In Love with My Home

Are you in love with your home? Whether you live in a mansion or a tiny apartment, being in love with your home is really about the little things.  Good books, soft blankets, fresh flowers, glowing candles...
Loving your home is at the root of one of my favorite books, "The Life-Changing Magic of Tidying Up" by Marie Kondo. In a nutshell, it's a guide to decluttering but it's also a manual for loving your home. You basically decide which items "spark joy" and throw away the rest. You clear the clutter, calm your mind and love your home...

In Love with My Home on Polyvore

The Life-Changing Magic of Tidying Up
can be found on Amazon.com

Back to School

Saying goodbye to summer is always hard. But your transition to school, whether you're a student or a parent, can be stylish and fun! Just add a new backpack, colorful supplies  and some wardrobe updates. With just a few purchases, you can make school a lot less painful :)

Back to School: Fall Jacket on Polyvore

Back to School with Kate Spade by kellylynne68

Back to school: Fall jacket  by ninasavaneli

Back To School by zitanagy

Every Polyvore set above has
links to all of these wonderful items!

Candy Pink Kitchen

The color pink is traditionally used in romantic bedrooms and sweet baby nurseries. But there's a growing trend of decorating kitchens in pink. From appliances to cabinets, pink can add style to modern kitchens. So add a dash of sugar-free fun by including candy pink to your kitchen!
candy pink kitchen 

On Polyvore with links

Pink fridge in a sunny kitchen
House Beautiful

Barstools with a pop of pink
The Pink Pagoda

Light pink vintage-look kitchen
Love This Pic

Cottage kitchen with pink accents
Home Bunch

Pink KitchenAid mixer

Amazon

Workout Motivation

"Motivation is what gets you started. Habit is what keeps you going." It's a great phrase for anyone working on their fitness. And for many, a prime motivator is new workout wear. Personally, I've loved wearing the adidas line for many years. The pieces are good-looking and comfortable whether I'm walking, playing tennis or doing yoga. And their new collection includes stylish pieces for a wide variety of sports. Check out the adidas line at adidas.com - and keep looking good, even while you're sweating :)

adiGIRL on Polyvore

fleece jacket

reversible bra

short tights

training pants

All things are possible for those

who believe. - Mark 9:23

(tank top on etsy)

Nantucket Retreat

The island of Nantucket is a perfect summer vacation spot. And to add to the appeal, most of the seaside homes are decorated to reflect the local history and culture. Coastal maps, handmade quilts and vintage sailboats are just a few traditions on this Massachusetts island. Here are some wonderful decorating ideas perfect for a Nantucket cottage - and for your own home!

Nantucket Retreat on Polyvore

Stylish white & blue - Better Homes & Gardens

Den with nautical touches - Traditional Home

Sunny breakfast nook - Country Living

Nantucket blue - House Beautiful

Attic bedroom - Country Living

Airy screened porch  - Traditional Home

Styling Summer Dresses

Fifty dollars can buy a fabulous summer dress - and lots of accessories, too! Plenty of inexpensive dresses can be found at SheIn, H&M and Chicwish as well as numerous other sites. Below are a few Polyvore sets that style summer looks without breaking your budget :)

Tree Print Dress at SheIn

                  Dress Under $50 by lgb321

Striped Dress at H&M

H&M + Short-sleeved Dress by karineminzonwilson 

Breezy Shift Dress at Chicwish

Blushing :) by gooroo

Now that you've got some ideas, get shopping!

Pantone Color Cues

Looking for a new color to update your home or wardrobe? Look no further than the Pantone Color Matching System located at pantone.com While bright colors like lime and fuchsia can be great accents, Pantone typically picks a more traditional color as its an annual "Color of the Year". Here are a few of Pantone's yearly picks as well as some bright, vibrant choices.

Pantone Lime on Polyvore

Lemon & Lime from Sweetie Pie Style

Colors of the Year (2012-2015) Hello Magazine
2015 - Marsala
2014 - Radiant Orchid
2013 - Emerald
2012 - Tangerine Tango

Dining room painted in Pantone Marsala
Faith Sheridan Interior Design

Variety of items in Marsala - monacurls

Radiant Orchid in a bedroom - Pinterest

Happy orchid items - boca magazine

Emerald green mixed with lime & white - House on the Way

Simple emerald green jewelry worn by celebrities
Guest of a Guest

Tangerine Tango in a colorful Spanish home
Trendir

Fashion pops with bold tangerine
The Thread

Pantone Colors on Polyvore

Etsy