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I'd be willing to bet that when you hear Valentine's Day you think of chocolate and flowers. For me, I like to look for more artistic and intimate ways to express my love for my man. The idea of pricey prix-fixe menus at crowded restaurants does not sound romantic or original. So this year we are leaving that behind, and celebrating our love at home -- in a truly relaxing fashion.

The best way to ignite the mood is with simple yet effective gestures so I prepared our bedroom for a romantic and intimate evening. I had been browsing my bums off looking for the perfect accent chairs. When I came across these gorgeous Article blush pink chairs, I knew I had to have it. I received them as a gift which are actually perfect for Valentine's mood. Our evening will include home cooked meal (mussels and scallops), lots of candles, and watching romantic movies in our comfortable blush pink accent chairs with a bottle of champagne!

Btw, Article is having a Valentine's Sale that includes these blush pink accent chairs and other blush pink pieces! The sale ends Feb 14th so hurry!

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Blush Pink Accent Chairs c/o Article

Upholstered Bed / Cactus Print / Pink Pouf / Rug

Monday, February 13, 2017

Valentine's Day + Article Pink Accent Chair (Sale!)

I have a love/hate relationship with my Instagram. It is an amazing platform that has given me an opportunity to promote my blog and make a living while doing so. But because of this, I have to spend hours on outreach. I check it soon as I wake up in the morning, then countless times throughout the day, and before bed.

There comes a point every now and then where I’ve just about sapped all the creativity and efficiency I’ve got. My mind—and oftentimes, my mood—makes it quite clear. But it seems a bit taboo to discuss this cause, after all, I am a social media influencer. Don’t get me wrong, I love what I do but being constantly connected can have an inevitable side effect of always thinking of work and not living in the moment.

That is why I decided to take time off my social media while abroad. I wanted fully enjoy my vacation through my eyes (not my iphone) in Thailand and time with family in Malaysia. I gave myself 5-10 minutes to take a few videos and photos for keepsake. But I avoided posting vacation pictures until I got home which also helped me avoid another big social media mistake: over-posting. Waiting lets me think about the top experiences and gives me an opportunity to share things that were meaningful.

Learning to unplug is becoming a lost art in our ever-connected world. But it is so necessary to live our lives fuller because of it.

How do you guys feel about taking a break and how often do you do it?

Coconut in hand.. rocking Fauna Couture

Our Magnificent Elephant 'Ni Phom'

Our gorgeous room at Santhiya Resort

Pool entry from our room

Friday, February 10, 2017

Taking Break From Social Media + Thailand

I've been shopping at Forever 21 since I was in middle school. I remember having to throw out the items after a few uses because the quality was so horrible. Since then, F21 has transformed the brand for the better. Of course it is still a fast-fashion brand but the quality has vastly improved. They also started carrying many brands and recently I found Selfie Leslie at Forever 21. I am absolutely in love with this crisscross romper --- unfortunately it is sold out but I've linked all my favorite Selfie Leslie rompers and dresses under $60!

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KNEE HIGH BOOTS Marc Fisher c/o

Wednesday, January 18, 2017

Selfie Leslie | Forever 21

Happy 2017! It's January. It's been an unseasonably cold winter for much of the country, it is far from over, and nothing will keep us warmer and offer protection from the elements than a puffer. Are you stumped as to how to style a puffy coat without looking like a dowdy marshmallow? To look chic in a puffy jacket is easier than you think. You’ll be warm and toasty and still stylish just by keeping in mind when styling the coat you must balance the bottom with slim and tight fitting items.

When looking for a puffer, try to find it in black and ones with faux fur on the hoodie (adds an instant chicness!). Also avoid your baggy mom jeans, and stick to slim skinnies or warm thick leggings. Adding chic accessories like a structured handbag and bold lipstick makes a big impact too. Do avoid more bulky scarfs that add more weight to your upper half.

To get my look, pair my favorite puffy coat from Shoes.com with oversized long denim, black skinnies (50% off), Michael Kors pointy-toe booties (50% off!), chic sunnies, and a Zac Posen structured bag.

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PUFFY COAT Shoes.com c/o

Monday, January 2, 2017

How to Look Chic in a Puffy Jacket

CONCEPT 1: Rustic Eclectic

I've been wanting to redecorate our room since I first moved into my boyfriend's fully furnished home two-years ago. He built this amazing rustic home on the river but the interior design didn't do it justice. Everything was so bulky and brown; large brown bed, brownish/green wall, beige carpet, brown bedding, and light brown curtains. The master bedroom had lots of potential featuring a stone wall fireplace with lots windows that enables us to soak up the morning sun and view of the Columbia River.

I did my best with the first little bedroom makeover by first changing up the bedding and adding a few more decorative pieces. Since then I have a new found love for white and neutrals. But I also found it really challenging to blend my bohemian electric style with the natural rustic look of the home. I had an idea of how I wanted our new shared space to look and feel like but my idea of what I wanted got even more skewed as I tried to furniture shop. I've come to the realization I needed to relinquish control and let someone professional help me. Enter Decorist and designer Jessica McCarthy.

My Decorist Experience... so far

I first saw Decorist on Instagram and spent hours browsing through all the amazing work. Decorist was created to make great interior design accessible to everyone for a flat, affordable fee. It was so crucial for me because I live in Chelan, which is about 3 hours from any major cities without access to great designers. For a flat fee ranging from $200 – $800 (base on designers experience), you can get an entire room redesigned with an excellent plan. It was super easy process:

1. I started by choosing the room (my master bedroom) that I needed help with and then choosing a design package (Classic, Elite, or Celebrity). I went with a Classic Makeover for $199, and I after looking at all the designers portfolio, I asked to be paired with Jessica McCarthy.

2. After choosing a room design package, I provided details about my room and budget, likes and dislikes, and then uploaded pictures of my room, inspiration photos, and gave her my Pinterest board.

I told them I wanted to get rid of all the brown in my room, get new rug, bed frame, and night stand.

3. My designer was able to give me 2 design concepts within a couple weeks of submitting photos and answering questions. I was so excited to see both the concepts but I was attracted to concept 1 immediately. I texted with Jessica throughout the process and gave her my feedback, and she did amazing finalizing my design.

4. My final design included a complete room design, custom floor plan, set-up instructions, and shopping list!

I've got most of my room setup already so be sure to look for my Decorist Review of my Master Bedroom Makeover Part 2!

*I was not paid for this post but did receive a makeover as compensation. I only recommend products or services I use personally and feel my readers will enjoy. All opinions are 100% mine.

CONCEPT 2: Moody Moroccan

FINAL DESIGN

Monday, December 26, 2016

Decorist Review: Master Bedroom Makeover - Part 1

There is nothing more essential than an oversized sweater and camel coat this time of year. I love the the cozy feeling of extra long sleeves falling into my hands that I can grip when cold. The camel coat from Chicwish that I am wearing today has cropped sleeves and waterfall-esque lapels that adds a splash of femininity. The oversized sweater is as perfect for lounging around the house as it is for dressing up and heading out on the town! When styling larger tops make sure it pair it with skinny jeans and fitted booties for a chic look!

Stay warm and Merry Christmas ladies!

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CAMEL COAT: Chichwish c/o
SWEATER: Chichwish c/o
NECKLACE: Gorjana c/o
HAMMERED CHOKER: Gorjana c/o
BOOTS: Gucci c/o
WATCH: Christian Paul c/o

Although the items were gifted to me, all opinions and styling are my own.

Thursday, December 22, 2016

Winter Essentials: Camel Coat + Oversized Sweater

Ladies, New Year's Eve will be here faster than the ball drops at Times Square. If you haven't found the perfect dress for wherever this NYE takes you -- start! Finding the perfect NYE dress is usually an epic task but thanks to Nordstrom, I have found my perfect New Year's Eve outfit with ease.

For starters, you can always make a fierce entrance in a sultry red dress, stick with the chic little black dress, or even embrace old hollywood with a flapper dress. But since New Years Eve is all about new, sparkly, shiny things, I went with this gorgeous pleated-metallic dress that moves so beautifully.

Truthfully, I am all about comfort so I went with this dress also because it was free flowing and long enough to keep me warm (I am wearing crop long underwear under this. Shhh, don't tell!) I love the little cutout bodice with an accordion pleated skirt. To stay comfortable, for all night of dancing, I wore these amazing block heels (makes sure you size up). For finishing touches, I embellished it with my Christian Paul watch, extra jewels and green faux-fur clutch for the win.

Thanks Nordstrom for sponsoring this post.

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DRESS: Free People | HEELS: Vince Camuto (40% off! runs small; size up!) | FUR CLUTCH: Similar here and here | WATCH: Christian Paul | BANGLE: Kate Spade