We only have one additional room in our house aside from our bedroom (and the open living spaces), so the only real option was to turn the guest room into the nursery. (see the *before* here). I always thought I would be a neutral nursery kind of gal. Whether it was a boy or a girl, I envisioned something gender neutral with light pops of color *maybe.* However, once I became a *girl mom* all of a sudden I wanted girly things. So, anyway, without further introduction: here are the deets on how the room turned out and how we got there. 

CHOOSING A THEME /COLOR SCHEME

When choosing a theme and color scheme, I suggest having a *light* idea of how you want the room to turn out, and to be flexible as you go.  Choose a few colors as your base and go from there. Or choose a theme and let that be your base.

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I knew I wanted something girly, but not over the top, so I chose terracotta / rust colored accents and peach walls as my base.  The paint color is HGTV by Sherwin Williams Provincial Peach, which I chose back in February on a whim and love the way it turned out.  We took the doors off of the closets and replaced them with the terra cotta curtains and added the same color duvet to the twin bed in there, as well (both from Amazon.)  Along the way, I also decided a Noah’s Ark theme would be cute and that is how we decided on the art work! I worked with Minted on a few of the pieces and then added a few TEIL prints at the last minute.  TEIL is a childhood friend of my best friend and we have a bunch of prints in our house already so this was a no-brainer when I wanted to add a couple more pieces to the nursery.

BABYLETTO 

I was lucky enough to work with Babyletto at the beginning of our nursery planning and they gifted me the crib and the glider which helped set the tone for the nursery! The Toco Swivel Glider is simply perfect and I have already logged quite a few hours in it, just taking in the nursery vibes I was such huge fans of the pieces once they came, that I decided to get a mini dresser from them as well too.  We have lots of closet space, so I didn’t feel the need to get a huge piece of furniture for dresser / changing table and I truly love the Babyletto Hudson 3 Drawer Dresser.

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CLOSET ORGANIZATION

I got the idea for the 6 Cube Organizer from one of my friends and really ran with the idea of the storage bins from there. The organizer was so affordable from Target that I was able to spend a little more on the bins and baskets to use for additional storage! I chose an assortment of bins and I really love the way it turned out. I am under no fantasy that this will stay organized once she gets here, but for now it is nice to have everything sorted and stored in a way that is pretty and practical!

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OTHER NURSERY ITEMS 

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NANIT PRO MONITOR — more on that in this post!

WEST ELM BOOK SHELF — We do not have great luck installing wall shelves, so we decided to go with the cutest little book shelf and just love how it looks at the foot of the bed.

GUCCI DIAPER BAG — This was one of the first decisions I made and asked for for Christmas! Instead of adding a new bag to my collection this year like I reaaaaaally wanted to, I decided to go for the designer diaper bag instead. It is seriously great; has the right pockets and all of that. See the unboxing here.

MUSHIE NURSERY ACCESSORIES  – I loveeeee this baby brand that you can get on Amazon! Not only do they have the softest crib sheets and swaddles, they also have great *and aesthetic* things for feeding, pacifiers and toys!

FEATHER CHANDELIER — This affordable lil thing from Wayfair was one of the first purchases I made for the room and I love it.  Again, its affordable and from Wayfair, so you know, not the best quality in the world but does the trick and I think looks super cute.

WHEW if you made it all the way down here, you must have similar taste so cheers to that! We are just overjoyed to spend time with our little girl in here and because of that had the best time redesigning the room. DMS and email are always open with any questions!

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photos by McKenzie Fairclough 

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I have been thinking about what decor to put above my bed in my bedroom since we moved into our house and was stuck in indecision. We have been in our house for TWO YEARS and I am happy to finally share what I decided to put to decorate the space above our bed in collaboration with Desenio.

There is no shortage of art options on Desenio, their selection is out of this world, so narrowing it down for the space above my bed was quite the process. I found their gallery wall creator on their website to be super helpful in helping me choose what art suited my personal style best. Usually when I am shopping for art, I have a million tabs open and hence, my indecision. With Desenio, and their gallery wall creator, I was able to narrow down what I loved in a rather short process!

I wanted the vibe of our room to be zen glamour and in my mind, that was a mix of textures (velvet, linen), hotel like bedding, and the beach meets metallic moments. As you can see, the main picture above our bed brings the zen vibe and the two surrounding it (here & here) – bring the glam vibe. I am so happy with how these pictures turned out from Desenio and highly recommend getting some art from Desenio if you are in the mood for a home decor refresh in your personal space!

I hope you guys enjoyed this post with Desenio and got some helpful tips on how you can bring your decor vibes to life too!

XO, Cath

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Tips on how to create a Holiday Mantle for a festive home this Christmas.

TIS THE SEASON FOR ALL THE HOLIDAY DECOR!

[ ICYMI our first holiday decor post shared festive ideas for your holiday table ]

Now, lets talk about mantle decor. If you are looking for inspo on what sort of holiday theme you’d like for your holiday decor, West Elm has a great holiday lookbook with curated collections for what pieces would go best depending on your home style. Whether you favor home-y, warm vibes or prefer a more modern approach, they have great inspiration for how to decorate!

START WITH A GARLAND.

A garland is the perfect base for your mantle! Again, West Elm has some GREAT options here, a few of which are on sale as a pre-black friday promotion. From faux Cedar to Eucalyptus and Berries, they have some superrrrr cute choices.

STOCKINGS & STOCKING HOLDERS

If you’re like me, you have old family stockings that were knitted by grandmothers or great grandmothers or passed down between generations. BUT, they might not exactly *vibe* with your decor! Plus, you want to be sure they last for a lifetime and don’t get too messed up from year to year. SO, my solution was to buy some pretty white stockings with fun stocking holders, to go with my holiday decor style that were affordable and chic. And no need to worry about hooks on your fireplace, stocking holders are an adorable addition to your Christmas mantle.

ACCENT PIECES

Think mini Christmas trees, silver deer, and holiday houses. To make things easy, you can shop Crate & Barrel’s carefully curated mantles seen above directly here. Choosing your accessories can help to show your home-style vibe and whether you are going for minimal or traditional, there are all kinds of great options to mix and match if you want to create your own custom Christmas mantle.

CANDLES

Yep, candles again! Candles for everything! The finishing touch to put on your mantle comes in the form of candles of all shapes and sizes. Create dimension with tall candles, different textures and scents. Different colors, mercury glass and more.

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but don’t wait too long! you know, supply chain issues and all that

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The holidays are just around the corner and we are already getting into the spirit! As we look ahead to gathering with friends and family and entertaining, we’ve got our eye on Christmas tablescapes. From gorgeous glassware to the perfect candles, we’ve scoured our favorite decor sites and rounded up all kinds of different options.

To start, if you want to do your own browsing, here are the holiday entertaining shops from our favorite retailers.

West Elm Holiday Entertaining

Crate & Barrel Holiday Entertaining

Williams & Sonoma Holiday Entertaining

Glassware

From wine glasses to water glasses, festive glassware is something that we can all agree is a must!

Dinnerware

Whether you opt for the traditional style holiday plates, or opt for something more understated, there are options out there for every style.

Candles

We are certified candle addicts, and naturally wanted to round up our favorite options for adding candles to your holiday tables and every day decor. Traditional taper candles are great, as are various sizes of mercury glass to add a little shimmer.

Table Linens & Decor

Placemats, napkins and table runners are a great way to bring the holiday vibes. If you don’t want to invest in holiday dinnerware, this is a great way to add a little something to make the table feel Christmassy.

Are you guys more into traditional Christmas and holiday decor or do you prefer a more chic and minimalist tablescape? We are all about minimalism when it comes to certain things, but when it comes to the holidays, we are coming around to a more festive, traditional look! Let us know in the comments.

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We are so excited to finally reveal our two container store projects with you guys here on the blog.

We were so excited to find out that The Container Store was coming to Short Pump, outside of Richmond, as we have both had goals for a while about getting more organized in our office / closet spaces. Catherine has only been in her house for about a year and a half, and even though I have been in mine for 5, it is still a work in progress. So we were even more thrilled when The Container Store wanted to collaborate with us around the launch of their new store.

When you think new closet, or new office, you think square room, full walls, etc. Well, neither of our spaces fit that criteria, so we all had to get creative. Catherine’s house is a cape, so her space has slanted ceilings, and mine is a loft which was even more complicated.

We both wanted practical, but aesthetically pleasing, designs to elevate our spaces and store some of our miscellaneous clothes, accessories and products. After seeing our spaces via photographs, our Container Store designer came to us with her initial designs and we all hopped on a zoom call. After talking through how we envisioned our space and the aesthetics, and how we would utilize the Elfa Closet System, we settled on what you see below.

Once we got the bones of our designs, we got to do the fun part: accessorize! I stopped into the Container Store for the Grand Opening, so that I could get a feel IRL for the pieces that I had eyed on their website. From there we both took a few weeks to check out the entire Container Store selection to be sure we were choosing exactly the right storage & display for our items. If you are lucky enough to have a Container Store near you, I highly recommend going in-store first, because the number of options alone can be overwhelming!

~ OUR FAVORITE CONTAINER STORE STORAGE ACCESSORIES ~

We both chose pieces from the Luxe Acrylic Modular Make-Up System and love the way our product setups look. You can see everything, but it still looks chic, because, aesthetics.

I am obsessed with my new Stackers jewelry box — and they are on sale right now! I have 3 different layers: one for earrings and rings, one for necklaces and the top one has a combination of sections.  It has made my life so much easier, as I used to store my jewelry in random places and could never find anything. Highlyyyyyy recommend if you need to get your accessories organized.

I just LOVE the File Organizer / Acrylic Bookend that Catherine chose. It is dramatic & practical at the same time. I also love the combination of different sized black boxes with the palm leaf bins. Chic, minimalist & stylish with plenty of space for storage.

For more details on Reb’s Container Store Project: READ ON HERE.

For more details on Cath’s Container Store Project: READ ON HERE.

The Container Store designers and everyone we worked with on this project were beyond knowledgeable and made the process much easier for us, especially given our complicated spaces. We highly recommend them if you are looking to organize or revamp any space in your house!

Thank you to the Container Store for collaborating with us on this project. All of our Elfa Closet pieces and Container Store accessories were gifted, but these opinions are all our own.

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Circular Mirror – The circular mirror from Target that we used in our Guest Bathroom remodel was by far our best seller of 2020. When I bought it, I didn’t realize Cath already had the exact same one, and once I posted about it on IG, I realized lots of people love this mirror. Its only $60 and comes in 4 colors – the best bang for your buck!

Wyatt Woven Rug – I have these Urban Outfitters rugs in two different colors and use them as bath mats in the bathrooms. You guys LOVED the Rose color in our bathroom reno (below). Also, tbh, they say spot clean, but you can throw em in the wash, just be sure to wash them by themselves.

Spanx Leggings – Do I sound like a broken record yet? Technically I got my first pair of Spanx leggings at the end of 2019, but I bought two more pairs in 2020. They go with everything, they are flattering on everyone and as far as I can tell they last forever (aka a whole year, wearing them multiple times a week). They are well worth the price.

Voluspa Candles – As self professed candle addicts, we have tried a lot of candles in our day. While we would love to have a house full of diptyque, our wallets and bank accounts disagree. Luckily, we discovered these candles and love them because they are slow burning, the jars are gorgeous and can be reused and they come in a bunch of delicious scents at a reasonable price point.

Amazon Dress – If you read the blog posts about this dress already, you know that I don’t often shop on Amazon for clothes. I have had horrible luck and usually the quality is not great. But, I fell in love with this $30 dress (that comes in 10+ colors) after seeing a friend post about it and fully endorse this Amazon fashion piece! You guys also really loved this dress. I say we all get it in more colors in 2021, yea?

TULA Eye Balm – YEP, TULA AGAIN! But seriously, the Rose Glow & Get it Eye Balm is a lifesaver. I literally just applied it (valid no matter when you read this) for a little under eye refresh. I actually put it on John yesterday, too, and he couldn’t stop raving about it. Use my code REBECCA15 for 15% off their products.

Glasses USA – I got my first pair of sunnies from Glasses USA when I saw that Hilary Duff had a collection with them. Above, I’m wearing the “Stevie” from her collection and they are some of my fave prescription sunnies ever. I was lucky enough to work with them over the summer, so read more & see more photos of both John and my specs from Glasses USA in this post here on Sartorial Meanderings.

Nasty Gal Loungewear Set – 2020 and loungewear go hand in hand. These sets were a runaway favorite this winter and I don’t see the trend or love for comfies going anywhere. I found some scratchy, gross sets on the hunt to find the perfect pair and I’m happy to say that if you want something under $50, these Nasty Gal sets are it. I bought more than one and have been mixing and matching!

What were your favorite purchases last year? Drop a comment!

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With staying at home becoming the norm, making your everyday luxurious at home is an art you can’t ignore. Here are some of the ways I keep my days feelin’ luxe at home without having to do any heavy lifting.

Faux Fur Throws: A faux fur throw is not only soft AF but also brings an element of glam to your space. Layer it over your favorite rug or throw it on your couch for extra texture. This white faux fur throw is in the front room of my house. I love seeing it immediately when I walk in!

Designer Coffee Table Books: While I have a slew of iBooks on my iPad & iPhone, I am a big collector of actual books and a big believer in the frequency of the ones I keep in my house. Designer coffee table books are no exception and are one of my favorite ways to add luxury to my home. For example, this Tom For coffee table book is luxe and larger than life. Each page brings luxurious feelings and inspiration to your home. See more of my favorite designer coffee table books here.

Chanel Le Coton Extra Soft Cotton Pads: You had me at cc monogram. Every time I see these in a dish in my bathroom, I think to myself – is the cc for cathclaire or coco Chanel? Yes, the cotton is extra soft and takes your bathroom decor to the next level effortlessly.

Luxurious Hand Soap : I am all about making hand-washing a spa like experience. In fact, I want everything at home to feel like a spa like experience LOL. Could this be more relevant than during 2020? My favorite luxe hand soaps are Diptqyue & Aesop.

Hang Eucalyptus in Your Shower: Speaking of spa-like experiences, hang eucalyptus in your shower to make your house smell amazing and to make your shower more relaxing. The smell is intoxicating and stress reducing!

Unique Glassware: Whether you are in the mood to dress up your lemon water or your favorite at-home cocktail, unique glassware is the best way to upgrade your next drink. I love to peruse my favorite home stores (CB2, West Elm, Verishop) and fashion bloggers table-scapes for inspiration. My latest glassware purchase were these amazing glasses for espresso martinis from CB2. and they exude luxury for a whopping 8 bucks. They are on back order right now, but CB2 has lots of great options.

Four Seasons Hotels Bed Pillows : Talk about the key to a blissful sleep. When I found out that Four Seasons Hotels is now selling their pillows, I was ecstatic. Now every night while I sleep, I have a little bit of my favorite luxury hotel in my dreams.

Velvet Curtains: Velvet is glamorous and luxurious, and what better way to add it into your home than with curtains? We have black velvet curtains in several rooms in our house and hung higher than the window, they make quite the statement. Our curtains are from amazon BUT when you hang your curtain rod higher than the window, the window will look bigger, and the curtains themselves will look much more high-end without the monetary investment.

Candles: Candles are fastest way to upgrade your space. I am big into jasmine candles right now. Don’t get me wrong, I love the Volcano Capri Blue candle from Anthro and the fashion blogger fave Baies from Diptqyue but the jasmine candle from Target has really got me feeling the luxe vibes since we moved into our new home. I always have one lit and have every size they offer. This jasmine bouquet candle is just so yum, you can’t beat the subtle floral ambiance.

Last but not least – I highly recommend having a bottle of your favorite Champagne always on hand, ready for something fabulous to celebrate! Cheers to making your home feeling more luxurious, I hope you liked my tips!

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Coffee table books make the perfect statement in your home and are great gifts for your loved ones. From music, to fashion, to travel, to art – there is a statement coffee table book for everyone your list!

Unlike half-read books on your bookshelves, great coffee table books in your home make a statement. I love coffee table books because they are a statement piece AND a million other reasons. Not only are they beautiful but coffee table books make your space more interesting, flipping through their glossy pages is like a trip to another place, and their size is larger than life. I am partial to the fashion coffee table books, I mean hello – how beautiful is this Tom Fordone? The bold black and white cover really gets me.

While coffee table books do spruce up a coffee table like the name implies, these hardback books are not limited to coffee tables. You can add them to console tables, bar carts, kitchen counters, and beyond. I honestly think of coffee table books as another piece of home decor!

Whether you are looking for a stylish spine to give to someone as a gift or for you own home decor, I have picked out my top coffee table books for you today bb!

Shop my favorite coffee table books here:

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We all took on quarantine projects right? What started as “we need a new light fixture” turned into, let’s remodel the whole bathroom. I am by no means a professional and this was very DIY, so proceed with caution

We had to have some electrical work done in our downstairs bathroom (the guest bath / main bathroom on the first floor), and when the electrician was fixing the fixtures, he asked if we planned on painting the bathroom anytime soon. A light bulb went off in my head. Well, no, we weren’t but now we are!! I looked at the bathroom with new eyes and had never really noticed that the walls were a super pale peach and the cabinets a horrible brown. SO, a few weekends later I started on my project. Let’s just say it took a lot longer than expected to remodel the whole bathroom.

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I snagged this shower curtain on sale on Urban Outfitters a couple years ago, and knew when we decided to redo the bathroom, that I wanted it to be the focus! A fun shower curtain is a great place to start if you are looking to revamp your bathroom in any capacity. Here are some great ones out there right now, as this beauty sold out a while ago!

I knew that the first thing I wanted to do was to paint the cabinets. We had some leftover white paint at the house, so I just used that to make things easy. I also realized we needed new hardware for the cabinets and since we had the gold shelf from Urban already, I picked brass hardware, which was surprisingly hard to find. I guess most people use silver, but I already had my mind set and was able to find some at Lowe’s.

I also realized that I liked the black and white rug from Urban but it was out of place in this room, so I moved it upstairs and got the same rug, just in a rose color to match the shower curtain.

After Step 1: Away with the poop brown, hello brass hardware and new rose rug from Urban Outfitters.

DURING ~

Next, it was time to choose a paint color. I probably got like 20 paint swatches from Lowe’s before I made the decision. I polled my instagram followers and got advice from my sister, mom and friends! We ended up deciding on Valspar Canadian Fir, but Coriander & Olive was a close second. I got a sample of the two and painted small sections of the wall before choosing the final color. (See blow)

DURING ~

Let’s not forget the light fixture that started the whole process! I knew I wanted some sort of vanity lighting and fell in love with this one from Lowe’s. You can spend a lot on a light fixture and I was a little worried that this one was so affordable. However, from what we can tell, it works just as well as ones that are 3x the price.

Next, I got this round mirror from Target (such a great price, highly recommend!) with the intention of hanging it above the sink, but unfortunately we did a little bit of a hack job spackling the wall from the previous screws that we had to change up our idea. If you look closely enough at the photo below you can see the spackle job. OOPS!

SO, we ended up spray painting the original mirror, and hanging the circle above the toilet meaning we had to move the Urban Outfitters shelf to the other wall. Below is the full finished product, minus some paint touch ups that need to happen with the ceiling. Overall it was a much more involved process than I anticipated and I learned a LOT along the way. Next up is our master bathroom. Stay tuned.

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yes, I know, we are missing a shower hook, but you can’t win them all.

PS. A few more days to grab these Cozy Earth Pajamas on sale for 50% off with code REBECCA_50!

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The week before quarantine began, I moved into a new office space for my “regular” job! I was so excited to decorate the space, but that got put on the back burner while we all worked at home for a couple of months. I got to perfect my home office space, but was thrilled to get back into work to bring my new space to life!

I was thrilled that Desenio wanted to collaborate to help me decorate my new office, but they have SO many prints to choose from I was overwhelmed at first. I realized these 3 tips during this process and wanted to share, in case any of you need help decorating a new space!

1. Pick a Theme – Depending on the space you are looking to decorate, the theme might be obvious. Decorating your Kitchen, Nursery, or Bathroom might call for more targeted themes. But for me, I had a blank slate. I knew the vibe that I wanted to create, I just wasn’t sure how to execute it. I finally decided on a wanderlust theme, so that when I am sitting here working, I can be surrounded by pretty places and things, manifesting dream vacations on the daily.
2. Coordinate a Color Scheme – Once you have your theme, take a look at the other pieces in your room. Do you have mostly neutral furniture? Add some pops of color. Do you have accent furniture? Choose complimentary colors in your prints to bring out the colors in your furniture. For me, I have a rack of our Let’s Talk Towels Turkish Towels in here for our online inventory, so I knew I could get away with some color to play off of the towels. I chose the big print behind my desk first, so I played off the pink, greens and blues with the other 3 prints.
3. Use Your Wall Space Wisely – While I like the idea of a gallery wall in some spaces, I ruled this out for my space. If you have a huge living room or bedroom space, a gallery wall can work in a beautiful way. But for me, in my small-ish office, I wanted to keep it simple and not make the room feel too cramped. Evaluate your room (and your budget) and decide how much space you want your prints to take up. I decided to keep it simple with one big print behind my desk to make a major statement, and three smaller prints across from my desk to compliment the big piece.

The Artwork I Chose :

Caribbean Dream // Mediterranean View // Sri Lankan Palms // above

Peaceful Moments // The big poster behind my chair!

If you are looking to redecorate your space, I highly recommend looking at Desenio. They have an extensive selection at reasonable prices and you can mix and match your artwork with a selection of frames for a fully customized experience.

Thanks to Desenio for partnering with us on this post and gifting me the perfect pieces for my new office!

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