21 Sep 2020

Christmas Decor | Prepping For The Holidays
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Prepping for the holidays and shopping for new christmas decor might be one of my favorite pastimes. I always enjoy seeing the latest holiday collections from Pottery Barn, Williams Sonoma, Ralph Lauren, Juliska and more!

Last year I finally bought us a new christmas tree from Grandin Road and I couldn’t recommend it more. We went with the 7.5″ Aspen Pine Tree and psssst…. the flocked version is just as cute! If you’re looking for more affordable tree options, I always like Home Depot’s selection.

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There were a few items I didn’t purchase last year that I officially added to my 2020 shopping list. Insert —

Tree Topper: I found this pretty gold star tree topper from McGee and Co. and can’t wait to see it in person! I’ve been searching high and low and this one made the cut. Plus it’s only $36 dollars! Target also has a wide selection at really great price points.

Tree Collar: Last year I covered the base of my tree with a white sheet. This year I want to pick up a wicker tree collar and found several great options that are in stock btw! I love these two from Pottery Barn: The handwoven vine tree collar and this beachcomber basket beach collar. This split willow tree collar from Target is only $45 dollars but sold out super early last year so recommend getting it now!

Miniature Christmas Trees: Growing up my mom had several little christmas trees throughout every room in our house. Each year I try to add to my collection and if there’s one thing I’ve learned — don’t skimp on these or else you end up throwing them out. Even though the miniatures tend to be around $70-$100 dollars per tree, they will last you longer than a cheapy you find on Amazon!

Plaid Pillows & Throws: Ok, I’m really kicking myself for not pulling the trigger on these RL pillows & throw last year. If you can catch them on sale this season, I highly recommend. The quality is amazing & you guys know I love decorating with plaid!! Take a peek at my “decorating with plaid” blog post from 2018 here.

 

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One. Gold Tree Topper | Two. Suzanne Kasler Plaid Ribbon | Three. Grandin Road Christmas Tree | Four. Juliska Country Estate Dinnerware | Five. Tree Collar | Six. Plaid Picture Frame | Seven. Miniature Christmas Tree | Eight. Plaid Throw Blanket | Nine. Flameless Candles | Ten. Red Stocking | Eleven. Plaid Pillows | Ten. Juliska Hurricane | Eleven. Have Yourself A Merry Little Christmas Sign | Twelve. Ralph Lauren Holiday Candle | Thirteen. Preserved Boxwood Topiary

 

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20 Dec 2019

Our Holiday Table with Juliska
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You guys, it’s been so much fun decorating our apartment for the holidays!! Even with the minimal amount of time we had this year in-between Thanksgiving and Christmas, I was on a mission to get our place in order before the New Year. Did anyone else feel rushed this year, too?! Not only did we fully decorate (and re-decorate) our Christmas tree, I was able to stop by the flower market to pick up fresh greenery AND fully set our holiday table!! Needless to say, I felt v productive and absolutely loved how everything turned out just in the for Christmas.

So without further ado, today I’m so excited to share our holiday tablescape with Juliska!!

For this season’s holiday table, I knew I wanted to incorporate Juliska’s infamous Country Estate Winter Frolic collection. You most likely have seen the blue-and-white version but the country estate winter frolic collection in RUBY is insanely beautiful. As soon as I unwrapped these pieces, I knew they were instantly going to help me create a beautiful and timeless tablescape. I let the winter frolic dinner plates take center stage being sure not to cover them with napkins & layered them with Julisk’s white washed chargers and gold placemats — which are also just as stunning btw!!

Anytime we need glassware for our table, I always lean toward using their Amalia collection — specifically Juliska’s Amalia Tulip Champagne Flute and the Amalia Highball glasses. Not only do they help dress up the table but you can put them in the dishwasher, too!

For the center of the table we incorporated the Country Estate 13″ centerpiece bowl with two of Juliska’s Berry & Thread Hurricanes. What I love most about this tablescape is that even when we remove the place settings, the centerpiece bowl and hurricanes are just as beautiful displayed on our table. Give me all of that holiday glow!!

Do you have a theme for your holiday table this year?

P.s. if you have yet to try anything from Juliska, I cannot recommend adding a few pieces from their collection to your holiday wish list this year!! I cannot wait to continue to use & add to our collection for years to come. 🙂 You can see my blue and white tablescape from earlier this summer right here.

Happy holidays!! Xo. Lauren

 

 

 

 

 

13 Nov 2019

2019 Gift Guide Series: Holiday Hostess Gift Ideas
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Hostess Gift Ideas

We’re moving right along through our 2019 gift guide series!! Today’s gift guide is dedicated to the holiday hostess.  Whether you need a small gift for a good friend or an acquaintance this holiday season, below are some of the best holiday hostess gift ideas you could easily wrap in cellophane, tie a bow around & voi-la! You will have a great hostess gift wrapped and ready to-go in no time. A few of my personal favorites for the hostess include:

  • This white marble wine holder — I swear I use this every time we have friends over or I’ll style it with a candle.
  • I love this beautiful silver coaster set
  • A diptqyue candle is always a good idea.
  • And I learned this from my mom — buy holiday hand soaps/lotion in bulk before the holiday season so you always have a little something to bring if you’re in a pinch.

What are some of your favorite holiday hostess gift ideas? See more from my 2019 Gift Guide Series & beyond down below! Xo. Lauren

Holiday Gift Ideas For The Holiday Hostess | Stylish and Unique Hostess Gifts

 

Roses Diptyque Candle | 2. Monogram Cards | 3. Chrissy Tiegen Cravings Cookbook | 4. Cheese Knives | 5. Wicker Scalloped Picture Frame | 6. Williams-Sonoma Hot Chocolate | 7. Winter Forest Essentials Oils Collection | 8. Spice Set | 9. Champagne Glasses | 10. Salt Keeper | 11. Juliska Blue Bowl  | 12. Wine Holder | 13. Marble Cheeseboard | 14. Monogram Blue and White Plate | 15. Silver Coaster Set

 

 

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2019 Gift Guide Series

Gifts For Her

Holiday Plaid Gift Ideas

Gift Ideas For The Boys

The Top Monogrammed Gift Ideas

For The Grandmillennial

For The Hostess

 

 

2018 Gift Guide Series

Gifts For Her

Gifts For Him

Stocking Stuffers Under $50 and $100 Dollars

The Top Gifts For The Beauty Buff

2017 Gift Guide Series

Gifts For Her

Gift Ideas For The Boys

The Top Holiday Plaid Gift Ideas

Top Beauty and Makeup Gift Sets

Gifts for the Hostess

Gifts for the Jet Setter

2016 GIFT GUIDE SERIES

HOLIDAY PLAID

STOCKING STUFFERS UNDER $25 DOLLARS

HOLIDAY GIFT GUIDE: FOR THE BOYS

GIFTS UNDER $50 DOLLARS

13 PERSONALIZED GIFT IDEAS THAT ARE SUPER CUTE

12 Nov 2019

2019 Gift Guide Series: The Top Monogrammed Gift Ideas
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Today’s holiday gift guide is dedicated to everyone who loves a good monogram — who’s with me?! Some of my favorite monogrammed gift ideas I included on our list this year include many beautiful items from Lettrefina on Etsy, go take a peek! From gorgeous pillow shams (this one might be my favorite) to little stocking stuffers like this monogram tissue box cover or guest towels, it’s hard not to love everything from this Etsy shop.

Other must-give monogrammed gift ideas include — Pink Monogram Tote Bag, this Cotton Waffle Cosmetic Bag, and this Linen Jewelry Pouch.

Last but not least, my girlfriend Alison introduced me to Sprinkled with Pink! A really cute online shop full of monogrammed goodies!! How cute is this monogrammed jute tote bag & it also comes in a beautiful canvas version which would be perfect for travel. And if you’re in the market for a new monogrammed iPhone case, Sprinkled with Pink has one of my favorites — linked here!  

If you’re just tuning in, I linked all of my previous gift guides down below! Happy holidays!! Xo. Lauren

 

Personalized and Monogrammed Gift Ideas For Women

1..Monogram Tissue Box Cover | 2. Traditional Monogram Pillow Sham | 3. Marley & Lilly Monogram Fleece Sweater | 4. Guest Towels | 5. Monogrammed Luxury Bathrobe | 6. Jute Cosmetic Bag | 7. Sprinkled With Pink iPhone Case | 8. Pink Monogram Tote Bag | 9. Monogram Pom Pom Hat | 10. Cotton Waffle Cosmetic Bag | 11. Dual Travel Organizer | 12. Linen Jewelry Pouch | 13. Light Blue Lumbar Pillow | 14. Purple Monogram Sham

 

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2019 Gift Guide Series

Gifts For Her

The Top 10 Holiday Plaid Gift Ideas

Gift Ideas For The Boys

The Top Monogrammed Gift Ideas

Gifts for the Grandmillennial

For The Hostess

 

 

2018 Gift Guide Series

Gifts For Her

Gifts For Him

Stocking Stuffers Under $50 and $100 Dollars

The Top Gifts For The Beauty Buff

2017 Gift Guide Series

Gifts For Her

Gift Ideas For The Boys

The Top Holiday Plaid Gift Ideas

Top Beauty and Makeup Gift Sets

Gifts for the Hostess

Gifts for the Jet Setter

2016 GIFT GUIDE SERIES

HOLIDAY PLAID

STOCKING STUFFERS UNDER $25 DOLLARS

HOLIDAY GIFT GUIDE: FOR THE BOYS

GIFTS UNDER $50 DOLLARS

13 PERSONALIZED GIFT IDEAS THAT ARE SUPER CUTE

 

**Image via Amy Berry Design