Mother’s Day is almost here (it’s this Sunday, May 8th)!  For those who haven’t purchased a gift yet, I have rounded up a guide for last-minute gifts from Bloomingdale’s, Goop, Anthropologie, and more. I selected a little bit of everything including, home, beauty, fashion, and more. A little something for every mom in your life. Take a look at my top last-minute gifts below.

When you are looking for kitchen inspiration there are only a few design styles that are timeless. One of those design styles is the classic white marble kitchen. Some designers have become opposed to replicating another white kitchen. However, if you’re looking to elevate your space and don’t have a budget to remodel your kitchen every five to ten years, then a classic white marble kitchen is your safest choice.

While on a deep dive for the perfect white marble kitchen I found Hanne Gathe’s design. It has a European twist that I think is worth sharing. It’s not your average white kitchen. It features soft neutral hues and a juxtaposition of old and new. I love a balance of modern and vintage design. That reminds me… I haven’t gone on a hunt for vintage pieces and antiques in a while. I always love discovering new vintage pieces.

Getting motivated to take on a new project is difficult…I know! A new year means a fresh start. Most people spend January focusing on themselves and being healthier in the new year. I think your environment is also important. Set the mood for the year with an updated kitchen. Remodeling a kitchen can be expensive. Although, kitchens are the best room to renovate to increase resell value–sometimes it’s just not financially feasible to drop thousands of dollars on remodeling your kitchen. The kitchens that we see on social media are usually luxurious and use high-quality finishes. Just because you don’t have the time or money to do a full renovation now, doesn’t mean we can’t give our kitchens a less invasive facelift. I’ve searched the internet for the best tips and tricks to easily enhance your kitchen in 2022.

If your family is anything like mine, then they’re always gathered around in the kitchen for Thanksgiving. It doesn’t matter the occasion. I always try to create a beautiful tablescape to host my guests, but they somehow always end up in the kitchen. Does this happen to anyone else? It makes sense since a kitchen is the heart of the home. And it’s also where the food is…LOL.

I’m starting to prep for Thanksgiving. I’ve been looking for tablescape essentials, home decor, and last-minute kitchen accessories. I was thinking about setting up a coffee, espresso, and tea bar in the kitchen. People always enjoy a treat after dinner. Personally, I love a warm cup of tea at night. It’s the perfect way to end my day. While shopping for myself, I’ve gathered some Thanksgiving essentials for all of you.

Kitchen trends are changing again and now, anything but a white kitchen is in. While white kitchens are still incredibly popular and have been over the last few years, it seems like alternative kitchen color palettes are everywhere. Navy, taupe, beige, green, you name it, it’s in, and they are here to stay.

The kitchen above, designed by Shavonda Gardner, is beautifully unique. Shavonda, a California based blogger and interior designer, used deep red cabinetry, dark grey soapstone counters, khaki colored ceramic brick tailes for the backsplash, amazing yellow floral wallpaper, gold sconces, and a gold pot holder rod across the wall from end to end. She mixes and matches colors that aren’t normally used in the kitchen. Shavonda’s kitchen is chic, stylish, bold and totally not white. This is my pick for “stand out kitchen of the year” actually. I love it.

With that said, we now bring you more not-so-white-kitchens – a trend that is taking over kitchen design.

I’m back with dramatic kitchen details to inspire! It seems like I’m always talking about kitchens, they must just be a favorite of mine. I have built up a collection of so many kitchens with impeccable designs that it’s impossible not to share them. Today the focus is on dramatic design details and great kitchen styling.

Today is all about vintage kitchen charm! The other day I was going through my saved inspiration images and kept noticing a handful of vintage-style kitchens and thought what a great post idea. Since we are all spending a lot more time cooking at home, we could also use a bit of fresh kitchen interior inspiration. I know my kitchen could use a few new accessories to really make it pop. I can’t wait to share these great interiors with you.

While looking for some new inspiration, I came across these gorgeous kitchens. Renovating a kitchen is a lot of work, but it’s worth it in the end. Are you looking to create a modern masterpiece? Or a cozy contemporary space? Will you use a vibrant color palette? Or stick to neutrals? There are many ways to design a kitchen. It makes the process that much more exciting! Here is kitchen inspiration from top interior designers like Nate Berkus, Jeremiah Brent, McGrath II, and Pamela Shamshiri.

If you’re looking for even more kitchen inspiration. Check out my kitchen renovation from my COCOCOZY Design House Series.

I wanted to share the kitchen makeover process from the COCOCOZY Design House series. I realized that I never shared the before and after process of the kitchen renovation with you all. As some of you already know, this was my first time remodeling a home, which was thrilling and overwhelming. Now, it’s so satisfying to look back and see where the project started and how it turned out after ten months of work. Personally, I think that the kitchen is the most important room in every home. It’s the designated room for dinner parties, family gatherings, and entertaining guests. The kitchen is the soul of the home and needs to make a big impact when it comes to interior design.

The Kitchen Makeover

My vision for this kitchen was to make it feel bright and open, but still complemented the Spanish Colonial feel of the home. It was important that the kitchen was not only beautiful, but usable too. I wanted to create a new layout that I call a livable kitchen. It’s a concept that utilizes a space to cook and a space for dining and entertaining. It creates a more fluid environment within a home. This livable kitchen concept was used throughout this kitchen renovation. 

The original layout limited the home’s true potential. It was divided into three separate rooms, making it feel dark and small in size. I knew that this house deserved a stunning updated kitchen that can enhance the character of the house. By adding an archway, it brightened up the entire room and gave the home some fluidity it so desperately needed. Tearing down the walls and adding my own personal touch to the design, helped increase the value and appeal of this home. Having an amazing kitchen is an important investment when it comes to renovating a home. 

Now that we are all staying safer at home, our focus has been on the home and home design. I spend a lot of time going back and forth to the kithcne these days getting snacks, planning meals, organizing the fridge etc. I now wish I could design my dream kitchen and use it right now. Ever find yourself dreaming about celebrity kitchens?  I sure have! Over the years I have run across so many incredible celebrity kitchens. Luxury interiors galore celebrities ofter work with incredible interior designers to craft the perfect space. Get ready for some of the best kitchen inspiration!

Have you ever seen the stunning assortment of dining room banquette seating out there? I’ve recently become fascinated with the design idea! I saw one image and then I kept seeing banquette seating everywhere. The great thing about this design idea is that it can be translated to match any design aesthetic or color palette. Get ready because these designs are ready to inspire and I can’t wait to share them!

This post was going to be about light muted blue walls but through my research, I found muted green interiors may just be the next big thing. They are everywhere and for good reason. They are simply stunning! Throughout scouring the web I found so many incredible examples of harmonious muted green interiors. Without further a due – get ready to be inspired to paint your whole place a similar shade of green.

The secret is out: Butcher Block Countertops are the latest kitchen trend. You heard it here first this might just be the biggest trend in 2020. Personally I’m not typically for or against wood countertops – but in these spaces, it works! When you think butcher block wood countertops you probably think about a worn-down home from decades previous. But, these kitchens will completely alter your opinion!

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. 

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!