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Nordstrom Anniversary Sale – Home

July 16, 2019 by robincharmagne 4 Comments

Hello pretties,

Yes, I know I know, everybody is talking about the Nordstrom Anniversary Sale! Why? It is a good sale which includes luxury items they may never or infrequently go on sale. Of course, loads of good fashion, but today I’m sharing some of my favorite home related picks in the sale.

Good huh! Gold is definitely going strong in home decor, I just love the gold serving pieces from Nordstrom beautiful bedding from Ted Baker, and who doesn’t love a good smell goods like from diptyque! I had a ball perusing all the goodies and saw a few I would love to snag! Are you browsing or shopping the sale? Any favorites?

More Or Less – Ikat Pillows

January 8, 2019 by robincharmagne 2 Comments

Hi Pretties,

More or Less was a favorite feature here on the blog and I am excited to bring it back!! Now, we all want our homes to be havens that make us happy every time we step through the front door. And, the best part is a fat bank account is not necessary to have the home space you love. Today I’m sharing two pillows that are similar in style but one is at a lower price point.

Style Points

Square shape
Cotton fabric; dry clean only
black/white color scheme
Similar print pattern
1 inch size variance
$22 price variance

For an easy refresh, just add pillows. These are two solid options if you were completing another color scheme with black/white. Check out how these pillows accent different color schemes.

Photo by Caitlin Wilson Design

Photo by – Anna Dhillon Design

The pillows add pattern and color to these rooms, somewhat acting as a neutral. Also, depending on your budget you could choose the $$$more or $less price point and still have a perfect room accent.

Have you updated a room with pillows and did you go more or less in price?

How To Add Style To House Plants

May 29, 2018 by robincharmagne 8 Comments

Hello pretties,
My Mom loves playing in the dirt with flowers, trees, mulch and such, but she can really grow house plants. I like yard work too but I was never really into house plants until I was gifted a peace lily a couple of years ago. The peace lily is a super popular and inexpensive house plant with pretty white blooms. I took pretty good care of it until I went on vacation and when I came back, she had pretty much died. I watered here and stuff but she was gone. So off to Lowe’s I went shopping for a new plant – looking for something super hardy that, like a cat, could take care of itself for the most part LOL. I found this beauty, a chinese evergreen. The tag on it said plants of steel and that you could go on a two week vacation and the plant would be fine. Ding, ding, ding, we have a winner. I like this plant, it has large, dark green leaves and she has been thriving!

Now I love the heavy decorative pot I have her living in right now and the dark color works well with my living room, but I really want something with more oomph, more jazzy, so I started looking for ideas. I saw this stand on my favorite idea source Houzz! The elegance and height of this plant stand adds something special to a simple space.

Photo by Titus Built, LLC – stand

Shop Plant Stands

This house plant styling is pretty fancy in this home but a stand is the look I am going for with this plant vs. just sitting it in a pot. My favorite are the metal stands, which are good for adding texture to a room. The two choices from the Target Threshold collection are really nice and affordable. Do you have any house plants and how do you display them in your home?

P.S. The peace lily might be making a comeback…saw some tiny greenery on it!

Spring Cleaning – Yeah It Is Spring

April 24, 2018 by robincharmagne 8 Comments

Hello pretties,
Despite the roller coaster of temps and even snow for some of y’all, Spring has sprung which means it is time for Spring Cleaning. Real talk, if you are like me, you have been indoors, binging on Netflix and chillaxing, well our homes could probably use some attention. I put together a handy dandy checklist of a few activities to get your house spiffy for Spring, take a peek……

OOTDs- OOTD #114

January 9, 2018 by robincharmagne 4 Comments

Hello pretties,
I know Gianne, my talented photographer is going to get me!! But, I am taking the OOTD back to where it started, this white wall in my living room and my non fancy camera. This sweatshirt really reminded me of how far I have come with my OOTDs. From the living room wall, to the back yard, to my first “real” photographer, to shooting with Gianne. What a ride! This OOTD was just me fooling around in the living room, take a peek…

She think she sexy…she is!!!

I posted here about all the elements of photoshoot. It is a lot harder than it looks but so much fun. This sweatshirt was made for fashion bloggers and I just could not pass it up. Of course the glittery letters sealed the deal for me. You can wear this sweatshirt alone or layer with a crisp white shirt. I paired it with distressed boyfriend jeans, a funky necklace in silvertone, small leather backpack, and edgy stud boots.

Shop The Look

My word of the year is increase so look for more fashion related posts. Gianne and I want to scout new and unique locations around The A for more fashion shoots. Seeing the progression from living room to professional photographer is encouraging, growth is good.

What are you looking to increase in 2018?

ANNNDDD, don’t forget to enter to win two fab books here!

NStyle Box – Reveal

December 19, 2017 by robincharmagne 8 Comments

Hey Pretties,
SPOILER ALERT, SPOILER ALERT! If you subscribe to the NStyle Box and have not received the December Box, then read no further. The NStyle Box is a subscription service created by the uber organized and so classy Nikki from At Home With Nikki. She was one of the first bloggers I started following years ago. I was totally enthralled with her entertaining tips and her home organization skills. Checkout this fridge organization video, I mean #goals or this video that features her “entertaining closet.” So, when Nikki started a subscription box this year, I was excited to check it out. I waited until December because I thought it would be something special, take a peek…

The box is a nice big white box, an upgrade from the standard type box.

Elegant card from Nikki

Inside the card is a note from Nikki, with her greeting, “Hi Friend.”

Description card, always neat to include in a box

The Box!

The Goodies-planner, scissors, candle, and cutting board

There was one item in the box I didn’t snap a pic of, and that is the shrink wrap. Nikki creates beautiful handmade gifts and often uses these shrink-wrap bags. You just place the items in the bag and run over it with a blow dryer and your goods are secured and look like a professional gift.

My Thoughts

The NStyle box is a curated mix of home décor and lifestyle goods. This box comes out every other month for $35.00 plus shipping and handling. I love that you can start and stop the subscription at any time and order past boxes while supplies last of course.

This is a nice box with quality items as expected from Nikki. But, I must say I was a bit underwhelmed. Because it was a December box, I expected a holiday or Christmasy(made up word) themed box. So, I was a tad disappointed with the contents. However, I can definitely use every item in the box and especially like the Erin Condren planner, which by itself is $25 so that’s a good value. The American Craft scissors are heavy in a beautiful rose gold, pretty addition to your desk setup. The Jewelscent candle is a scent created by Nikki, the scent is a bit strong for my taste. And, the Cherry Ridge cutting board is hand crafted, you just can’t beat this quality of woodwork. So, I would say this box is “pretty good” filled with an array of high quality goodies.

Have you tried this subscription box? What are some of your favorite subscription boxes?

Storage DIY – Home Decor

December 7, 2017 by robincharmagne 9 Comments

Season’s Greetings pretties,
It is #housesprucing time!! Getting the house ready for the Christmas tree, lights, ornaments, stockings and all things festive. I have way more Christmas decoration than the law allows and I store it all over the house, including this cabinet that is actually a television stand. But, I hate that you can see all my home decor goodies and stored decorations through the glass doors of this cabinet. So I decided to cover the doors with a wall covering from Target.

Loads of storage space

Peel and Stick wall covering from Target

Sort of a floral, yeah a floral

Easy to peel and stick

Just 3 tools

Size it

Measure it

Cut it

Remove backing and stick

Smooth out the bubbles

One side done

I like it

This project was super easy and took about 20 minutes. This wall covering is Chantilly and retails for $29.99 per roll. Devine makes wall covering in a variety of patterns and colors and it is repositionable and removable. After the holiday season, I can just peel it off and leave the glass doors clear or add another covering in a different pattern. This furniture piece will match the festive feel in the room once all the Christmas decor is finished. Now to cover the other glass door!

Have you used a removable wall covering for furniture pieces?

What A Girl Wants – 2017 Gift Guide

November 20, 2017 by robincharmagne 14 Comments

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Happy Holidays pretties!
It is a three day week and a holiday week with Thanksgiving just a few days away and my other “holiday” Black Friday. As we kick off the holiday shopping season, I thought I would pull together some gifts that I think are pretty cool. There is something in this guide from fashion, home, and travel, in a wide range of price points. Take a peek at these goodies…

Accessories

It may be cliche, but absolutely true, accessories can make or break an outfit. Amp up your holiday outfit with these three on trend accessories – a beret, designer belt, or fur lined slides. Right on time for cooler temps is the fashionable beret. This hat flatters any size head and it does matter if your hair is long or short, you will look uber chic in a beret. We can credit Gucci for the designer belt trend. This option is an affordable alternative, yet still quite stylish. Gucci for the win again with another hot trend, the fur slide. Perfect mix of comfort and style with this casual shoe.

Home Decor

During the holidays, we’ll be hanging around the house a lot more. Here are some fun and useful gifts. Make someone’s day and gift them a sprocket, they will love you forever. This is hands down the coolest printer to print photos directly from your phone. The paper has a sticky back for scrapbooking and memory keeping. Leave the paper on the back to add photos to picture frames. If you are like me and need some motivation to meet your water goals, this bottle is the answer. With time reminders, you will easily sip your way to hydration. Gadgets are my thing and this spiralizer is at the top of my list this holiday season. With three blades for a spaghetti cut, fettuccine cut, or a ribbon cut – easily transform fruits and veggies into noodles, ribbons, and chips. Make your meals healthier with this awesome tool that is budget friendly and dishwasher safe.

Travel

Do you have your passport yet? Get it now! See the world with these pretty and functional gifts. Be a stand out traveler with this unique wheeled carry-on in black and white. Snag it for your next weekend getaway. Store all your chargers with these cases in your choice of pretty colors – black, silver, or gold. For your international travel, you will need an adapter for the electrical outlets. This one is heavy duty and comes with a sturdy case.

I have been pretty good this year hoping Santa leaves some of these goodies under my tree. I really like that spiralizer…hint hint. Have a fave from this guide? Already have one of these gifts? Let me know what you think about it!

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PINCHme Tuesday

June 20, 2017 by robincharmagne 6 Comments

I received products from PINCHme for my review. All opinions are my own!

Hi Pretties,
It is PINCHme Tuesday. Yep pinch me because I received a box full of free products to sample from PINCHme. PINCHme is an easy way to try products from top brands and it is 100% FREE – free goodies and free shipping! I know you are thinking, okay what is the catch? Well, there isn’t any – all you have to do is give your honest opinion on the products you receive. Every month, on Sample Tuesday, new free samples are released on PINCHme.com for members to select. These goodies range from beauty, snacks- my favorite, baby, pet, personal care, cleaning products, and household items – there will be a product you can use or share with family and friends! Once you become a member, you can access special partner offers, exclusive sweepstakes, product review opportunities, and other promotions on the community site. This is a win-win. Take a peek at what I got…

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1. Sensodyne® Deep Clean – Jackpot, I already use the family of Sensodyne products, so I know I can trust this brand to perform as expected. If you have sensitve teeth like I do from oral surgery a few years back, then Sensodyne is the product for you.
2. HydralyteTM Effervescent Electrolyte Tablets – I have never heard of electrolyte tablets. The package says these are used to relieve dehydration due to vomiting and diarrhea, fever and heavy sweating. I think this is a good product to have on hand.
3. Bioré® Baking Soda Cleansing Scrub – Oh I’m excited about this one, you know baking soda does everything. This is for combination skin and activates by adding water. This will be included in my Sunday Self Care lineup!
4. Shout® Colorcatcher® Dye-Trapping Sheet – I am skeptical about this one…LOL why do I want to mix my colors and whites in the wash? A sheet is dropped in the laundry and it is designed to”catch” the dye so you can wash all the clothes as once. If you are short on time, maybe you could use this to reduce the number of loads. I am game for a science experiment. I will keep you posted!
5. Gillette® Cool Wave Clear Gel – From the packaging, I could not tell if this is for a man or woman but it smells good. I have used sprays and roll-ons, but never a gel. This is a strong brand so I am expecting good results from this deodorant.
6. Carol’s Daughter® Shampoo + Conditioner – So I won’t use this product at all, only because I do not do my own hair. But this brand is so well respected and there is an awesome story behind its creator Lisa Price.
7. Vagisil® Daily Intimate Wash Odor Block – Um not using this one either. Personal preference.
8. PopCorners Kettle Crispy and Crunchy Popped Corn Chips – My favorite in this box. All I needed to read was 120 calories per bag. This is a perfect snack to feed that salty and crunchy craving. No preservatives and gluten free – guilt free snacking!
9. Olay® Ultra Moisture with Shea Butter Body Wash – This smells delicious! Not a big fan of body washes, but I would try this since it contains shea butter which is fantastic for the skin.

I am so thrilled with this VIP box I received from PINCHme. Join this awesome community and start receiving products to review!

Here’s How It Works:
Step 1: BECOME A PINCHER
Sign up for free now on PINCHme.com, take the shopper survey and tell us about yourself. They will find the best samples for you.

Step 2: PICK YOUR SAMPLES
On Sample Tuesday, choose samples to add to your PINCHme box. No credit card required.

Step 3: GIVE US FEEDBACK
Samples are completely free. In exchange, they ask for a bit of your time and plenty of opinions.

Okay so you have time to sign up today, go one girl!

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Plaid Christmas – Home Decor

November 22, 2016 by robincharmagne 2 Comments

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Hello pretties,
Last week’s plaid OOTD inspired today’s post. This beautiful criss-crossed horizontal and vertical fabric comes in a variety of colors but most popular for the holidays is the red and green pattern. You can easily incorporate plaid into your home decor. I have handpicked some holiday home decor pieces in plaid, take a peek…

So many options to choose from – traditional red/green, red/green/black or even pastel plaids. A Christmas tree adorned in plaid ornaments or ribbon is perfect. Another easy option is a candle packaged in plaid fabric, very subtle. But my favorite is a plaid tablescape with a table runner, plates, or napkins in this festive print. I am in love with this vignette from Houzz.

Photo by Michelle Edwards – design ideas

Are you using plaid in your holiday decor?

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