In Season

Although I try to do my own manicures most of the time, Tess and I decided to splurge and go for the real deal, just in time for Christmas. After getting sucked into a deep Pinterest "Holiday Nail" vortex, I started to spot some trends--I decided on the "Christmas threw up on my nails" gold glitter look, while Tess went the more subtle "soft pink with one sparkly nail" route. Tis the season for glitz and glam after all!

GOLD GLITTER

DEEP PLUM 

GRADIENT GLITTER

METALLICS 

MATTE BLACK

ONE SPARKLE NAIL

Crushing On

This holiday season, I am crushing on the Charlie Brown Christmas tree (the designer version of course!). As much I love a good ole' fashioned real-pine tree, I know there are people out there (myself included) that don't have the space or ability for the classic Christmas staple. Which is why the smaller, "free-spirited" trees I have been seeing a lot of are so appealing. They are way more fun, and leave plenty of floor space for those holiday dance parties ;) Decorated or bare, lit up or natural, in baskets, or on counters, the options seem to be limitless for the smaller trees. I will be sure to share some snaps of my decorated mini-tree soon, and let me know how you will be decorating this season!

Check out my Charlie Brown Christmas Tree Board here, and see all of my pins, here.

In Season

Staying warm and being fashionable are not always synonymous, which is why I love this In Season trend. The over-sized plaid scarf is the perfect way to beat the Canadian cold and maintain your fashionista status. This Fall through Winter accessory is appropriate for all ages--A brighter hued plaid is a fresh take for a young girl and a classic red and navy plaid is an elegant statement for the more mature woman. Add a bold red lip for extra style points!

This scarf doesn't have to be worn with just your jacket, try it over your sweater--both formal and casual.

Check out my In Season - Plaid Scarf Board here and see all of my Pins here.

In Season

This season I have been seeing a lot of what the fashion bloggers are calling "oxblood." Personally, I have been interpreting the trend by pairing burgundy Gap skinnies with leopard flats and neutral tops--I think it is an easy way to wear the deep hue. However, I am also loving oxblood as nail polish and outerwear, as seen below.

Checkout my In Season - Oxblood board here, and see all of Pinterest boards here.

Crushing On

One of the best ways to determine your personal style and design aesthetic is by pinning (or cutting, snipping, saving) anything and everything you like without much thought. Then go back and see the common threads. I recently went through my Decor Pins and saw that almost all of my kitchen posts and likes included open shelving. I love the relaxed vibe and the personal touch open shelving can add to a space.

True, open shelving is often feared by those of us living a not-so-tidy, not-so-picture-perfect lifestyle, but I believe with some planning and editing, it's possible.

1. Pick a theme. Perhaps it is a coffee/tea station (like Martha Stewart's Espresso bar below!), or a bar featuring your prettiest glasses and tumblers.

2. Design the shelving around your pieces. Highlight your most cherished collections.

3. Edit. This is a great excuse to go through your kitchen supplies and narrow it down to only your most used items.

Check out all my Pinterest Boards here.