Falling for Throws

If you're anything like me, you love when the leaves start changing color, PSL's (pumpkin spiced lattes) come back at Starbucks, and it gets a bit cooler so you snuggle up on the sofa with your favorite throw. The first day of fall is just a few days away so I came up with a list of my top 5 favorite throws perfect for fall -- different styles and textures. I'm in search of a new one, too, so I may be seeing one of these in my home soon!

1 // 404 locust slidell throw // $69 // urban outfitters

2 // zuri throw - teal // $51.60 // lulu & georgia

3 // horizontal double ribbed throw // $79 // west elm

4 // 5-lb chenille solid throw // $79 // restoration hardware

5 // faux sheepskin throw // $99 // pottery barn

My sofa is a gray, area rug is a neutral pattern with a navy/teal color, and the pillows on the sofa are cream with a brass/gold print on two, so I'm thinking the teal one from Lulu and Georgia will be a nice way to tie in the blue. However, I'm torn because the faux sheepskin one from Pottery Barn screams "snuggle and watch movies with me". There's no harm in getting more than one, right? Options are good :)

Xo,

Top 12 Gift Ideas for Your Host

Are you going to a family or friend get together this holiday season? I know I am and I'm not the only one. Since Thanksgiving and the holidays are just around the corner, I've come up with my top 12 gift ideas for those who are hosting your get togethers (I couldn't stop at 10). You don't have to go crazy but if you want to give something more tangible than a bottle of wine or your highly talked-about casserole (although those can be great, too) then one of these gifts are a must!

1. 

Not gonna lie - this candle smells amazing and if you

don't have time to bake an angel food cake this is the next

best thing - other scents are available.

Boulangerie Jar, Tall // $26 // Anthropologie

2. 

This throw is so soft you may end up walking out of 

Pier 1 with two of them.

Fuzzy Throw - Sand // $44.95 // Pier 1

3. 

Who wouldn't love these gold-rimmed animal plates?

Gilded Dapper Animal Dinnerware Set // $12 // west elm

4. 

This carved box is a catch-all for almost anything - jewelry, 

recipes, keys, etc and is quite a steal at less than $20.

Hexagon Carved Soapstone Box // $14.99 // World Market

5. 

Just as functional as decorative, these measuring cups are cute 

as a button. I can't picture your host not loving them.

Matryoshka Measuring Cup - Set of 6 // $12 // Urban Outfitters

6. 

Everyone can use coasters and these make the perfect gift

especially because they're herringbone pattered mosaic tile.

Midas Coaster - Set of 4 // $19.95 // Z Gallerie

7. 

A cute gift for the couple hosting a meal or party. I think any 

one mug is a great gift for any occasion.

Mr. & Mrs. Muse Reversible Mug // $24 // Jonathan Adler

8. 

This bowl can serve more than one purpose - not only great for 

future events your host has but is some great eye candy as well

with its gold leaf design.

Nate Berkus Laurel Leaf Bowl // $29.99 // Target

9. 

I'm in love with this cheese board - of course, it's a map

of NYC. Could look great hung on a kitchen wall as decor when

it's not being used.

NYC Cheese Board & Spreader // $38 // CWonder

10. 

Not just your typical frame. This one serves as 

a decorative geometric object as well. 

Prisma 4"x6" Frame // $14.95 // CB2

11. 

Copper is stylish and classy. This tray can store items

anywhere and be a serving tray when company is over. 

Vanna Round Tray, Copper // $44 // Lulu & Georgia

12. 

Last but not least, I had to include my favorite smelling

candle. Each one of these candles are handmade from recycled

wine bottles to create a signature wine bottle candle. There are so 

many great scents but my favorite is the Rose which is pictured here.

You can find them at your local west elm or visit their very own site.

Rewined Candles // $28 // west elm, rewind candles

You really can't go wrong with any of these items to give as a special gift to your host 

or hostess. All of these sites have many other gifts as well - it was super hard picking just one from each site! Which one is your favorite? 

Xo,

10 Great Ombré Finds

I've been a fan of ombré for quite some time - I just love the simple yet stylish look of this trendy design. Ombré means a gradual change in color from one shade to the next. Or put simply, just a color from dark to light or light to dark, depending how you look at it. It's a simple way to put some interest in a space without using prints, motifs, or going overboard with color. In this post I gathered a bunch of great ombré decor from all different sites that I love. Feel free to click on the links to snatch them up & use in your own home. Enjoy :)

1. Ombré Capiz Chandelier / PBTeen / 
$159

2. Ombré Dye Wool Rug in Midnight 5'x8' /

West Elm / $349

(more sizes available)

3. Crackle Ombré Table Lamp / Pier 1 / 

$99.99

4. Ombré Pillow in Teal 18"x18" / 

Lulu and Georgia  / $60

5. Ombré Mugs, Set of 4 / World Market /

$27.95

6. Seventeen Ombré Bean Bag Chair /

Target / $79.99

(other colors available)

7 . Ombré Softest Throws / West Elm /

Sale $14.99 - $24.99

8. Jill Rosenwald Plimpton Flame Shower

Curtain / Layla Grace / $40

9. Assembly Home Gradient Curtain 96"/

Urban Outfitters / $49

(other colors and sizes available)

10. Wooden Ombré Vases / West Elm /

Tall + Large Sizes $99

Those are just a handful of all the amazing ombré items out there. Go on 

& bring some ombré into any space in your home - I know you want to!

Xo,