, Williams-Sonoma in my opinion has the best collection of plaid throws and pillows this year. My number one pick has to be this Jacquard Cashmere Throw. And if there is one plaid item on my wish list, it would have to be this Ralph Lauren Black Watch Throw Pillow.

Be sure to check out all of my top picks below! Xo. Lauren

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1.. Simple Plaid Fringe Edged Throw Blanket | 2. Plaid Lambswool Throw, Red Holiday | 3. Williams Sonoma Novelty Patterned Jacquard Cashmere Throw, Plaid, Red | 4. Plaid Lambswool Pillow Cover, Red Holiday | 5. Classic Tartan Pillow Cover, Red/Chili Pepper | 6. Italian Lambswool Throw, Stewart | 7. Classic Multicolor Plaid Pillow Cover | 8. Ralph Lauren Black Watch Throw Pillow | 9. Williams Sonoma Novelty Patterned Jacquard Cashmere Throw, Plaid, Green | 10. Williams Sonoma Novelty Patterned Jacquard Cashmere Throw, Classic Plaid, Black Stewart | 11. Etsy Pillow Cover New Stewart Black Tartan Plaid Zipper Opening Both Sides Christmas Pillow | 12. Plaid Lambswool Throw, Black Stewart

Where To Buy Tartan Plaid Pillows & Throws

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5 Nov 2018

A 1937 Lake Home I’d Like To Move In To by Sweet Shady Lane
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If you’re not following already, please do yourself a favor and follow Heather Strommen from Sweet Shady Lane right here!
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I always find it refreshing discovering new creatives on instagram who don’t fall in to your typical “like-to-know-it” mold or those with 1M+ followers. I actually prefer to follow people who have smaller followings and are “undiscovered.” More often than not, it means they’re creating content because of a specific passion or love for a particular industry. And in this case, Heather’s instagram feed documenting her renovation and complete transformation of her 1937 lake home is a complete GEM. I find every single image Heather posts on instagram inspiring. Whether she’s opening my eyes on how to style a side table vignette or how to perfect an entry way table with vintage books and fresh blooms, I pretty much always save Heather’s instagram posts for my personal design files. Her style actually reminds me a lot of my moms — a well curated mix of flea market finds paired seamlessly with traditional and modern pieces (hi mom!).
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Any who, below are a few of my favorite images from Heather’s 1937 lake home & a few ideas on how you can get the look. Happy home stalking! Xo. Lauren
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1 Nov 2018

The Top 12 Candlesticks and Hurricanes
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One of the simplest ways to enhance your holiday table is to mix and match candle sticks, hurricanes and votives. I’ve been collecting these pieces for the past two years and am a firm believer you can never have too many!

Last year my mom bought me this large Arlington Nickel Hurricane from Pottery Barn and silver candle sticks. Although they don’t have the exact candle sticks in stock, Williams-Sonoma currently has a similar version that you can shop right here.

What I love most about collecting these items is that they don’t have to be expensive and they are readily available to shop across a wide variety of retailers. Today I’m sharing a few of my favorites I currently have my eye on! Insert these Serena and Lily Cafford Candle Sticks which would look beautiful on any table or mantel.  These antiqued brass candle sticks provide a polished accent and are affordable! This pair of crystal candle sticks are in my shopping cart as we speak — only $20 for two! Last but not least, you could incorporate these wooden candle sticks from McGee and Co. in to tablescapes all year round.

Hurricanes are another home decor item that you can use all year long — I’ve seen these Ralph Lauren Classic 14″ Hurricane Gold in the RL Mansion uptown and the brand also incorporated them in their DIFFA table last year. They are so pretty but so pricey. If you can afford to invest in these, I say do it! More affordable options include this Aerin Brass Trim Hurricane and this Antique Mercury Hurricane. However, my next hurricane purchases will be this Williams-Sonoma Classic Glass Hurricane and Juliska Amalia Candle Holder since I don’t have this style yet.

You can shop all of my favorite styles below! Xo. Lauren

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1..Serena and Lily Cafford Candle Sticks | 2. Antique Mercury Hurricane | 3. Eclectic Silver-Plated Candle Sticks | 4. Pair of Crystal Taper Candle Sticks | 5. Aerin Brass Trim Hurricane | 6. Williams-Sonoma Classic Glass Hurricane | 7. CB2 Simple Hurricane | 8. McGee and Co Wooden Candlesticks | 9. Classic Glass Candle Holder | 10. Juliska Amalia Candle Holder |  11. Marble Pillow Candle Holder | 12. Ralph Lauren Classic 14″ Hurricane Gold

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29 Oct 2018

Holiday Decor
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I’ve been on a serious mission this past week to find some new holiday decor! This year I’m thinking about doing a white flocked Christmas tree paired with silver and gold ornaments. If you remember from last year, I was very much in to the red plaids & silver — which don’t get me wrong, I still love my holiday plaids and will incorporate in some capacity but hoping to switch it up this holiday season!

Pottery Barn is always one of my go-to retailers when it comes to shopping for holiday decor. I’m currently loving these Pre-Lit German Glitter House, these Pre-Lit Snowy Crystal Trees and this Snowy Ornament Sage Home Decor Wreath! I’ve blogged about these Premium Flicker Flameless Candles before and will most certainly be incorporating on my mantel and within hurricanes throughout my apartment. I really want this Chester Brushed Hurricane! Isn’t she pretty?

Have you started shopping for holiday decor yet? Happy Monday! Lauren

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1..Pre-Lit German Glitter House | 2. Premium Flicker Flameless Candles | 3. Chester Brushed Hurricane | 4. Pre-Lit Snowy Crystal Trees | 5. Chester Brushed Candle Holders | 6. Glass Trees  | 7. Faux Fur Plush Stockings  | 8. Reindeer Multi Votive Holder | 9. Faux Fur Riched Pillow | 10. Snowy Ornament Sage Home Decor Wreath | 11. Lit Birch Tree |  12. Woody Car Light Up Doormat

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