Posts in Home
Spring Decorating With Roses

First day of Spring beautifying my home with pops of color .

I do love my minimalistic and monochromatic “greige” space but I do love to experiment with bright colors and fun vibrant hues too.

If you're ready to banish winter and usher in spring, these preserved roses will have your home feeling fresh all season long. Beautiful roses from The Million Roses are unique home decorations, emotional and romantic. Spring roses in tenderly soft and brightly rich colors evoke deep feelings and add a gorgeous, fresh and festive look to home decor.

Read More
Dreamy Candles Inspired By Nature, Travel, Moments And Memories- Brooklyn Candle Company

If I can’t travel the world, I’ll bring the world right to me — that’s the motto I’ve held onto during this whole pandemic to keep me sane! I have cooked my way around the world in my kitchen perfecting some of my favorite things I love to eat! Italy (homemade pasta of all sorts!) France (crepes!), and Israel (shakshuka!) Mexico (mole enchiladas!) Spain (paella!) I mean -the list goes on and on! This bring-the-world-home motto has of course carried through to my candles too. I mean a beautiful aroma can completely transport you.

And Brooklyn Candle Studio just makes the best candles to transport you to your favorite places while sitting on your sofa relaxing or having a hectic work day.

Read More
Keeping Tidy With Sunhouse Craft

Beautiful cleaning supplies are SO underrated.

Why did I wait so long to have gorgeous brooms and brushes and dustpans! Sunhouse Craft creates utility items that are beautiful enough to leave out in the open for all to enjoy and admire- on hooks in the entryway or on an open shelf in the kitchen — I mean, these handmade beauties are works of art.

One thing I have learned is that when your cleaning supplies look THIS good, it gives you that motivation that you need to tidy the things on that chore list.

Read More
Easter Decor For A Modern Home

I do love Easter but fuzzy chicks and cute bunnies and overwhelming pastels are not really my thing! So for those who prefer celebrating with a modern aesthetic, like myself- Nordstjerne is here for us!

You can now give your Easter a luxurious expression with these delightful FILL ME EGGS. It is a beautiful and simple redesign of the classic Easter egg. The egg opens, so you can fill it with lots of sweets and chocolate or maybe even get creative with flowers and beautiful treasures!

Read More
4 Upgrades for a Stylish Bathroom

Nobody likes a boring and uninspired bathroom. Aside from being one of the few areas in your house where you can enjoy uninterrupted privacy and decompress from a long day, the bathroom also sets the tone for the rest of your home. As such, it’s important to put your heart and soul into decorating your bathroom so that it represents your preferred aesthetic and design tastes.

Read More
HomeSamantha RubleComment
HANDCRAFTED CERAMICS FROM CRAIG PROPER

have revealed my love of ceramics long ago and my collection is growing slowly but surely. AND I just recently discovered that Oklahoma based online shop by Craig Proper is full of beautiful and engaging tableware and decor for your home. Craig Proper turns out plates and bowls, serving pieces, cups and pitchers, and even vases and lamps. Every single piece encapsulates exactly what I love about ceramics. Craig Proper has an overall refined vibe that elevates any setting and I am just thrilled to introduce you to them today! I have a feeling each and every one of you is going to find something you love on their website. And just think if ten people ordered today from this local shop. Our small businesses need our dollars now more than ever!

Read More
Officine Universelle Buly 1803 Review

Originally founded in 1803, it was known in the olden days as a perfume and scented-vinegar brand. Its founder, Jean-Vincent Buly, was the inspiration for a Balzac character. After a “century of sleep,” per the brand’s website, the old beauty brand received a slight revamp from a husband-and-wife pair with a fragrance background, Ramdane Touhami (a former co-owner of Cire Trudon) and Victoire de Taillac.

Read More
WASHABLE PAPER PRODUCT DESIGNED AND MADE IN ITALY- MEET UASHMAMA

Curating a conscious home and closet is a thoughtful process involving much consideration — who made the products, how were they made, and what are they made from.

Over the holiday season searching for eco gift wrap solutions, I discovered a beautiful brand called Uashmama. The father, Marco, is the creative mind. He spent a long time building up experience in the footwear business and has significant know how in all that is handcrafted and particularly Made in Italy, but at the same time cultivating an interest in new technology in the sector. UASHMAMA designs and manufactures lifestyle products that balance their respect for nature and design functionality. Uashmama promotes intentional living through eco-sustainable products conceived, designed, and entirely made in Tuscany, Italy.

Read More
HomeSamantha RubleComment
De’Longhi Livenza Air Fry Convection Oven Review

Last week I shared my De’Longhi Rapid Crisp Air Fryer and today I am sharing my DeLonghi Livenza Convection Oven ! This is a super impressive kitchen device! (We have always used a DeLonghi oven but we had the “vintage model” so this was the best upgrade! )

The DeLonghi Livenza Convection Toaster Oven is an advanced cooking system that allows you to grill, bake, roast, or broil your food to perfection.

Read More
New Kitchen BFF- The Rapid Crisp Air Fryer

Cooking so much at home these days and I am so excited to share an incredible deal with you today on some of my very favorite De’Longhi kitchen appliances ! Please enjoy 20% off Livenza Ovens and Air Fryers over on Amazon today through January 23rd .

I cannot even begin to tell you how much I love my Rapid Crisp #AirFryer. It’s pretty fantastic! I isn’t been using it for frying all types of things from chicken and veggies, filet mignon, hush puppies, sweet potato fries, potstickers and okra just to name a few! With 4 power levels and 5 preset functions ( potatoes, pizza, roast, bake , and manual ) you can cook so many things ! ( even cookies)

Read More
Make A French Apéro At Home - GIVEAWAY WITH FABRIQUE DÉLICES

2021 Sam goal - Make A French Apéro a regular occurrence in my life 🇫🇷

Bonne Annèe my dears! It’s a new year and it’s #FrenchFridaysWithGFY ! And I have teamed up with Fabrique Délices to start 2021 with a special giveaway for GFY followers!

So what is a French Apéro?!

Short for l’apértif, l’apéro is a quintessentially French activity. L’apéro is the part of the day when the French stop doing what they’re doing and convene for a drink over small plates. It’s around the time of day when shadows get longer and the sun starts to set. It’s after work, it’s before dinner, before a party, before a dinner party — sometimes it is the dinner party (un apéro dinatoire).

Read More
Positioning Pillows For Working From Home

Cozy working moments from my home office .
If you work from home full time or if you’re still navigating remote work due to the coronavirus pandemic, it can be tempting to work from bed from time to time! And who wouldn’t love to cozy up in bed while on a zoom call?

I move around all day while I work -from my bedroom to the living room to the dining room and these new personal positioning pillows from Bambooee are INCREDIBLE!

Read More