To display, or hide away? Therein lies the rub! Luckily for you, book boxes provide the perfect solution for your decorative storage needs. Cleverly designed as antique leather-bound novels and compendiums, book boxes open to reveal a hollow inside compartment - perfect for stashing away odds and ends that you may wish to keep out of sight for fear or clutter, or tucked away for privacy. The beauty of book boxes is that they can also be used as an open display. By propping the front cover ajar, you create a contained space that can be accessorized with jewelry, office supplies, candles, etc. Here a few ways to use book boxes in your home! 1. Create a jewelry display. Store your necklaces,...
This gorgeous little elephant is hand-painted and hand-carved, making it the perfect addition to a rustic or boho-inspired space.
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Pair it with bright, complementary colors and exotic textures. Think fuchsia, turquoise, and sunflower yellow for hues, and materials that feature sequins or faux fur. Going white works just as well, and can have a super luxe result; just be sure to add plenty of mixed textures or patterns to prevent the decor from feeling flat.
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Place it in a room with too many heavy colors, particularly brown. Doing this will make the space feel weighed down, and the elephant itself will blend in and be forgotten.
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Winter weather doesn't mean you have to stash everything cute and wear only puffy coats. A thick chambray shirt can offer quite a bit of warmth, with cozy jeans and boots taking it up a notch; top the look off with a gold statement necklace and aviators, and you're good to go all winter long.
1. Purge the things that don't bring you joy. This includes clothes, gifts, food, home decor, and even people. By keeping something or someone around that doesn't make you happy, you're adding dead weight to your life. And wouldn't it be nice to feel a little lighter in 2016? 2. Be specific about what you want to accomplish. It's not enough to say you want to "lose weight" or "drink more water". Be insanely specific about your goals by adding numbers, deadlines, and steps for success; for instance "I want to lose 10 pounds by June 1st, and I'll do it by cutting out sugar, tracking calories, and running three times a week for 30 minutes". 3. Update your home...
