Product review- Vida scarf!

Sometimes, accessories is all you need to pull a look together especially when you are styling your home or yourself! I have always been a fan of scarf because it is a great, versatile fashion accessory. 

I was absolutely thrilled when I was offered a scarf from VIDA, a brand that partners with designers and makers around the world to bring original, unique and exclusive quality apparel and home collections to the market.

Some of the stunning scarves I am swooning over on their wonderful site!

Outfoxed 100% Silk Square Scarf

Celebration 100% Silk Square Scarf

Humm 100% Silk Square Scarf

Eleganza Cashmere Blend Scarf

Such stylish scarves, don't you think? This is the one I picked for today's review!

Impulse & Imagination Cashmere Blend Scarf

I like how the gorgeous model rocked the scarf in so many ways. 

Here's my lovely scarf, arrived in this fabulous box!

Here I am wearing the same beautiful scarf in three ways!

What do you think of my new scarf? Do you wear your scarves the same way like I do?

The verdict? I absolutely love my new beautiful VIDA scarf! The combination of bold, modern brush strokes design and vibrant color is very chic and would make any outfit pop! This scarf is high quality and very well-constructed. Made with a blend of cashmere and micro modal, the material feels soft and luxurious. It reminds me of a designer scarf but with a more affordable price tag. I also like that it comes with an elegant black box, it's perfect for gift giving!

I will be wearing this elegant scarf to spruce up my simple, basic outfits every chance I get! Highly recommended!

Disclosure: I received this product to review for free but the views and opinions expressed are entirely my own.

There are many, many more gorgeous selections on their site so don't forget to check them out! Happy shopping!

Preparing your home for the festive season!

With Christmas just around the corner, thoughts of preparing our homes to make for relaxing and joyful celebrations for friends and family are slowly creeping into our minds. Of course, the more prepared we are, the easier this festive transformation will be. This is why we have compiled some tips to follow in order to create the perfect setting.

Read our top tips below and, if you have any of your own secrets or essential processes to share, pop in a comment below!

Cleaning

Making sure that your house is spotless leading up to Christmas is key to getting your home ready for guests during the holidays. It may be that a thorough clean is needed for a complete house make-over before you start decorating.

If this is the case, you do not need to be intimidated by the time and effort that this will take as there are companies such as Daily Poppins that can undergo this entire process for you. Of course, after this thorough clean, allow yourself enough time each week to keep on top of the housework to ensure that whenever your guests arrive, they will experience your home in all its sparkling festive glory!

The Experience Starts Outside

The first part of your home that guests will see is the outside. This is not only true for friends and family but also for everyone from carol singers to unexpected visits from neighbors or distant relatives. Make sure that your home is seen as the ideal setting for the holidays by decorating the outside with subtle decorations like classic Christmas lights either below your roof or around the window panes.

Another effective way of decorating the exterior is to hang a handmade wreath on the front of your door, adding your own unique twist by changing the traditional circle shape, creating a color scheme or using unusual materials. This simple decoration can add class and style to the first impression that guests have of your home. 

Do Not Go Overboard

One of the most important tips that we could give would be to make sure that you stay classy. There is nothing wrong with your home becoming a host to a variety of festive decorations, whether they are indoors or outdoors, but some subtle rules may help you to stay stylish and steer away from garish. A color theme, not only for your Christmas tree, but for your entire home, will help to create a consistent and warming appearance.

Maybe replace Christmas ornaments with blankets to put on your sofa, or throw away your old tinsel and use garlands instead. See here for a few ideas of how to add style to your festivities with a minimalist approach from a Scandinavian Christmas. 

Our guest bedroom revealed!

Our guest bedroom is finally finished, woo hoo! I apologize for making you guys wait but it's better late than never, yes? I just want to say 'thank you' to those of you who have been following this makeover and left me kind comments. 

Before we proceed, I want to thank Kimberly and the wonderful people at Arhaus for providing me this gorgeous bed. Without their generosity, this dated bedroom wouldn't be getting a makeover. I also want to thank Donna from Fabricadabra for providing me with their beautiful ikat pillow covers.

If this is your first visit to my blog and would like to catch up on previous installments, please click here. Alrighty, no more chit-chatting, let's get right into the pictures! 

(Warning: photo overload)

Let's take a look at the before and after pictures, shall we?

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I hope you enjoy checking out the reveal today. Next week, I will share with you my thought process behind the design of this room and include a complete source list.

If you need help decorating your home, please click here for further information regarding my design services.