Julie & Ev Launches Signature Linen Collection

Beautifully designed by Julie Paulino, our hand block printed linen collection is made to celebrate being together again.

Our Floret linen collection as seen here in Villa Mahal in the Turkish Riviera.

It’s been a long time coming and our Julie & Ev signature linen collection is finally available. Our hand block tablecloths, placemats, and napkins are printed on 100% cotton by artisans in Jaipur, India. With three different design styles that range from blue and white to pink and neutrals, Julie & Ev hand block print linen collection is sure to delight everyone around the table.

At the table is when we pass our values to our children, share with them our most valuable advice, and celebrate our joyous moments. This linen collection was made to celebrate amongst our loved ones and friends. Whether it is a promptus Sunday brunch, a formal dinner, or a solo dine-in at home, the designs of this Julie & Ev new linen collection is an appreciation of good life.

13Aug

Traditional Home: Tour A Home With A Perfect Balance of Modern and Traditional

Traditional home, Michelle Smith, traditional design

This home located in South Carolina housed the excellent balance between tradition and modern with an even better equilibrium of masculine and feminine style. On the more masculine side, are the plaster walls, reclaimed wood floors and antiques while on the female side, sophistication is presented in the forms of gleaming soft fabrics, touches of shimmering surfaces and whimsical Gracie wallpaper. Hard to not love this level of complexity found in a contemporary home which is very well suited for a young family of four. A Traditional Home which is equally cozy and elegant. It’s beautiful to see the rise and revival of traditional design. Classic style is one that never grows old, and it only gets better with time.

08Aug

Get Your Skin And Body Ready For Fall: Let’s Talk Beauty

I’ve been trying intermittent fasting for the past three weeks with no avail. My fixed weight loves me so much that it doesn’t matter what I do, it just doesn’t leave me. My weight has officially reached a plateau. Now that I know I can spend hours on only unsweetened tea, Detox doesn’t scare me anymore. A 3-Day Sumer Detox Reset doesn’t sound that bad. An LA-based holistic nutritionist designs the Detox that eliminates sugar, dairy, and other potential food allergens. “This program is simple. We’ve eliminated all the usual suspects (gluten, dairy, corn, sugar, alcohol, and caffeine), and it’s mostly vegetarian, save for some bone broth. Here’s the basic routine: Every morning, start with a probiotic-rich tonic and bone broth.”

06Aug

From Monogrammed Towels to Bath Rugs, Bathroom Essentials On Sale

Let’s get to our Special Deals Of The Week without any pre-introduction. Towels are usually the first and last thing we touch during our days, and why not make the best experience out of it. Elements as premium cotton, the softness in the weaving of the yarn and personalized monogram can make our time in the bathroom much more appealing. I personally prefer Turkish Towels because they are super soft and provide great absorbency. Egyptian cotton is considered equally great with extra-long threads with more absorption per inch.
Matouk monogrammed towels on sale

With this sale of Matouk Monogrammed Towels, you can complete your collection of luxury Monogrammed towels from face cloth to body towel offered in every color.

John Robshaw Signature Bath Rug

John Robshaw beach towel

How cute is this beach towel? John Robshaw Beach Towel

03Aug

8 Summer Pieces On Sale Guarantee You’ll Use Next Year

Everyone likes to find a good sale and America is probably the best place to score great fashion pieces at low prices. With every season ending comes many sales worth shopping. And now that Summer is on its way out, yes I know, it’s not fun, the outdoor entertaining, beach days and weekend getaways are soon to hibernate. Hence it’s the time to score those cool warm-weather pieces that will still be in trend next year. After all, there is no use in buying something you’ll never wear.

01Aug

Vogue Gives Beyonce Free Reign Over The September Issue & More Stories

Beyonce september issue cover

American Vogue has reportedly given Beyonce “unprecedented control” over the September issue. That is the power of Beyonce. The following may sound hard to believe, but the fashion bible magazine has never hired a black photographer to photograph one of its 125 covers. That may be about to end, way overdue, if rumors are correct it’s reported that Beyonce has hired 23-year-old Tyler Mitchell. He would be the first ever black photographer to photograph the cover of American Vogue. Read more here.

It’s difficult sometimes to step out of ourselves, metaphorically and take a moment to look at our lives and truly appreciate all the blessings we all have. When we fail to appreciate and be content with what we have, we feel incomplete. Without pursuing our own dreams and goals, here are Three Words That Can Stop What’s Stealing Your Joy.

31Jul

Five Favorites: From Coffee to Organic Bugs Killer

I’ve been postponing Five Favorites posts for a while, only because there are so many interesting products I’ve discovered and there is only a small amount of time I can invest on each post for the blog every day. I’ve been excessively busy with new clients and exciting new projects. Here are my favorite products this month.

100% Freshwater Diatomaceous Earth: Organic Bugs Killer, Fertilizer, and Food

Please bear with me as I try to explain what this diatomaceous earth is. At the beginning of Summer, we were inundated with little ants. We would find them mostly in the kitchen around our sink, and it was very annoying. One day while browsing through Amazon I came across this organic bug killer powder that promised to be so safe you can even eat it, just don’t inhale it. We bought it, mixed it with a bit of water and applied along the countertop with a syringe. The next morning when we woke up there only about five ants left and by the third day they were all gone.

This product can also be used to eliminate cockroaches, and it has 100 different uses from helping purify water to detoxifying the body. I have not used it for more than just killing my summer ants but if you want to read more about its many uses, visit 6 Proven Diatomaceous Earth Uses and Benefits. “Diatomaceous earth (DE) is essential for anyone looking for natural remedies in their home, yard, garden or homestead. This amazing product is made of tiny, fossilized diatoms (plankton) that accumulated over millennia in freshwater lakes.” Amazon