HOUSE OF FIFTY AND A GIFT

Did you know that the July/August issue of House of Fifty was released last Monday?!  Have you read it yet?

Here are a few of my favorite articles:

“Making the Most of the Home You’re In” by Courtney Lake (starting on page 46)

“Inspired by Color” by yours truly (starting on page 142)

“Perfectly Sun Kissed.  The FakeBake Way!” By MiMi Inman (starting on page 122)

 

And while we’re on House of Fifty, I think my husband may have read our last issue! We celebrated our 7yr wedding anniversary on July 7 and my gift was a watch.  Not just any watch might I add. 

An oversized Michael Kors watch similar to the styles featured in the anniversary issue of House of Fifty (starting on page 130)

Too bad I’ll never know if that’s where his inspiration came from (he’ll never admit to it), but either way, I was beyond thrilled! Thrilled at the gift and the fact that he may have actually flipped through the magazine

DOES YOUR DÉCOR TELL YOUR AGE OR LIFE?

One of my favorite articles from the latest issue of House of Fifty Magazine is the article titled ‘Does Your Décor Tell Your age?’ written by Valerie Hart. 

In the article, Valerie mentioned how she shared a picture of her living room and a blogging friend of hers thought she was a “young 30-something chick”.  I found that to be quite interesting.  It made me look around my home and think about other spaces I’m drawn to.  Does my home tell my age?  Is it hip or mature?  I would like to think that it’s a combination of the two. 

Another part of the article that made me think about how I decorate my home AND how I think about myself being a young mother was a quote from Diane von Furstenberg.  She said “When I was young, I lived like an old woman, and when I was old, I had to live like a young person”.  I always think that because I have children I have to be more of a conservative woman.  I often see homes of other women my age without children and wish my home could be as chic as theirs.  I mean seriously, they don’t have to worry about juice mishaps and crayon wall art.  I also struggle with what’s appropriate in a home with children.  Like a bar? 

 

or a cream sofa…

Although I do have children, I hope that the way I decorate my home allows even a smidge of my youth to shine through.  I also hope that I don’t allow my age to determine how I decorate my home later in life.  It’s not about trying to hold on to being young, but rather not allowing your age determine how hip you can be. 

 

DOES YOUR DÉCOR TELL YOUR AGE?!

Be sure to check out the article in House of Fifty.  It really is a good read

HAPPY ANNIVERSARY HOUSE OF FIFTY!

I can not tell you how much of a pleasure it has been to work with Janell. Each issue is jammed packed with inspiration after inspiration.  This issue certainly does not disappoint.  From picnic essentials starting on page 18, to Lulie Wallace beautiful art page 38 (which also graces the cover!), a note from John (Janells husband) page 90, and “Does your décor tell your age?” page 96, you’re going to enjoy each one of those articles.  I also must mention the “Blogs we love” article which features some amazing fashion bloggers (beginning on page 120), the article “Mothers Raising Daughters” on page 166, and lastly on page  172, “Why didn’t anyone ever tell me that?” an article that shares tips on different topics from beauty to organization. 

Those are just  a few of my favorites this issue, but there are plenty more for you to check out! Once you read this issue, stop back by and tell me your favorite article (It will probably be the entire issue). 

A big shout out to Janell for allowing me to be a part of an AMAZING editorial!!!

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