Decor | Musings on Momentum

DIY Room Spray

January 7, 2016

It is no secret that I have a soft spot in my heart for anything that makes my home smell good (as demonstrated in my DIY candle making adventure). As I think anyone who lives with a dog can attest, regardless of how clean you keep your home and your pup, sometimes you just need to freshen the place up. Store bought fabric and room sprays can smell great but are often times ridden with questionable chemicals that I would prefer not to expose myself, my husband or Lola to.

The older I get the more acutely aware I am of what ingredients are in the products I bring into my home, particularly when it comes to what I clean with. With a newfound commitment to keeping our lives as chemical free as possible, I embarked on a quest to create a room and fabric spray that is equal parts deliciously scented and safe. With the combination of just three simple ingredients, I am happy to report that I succeeded!

January Inspiration

January 3, 2016

Interior Inspiration for the New Year

December 31, 2015

Well, it’s time to say farewell, 2015…you were such a lovely year but I have been craving a fresh start and am ready to move forward in my life. There is no better way for me to get my mind in an open and creative place than with some brand new interior inspiration. I’m feeling the airy and sparse, natural and luxe vibes of these rooms and basically want to spend the next 365 days building my life around these spaces.

Dark upper cabinets with glass fronts, natural lower cabinets and floors, and a marble countertop and backsplash make this kitchen feel modern yet refined.

Give the Gift of a DIY Candle

December 10, 2015

One of the first things I do when I come home from work each night is light candles throughout our home. Something about the soft flicker of candlelight immediate relaxes me and helps me put my work day behind me so I can focus all my energy and attention on my husband and Puggle. I love this tradition but I have to admit that I go through more than a few candles each year.

I successfully weaned myself off Diptyque a while ago and have been sticking to inexpensive IKEA options lately but still…the price of candles plus the stress of a trip to IKEA can really add up. It’s no surprise that I have been wanting to give candle making a shot if for no other reason than to avoid the insanity of the IKEA parking lot. With Christmas just around the corner and DIY gifts yet to be made, I decided it was the perfect time to give it a try.

I based my process on about a half-dozen tutorials I found online and documented it every step of the way so I could share it with you. Had I known how incredibly easy the process actually is I would have started making my own candles years ago. A bit of wax, some wicks, a few pretty containers and drops of essential oil later, I am now the proud owner of two (and a half because I initially judged my wax portions poorly) homemade candles. My step by step guide to DIY candle making can be found just after the break.

Christmas Decor to Put You In the Holiday Spirit

December 3, 2015

It’s official…the holiday season is in full swing and there is evidence of it everywhere, even in LA! Hollywood Boulevard kicked things off this past Sunday by shutting down for the annual Hollywood Christmas Parade. Sunset Plaza followed suit and is now adorned in lights, turning it into a winter wonderland when the sun dips below the horizon each night. Even the fifteen foot tall tree in my building’s lobby is up, there to greet me every morning as I go to work. It is impossible to ignore that the holidays are all around.

With Christmas Eve just three weeks away I’m finding decorating influences everywhere. If you’ve visited before and are familiar with my Halloween and Thanksgiving decor inspiration, these images of neutral and modern Christmas decor…with a twist…will not come as a surprise. I’m finding that I am becoming increasingly clear on what my ideal aesthetic is the more I blog and the more I share with you which is a really neat thing! So without further ado, let me share with you what is inspiring me this holiday season.

A perfectly muted mantle via Apartment Therapy.

« Previous Page