I’ve always been a fan of a great at-home bar. I strongly believe it’s a must-learn life skill to mix up classic cocktails, and as an avid host, it’s important to provide an array...
Looking back on Easter as a child, I remember how excited I was to dig through my Easter basket. Full of chocolate bunnies, malt ball Easter eggs, Peeps, golden coins, and my favorite Cadbury...
Lets be honest, salads can be boring. So I’m always trying to think outside of the box to come up with salad recipes that I’ll thoroughly enjoy, but are beyond easy to make. Enter...
Lets be honest, salads can be boring. So I’m always trying to think outside of the box to come up with salad recipes that I’ll thoroughly enjoy, but are beyond easy to make. Enter...
While many of us may not be heading back to “school” per say, we can still welcome the excuse to indulge in new work and desk supplies! From planners to notepads, tote bags to water bottles and headphones, there’s a whole slew of must-haves that inspire a little GSD-mode after a lazy summer. My favorite of these picks? The bamboo pens probably. They just make me happy to write my to-do list every day! Cheers, Kat
P.S. Check out our entire Desk Collection in the shoppe here. xo
I’ve always enjoyed a well-made bed. It’s truly an everyday luxury in my opinion. And after a long day, there’s nothing more inviting to me than slipping into fresh sheets. Seeing as how much I love proper linens, I was shocked when I realized how long it had been since I bought myself new bedding or even towels. I mean it had been years! So when Lauren Ralph Lauren Home invited me to do a bedding refresh the timing couldn’t have been more perfect.
It’s true that I was long overdue for a refresh. I’d say that it was partly due to the fact that it’s hard to find a line of high quality bedding at an approachable price; one that doesn’t sacrifice timeless style or fresh designs. Believe me, I’ve looked. I had thought about splurging on linens, but every time I was about to pull the trigger I would second guess myself. I mean if I’m spending an entire paycheck on linens then they better be ones I’ll love forever…am I right!! That’s why I was so thrilled to discover Lauren Ralph Lauren Home’s collection of beautiful bed linens. Specifically the Ralph Lauren Kelsey Bedding Collection. They’re soft, luxurious and really comfortable. They’re perfect for the every day, while still providing that elevated feel in our bedroom. As I selected the pieces for my bedding refresh, I quickly decided that I’m done with duvets. Done. I know they’re easy, but in their place I’ve rediscovered the beauty of comforters, coverlets and quilts; combined, they offer dozens of opportunities to switch up how the bedding looks plus they add polished layers to any bed. It’s those details, and that added thought of various textures and patterns, I’m finding, that really tie the space together. Not to mention they just look better. My duvet never laid well on the bed and the duvet insert would always get stuck down in one corner or the other. As for choosing the styles and colors, I gravitated to a mix of cool blues and creams, with a pop of red. If you remember, I always write about the importance of incorporating a pop of red in design. Red always warms any space up and makes a room feel complete! I also mixed in various complimentary colors and prints: ticking stripes on the shams, this pattern on the sheets , and a soft silky blue on the Graydon quilt which might be my favorite piece in the entire collection. It’s light, yet cozy, and beyond soft!
For the towels I decided on classic white for myself and blues for the guests. And I must add, the towels are deliciously plush, and give me that feeling of being at my own at-home spa every time I use them! I’m incredibly pleased—as is the hubs—with this timeless refresh on one of our favorite spaces. Tell me, are you looking to update your nest anytime soon?! Are you Team Comforter or Team Duvet? Truly, MKR
P.S. For a step-by-step tutorial on how to properly make a bed in 8 easy steps, click HERE. xo
Photography, Rustic White for Waiting on Martha | This post is in collaboration with Lauren Ralph Lauren Home
An outfit that makes you feel like a lady, but is also on-trend…that’s hard to find. Usually you can feel one or the other. But today’s outfit does it all.
This beautiful and intricate white dress by Self-Portrait is truly like no other. If I’m being honest I wasn’t searching for a white dress, but had a need for a white dress. You see, a few weeks ago I had to attend a “white party” for the design vignette I created during Market Week at Americas Mark. Being me, I of course waited till the last minute. Like, 2 days before hand. I didn’t of course take into account that a chic white dress is almost impossible to find. White dresses tend to fit into two categories: beach or casual. What I needed was of course neither.
Thank goodness I stumbled upon this gem; lady-like, but with a bit of edge. At $510, it’s a definite splurge, but it’s also something you’ll always, always be happy to have in your wardrobe. Being familiar with Self-Portrait and owning a few of their pieces I knew this would be a piece I could wear again and again, and most importantly I’ve found that no one even comes close to Self Portrait in terms of detail, quality and craftsmanship. This is my second time wearing the dress in 3 weeks, and I know there will be many more times to come. It does, however, run small, so size up when ordering.
