Falling for Metallics

Happy November! It's that time of year to take out your fall decorations  -- deep red and burnt orange hues -- or you can incorporate metallics into your existing decor that will last until after the new year. Metallics are always an eye-catcher and they can be especially appropriate when decorating and entertaining for the fall and winter holidays -- they create a warm, inviting and sophisticated look. Here are some of my favorite metallic items -- from decorative accents to dinnerware -- that will transform your home just in time for Thanksgiving!

1. 

You can't go wrong with some brass candle

holders. These would look great as part of your

dining room table centerpiece or on your mantle.

Denby Candleholders / Crate & Barrel

2.

These hurricanes have beautiful detailing and will

also look great as your table centerpiece or as decor 

on your mantle.

Frosted Deco Mercury Hurricanes / west elm

3.

Right now west elm has some gorgeous metallic beaded

pillows in cool and warm colors that will fit with other 

holiday decor you may have. You can purchase the cover

separate so you can switch up the look of your pillows 

whenever you want.

Metallic Sequin Pillows / west elm

4.

If you're looking for a simple yet festive table runner this fall then

this metallic stripe runner is it. It has a touch of silver -- picture 

this paired with those west elm hurricanes above as a centerpiece. 

Can't say I'm not into it, can you?

Metallic Striped Table Runner / Anthropologie

5.

This is one of many metallic frames Zara Home has that I'm

falling in love with. Obviously these are great year round if you 

like this sophisticated glam look. Otherwise, these are perfect

to replace your current frames with during the holidays to 

have a more festive look without having to get too many 

extra decorations.

Resin and Mirrored Frame / Zara Home

6.

I love these trays! They are so versatile and can be used 

on a coffee table, ottoman, dining table, entryway, or even a 

bar cart when put on a stand. This particular finish, antiqued silver, 

looks great with other metallic items and is great for holidays and 

entertaining. Currently tabletop and trays are 20% off at west elm.

Large Rectangle Lacquer Tray / west elm

7.

This dinnerware set looks amazing when paired with gold

flatware (like pictured). You could also switch up your dinnerware

and do this ikat metallic dinner plate with a white salad plate or

vise versa -- the options are endless. Incorporating even just

one item from this set will bring a touch of the

holidays to your tabletop.

Palette Dinnerware Set - Gold and Silver / west elm

8.

This cake stand is just so cute. You don't have to only serve 

cake on this either! 

 Polka Dot Cake Stand - Gold and Silver / C Wonder

9.

This glassware just makes sense for the holidays.  The 

gold rim on these glasses would look great with the Palette 

Dinnerware Set in Gold/Silver!

Metallic Rimmed Glassware - Gold / west elm

10.

Herringbone pattern + metallic = yes, please. This beautiful

combo happens to be sold on these placements at Target

and adds an instant holiday look to your dining table.

 Threshold Metallic Herringbone Placemat / Target

If you're looking for some new holiday decor and items for entertaining then these metallic finds will do the trick! Not only for the fall but will last through the holiday season. Who wouldn't like that?

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,

Moments I Love In My Home

I brought a few items from New York back to my apartment in Cali and realized I had to shuffle some things around to make it work in my apartment. What's pretty awesome though is that most of the things I do have are able to work in different rooms or areas. I'm not talking big pieces of furniture either - just smaller items like candles, frames, and succulents. I really love having versatile decor because then if and when I move I know it will have a place. Here are some pics I took around my apartment of all these items in their new homes. Hope you like them as much as I do :) 

Air plant and framed art on a reclaimed wood display shelf.

{shelf - west elm, white frame - ikea}

Framed art I purchased in Soho and Union Square in NYC 

when I used to work there before I moved.

{gold leaf frames - west elm, black frames - target}

I love being able to move my pillows around the sofa

and still having them work with everything else.

{pillows and sofa - west elm}

This print is one my sister had made in art school and I just

had to bring it back with me since she was giving it away. I love it.

{lamp - west elm, candle - target}

An angled yet full view of the top of my entryway console. The 

clear, acrylic tray is perfect for catching my keys and sunglasses 

when I walk in. The framed print inside is a post card I got from NYC.

{tray, mirror & accessories - west elm}

These are just some moments in my apartment that I just love. I don't see this decor moving any time soon.

Xo,