Recently the Mr. and I were able to sneak away for a couple of days and spend some time up North at one of our absolute favorite places, Lake Geneva Wisconsin. Living in Chicago, this was always our escape. A place we would head a few times a year to get away from the hustle and bustle of the big city. You see, it reminds me of home. Growing up in a small town in Northern Michigan I spent the majority of my time on a lake and in the woods…so this, a few days up North, it just feeds my soul. And while most people love the lake in the summer, I actually prefer it in the fall. Not only is it breathtaking gorgeous with all of the trees turning, but right before fall turns to winter and there’s a chill in the air everything seems to go quiet. There’s an actual silence you can feel. And I revel in it. So this my Loves, is an unusual glimpse into my non-Martha life. There’s no fancy clothes, and staged photos (well maybe a few posed shots), just the natural beauty that exists. So, where do you go when you’re in need of a little breathing room? truly, MKR
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One Room Challenge: Week Three
Week three of the One Room Challenge had me focusing on the upstairs bar, obviously. While impossible to say that the bar has just one show-stopper, it’s hard to argue that the beauty and grandiosity of the Paul Marrot Feathers doesn’t steal the show. Mounted on linen and framed in thick lucite, Feathers is sure to spark a conversation or two over cocktails.
Then there’s the natural agate lamp from Times Two Design. This stunner adds just the right amount of femininity while it’s also the perfect size. Since the room already had lots of color aspects (not all pictured here), I chose the white agate, but the turquoise and emerald agate are jaw-dropping as well.
And of course, how could I forget about the grey python table from Society Social, a constant go-to of mine. The python creates great interest and adds texture to the room, while its stone coloring is the perfect neutral. I’ve put the table in my home, my parent’s home, and I’m currently adding two of the tables to a client’s home. We’re halfway through the One Room Challenge and I’m loving how the loft is coming together thus far. What is your favorite element? TRULY, MKR
Photography, Rustic White | HOSTED BY: CALLING IT HOME
THE PARTICIPANTS: JANA BEK | AUTUMN CLEMONS | COCO+KELLEY | THE ENGLISH ROOM | VANESSA FRANCIS | GREIGE DESIGN | HI SUGARPLUM | I HEART ORGANIZING | JENNA SUE DESIGN | STEPHANIE KRAUS | THE PURSUIT OF STYLE | JULIA RYAN | SAVVY HOME | SIMPLE DETAILS | SIMPLY GROVE | 6TH STREET DESIGN | JILL SORENSEN | SWOON WORTHY |KIMBERLY SCHLEGEL WHITMAN
AS PICTURED: Bar/Table, Society Social | Lamp, Times Two Design c/o | Acrylic Tray, WOM | Rocks Glasses, Dwell Studio | Horseshoe Drink Sitrs, WOM | Ginger Jar, collected (similar HERE) | Quartz Trinket Dish, WOM | Books: Art, Miles Redd, Tim Walker | Poufs, V Rugs & Home Cecil | Art, Paul Marrot Feathers
I Tried Acupuncture For the First Time & Here’s What I Learned
I suffer from terrible tension headaches every month. I also recently had a temporary lower back injury from a workout class gone wrong (I don’t want to talk about it). But it was the headaches and the back pain, and my new curiosity about natural medicine and wellness, that prompted me to try acupuncture two weeks ago.
I have obviously seen buzz about acupuncture (especially in the beauty world) and I know some people swear by it. I read this piece on the basics and then this piece on why you should ditch your derm for acupuncture sure got my attention. But it was only after talking to a few friends at a recent happy hour that made me consider trying acupuncture myself. My friends shared their experiences of turning to acupuncture to treat their anxiety, back pain and migraines, so I knew it was finally time to try it for myself. Click through the slideshow to find out what I learned as a newbie (and new fan). Cheers, Kat
Featured image by Sascha Oda via Byrdie