Honey, I'm home!

Dear Snowstorm Jonas:

38 inches? Really?  

Stir crazy and over it,

Jenn

 

 

Thank goodness I'm a shopaholic and randomly purchased these North Face ski pants. Definitely came in handy! 

Thank goodness I'm a shopaholic and randomly purchased these North Face ski pants. Definitely came in handy! 

Without the ability to leave (unless I had a bobcat digger, which I don't. Next purchase?), I thought I would share some of my favorite spaces in my new house with y'all. After all, sharing is caring! 

 

 

Obsessed with Restoration Hardware's wine barrel chandelier, I wanted something that resembled it but without the $2700 price tag. My knock off? $500.  

Obsessed with Restoration Hardware's wine barrel chandelier, I wanted something that resembled it but without the $2700 price tag. My knock off? $500.  

My house happens to be 60% wallpapered. No joke. There is something about turning on a light in a dark room and seeing a pretty print that makes me smile. Sometimes I will walk around in my fuzzy heart printed robe (picked out by my kids of course) with a cup of coffee and stare at these beautiful walls. It's the simple things... 

 

 

Merry Christmas to ME! I've been searching for the perfect horizontal print for my second floor hallway. The picture had to compliment my taupe ikat Thibaut wallpaper. Finding this gem was better than a half price Chanel sale.  

Merry Christmas to ME! I've been searching for the perfect horizontal print for my second floor hallway. The picture had to compliment my taupe ikat Thibaut wallpaper. Finding this gem was better than a half price Chanel sale.  

I'm a risk taker. With that said, I LOVE mixing prints with prints. I get excited layering texture upon texture. Discounted items sit next to splurges while the old touches the new. Anything goes in my world! 

My absolute favorite room in the house. Le Office!  

My absolute favorite room in the house. Le Office! 

 

Beautiful bold Thibaut wallpaper really makes this room come alive. Love the lightness of the white linen drapes.  

Beautiful bold Thibaut wallpaper really makes this room come alive. Love the lightness of the white linen drapes.  

My life is loud and chaotic and I wouldn't have it any other way. I gravitate more towards brighter patterned clothing that stands out in a crowd. But my home tends to be more serene and earthy in tone. The calmness creates a much needed balance in my soul. 

 

Had to spice up this boring cornhusk colored chenille loveseat and chair set in my living room. I fell head over heels with this green ikat printed wool rug and wood drum table the instant I saw them. Organic burlap printed drapes tie it all togethe…

Had to spice up this boring cornhusk colored chenille loveseat and chair set in my living room. I fell head over heels with this green ikat printed wool rug and wood drum table the instant I saw them. Organic burlap printed drapes tie it all together. 

With an open floor plan, I tend to like all the rooms to have a continuous flow. Calms down my over active brain. The wheels are always turning... 

 

The green and yellow tones carry on through to the dining room. Normally not a flower fan, I became oddly obsessed with this botanical bird Thibaut wallpaper. I would carry a swatch with me and pull it out a few times a day before making the commitm…

The green and yellow tones carry on through to the dining room. Normally not a flower fan, I became oddly obsessed with this botanical bird Thibaut wallpaper. I would carry a swatch with me and pull it out a few times a day before making the commitment. Glad I chose it!  

Prints on prints. Textures on texture.  

Prints on prints. Textures on texture.  

 

Whenever I walk into my 5 year old daughter's room, I'm instantly thrown into a wonderful world of pretty pink princesses and cotton candy. I wanted her room to be magical and whimsical.

Doesn't every five year old need a hot pink plastic chandelier, a pink ikat chair from Anthropologie and a floral bird cage wallpapered accent wall? For sure! 

Doesn't every five year old need a hot pink plastic chandelier, a pink ikat chair from Anthropologie and a floral bird cage wallpapered accent wall? For sure! 

That concludes my fun lil house tour! Back to eating, eating and elastic pants. Thanks for visiting! 

I do, I do, I do

My brother just got married. In winter. On January 1st. Rehearsal dinner on NYE. If he wasn't my brother... 

Now, what does one wear to a freezing cold winter wedding on a holiday? I normally shy away from anything black against my face (black rapunzel hair + black clothes = terrible selfies) but changed my mind for this uber special occasion. I chose an exaggerated all over silver sequin black dress from Alice + Olivia. Best part of this glamorous frock? SLEEVES. Baby, it's cold outside. 

 

 

 

 

Anything for this guy. #brother

Anything for this guy. #brother

Not just your average LBD. This one sparkles and shines!  

Not just your average LBD. This one sparkles and shines!  

Ladies, if you are wearing an open toe shoe for the occasion, bare leg it. Not even a sandalfoot stocking can save you here. A friend of mine told me about a heated lotion that bikers use on their legs...  

 

I could have danced for hours in these amazingly comfortable Joie gunmetal heels. I loved the combination of snake skin paired with the sequined silk.  

I could have danced for hours in these amazingly comfortable Joie gunmetal heels. I loved the combination of snake skin paired with the sequined silk.  

Hairstylist I am not. I barely have time to run a brush through this mane. I'm lucky if I get to wash my hair a few times a week uninterrupted. But I decided to give it the ole college try and curl my own hair for the wedding. THAT was an experience I will never forget! (Note to self: maybe try practicing before the actual event next time.)

My $25 life changer  

My $25 life changer  

Werkin'  

Werkin'  

The wedding ended up being a huge success. I was beyond happy to welcome a new sister into my life. Her family ROCKED and seemed to love wine more than I do. (I know. Shocker.) May their lives be full of happiness and love! Mazel tov! 

 

Finished product. Voila! 

Finished product. Voila!

 

Mi Familia!  

Mi Familia!  

Cheers to the happy couple! #lifeisgong

Cheers to the happy couple! #lifeisgong

You can find me in the front row

Sitting on Amtrak, heading to The Big Apple for a super quick summer buying trip for Clover (www.shopclover.com) and wishing it was concert season. There is something about a live music show that really awakens your inner sleeping beauty. 

 

With extended concert festivals such as Coachella in California (OMG. Guns N' Roses 2016. Swoon.), SXSW in Austin and all the other countless music cruises/shows that are available, music has become more than just a plain tank top and mom jeans. It has evolved into a more fashion friendly environment. People (myself included) are planning their ensembles in advance and dressing to impress. Time to break out your fedoras, denim cut-offs and gauzy hippy inspired tops! We put in a lot of effort to look like we just woke up. And I love it! 

 

I scored big at The Free People store yesterday dreaming of future music events to be attended in 2016. 

I scored big at The Free People store yesterday dreaming of future music events to be attended in 2016. 

When I think of a live concert, the three B's instantly come into mind. Beer. Buddies. Bands. Oh, and if you're lucky. Backstage. 

 

 

 

M3 2014. Concerts are getting fancy. Wine is now an option!   

M3 2014. Concerts are getting fancy. Wine is now an option!  

 

Another concert another hat. #drjohn #centralpark

Another concert another hat. #drjohn #centralpark

Chris Cornell acoustic. Aztec prints anyone?  

Chris Cornell acoustic. Aztec prints anyone? 

 

Hookers and Blow (superband) with famed comedian/vh1 host Don Jamieson. Leather and sequins meets Metal. No black tee shirt for this show! 

Hookers and Blow (superband) with famed comedian/vh1 host Don Jamieson. Leather and sequins meets Metal. No black tee shirt for this show!

 

Tesla and Def Leppard. Hair metal is still tee shirt appropriate. Mullets optional.  

Tesla and Def Leppard. Hair metal is still tee shirt appropriate. Mullets optional.  

Just purchased tickets for a two day festival in April and am counting down the days. Which band  is going to rock out the hardest? How good are our seats? And more importantly, what am I going to wear! 

 

Even my 5 year old daughter is a music lover now. Best concert buddy ever! Minus the beer...  

Even my 5 year old daughter is a music lover now. Best concert buddy ever! Minus the beer...  

Devil horns and noise reducing headphones. Two peas in a pod for a lil rocker.  

Devil horns and noise reducing headphones. Two peas in a pod for a lil rocker. 

 

Embroidered gauze shirt from Scoop NYC. Check. Adorable music lover in a tie dyed Grateful Dead tee shirt. Check.  

Embroidered gauze shirt from Scoop NYC. Check. Adorable music lover in a tie dyed Grateful Dead tee shirt. Check.  

Let's hope that 2016 is a ROCKIN' one. I can't wait to see what life brings this year. Cheers to good times. Good music. Good memories. 

#sneakerhead

sneakerhead: A person who collects, trades or admires sneakers as a hobby.  

 

I would choose a fab lifestyle sneaker over a ballet flat anyday. Not only are they great for chasing after active children, but they instantly make your outfit THAT much cooler. I love the urban vibe of a high-top. A hidden heel and rubber bottom can actually make you appear taller and skinnier. (Taller + skinnier? SOLD!) 

 

 

Mad for plaid and Converse. #hipsterfarmer 

Mad for plaid and Converse. #hipsterfarmer 

The newest addition to my sneaker collection. Golden Goose camo slides. Better than gold. Best eBay find ever. 

The newest addition to my sneaker collection. Golden Goose camo slides. Better than gold. Best eBay find ever. 

Free stylin' 

Free stylin' 

I have had the same GOLD leather Converse low tops for over ten years. They have traveled the world with me and have seen hundreds of concerts. I am currently mourning the loss of their rubber soles. Oh, the stories they could tell... Xo

 

Yep. Yet another pair of Golden Goose slides. Obsessed.  

Yep. Yet another pair of Golden Goose slides. Obsessed.  

Global WARMin'

Ummmm, it's 60 plus degrees in DECEMBER. It will be 68 degrees on Christmas Day. Santa's warm and fuzzy suit will definitely need a good dry clean after this year's unseasonably warm winter. 

Here's the challenge at hand: 

To be able to wear all the new winter fashions and still incorporate a lil bit of sunshine into it as well. Type A as I am, loves me a challenge. 

 

Today I paired a fun fringe poncho (two trends in one. Bam!) along with OTK boots (yet another new fall trend) and SHORTS. Yup. Shorts.  

Today I paired a fun fringe poncho (two trends in one. Bam!) along with OTK boots (yet another new fall trend) and SHORTS. Yup. Shorts.  

Love Love Lovin' the chambray trend happening this season. Yet again paired it with some great vintage inspired jean shorts. Now this is one denim sandwich I can sink my teeth into! 

Love Love Lovin' the chambray trend happening this season. Yet again paired it with some great vintage inspired jean shorts. Now this is one denim sandwich I can sink my teeth into! 

This fun orange ensemble is one of my favorites! I felt great in it. I mean, elastic shorts (or elastic anything) ROCK!! I paired a brightly colored cashmere sweater with some fun summery floral shorts. Add some army green OTK boots and fun accessor…

This fun orange ensemble is one of my favorites! I felt great in it. I mean, elastic shorts (or elastic anything) ROCK!! I paired a brightly colored cashmere sweater with some fun summery floral shorts. Add some army green OTK boots and fun accessories and I have a new day to evening outfit. Love!

That's a WRAP!

Just like accessories can make your outfit THAT much sweeter, gift wrapping can have that same euphoric effect. All it takes is some great paper (printed kraft is my go to choice), wired fabric ribbon and invisible tape. And let's not forget a lil bit of patience! 

Before all the fun begins  

Before all the fun begins  

I'm a huge fan of mixing different colors, prints and textures together. As long as there is one idea in common, the rest will fall into place! 

Voila!  

Voila!  

I made these gift baskets for a client to give to her two daughters for Christmas. I used vintage inspired milk crates so they can use them again in everyday life. Reduce. Reuse. Recycle! 

I wish I could be the family's Elf on the Shelf, and see their happy faces when they find these beauties under their Christmas tree! 

Happy holidays! Xo

Space Savin'

Shoes. Oh how I love thee. I’m mesmerized by how a great heel can elongate your legs creating an instant slimming effect. Or how a fun lifestyle sneaker can take you from fashionably running errands to a fun outdoor festival. Coachella anyone?

Tired of searching through boxes and boxes of beautiful shoes, I decided to take an oddly shaped closet and transform it into a more organized way of getting dressed.

There is nothing more fun than shopping in your own shoe closet!

Before...

AND After!