Today is all about holiday serveware and a handful of great recipes. How are the holidays right around the corner? I find myself trying to prep everything now to get ahead before all of the craziness hits. It’s perfect timing to get your holiday menus figured out and make sure you have all of the proper serveware and dishes to display the meals. There is nothing quite like a gorgeous meal displayed on proper serveware. It really lets the food shine!

The gift guides just keep on coming – today is all about the best gifts for book lovers. I still can’t believe how fast the holidays are sneaking in. I feel like fall just started! Get ahead and start thinking about gifts before it’s too late. From gifts that include books to gifts that aren’t books, I cover something perfect for every book lover out there.

Today we are covering my breakfast room makeover with Curator. I have been meaning to update my breakfast room forever. When this partnership came up it was perfect timing + the perfect excuse to finally get around to it. Curator is a brilliant paint company based out of Ireland and they have the most stunning range of colors. My breakfast room quickly went from bland to engulfed in a breathtaking blue. 

Lately, I’ve been seeing dark interiors with black walls or super dark grey walls everywhere so today is all about dark interior inspiration. You would think dark interiors would be overwhelming and make the space feel super small and harsh. I have found it to be the opposite. When black walls or dark interiors are done correctly the rooms feel cozy, warm, and chic. Get ready for a collection of images that are going to convince you to paint all of your walls black.

Shopping for holiday gifts can be a great time if you plan ahead. Which is why I’m getting an early start to gift guides this year. The holidays are fast approaching and I can barely believe it! I’m starting to make holiday plans with family and friends already. In the holiday spirit, it’s time for the next installment in this year’s collection of gift guides. Today’s gift guide is geared towards gifts for the home decor and entertaining obsessed. Between $200-$500 these gifts are on the more expensive side, but are guaranteed to wow!

Finally, we got a bit of rain here in Southern California this week. It is a good thing it rained because mid calf black boots have been on my mind for weeks. My fall/winter wardrobe is in major need of an upgrade this season. The rain is the perfect excuse! Right?One of the biggest categories that needs help is the footwear department. I’m a huge fan of boots. I can never have enough + they look good pre-pall – spring. Anyways… I’ve been doing some research and found a ton of incredible Mid Calf Black Boots that I can’t wait to share with you.

Maison de la Luz is an incredible New Orleans hotel. It’s equal parts quirky, bold, and luxurious. It’s hard to believe that this space had a complete renovation. Atelier Ace took charge of rehabilitation while Studio Shamshiri tackled design. Exploring this hotel is a treat! Such a breathtaking blend of styles, colors, and patterns. 

Holiday table decorating time! Woohooo! Today I am happy to share the simple tricks I use to set a chic yet easy holiday table. With this table decor, I partnered with @homedepot to create a lush and layered holiday table. Rustic simplicity is the theme.  For the first time in history, I am actually planning my holiday tablescape in advance!  I’ll show you the stress-free way to set a table that will make for cozy holiday entertaining with family and friends! Keep reading to see some super simple ideas! Or if you want to watch me walk through it watch the video here!

Lately, I have been guilty of dreaming of English Homes for Sale. Does anyone else enjoy browsing house listings and thinking about your life there? It can’t be just me! Years ago I thought I was going to move to London for a bit. I was between jobs and started the process. Before I got too far along in my plans a recruiter reached out here and I never ended up leaving. On a recent trip, I went outside of London and learned I would love to own a home in the English Countryside or suburbs one day.

When I ran across this rustic cabin makeover I knew I had to cover it! This New Hampshire cabin is completely off the grid. Alice Saunder knew immediately once she saw it that it was going to be hers. With the help of her boyfriend, they turned this bare-bones cabin into a sanctuary. It was no easy task. The cabin had no electricity, running water or even cell reception. The end result is simply amazing! It makes me want to go buy a rustic cabin right now.

Today I’m covering an incredible Manhattan townhouse dining room. Created by legendary interior designer Sheila Bridges, this dining room is expertly designed! The home is extremely luxe and refined in style. The dining room stood out to me because of its unique design. The mix of colors, styles, and furniture creates a completely unique space. Instead of just showing you the dining room – I paired fall dresses to wear to a gathering at this home. Whether brunch, a long afternoon lunch, or a formal dinner these are the perfect dresses to wear! 

A Manhattan kitchen built for entertaining in the city that never sleeps. It’s so hard to imagine that in a city like Manhattan, kitchens like this exists. This large kitchen is the centerpiece of the home. This is the perfect space for elaborate dinner parties with good friends designed by Elizabeth Roberts. I can only dream about throwing a gathering here. 

There’s just something about a beautiful retail space! I love walking into a gorgeous space and immediately getting a taste of the brand. In some cases, it can be like walking into that brand’s personal apartment. It’s just as interesting to explore the space as it is to shop the products. Today I’m exploring some incredible retail spaces in New York and California. Many of these brands happen to be favorites of mine. Let’s check out this incredible assortment of interiors! 

One thing I love posting about is celebrity home tours. When I ran across a tour of Liv Tyler’s West Village Townhouse I knew I had to cover it! A look inside Liv Tyler’s whimsical and beautifully designed townhouse! This stunning townhouse was entirely redone and was a historical renovation. They did an amazing job at adding custom molding, woods floors, pocket doors and more! This house tour is so good that it inspired two other post ideas that are now on my list! 

This gorgeous colorful Spanish colonial home is located in Franklin Hills. It was designed by Reath Design! When I ran across this home tour I was immediately intrigued by how well this home does color. This home is full of bold color choices and prints. I didn’t think it was possible to create a home with so much going on but this house makes it look easy. It’s not my go-to style but it’s incredibly beautiful and brilliantly designed. The darker feel to the home is perfect for the fall season! 

When I was designing the COCOCOZY design house I was so inspired by dining rooms with black chairs. I knew for the design house doing all black chairs would be too much but more on that later! I was inspired to compile all of these images in order to share my inspiration and hopefully provide some design ideas. There are so many different styles and ways to design a dining room around black dining room chairs. Let’s check these images out!