4 Apr 2020

5 Tips For Decorating A Beach House
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If there’s one thing I’m learning from staying at home in our New York City apartment during this pandemic, it’s that I would LOVE to jet off to a beach house!! Since that’s not in the cards for us, I dreamt up a little beach house decor in case you may be decorating your very own beach house.

A few of my favorite rules to follow —

1..A beach house should always incorporate stripes.

My girlfriend Allisonhas this rolling arm couch from Serena and Lilyin her house in California and I absolutely love how fresh it looks in her home! The best thing about incorporating stripes within your decor? The contrast helps hide stains or marks. Luckily Serena and Lily’s surf stripe is a performance fabric so you can have faith that it will last for a long time.

I also am a huge fan of layering stripe rugs all throughout the house — Annie Selkehas the best indoor/outdoor cotton stripe rugs that hold up really well. We have Annie’s Rugby Stripe Denim rugour dinning room!

2. Natural fiber rugsin every room of the house.

Whether your house is located on the beach or not, natural fiber rugs are great for high trafficked ares including living rooms, kitchens, entry ways and so forth. In addition to Serena and Lily’s natural fiber rugs, Pottery Barnhas a great selection at more affordable prices.

3. A beach house should always incorporate layers upon layers of white.

From white linen drapes to chairs, lamps& cocktail tables— incorporating white accents throughout every room will help achieve that easy & relaxed beach house atmosphere. Also, it’s ok to use different shades of white — it will help prevent the room from feeling too sterile.

4. Texture — Rattan, Wicker, Bamboo, Woven Shades, etc.

Adding texture such as rattan, wicker or bamboo to your beach house will instantly infuse coastal character. I love how this rattan Cape Coffee Tablelooks against the striped sofa and this Celerie Kemble natural floor lampis just adorable.

5. Natural wood elements

Bringing the outdoors in with natural wood elements will also help achieve that refined yet comfortable beach house decor. How pretty is this Harvest Dinning Tablefrom Williams Sonoma?

Anyways, that’s it for now! Take a peek at my “Get The Look” tab on the top left for similar decorating blog posts! Happy decorating. Xo. Lauren

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5 May 2019

Mother’s Day Gift Ideas
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Wither Mother’s Day right around the corner, I’ve rounded up a few of my favorite mother’s day gift ideas — many of which can still arrive just in time for Mother’s Day!

Two of my favorite gift ideas no matter the holiday include Chanel perfume or a Diptyque candle.

If your mom loves to entertain as much as mine, gifting tabletop items such as linens, flatware or accessories is always a great idea! How pretty is Aerin’s latest linen collection for Williams-Sonoma? A classic rattan tray can be used for indoor and outdoor entertaining. And if your mom doesn’t have a nice set of bamboo flatware, I love this as a gift idea! You can shop this Cambridge 20-piece bamboo flatware on sale at Neimans! I actually just bought myself a full set for our upcoming dinner parties!

What are some of your favorite Mother’s Day gift ideas? Shop more gift ideas right this way. Happy Shopping! Xo. Lauren

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22 Nov 2018

Over 15 Best Gifts For The Cook
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Happy Thanksgiving!! We’re back home in Cleveland for all of the turkey day festivities and I cannot wait to see what my aunt and uncle whip up in the kitchen this year – they are seriously the best Italian cooks.

Today I’m sharing gifts dedicated to the one who loves to cook & entertain on your list. Everything is from Williams-Sonoma and currently 20% off + free shipping with promo code THANKS.

A few of items that I have on my own Christmas wish list include the one and only insta pot max + corresponding cookbook. I have a crockpot but I keep seeing so many recipes that use an insta pot and would love to get one soon. You can purchase the Max for $200 dollars or you can shop the insta pot duo 6-ct version for $87 dollars!

Another cooking essential but I also need a basic stainless steel roasting pan and this one is currently on sale for $100 dollars! Other entertaining essentials at great price points include this Scalloped White Marble Cheese Board and Marble Cheese Knives. I love Williams-Sonoma Marble Wine Coaster and use it every single time we entertain. I usually keep in the kitchen or add to a tray in our living room to display a bottle of wine or even a candle. Last but not least, these marble canisters would look great in any kitchen!

Hope everyone has a wonderful Thanksgiving holiday with family & friends. Happy Cooking! Xo. Lauren