This is a Friday I really needed. The week went by in a crazy flash and I’m looking forward to a serious party this weekend. A weekend that will be spent celebrating a bride-to-be with a bridesmaid dinner, bridal shower, bachelorette party and brunch! Lots of girl time and lots of excuses to get dressed up. Two of my favorite things.

Have a great weekend! And if you have Monday off, enjoy it! Its supposed to be a whopping 12 degrees here in Chicago, I think that calls for a fire, a glass of red wine and never leaving the house. 

xo

Someone commented on my post yesterday on how bloggers all have the same stuff. BARF, its so true. I am currently cleaning out the following items from my house right now (kidding but not really)

- python tray

- domino book

- brass urchin

- diptyque candle (but I love it… so maybe not)

- antlers

- agate coaster

So here is the deal. It really does bother me that these items are identified as “blogger must haves” not because there’s anything wrong with it, but because I want my home to be a genuine reflection of us and not what I see on pinterest everyday. I decorate spaces for myself. 100%. I never feel like a space I complete is one I’ve seen before. But when it comes to styling, I find it a little bit harder to deviate. I love the stacks of books everywhere, the trays littered with candles and stray baubles and random organic objects.

So here is some styling that offers a totally fresh perspective 

Organic, filled with animals and succulents. I love this look of a greenhouse for a console.

 I love the symmetry and sculptural aspect to this. Would be fabulous replicated just about anywhere.

I love how the overflowing plant accents every single, otherwise, monochromatic shelf.

How do you style your house? Do you fall into my “blogger” category or do you have some new tricks to share?