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results for juliska/Two unabashed romantics, Capucine and David Gooding founded Juliska in 2001 with a collection of 40 historic Bohemian glasses – since then the company has blossomed to one of the leading home brands in America. Juliska is not about trends; it’s about loving life and living well. Juliska today is made up of an inspired group of individuals committed to providing beautiful things for the home. We are inspired by the gathering of family and loved ones over food, passionate artisans, and centuries of European design.
It’s amazing how a quick change in tabletop can make a room look completely different. Case in point setting the table with the new, jaw-dropping Schumacher for Williams Sonoma Collection.
Have you seen this collection yet? For those of you not familiar at all with Schumacher let me give you a quick run down. Schumacher was founded in 1889 by Frederic Schumacher, and quickly became the industry leader in textiles, wall coverings and trimmings. This legendary American design house is renowned for its unwavering commitment to beauty, artistry and quality and is a go-to for designers all over the world. So when they joined forces with Williams Sonoma, I knew the collaboration would be iconic.
This exclusive collection is the first time ever Schumacher has allowed their iconic patterns to be available in dinnerware and entertaining pieces and by how beautiful the collection turned out they’ve all got to be asking, why didn’t we do this sooner?!?!
I cannot tell you how much fun I had setting this table. This collection, at its heart, is a pattern and color lovers dream which is was waited with bated breath for it to launch.
Not only was I anxious to see which iconic Schumacher patterns were going to make the collection, I loved knowing that I would be able mix and match all of the different Schumacher patterns such as ikat, dragon, and chinois fret and the end result will feel cohesive and effortless. This is what I’m always talking about when mixing patterns…be bold, don’t be afraid friends!
Plus, from an entertaining standpoint this collection is so full and colorful there was no need to crowd the table with additional decor such as candles and loads of florals. I kept it simple by combining an orchid I already had potted at home and a few white hydrangeas from my garden combined in the Schumacher Ikat Ginger Jar.
At the end of the day every Schumacher for Williams Sonoma piece can completely stand on it’s own, but my suggestion…have fun with this one because the collection is truly meant to be mixed, matched, and swooned over. Truly, MKR
P.S. Come back this weekend when I’ll be sharing my recipe for the easiest ever Korean Ground Beef recipe as pictured above.
Photography Rustic White Interiors | This post is sponsored by Williams Sonoma, a brand I love and adore. All opinions and images are 100% my own
If you came to this page, but still have a lot of questions about essential oils, go and read my story first. If you’re ready to jump in, here we go…
Okay, I’m ready, how do I sign up?
Ordering works like most any other site you shop from online with one main difference; you must choose between becoming a Wholesale Member or Retail Member. As discussed above, you really do NOT want to be retail as there are zero benefits. So first click HERE and pick member. Remember, YOU DO NOT HAVE TO SELL OILS OR PURCHASE MONTHLY OILS AS A MEMBER.
By signing up as a member you’ll choose a Premium Starter Kit (PSK) of your choice for more than 50% off plus a FREE diffuser of your choice, and will get 24% off retail prices on every oil and any other Young Living product forever! When signing up you’ll be received a product bundle that retails for about $350 but you’ll only be spending roughly $160 + tax and shipping. For my PSK I did choose the Aria diffuser because it’s beautiful and much cheaper when pairing it with the Premium Starter Kit but I also have the Home and Dewdrop design diffusers and love them!
What’s in the Premium Starter Kit (PSK)?
You can become a member with the purchase of any PSK (oils, makeup, or Thieves cleaning). When I first signed up I purchased BOTH the oils and thieves cleaning because it was such a great deal that I’d never get again, and I knew I’d use every single thing.
The most popular PSK however, is of course the oils. The Oily PSK will include 11 bottles of oils :: Lavender 5-ml, Peppermint Vitality 5-ml, Lemon Vitality 5-ml, Copaiba Vitality 5-ml, Frankincense 5-ml, Thieves Vitality 5-ml, Citrus Fresh 5-ml, Raven 5-ml, DiGize Vitality 5-ml, PanAway 5-ml and Stress Away 5-ml. It also comes with a FREE Dewdrop diffuser, but if you want to invest a bit more, the Aria is my pick.
You’ll also receive a roller fitment which I like to use on Stress Away and throw in my purse to have with me all the time, Thieves Household Cleaner 1-oz sample, 10 “Love It? Share it!” sample business cards, 10 “Love it? Share It!” sample oil bottles which are great for gifting, 2 Ningxia Red 2-oz. samples, Young Living Product Guide and Product Price List, Essential Oil Magazine and Member Resources.
In addition to what Young Living includes, you’ll be investing into a community and team of other people on their journey through wellness. I’ll personally connect with you via email welcoming you to Essential Oils and send over some information I think is vital to utilize your oils. You’ll be invited to our team’s private Facebook groups that include knowledge, resources, classes to learn more about oils and the best support and encouragement from everyone there!
Make sure my sponsor number is showing #10611174. This is super important, as you won’t get access to all of the great group benefits if you do not have me as your sponsor/enroller.
Click continue, a picture should pop up confirming me as your enroller. Click continue.
Next choose the Premium Starter Kit of your choice (you can choose more than one, when I signed up I chose BOTH the Thieves Cleaning Kit and Dew Drop Oils Kit because it was such a great deal). The oil-centric PSK has everything you need to get started, but if you really want to become invested I would suggest adding the following items: Thieves Laundry detergent, Thieves dish soap, Thieves foaming handwash, orange essential oil, breathe again rollerball essential oil, eucalyptus, and peace and calming! Thesea are a few of my favorites!
Check the Essential Rewards box (read more about essential rewards below)
Add any additional products (check out my list above, but I highly suggest adding the package of fitments so you can make every oil a roller, Breathe Again Roller Blend, Christmas Spirit which I use all year round, Eucalyptus, and Thieves Foaming Hand Soap)
Choose your method of shipping and complete your check out.
I’ll then be notified and you’ll receive an email from me with lots of information and invitations to our private Facebook group and email list.
Why join Essential Rewards?
Essential Rewards is one of my favorite perks of being a member. Each month I receive points for free products plus 3-4 free oils when simply re-ordering. But you DO NOT have to join ER, and if you do you can cancel at any time with NO penalty!
save with reduced flat-rate shipping
change your order monthly to your desired needs
schedule your ship date monthly
cancel at any time
earn extra monthly promotions through Young Living – like free oils and other products!
earn point to redeem for free products
month 1-3 earn 10% back in point, months 4-24 earn 20% back, and months 25+ earn 25% back in points to redeem for free products
earn free oils at months 3, 6 9, and 12-month markers as a thank you for your loyalty!
And that’s it! You’re now on your way to becoming as obsessed as I am. If you have any additional questions about using your oils or are interested in the business side of things (because TRUST me, the business is great), just email me mandy@waitingonmartha.com. And make sure to join me over on Instagram at @womeveryday where I cover my favorite ways to use each of the oils in the starter kit, and plan to share all of our favorite diffuser blends, what I use on the girls, recipes for lip scrubs, sugar scrubs, rollerball recipes & so many other amazing things that you didn’t even know you could make!!! Truly, MKR
*Any suggestions made on this blog are very specific to Young Living essential oils and should not be used with oils from another source. Statements made on this website about Young Living Essential Oils have not been evaluated by the FDA. These products and information are not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease. Anyone suffering from disease or injury should consult with a physician. If you are currently on medication, please do not stop, and consult your doctor.*
This year my motto in life and business is to worker smarter, not harder. So what does that look like? Well it looks different in all areas, but in the area of tech it looks like finding ways to simplify my household and my office.
When I first began thinking about how to simplify, I felt a bit overwhelmed by the options. I mean there are more “smart home” devices on the market than ever, and none of them feel simple. So, I sat down with the expert, my husband, and together we came up with a plan. For running our household we’d go with the Samsung Connect Home.
The Samsung Connect Home Smart Wi-Fi system is a Wi-Fi router and SmartThings hub: all in one. I know I’m starting to talk tech, so let me try to simplify this as best I can. As a Wi-Fi router it optimizes your signal, so you can upload, download or stream your favorite shows and movies with no wheel of death, or no “36 hours to download messaging,” just fast, uninterrupted service. And the “mesh” Internet connection delivers a strong blanket of coverage across the entire home! For me this has been a game changer, allowing me to work wherever and not worry about connection or speed issues. Plus, each hub covers 1,500 square feet, so even if you live in a large home, you can just add more routers so it’s customized to your need. The starter kit actually comes with 3 different hubs!
Another big bonus, with the Samsung Connect App, I didn’t need to mess around with multiple apps, because one app controls it all. Yes, ONE app! Built to work with most existing smart home devices, Samsung Connect Home and the Connect App is compatible with 100’s of smart products such as your Samsung TV, Nest Thermostat, Philips Hue, Netgear Arlo Camera, Ring Video Doorbell, and more.
And it’s easy! I was able to connect my devices with a tap and manage my entire home right from my phone. I can adjust the temperature of my Nest, the brightness of my Philips Hue lights, or simply create a secure network access for my guests. This aspect of Connect Home has simplified so much of my life, and gives me peace of mind….especially when I travel.
For example, I’ve been known to forget to unplug my curling iron and straightner….hello fire hazard. Well now, I can turn them off through my phone because of my connected outlet. Another way I love to use my Samsung Connect; I start or stop my Samsung Washer and Dryer with a touch of the button, and also get notifications when the wash is complete. I can check to make sure the hubs actually locked the front door like he thought he did. And if I’m going to be late, I can turn on the light and TV so my Cavalier Addison doesn’t feel so alone.
And did I mention it’s appearance. The Samsung Connect is small, and sleek, so my home can be a complete “smart” home without looking like a tech nightmare.
I’m telling you no matter how big or small your home is the Samsung Connect Home will truly revolutionize your home and lifestyle. Tell me, have you thought about getting a smart home system? Do you have one? How does having strong Wi-Fi coverage help you to simplify your life? Truly, MKR
Photography, Rustic White | This post is in collaboration with Samsung, a brand I love and adore. All opinions are 100% my own.
