A MINIMALIST’S GUIDE to LIVING a MINDFUL LIFE
  • 03/06



    Saks Fifth Avenue is currently offering a variety of designer items with up to 70% off, allowing us to explore new trends this upcoming season, whether you're looking to add new pieces to your collection or simply refresh your existing wardrobe. As winter gracefully departs, it's time to revamp your wardrobe with the latest mid-season fashion trends and get ready for spring.

    Layering is a key fashion trend during the mid-season shift. As the weather begins to warm, it's not yet time to put away your winter staples. Instead, match your heavy winter attire with lighter, spring-appropriate pieces to get a gorgeous and elegant style. A thick knit sweater, for example, may be matched with a midi skirt or jeans and a lightweight jacket.



    One more prevalent trend during this time of year is the use of bright colors. Winter fashion tends to be associated with darker shades, but spring brings a burst of vibrancy. Adding pops of bold colors to your wardrobe with accessories such as handbags, scarves, and shoes can enliven any outfit. Alternatively, opt for eye-catching and distinctive clothing pieces like blouses, dresses, and jackets.

    Florals are a traditional design that resurfaces every spring, but they have taken on a stronger twist this year. Designers are straying away from tiny and classic floral motifs and towards more abstract, bigger, and more vivid designs. These eye-catching floral designs may be worn with anything, from dresses to blouses to jeans.



    Ankle boots are a perennial favorite for mid-season footwear due to their versatility and ability to complement a wide range of outfits. However, if you're seeking something different, mules, loafers, or sneakers are equally popular options to consider.

    Denim is always in style, and this season is no exception. Denim jackets, jeans, and skirts are all fashionable and practical choices for this time of year. Experimenting with various denim washes, from light to dark, can help you create a unique and personalized style.




    Finally, accessories are an excellent way to elevate an outfit without breaking the bank. Statement earrings, colorful necklaces, and layered bracelets are all popular choices this season. Consider topping off your look with a chic hat or sunglasses to exude elegance and sophistication.

    The mid-season shift from winter to spring presents an exciting opportunity to explore and experiment with new fashion trends. Whether you opt for layering, vibrant colors, bold florals, or classic denim pieces, there are endless possibilities for creating a distinct and personalized style. By infusing a touch of creativity, you can breathe new life into your wardrobe and greet the new season with confidence and panache.





    Here are my top 10 items from Saks Fifth Avenue's Designer Sale:
    1. Good American - Better Than Leather Shacket
    2. D'Estree - Sonia 24K Gold-Plated Drop Earrings
    3. Theory - Blanket-Stitch Silk Shell
    4. The Sei - Silk Asymmetric Cowl Neck Top
    5. Nanushka - Solice Wavy Split Midi-Skirt
    6. Proenza Schouler - Square Leather Loafer Mules
    7. Nili Lotan - Celia Corduroy Pants
    8. Maje - Galarom Plaid Blazer
    9. Halston - Laney Sweater Tube Dress
    10. Loeffler Randall - Levi Woven Leather Clogs
    11. Jennifer Zeuner Jewelry - Cuban Chain Hoop Earrings
    12. Chloé - Small Juana Leather Shoulder Bag
    13. A.L.C. - Alden Faux Leather Midi-Skirt
    14. Gia Borghini - Selva Quilted Mules
    15. Mother - The Rambler Straight-Leg Jeans

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  • 02/24

    As we eagerly anticipate the arrival of spring, it's the perfect time to consider revamping our homes and preparing for the new season. Fortunately, Dunelm offers a fantastic array of products to help us do just that.

    Spring is a season of renewal, and what better way to celebrate than by giving our homes a thorough cleaning and breathing new life into our living spaces? Dunelm's vast product selection can aid in this endeavor, whether you're looking to update your decor, add some fresh accessories or even flowers, OR simply clear out the clutter.

    Personally, I adore redecorating my dining room as seasons change. It's the ideal spot for a sunny Sunday brunch or a quiet dinner party, and there's nothing quite like a newly refurbished dining room to set the tone for the season.

    Updating your home from season to season is effortless with Dunelm. With over 50,000 items in stock at any given time, everyone who visits is sure to find something special. Whether you're in search of new tableware, new cushions, or a striking piece of wall art, Dunelm is bound to have it.

    To give you a taste of what's available, I've compiled a list of my top ten favorite products for spring:



    1. The Loxwood Dining Chair:
    This Scandinavian-inspired chair is a timeless staple for any dining room, crafted from solid oak.

    2. The Dorma Purity Ceramic Jug:
    Featuring a speckled design and a reactive glaze finish, this jug adds a touch of softness to your dining area.

    3. The Churchgate Steeple Grey Glass Door Top Unit:
    With a classic farmhouse-style look, this unit features brushed handles, stunning glass doors, and a sleek steeple grey paint finish.

    4. Stream Framed Print:
    This printed canvas with hand-finished details, set in a weathered oak frame, will make a stunning addition to any display or stand out on its own.

    5. Amalfi White Piece Dinner Set:
    This chic 12-piece dinner set, made of fine stoneware, features a contemporary color scheme that complements a wide range of home decors.

    6. Churchgate Ash Wood Spindle Bench Seat:
    With a favorite classic and timeless style, this bench adds a modern touch that will look stunning in any home.

    7. Fulton Side Table:
    Heavily influenced by industrial design but has a flexible twist that makes it suitable for a range of homes and evolving trends over time.

    8. Kitchen Pantry Butter Dish:
    It preserves your butter and maintains it at the ideal temperature for spreading while adding a bright a lovely touch to your kitchen counter. The big lid has a handle and is embellished with a beautiful honeycomb design.

    9. Glass Teapot with Bamboo Lid:
    This trendy, boho-inspired teapot ensures that you and your loved ones can enjoy a fresh cup of tea.

    10. Isabelle Seat Pad:
    The Isabelle seat pad features a chic button design and is made of pure cotton with a slight slub texture. It also has two useful ties for attaching to your chair.

    With so many excellent products to choose from, Dunelm is the ideal destination for all your spring home refresh needs. Whether you're looking to make a few small updates or undertake a complete overhaul, you're sure to find everything you need to create the home that matches each season's needs or feel.

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  • 08/07
























    Ph. Fine Life Co.

    Tucked away in a neighborhood in Central Tucson, Arizona, you'll find the studio for Fine Life Co. A curated shop for women, based of the new concept of "found and made", each piece is comprised of talent from brands and designers with a strong emphasis on products created in the USA. Collaborating efforts to find finer/quality products for women who care about how and why things are produced.

    What makes this shop stand out from others is the level of care in every aspect of their business: they attest to the fact that we do not necessarily need to choose between quality and quantity.

    You can pretty much have it all.
  • 12/19



    Smålands Skinnmanufaktur is a furniture and home accessories design studio that’s based in Sweden. Their style is characteristically Scandinavian. Minimal and environmentally-friendly products have put them on the first page of many blogs lately and they clearly deserve that spot.























    Emily Laye

    Every product from Smålands Skinnmanufaktur is made by hand with leather from the only environmentally certified tanner, Tärnsjö Garveri–in natural gray and chromium-free. They are lasting and classic, a true statement for everyone's home.
  • 10/19










    Annabell Kutucu

    Bohemian aesthetics—densely packed homes, patterned rugs, mixes of textures and heavy wooden decoration was a thing of the "maximalists" and the "hippies". That’s how the world taught us to see it. Leaving out the wonder that is the intention behind it, which is the invitation of nature into one’s home and the freedom of mixing our decor to match our personalities, our memories and our cultures.

    Though the vast majority likes to call the new wave of scaled-back bohemian trend "boho-chic"—I wouldn’t. Natural materials are the peak of elegance and they cannot be limited to only be one thing or to only be used by one certain interior style. That’s why more and more minimalists are bringing a little bohemian touch into their homes. Terra-cotta, natural rugs, baskets, unfinished wood, raw ceramics... you name it.

    The reason behind the craze—I believe—Is that people are wanting to live an almost ludic experience at home—they want the privilege of coming home after a long day at work and not feeling cooped up by their surroundings; they want an escape from their daily routines—and in that aspect, bohemian aesthetics deliver greatly. It is impossible not to be transported to foreign dwellings when we decorate our homes parting from an organic, flexible and pure approach.




    Minimalism and bohemian can go hand-in-hand even in the most modern of homes. To prove that, the images above would suffice... but as always, I’m here to help and so is the team at Furniture.com—That’s why I'll share a few tips and a few of their items with you.

    Furniture.com is an online furniture store that offers a vast assortment of styles in an even wider variety of categories—furniture, rugs, lamps, decor and more. Trust me, it is very possible to lose oneself on their website and there is something for everyone—even for the fussiest of hunters (me). Furniture.com makes sure that you can 1. Find what you are looking for 2. At a great price—which they guarantee by maintaining wonderful relationships in the industry 3. With great customer service—and that makes for happy clients, don’t you think?

    They offer unmissable weekend and weekday deals, 26 unique styles, over 150 brands and more than 10,000 products—needless to say, they can cover your bohemian, minimalist, maximalist or truly any of your needs.












    If you want to introduce some bohemian touches into your home but feel hesitant, start easy. Do not overwhelm yourself with the many options that the new trends present you with but make choices that you’ll be able to live with (and not fall out of love with) fast.

    Switch—or even better—mix natural material accents, think; natural, raw and hand-crafted—and combine that with the clean and often perfectionist feel of minimalistic decor. The proof that this works is the styling displayed above. Harsh concrete making the perfect canvas for rounded jute rugs, breaking the harsh straight lines of the room, modern industrial windows being embellished by big, exotic-looking green leaves and a wonderful handmade hammock, inviting paradise into an otherwise contemporary-blank deck.

    Here are my top options for a starting bohemian style seeker, click on each image for more:









    Your mindset through this process should be to expect a delightfully-unexpected shift in your mood and the feel of your home—and when it comes to plants (given you are not a plant assassin like myself) bring in however many makes your heart content.
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