You won’t believe what I have found at Crate & Barrel! If you felt a disturbance in the design force it was me (well armed with coffee in hand) exploring some of their new items. How do I describe them? Modern, Chic, Lux, with touches of classicism and the perfect amount of…
4 brands that help you create chic & Sensual summer looks
There’s no better way to start the week than a cup of coffee and a bit of fashion! I love fashion that combines modern style and luxury with a bit of a sensual edge. For today’s looks we’re looking to four of my favorite designer brands: Toteme, Anine Bing, Khaite, and Simkhai!…
From Miami Sun to Home Sweet Home: My Plans for an Amazing Weekend
After a few days of soaking up the sun in Miami and having lots of family and inspiration overload from all the gorgeous modern architecture, we are all excited to get back home and sleep in our own beds. Vacation will do that to us, won’t it? There’s always the adventure and…
Bathroom Sconces That will make you drool!
I’ve been on the hunt for some new sconces for my powder room and boy, oh boy, have I found some beauties! These are all from AMAZON and I cannot stop staring or ordering! haha! I ended up ordering some for my primary bathroom, too! I love that these simple upgrades are…
EMBRACE THE SUMMER HEAT with these cool TIPS & TRICKS!
With the scorching heat in full swing, it’s time to amp up your summer wardrobe while paring back the pieces! From work to play, to the beach and errands, dressing stylishly and staying cool is easy peasy with these key tips and tricks: For more fashion inspiration, join us on Amazon Live!…
Transform Your Living Room with these Must Have pieces
As a designer, I proudly wear the title of “Queen of Mixing High and Low.” Blending high-end and affordable pieces is my passion! Recently my living room and office have received some seriously stunning upgrades and I have GOT to share these sources for those of you on the hunt for the…
Beat the Summer Heat with these 6 things
We bought our first school supplies this week, a fact which seems utterly displaced when record high heat is on the forecast, but, alas, we are rolling with the reality of summer coming to an end for our kids. We, however, are determined to hold on to summer as long as possible!…
You won’t believe these Modern Luxury finds are from Amazon!
If you have attended any of my Amazon Live events you know it doesn’t take much to convince me to hop on Amazon and source Modern Luxury finds, but lately I’ve been in a hyper “creative zone” and have found hundreds of NEW items to fill my storefront with! I’ve been creating…
5 WAYS TO STYLE SILK FOR SUMMER!
It’s no secret that I absolutely LOVE wearing silk. And while I do enjoy wearing my fair share of linen in the summer months, to me, there is nothing quite like slipping into silk in the summer. It’s soft, it’s sinuous, it’s sensual, and it’s so chic. I love being hot all…
Valentina’s Guide to Summer Vacation Style
Summer’s in full swing and it’s definitely vacation season! When we travel and take a vacation we make it similar to our home life: lots of family time, good food, shopping and romance. Those are the ingredients for a dream getaway for us! We are squeezing in one quick trip with the…
Starting Monday with the Nordstrom Anniversary Sale
I have the perfect cure for the Monday Blue’s…..Retail Therapy!! It’s a proven way to make the week start off a bit better and today I have some amazing items that are on sale. Today is the official start of the Nordstrom Anniversary Sale! When the preview started last week I grabbed…
Embrace the Eternal Summer
Eternal Summer. It’s a thought that popped into my mind this week as I threw on a white tank and khaki shorts and headed outside to check on the hydrangea. They are suddenly bursting with blooms and have grown taller than me… a fact which delights my heart since we planted them…
