My Dream Home: Office

February 23, 2015

My dream home wouldn't be complete without a space of my very own to get my work done. I picture a relaxing neutral palette with small pops of color. I'm usually not a "pink person" but there is just something about black and white with a splash of dark pink. Touches of sea-glass blue with decor is the perfect finishing touch. I went for a mid-century chic look with a boho feel. Adding inspiring artwork and quotes above my desk is exactly what I need to get my creative juices flowing. There are a few other items I picture adding -- a DIY corkboard to pin design ideas, succulents in terrariums, a fig tree and most likely another matching shelving unit for storage. This is my dream room so I was not afraid of a few splurges! I still ended up incorporating budget friendly pieces that are just as stunning. See below for list of items with links! :)










desk // jacqui console desk // bungalow 5
bookcase // mid-century bookshelf // west elm
rug // feather rug // serena & lily
fur rug // tejn rug // ikea
floor lamp // grandview floor lamp // rejuvenation
desk chair // john vogel chair in jute and natural wood // west elm
side chair // agency chair // cb2
side table // hans barbell side table // jonathan adler
curtains // assembly home plus sign curtains // urban outfitters
pillow // melia pillow - pink // lulu & georgia
table lamp // kate spade saturday globe table lamp // west elm
makeup print // garace dore mascara print // lulu & georgia 
tapestry // handwoven arrow tapestry // anthropologie
floral painting // original painting // by myself
only happy thoughts print // only print // lulu & georgia 





Xo, 






Winter in California

February 21, 2015

Sorry fellow New Yorkers...no snow here in sunny SoCal! My parents are visiting me (and California) for the first time this week! Since I live in the southern California area close to the beaches, I've taken them to all the hot spots along the SoCal coast -- Laguna Beach, Huntington Beach, San Diego, Santa Monica, and Venice Beach. It's been quite a fun trip so far -- they are definitely not missing the feet (yes, plural in some areas) of snow that's waiting for them back in New York. Sigh. I just love taking pictures of the beautiful Pacific Ocean and wanted to share some of my photos from the past week with all you guys (I post more frequently on my instagram so for more photos and inspiration, follow me @laurenmaiorana). I'm also working on some super fun home projects for work and can't wait to share them with you! Stay tuned. 














Xo, 









Hearts on Hearts on Hearts

February 13, 2015

Valentine's Day is only a day away! Whether you're in a relationship or not, I've chose 10 items any girl in your life would love under $75. Who wouldn't love that? 






1. i love you pint glass / $10 / urban outfitters






2. heart makeup pouch / $7.90 / forever 21





3. key to my heart bangle / $28 / alex and ani 





4. love beaded pillow / $39.50 / pottery barn 





5. marble heart box / $49 / west elm





6. miss diary tiny 3 hearts necklace / $17.90 / etsy





7. opal petite stackers / $70 / lili claspe
(opal is my birthstone so naturally I would love this)






8. stars and stripes heart keyfob / $48 / henri bendel





9. valentine's canvas totes and pouches / $4.99-$14.99 / west elm





10. valentine's teeny heart dinnerware / $10 / west elm 




Xo,