Walls That Talk but Don't Shout.

I'm currently living in a house for the first time since I was 14 when I left for boarding school, so having more space than a dorm room or a New York City apartment is a little overwhelming.  Especially overwhelming is the idea of decorating this house.  So I started looking around on different blogs and I discovered decorating a house is kind of like styling an outfit!  I can do that!  My first step was to identify a style and gather inspiration, in my search I discover this charming house decorated by San Fransico based designer Benjamin Dhong.  I was really taken by the neutral tones he used on the walls, and it struck me how you don't need to splash lots of different colors on the walls to create a mood or homey feel.  I reached out to him to get the scoop and he was nice enough to tell me exactly what colors he used so that we could know exactly what's going on in this gorgeous creation of his.

I'm pretty obsessed with this living room.  The walls are painted with Glidden Basic Beige with the trim in Benjamin Moore Linen White.

I love the pop of yellow in this white kitchen.  The walls and cabinets here are Benjamin Moore Hazy Skies.

This bold entry way is a beautiful Benjamin Moore color called Sea Star.  I might just have to use it for my dining room.  Dhong said it reminded him of a color you might see in Williamsburg, a reference I really appreciated.

I like this neutral grass cloth in the master bedroom, I'm think of doing something similar in my den.

Check out more of Benjamin Dhong's work here.  It's exceptional.

Loving Laveer: A New Line from Kate Ciepluch.

I love jackets.  Mostly because I'm a little lazy and throwing a cool jacket over a good pair of jeans and a tshirt is the fastest way to chic I've found.  I think Kate Ciepluch, former fashion director of the beloved e-tailer Shopbop, agrees with me.  Hence, her creation of Laveer, a line focused on easy yet impossibly cool jackets that are quickly becoming an addiction for me.

I'm loving my "Revelry" Jacket, but I'm told it's nearly sold out now.  It's great with my Celine tote I use as my diaper bag.

This was the other option I was considering and now I'm kicking myself I didn't get both. Isn't is so Isabel Marant?

I'm also loving this style.  It's so easy!

You can shop Laveer here or here.

A Puffy Pullover by Acne.

Because who wouldn't want a sweatshirt that is reminiscent of a down comforter?  I certainly wouldn't kick it out of bed- or the closet...

Charlotte Quilted Pullover by Acne, $580.  Available on LaGarconne.

Smooth Move: Alterna Caviar Perfect Blowout Creme

I got a very bad haircut recently.  Against my better judgement and my husband's warnings I got a haircut out here in the 'burbs instead of my tried and true place in the city.  But I'm short on time, as most new moms are, and getting your hair done is one of the only things you can't bring your little one along to.  So I went and it was bad.  I asked for a dusting, she cut over an inch off.  I told her I don't like blunt ends and that I wanted a few long layers, she started using words like "shatter" which I've never heard used in a salon before.  That's when my stomach started to sink and I knew I was in too deep but there was no going back.   Now, I'm left dealing with the fall out- or grow out as the case may be.  The thing that's getting me through is a product I found recently. Alterna's Caviar Perfect Blowout Creme.   It's helping to smooth out my rough edges and allows my hair to bend.  It also doesn't make my hair flat like a lot of smoothing products which is essential.

I've learned my lesson and I won't stray again, but on the bright side I did discover a product that's earned a permanent place in my heart and on my hair. 

Super Storm Shoes: Sorel Boots.

It's been an interesting few weeks here on the east coast weather wise.  It's only the beginning of November and we've already been rocked by a hurricane so powerful it was named a "Super Storm" and now I'm looking out into 5 inches of snow.  So,  what kind of footwear goes with this wet slushy horribleness?  Sorel Boots.

Wouldn't these be great with thick tights or skinny jeans? Chipahko Blanket Boots. $225.

These might be my pick, although you might have to treat the suede to make them water repellent.  

Joplin Boots. $125.

All can be purchased at here.