X.MAS

My current mantlescape

I love to decorate for holidays.  It's another chance to express your aesthetic and test your creativity.  When it comes to Christmas, I've never been a traditional green and red person.  I've always had a pink tree, turquoise accents, pops of purple with lots of glitter and sparkle.  As we moved into our new house, I'm excited to have new areas to decorate and an updated aesthetic to work with.  I've been brainstorming, as always, on Pinterest with my Xmas 2016 board, which you can view here.  Since our budget is low due to the move + holidays, I'm going to try to craft some Himmeli decor pieces with straws and fishing line. If they turn out well, I'll make sure to share them here!

I do think when it comes to buying new decor, just as with your wardrobe, it's best to look for really great and unique pieces rather than buying everything from one store.  I found myself searching for vintage holiday items on Etsy and found a treasure trove of options.  Here are my favorite pieces!  Keep in mind, these are vintage and there is only 1 of each style! They may sell out quickly, but hopefully they can still serve as inspiration for your own home.

Set of 3 Atomic Age Ornaments

Spider Taper Candle Holder 

Halo Tree Topper

Mid Century Snowflake Glasses 

Aluminum Christmas Tree

Atomic Starburst Twinkle Lights

Hanging Star Light

Home Invasion

We interrupt your regularly scheduled blogging with a special service announcement: I have house fever. The hours I spent digging through online shops and playing in my closet have been replaced (temporarily) by google image searches of home decor and vigorously refreshing new listings on Redfin. My husband and I are looking for a little nook to call our own and frankly: it's become a full on obsession. Now, I know that this post has little to do with fatshion per se, but by finding a home with a full size home office will LEAD to the completion of my "top secret" new plus size fashion endeavour. So, with that THINLY veiled explanation in place, I thought I'd share some of the GORGEOUS decor inspirations that have kept me from chubbling your bubble these past few weeks.


I might never leave the bath if this was mine...


I think this is from a men's fashion campaign, but the colors are spot on for our master bedroom


Turning a bedroom into a huge closet/vanity? Yes, please. This is from Anna Sui's home.


Dining Room...the sleekness calls. Though, 50's diner dining sets have a special place in my heart.


I LOVVVVVE all white kitchens. Or silver and black, but frankly: all white seems much more common. But pleeaaaaaaaase, NO BROWN!


Living room of doom. Or joy. You know what I mean!

Does anybody else have the same obsession? I'd LOVE to see more photos/blogs with fabulous images. Comment section, please!