2017 is underway! Of course, I’m just like you with new goals to reach by the end of the year. Some I’ll hopefully reach well before then. There are the personal goals — be healthier, drink less wine, spend more time unplugged, etc. —…
As much as I love a girly interior, I’m equally drawn to a warm and masculine interior – rich with warm wood tones, the perfectly placed throw that seems effortless and standout pieces that are conversation starters. This home is filled with personality; there…
New Years naturally brings up the conversation of resolutions or goals that we set for ourselves. Recently, my older sister was telling me how it’s been almost a year since she and her husband purchased their home, and she still hasn’t hung up any…
Each year seems to go by faster than the last, but 2016 was one to remember – lots of wonderful memorable moments – though of course there were dips as well. It was such a great year both personally and professionally that I find…
When I look back on 2016, I am simply pinching myself as it will forever be a year to remember. The Mr. and I were engaged, bought our first home, were married, and traveled both overseas and locally. For work, this year has been…
Christmas Day is almost here (can you believe it?) Whenever my family gets together, we love to create a festive cocktail or two for each other to try. Okay, who am I kidding? Sometimes we enjoy more than two?! I know I’m not alone…
I typically go all out when it comes to Christmas. I simply can’t help it, I love the holidays! We are headed to the family lake house for Christmas, as we did two years ago. Back then, I waited until I was at the…
One of the many reasons we purchased our current home is the amount of natural light that pours in through the windows. With soaring ceilings reaching above 11′, we knew that we would want to make a statement with our window treatments but with…
There is nothing like a good DIY project to get you into the holiday mood. If you have been following along on My Manicured Life for a while, you are well aware that my family is from England and that we like to recognize…
I can’t believe we only have one week left until Christmas! I’m of course excited, but as expected, I’m a tad behind on all the things I want to accomplish when it comes to DIY projects, present purchasing, menu perfecting, etc. Growing up, my…