Home Made

"Your home should tell the story of who you are, and a collection of what you love." - Nate Berkus

Crate&Barrel has fabulous home decor to make your house very cozy! Today I'm sharing some of my favorite pieces from the wonderful store. Many of these items we own and absolutely adore. My top priority is for our home to be warm and inviting to our guests.

Below are my favorite items I love most! They are a great addition to any home!

What's In Our Home

  1. Marble Board - We love this piece. I use it for cheeses and different items for my guests to nibble on!
  2. Throw Blanket - I get cold very often. Having a few blankets throughout the house is a must.
  3. Vases - Flowers are one of my favorite things. Often times when I go grocery shopping I'm likely to snag a beautiful bouquet of blooms. Also, G gets me flowers quite often. It's wonderful to have a nice vase to display them in!
  4. Red Wine Glass - Olivia Pope is one of my faves! So when I found out Crate&Barrel had the "Scandal" wine glass, it was a game changer for me. I immediately got one, and proudly use it on Thursday nights when the show airs!
  5. Serving Bowl - This is one of my favorite bowls to use when I make a large salad for my guests. It is gorgeous and goes with everything!
  6. Wall Mirror - I love mirrors - they make the room feel bigger and more open!
  7. Marble Wine Cooler - This is perfect after I open a bottle of white wine or champagne! Not only is this piece gorgeous, but it keeps your wine chilled.
  8. Lidded Baskets - These items are so functional! The baskets are very stylish, and can hold whatever you like. I like to throw in extra linens or blankets for guests!
  9. Tray - I enjoy using trays to style my tables and countertops. They organize our books, candles, and keepsakes.
  10. Wreath - We have several wreaths that we swap out for each season throughout the year. They always brighten up our door!
  11. Hurricane Candle Holders - As you all know I love candles! These holders are gorgeous and will go with any home decor.
  12. Grommet Curtains - I absolutely adore these curtains! They have an elegance to them and make our downstairs space so lovely.

What are some of your favorite household items?

Enjoy!

XO, Analise

 

Photos Courtesy of Crate&Barrel

Hello World

So, it begins ... 

Coco Chanel once said, "A girl should be two things: classy and fabulous." 

I have always tried to live my life according to that mantra.

Being a woman comes with wearing many cute hats and juggling roles. Whether you are a career woman who hustles from 9-5 or a stay-at-home mom making sure things run smoothly in your house, we are all trying to manage getting it "all" done and being fabulous while doing so.

As a woman who has a 9-5, I find it a bit challenging to making it "all" work - hello I'm not perfect, even though I may pretend to be at times. Being a classy, fabulous, and strong woman is something that we read or watch on TV - thanks Shonda Rhimes for setting our expectations super high for ourselves. Olivia Pope makes it all look so effortless, the white hat, perfect hair, crisp suits, and gorgeous shoes - oh and don't forget her fantastic handbags!

So it is my intent as you read my blog that you, yourself can identify with some of my peaks and pits. By no means am I perfect, but it is my hope to be fabulous and strong while maintaining it all. 

"If it doesn’t work, it doesn’t work, but you have to try, because if you try, if you leap and you try, and it doesn’t work out, it’s not on you.” - Olivia Pope

 

Photo Credit: Shannon Moffit Photography