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Decorating With Letters- Design Letters

Happy November friends!

I cannot believe we are just a few weeks away from Thanksgiving!

I am excited to kick off the new month with a home decor post too because I know you will be just as excited to meet journalist Mette Thomsen..the face behind Design Letters. Design Letters is a company I just stumbled upon via Design Milk and I literally am soooooo obsessed with every single thing. I love words. I love letters. I love personalization!

DESIGN LETTERS® is a young Danish design company founded in 2009 by the former journalist Mette Thomsen. After a career with words, first as copywriter in the advertising industry and later as reporter and news editor at an interiors’ magazine in Denmark, Mette decided to unite her passion for words with her passion for design and established DESIGN LETTERS®.

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All Hallows' Eve 2019

Once upon a midnight dreary, while I pondered, weak and weary,

Over many a quaint and curious volume of forgotten lore—

While I nodded, nearly napping, suddenly there came a tapping

As of some one gently rapping, rapping at my chamber door—

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Getting Organized With Most Modest

Do you guys ever feel like there’s a bit of a shortage when it comes to modern gorgeous office supplies that absolutely do not break the bank? Of course, there are the classic lucite options, but if I’m going to spend eight (or nine, or ten…) hours a day at my desk, I wouldn’t mind the company of some interesting, functional, organizational accessories that are easy on the eyes too!

Insert Most Modest..a company I discovered via Design Milk one evening! Most Modest is a California based design studio, specializing in craft inspired technology goods. They pull from a deep interest in behavior, knowledge of new technology, and a passion for making things that bring us closer to each other and our physical environments. Think everyday objects with a twist: fun, charming, and designed with the user in mind.They are big believers in product research, sketching, 3-D modeling and rapid prototyping, we know the journey defines the destination.

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Pattern Play Tablescape With Pepper Home

Fall kicks off all the best celebrations of the year and I get most excited about decorating for them. Eating, of course is extremely exciting too, but decorating comes first! Setting a beautiful table is one of the most simple ways to express your love & gratitude for someone. It doesn’t have to be elaborate or expensive to make it unique… a little creativity and intention can easily make even the most simple tablescape stand out in such a beautiful way!

Really these are the 5 key components!

Napkins + Placemats with fun colors or patterns, that are folded (or wrapped or knotted!) in unique ways is a simple way to add a little extra color, texture and excitement to your tablescape!

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Top Holiday Gift Ideas From Braum’s An Affair Of The Heart Tulsa 2019

One week ago today I launched my holiday gift guide with my top 14 gift items I was most excited about from the upcoming Braum’s An Affair of a Heart show in Tulsa! If you missed that post find it here. It’s such a beautiful curated selection of one-of-a-kind gifts just in time for the holidays to fit anyone’s taste and budgets! If you ask me, a great gift checks two boxes: first, it adds either joy or function (or both!) to the life of the recipient, and second, adds zero stress to that of the gift giver. I make a habit of keeping both points in mind as I work through the holiday season, and not only does it guarantee gifting success for our nearest and dearest, but it also keeps us sane through the frenzy. So when I think of streamlining the gifting process, and it starts with AAOTH.

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People Making Things- Neta Tesler

Suddenly, decorative knots are everywhere and I am here for it! Knot pillows are the latest trend to take over our inspiration boards and our living rooms. With their intricate and unique look and the endless color choices, knot pillows are the cozy addition you never knew your couch needed. I love having a piece of Knots Studio Modern Homeware in my home. I love the dark grey color and the texture it adds to the space. This particular unique Knot pillow is inspired by nautical elements and aesthetics. The cushion utilize a unique tying technique that makes the cushion beautiful and functional. They make each piece to order in their studio so please allow 5-7 days for us to make & ship your purchase!

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Sam's Top 14 Gift Items From Braum’s An Affair Of The Heart Tulsa 2019

Ready or not holiday shopping is here! Even if you are not quite ready to even start until after Halloween, it’s definitely time to start planning and making a rough draft of your shopping list at least. If you’re anything like me, you’ve got quite a long list of ladies (and gentleman) to shop for and the idea of finding the perfect present for all of your family and friends can be a little bit overwhelming. So today, I am here to help you get your gifting done all in one place.

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Inspiring Any Space While Encouraging Creativity With George And Willy

A new home is a big reason to celebrate, and what better way to do it than with a thoughtful housewarming gift? Whether your friend just finished moving in to her new apartment or your brother recently turned the key on his first house, everyone appreciates a small sentiment that shows you were thinking about them during such a momentous time. We often think about a housewarming gift for a new living space but what about celebrating the times our friends and loved ones embark on a new business adventure opening up a new coffee shop or restaurant? Even the friend who lands a promotion and gets a new corner office all to himself on the 18th floor?! These moments are just as big and I am so excited to share George And Willie with you today for these grand occasions in life like my friend finishing his new awesome mid century modern recording studio in his house! These moments are HUGE my dears and should be celebrated!!

A lot of ideas and brainstorming happen in a recording space and I knew the George and Willie Studio Roller would be the perfect gift!

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Take Time For Yourself With Vitruvi

Sharing another wellness post and today is all about diffusing essential oils beautifully! I do enjoy integrating them into my daily routine! I’m a believer that scents can be super powerful. Whenever I get a whiff of the perfume my mom used I’m instantly transported back to those memories of her. I look at diffusing essential oils in the same way. The scent of lavender reminds me of calmness and rest and therefore is inherently relaxing to me. However the scent of orange is uplifting and energizing and makes me focus! Essential oils enhance your environment and set a gorgeous mood.

Today I’m excited to partner with Vitruvi to share their beautifully-crafted stone diffusers and essential oils.

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People Making Things- Lucy Michel

OOOOOOOHHHHH YEAHHHHHH.

Do you know about Lucy Michel?!

She is one of my favorite people to follow on Instagram right now!

Lucy Michel is an artist born and raised in Los Angeles, her aesthetic is Modern Californian. Growing up here, the California vibes are deeply engrained in her. Lucy feels very connected to this land; from the beach, to the desert, to the mountains. It all inspires her work and can be seen in her ceramic designs. The shapes of her pieces are modern, but the glazes + clay are earthy and simple. Some of her signature pieces are the Loop Vases seen below, as well as the Arch Vase, we love the unique and creative spin she puts on housewares.

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The Best Fall Scented Candles- DEHV Candle Co.

Fall is coming and has there ever been a better time of year to light a decadent candle, draw a bath, and just stay in? There’s no easier way to add a sense of luxury to day-to-day life, whether it’s an invigorating aroma on my desk while I work or relaxing aroma on the bedside table while I read at night.

So excited to introduce you to DEHV Candle Co. on the blog today!!! They smell so divine and are just so gorgeous in my modern home. DEHV candles are hand-poured into jars made from concrete. Unlike many, theirs do not contain any polymers, polyesters, and are entirely composed of natural concrete. Their hope is that you reuse your empty vessels as planters for succulents and cacti or starter pots for plants and herbs. They use 100% non-GMO soy wax, so they are very easy to clean out and upcycle- unlike paraffin wax that will leave a greasy stain and is tough to remove.

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Luxurious Alternative Garden Appliances//Garden Glory

I am so excited to share a brand from Sweden that I recently stumbled on! Let’s just say I am adding “Gardener” to my resume! I currently live in a condo but know that it won’t be forever and I am dreaming of the day Lin and I have a home somewhere else! And you better bet this home will have a pool and a beautiful garden and of course my garden appliances will need to be just as fabulous and me and my home!!!! (all about that self love lately…it feels really good too)

You all most definitely need to know about Garden Glory, especially if you agree that details matter-like me!

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Modern Himalayan Salt Lamp & Ultrasonic Essential Oil Diffuser—Finally!

Rainy day naps diffusing orange + eucalyptus ( 3 drops of each) with my gorgeous Pure Enrichment PureGlow Crystal 2-In-1 Himalayan Salt Lamp & Ultrasonic Essential Oil Diffuser. Love that it combines the therapeutic properties of a pure Himalayan salt rock lamp with the soothing aromatherapy of an essential oil diffuser. However you can use them simultaneously or separately.

I adore the sleek design!!!

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