spicing up your kitchen

Kitchens sell homes and this is because people are in them all day and want to enjoy the space they occupy.  Kitchens can tend to look very similar from home to home so I love when I come across a fun one.  One easy way to set yours apart is by painting your cabinets a fun color.  Here are a few that I love. (obviously I’m drawn to blues and grays)

black

love the lacquer glossy finish on these blue cabinets!

blue

benjamin moore covington blue

covingtonblue

of course I had to include my color crush as of late… lavenderlavendermint and whitemint cabinetsnavysoft blue

They are all too pretty its so hard to decide! eek..

plaid the new fad

Its starting to get a little chilly around here and with the change of seasons comes my obsession with plaid.  I don’t know what it is but something about plaid just seems so comfy and cozy.  Here is how to bring this fun pattern into your home (without making it look like a hunting lodge)

The More Elegant approach.. Plaid can sometimes feel too masculine so they paired the couch nicely

with elegant decor and soft tones to keep a more feminine feel
elegant plaid

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No idea what is going on in that artwork behind the couch but this has been

one of my favorite images on Pinterest over the last few years.  I am just too obsessed with that beauty of a gingham couchgingham

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And for the more traditional look a grey plaid armchair and simple decor..plaid armchair setting

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Another one of my favorites.  Lauren Liess is an amazing designer and these chairs just make me swoon.. look at the back of those!plaid back chairs found via pinterest

Loving the black and white buffalo plaid check used in your table decor

plaid table decor

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and this mountain home is surprisingly not too rustic as it has many modern elements but those

plaid barstools are pretty freaking amazing
rustic mountain home

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ugh. love love love this guybench plaid

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would be perfect in a little boys room..
plaid dresser black

via laylagrace.com

and this could add so much character to a sitting area..

parker chair ethanallen

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Lifestyle Shoot

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This was such a fun photo shoot with Brooke Schultz Photography.  Signature Brides did a few other models and crystal did the makeup and I did the hair on this lovely “bride”.  It was so fun to try out something a little different than the normal braided crown.  I went with a knotted crown and soft curls.  I love how it came out!

My Lovely Sister In Law

My brother got married this last June in the Los Angeles Temple and my sister in law Melissa asked me to do her hair and makeup for her.  Its always a little scary doing your friends or families hair for big events but this was especially scary because Melissa is a hair and makeup artist herself! She was born and raised in California so wanted a natural and relaxed look for her big day and here is a little sneak peek into what we did!