If only in my dreams

I'm dreamin' tonight of a place I love
Even more then I usually do
And although I know it's a long road back
I promise you
I'll be home for Christmas
You can count on me
Please have snow and mistletoe
And presents under the tree
Christmas Eve will find me
Where the love light beams
I'll be home for Christmas
If only in my dreams
Christmas Eve will find me
Where the love light beams
I'll be home for Christmas
If only in my dreams
If only in my dreams


This is our first Christmas on our own, as a couple and with our puppy and unfortunately seeing our families only through FaceTime. And we are starting our own traditions, cooking a pescatarian dinner, and french toast casserole for breakfast and choosing a teal and pink decor as replacement for the classic red and green. 

What are your traditions?

"Remember, if Christmas isn't found in your heart, you won't find it under a tree." - Charlotte Carpenter

Images source here

Gypsy Soul

It is no big news that my design aesthetic is quite eclectic. So I was thrilled when my friend Caitlin and her boyfriend decided to decorate their home with a bohemian theme!

So lets start with the "gypsy stereotype":

To me the image above is actually quite awesome... except that Caitlin does not live in a caravan! So, how can we adapt this concept to a stylish couple (and their breathtaking ocean view apt)?

A gypsy-inspired aesthetic is about a high-low approach, where creativity is more important than money, and travel, color, decor, fashion come together in an expanded interpretation of free expression.

10 ideas on how to translate a free spirit lifestyle into your environment:

1. An ikat headboard (or any other quirky print).

2. A hoop canopy hanging above the bed.

3. A hammock.

4. Exotic pendants, candle holders, colorful paper lanterns and a moroccan candle lantern.

5. An oversized moroccan mirror.

6. A persian rug (or a persian-inspired one)

7. Framed tapestry becomes your piece of art.

8. Colorful ratan chairs

9. Antique maps - a great way to reflect (and feed) your inner-gypsy!

10. Oh you need pillows. Like lots of them. Pillows of different sizes, pillows of different prints, pillows of different color ways, pillows of different textures.

* Last but not least, a neutral grey sectional might be just the perfect backdrop for all the colors and styles being clashed.

image credit: pinterest and glitter guide