Hooray At Home

Welcome back. The title of this post is also going to be the official hashtag (what's a project without a hashtag anyway?) of my slow reveal of all things home. As I've mentioned before, our house is still a work in progress...so for now it will be snapshots here and there of new purchases and projects. I really hope you enjoy!

Speaking of new purchases, I recently found this cool and colorful rug which I think makes the perfect addition to our living room. For a girl who was anti-rug for quite a while, I now feel ready to bring back this grounding element to our space. Plus, there is no arguing the instant style vibe a rug lends to any room. My anti-rug tendencies were all based on upkeep. A handwoven option like this one is really nice because you can literally roll it up and shake it out or throw it in the washing machine if need be. I think I'm in love. 

Xo,

T.

Switch It Up

How many pictures do you take a day on your phone? How many on your fancy cam? I'm not even going to answer that because we all know it's way too many. Having said that, take a few minutes every six months or so and print your favorites. Switch things up and you'll be surprised how much of a difference it makes in your home. This is also why I am all about ready to go frames on a gallery wall. We can talk about my deep need for constant change later...

Find the frames I use here

Organize It | Shopping Your Closet

 Welome back. Was Wednesday as brutal on you as it was on me? I woke up to a little boy who decided it would be fun to take off his dirty diaper and throw it! Good times. On the bright side, I am finally feeling like my storage (or lack there of) drama has come to an end. As most of you know, we live in a little love shack...emphasis on little. We have done a ton of work to bring this place "up to code" as I like to call it, but you just can't wish a walk in closet into existence. I've tried. So instead we have learned to maximize what storage we do have, purchase furniture that does double duty, and pare down. 

After reading THIS POST by the talented girls at A Beautiful Mess, I was really inspired to evaluate how I shop, what I have, and what I don't need anymore. I've also begun to think about how I organize and store my things. As I get older I see the value in investing in things you absolutely love, and then taking really good care of them so they last a long time. (Don't panic, I will NEVER break up with F21. This is just about pieces you want to invest a little more in) Having said that, it's important to have the right items to help you achieve just that. After a few trips to Ikea, The Container Store, and Target I've completely redesigned a blank wall in our master bedroom. This wall, with it's new Ikea shelves, now acts as decorative storage. Which simply means it looks nice but also serves a purpose. Which for me, need to go hand in hand. 

Now I can easily see my sunglasses and accessories, so getting dressed feels way more practical and appealing. It's like shopping your own closet, which in the end saves you time and money. It gives you the chance to really appreciate what you have too, and that can often result in a more grateful attitude.

How do you store your stuff? Do you display it or stash it? I'd love to hear your tips in the comments below. Or Tweet me @Traci_Taylor

I also have a pretty little gold dish out to corral my perfumes and ring box. I find myself remembering to spray more often when it's in our room where I get dressed, as opposed to the bathroom. 

Xo,

T.

A Touch of Fall + Floral Pumpkins

I love Fall. I know I sound like everyone else who rushes in the pumpkin-all-day-erry-day life, but I like it for different reasons. Well, the lattes definitely don't hurt! But for me, Fall represents a nostalgic feeling that I get each time I see the first signs of cooler weather. (Except for this year I guess. For those of you outside CA, it's still reaching close to 100 degrees here.) Fall screams the start of the holiday season, and memories of our when our relationship was new. Now it represents Hudson's birthday and starting new traditions of pumpkin patches and apple picking. More on that soon!

I wanted my house to start looking the way I wish it felt outside. So I started by taking this new vignette I have going on in my dinning area and adding a touch of Fall. See below for a beautiful spin on classic mini pumpkins for your own space this season. 

1. Start with a few small pumpkins. Add them to a pre-exsiting arrangement like I did, or create one on an open surface specifically for Fall.
 2. Cut open and clean out two of the three pumpkins.  

3. Grab a roll of wash tape and add vertical stripes of tape to your pumpkin.
4. Fill each pumpkin 1/3 full of water. Cut + arrange flowers.

This was a really simple and quick project, but I think it made a big impact. If you decide to recreate this project tag me directly or hashtag your pictures with #hoorayfordiy so I can see it! Also, be sure to check out tomorrow's post for more outfit inspiration. I really love the look I'll be featuring, and I think you will too. See you then.

Xo, 

T.

Pineapple Express

Sometimes it's the small, unexpected pieces that have the biggest impact. I found this little guy while browsing the sale section at Homegoods, and knew it had to be mine. It's funny, because I probably wouldn't normally be drawn to something like this, but for whatever reason it brings me so much joy.  Do items ever strike you the way this pineapple did for me? I'd love to hear from you! Who knows, maybe I'll find my new favorite...

As I mentioned above, I was lucky enough to find mine for under twenty dollars at Homegoods. But if you want one, it's the Bermuda Pineapple from Lulu & Georgia.

Xo,

T.