A foyer makeover was on my list of things to do for the end of August. I’m thrilled that I finally figured out how to design it. The entryway to my house is small but well defined. The area just ended up a bit forgotten, I never thought of doing anything with it until I partnered with Home Depot. I’m doing a fall refresh for my house and it includes a guest room makeover (coming soon!) and updating my foyer!

I love this light and refreshing bedroom decor by Amanda Barnes Interior Design and photographed by Alyssa Rosenheck. Waking up in this space would be so rejuvenating. I really favor a nice simple refreshing bedroom like this one for making the waking up process so much better.  This well edited and simple room definitely proves less is more. The added character of the natural tone Restoration Hardware Caned Bed and the pinstripe throw with the pom poms are the the perfect combination to the faded blue rug.  See more details below!      

I’ve always been fascinated by hotel interior design. And, as boutique hotels have grown in popularity the design is getting better and better. I love searching for boutique hotels every time I travel. There’s nothing better than planning my next trip or dreaming about new places to travel. I could get lost on the internet for days exploring locations, scenery, food, and hotels. On my last travel binge, I found a handful of incredible hotels to add to my list. These hotels are all very different in design style, but all special in their own way.

Today I’m highlighting a blogger turned mega entrepreneur – Justina Blakeney. She is known for her blog turned interior design store Jungalow. Her products cover a wide variety of products: bed + bath, art, home decor, planters, kitchen, and more! She has written two books in the last few years and has an interior goods line with Anthropology. She has partnered with more than a handful of incredible brands and is a public speaker. This woman is unstoppable! 

I need to plan a fall getaway!  San Francisco is calling my name.  I have lots of friends up north and a cousin too.  I definitely have the bay area on my mind these days!  San Francisco has a wonderful array of short term rental homes perfect for a vacation or longer stay! San Francisco has been on my mind lately and I’ve been spending some time looking into rentals. I discovered during my research that San Francisco is trying to shut down the number of rental properties like this so there are much fewer listings than in previous years. But not to worry! I found a handful of great spaces at various price points. Let’s check these homes out!

Tiny apartments are such a fun topic. As someone who lives in LA, I love having a spacious home and many rooms to decorate. It just feels like a complete space that represents me. Lately, I’ve been browsing some of my favorite interior websites and seeing a lot of small apartment design. It’s incredible how much you can fit in 500 sq feet or less.

I really enjoy looking at Los Angeles home interiors. So many brilliant designers are based here and you simply can’t beat Westcoast style. Here is a round-up of some beautiful celeb homes around the L.A. area! 

I’ve been seeing so many incredible closets lately and have some closet envy! There’s nothing quite like a beautifully designed closet. Creating a space to seamlessly organize your clothing is a big task. There is a ton of great closet inspiration out there. Here is a collection of some of the best closets I found.

The ultimate bedroom inspiration is turning your space into a personal sanctuary. A space that feels calming, inspiring, and recharges you. I love crafting bedrooms and believe it’s an art of its own. Deciding on how to decorate a bedroom is a very personal choice but there are a few great guidelines to follow. Read on to view some incredible spaces and get inspiration! 

It is that time of year. My absolute favorite fashion season: Pre-Fall. Pre-Fall style is the magical in-between of summer and fall. Even though it is Labor Day today and it feels like summer is over, we still have a few more weeks officially of summer. So it is time for Pre-Fall!! It’s all of the fun of fall fashion without worrying about the cold. Living in California I end up wearing pre-fall much longer than it’s intended to. I couldn’t wait to start browsing this year’s pre-fall collections. And, this season didn’t disappoint.

I can’t help it! I’m a dress girl at heart. Nothing makes me feel more confident and put together than a breathtaking dress. Clothes have such transformative power! Lately, I have been spotting so many Ulla Johnson dresses out and about. I’m a huge fan of the brand and a handful of my favorite dress are hers. If your closet is in need of a mid-summer pick-me-up a Ulla dress is the answer.

There’s nothing quite like a well-decorated living room. As the center of the home, it’s important to design a space that fits your needs. Everyone needs something different. Ranging from calm – invigorating – inspiring – or cozy the possibilities are endless. I prefer a space that is light, inspiring, and feels like a piece of me. Check out these spaces for some inspiration on how to innovate your space. 

Throwing a proper dinner party is an art. There is nothing like a perfectly designed and planned gathering. From the color scheme to the people you invite, It is a thoughtfully curated moment. This dinner party in Positano Italy is simply breathtaking. It has me thinking that a destination dinner party might just be the next big thing. Let’s explore what makes this event so stunning and what to wear to your next dinner party.

Mattress shopping is no joke. It’s incredibly time-consuming to decide your list of needs, research brands, and ultimately, find what you want in your price range. Thanks to online shopping it’s much easier to compare and faster to find the best mattress. A lot of these companies will deliver to your door and you have plenty of time to try it out – with a guaranteed refund if you don’t love it.

Lately, I have been seeing double island kitchens everywhere. It seems like every time I go on Instagram, Pinterest, or pick up an interior design magazine I see one. The other day I went to visit a friend who has one and it was incredible. Double Islands allow for the perfect combination of entertaining space and being able to cook with ease. It’s no secret that counter space is hard to come by. With a double island, there is a plethora of counter space! 

A perfectly designed NYC apartment is mysterious and exciting. The idea of living in such a populated area and making the most of out what space you can afford is mind-boggling. There are such talented interior designers in NYC that I had an amazing time just exploring images of their work. While not all apartments in NYC are this glamorous, I can’t help but fantasize about these designs. From huge lofts to Parisian chic here are some of my favorites.