I believe that your master bathroom should be a luxurious retreat. A place to relax, be pampered and unwind. It should be utterly pretty. But how? Great question! I have loved creating a beautiful space in my own master bathroom and I want you to have the same experience.

There are a few things you can do to make your master bathroom truly special. One of them is LIGHTING!

LIGHTING: Simply adding gorgeous light fixtures to your master bath is going to take an ordinary room and kick it up a notch (or ever two). This is actually true of any room. Lighting does amazing things for a space.  

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Loving this little crystal chandelier hanging above the tub. Just a little bit of sparkle goes a long way in a bathroom.

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These sconces are just the most adorable things I have ever seen! I wish I had room for some in my bathroom. Don't even get me started on the beautiful exposed piping under the vanity!

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This bathroom is obviously beyond gorgeous. The flooring is absolutely killing me! But check out the lighting. It's so simple but makes such a statement and does a great job of drawing the eye up and filling the space.

Here are some awesome lighting ideas (click on the image to shop)

P.S. Don't forget the magic of candle light....

DETAILS: OK, let's talk about details. Keep it simple. Choose a theme and stick with it. Bathrooms get cluttered enough... you don't need to go overboard on the decor. I love soothing neutral colors (gray is my favorite) and pretty linens and some interesting details to complete the look.

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Loving this simple and neutral space with just a pop of pattern the hand towel.

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This is my very own master bathroom. I painted it light gray and stenciled the walls with a silver glaze. This was one of my very first blog posts so the photos are old school... but I am still loving my pretty master bathroom.

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I love how they carried the theme of mercury glass throughout this vanity. The pattern in the glass echo the patter in the hand towel and the rug... so pretty and subtle. 

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FLOORING: Now, this is obviously more work than just switching out some accessories or hanging a light but there are just so many gorgeous bathroom floor options out there these days that I had to mention a couple.

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I a totally digging all the shapes and textures of tile that I am seeing around. It kinda makes me want to rip out all my semi-lame bathroom tile and start all over with something amazing... kinda. My favorite options right now are the wood-look tile (above) and herringbone tile (below).

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Let's just appreciate how ridiculously amazing this bathroom is for a moment, shall we?

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There are zillions of storage options out there. I love this one because it's super cheap to make and look how cute!

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Why don't I have this? In my next life I am going to have my bathroom drawers wired with power outlets. Genius!

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This is another one of my very first blog post and I am still loving my DIY Crate Shelves. There are very function, cute, and super easy to do.

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A. This bathroom is beautiful. B. The floor is amazing. C. I'm loving the cute storage option.

Storage ideas for your pretty bathroom... click image to shop...

Let's face it... pie is delicious. But it's not super healthy (obviously). I like to make my food as healthy as I can, even if it is pie. I mean, a girl's gotta eat some pie sometimes, right? I created this little recipe (it's so easy) and I hope you enjoy it as much as I do. My favorite pie in the whole world is Pomegranate Pie. I always use this crust when I make it. Beware though, even though this is a healthier version, it is by no means low calorie. Ya can't win 'em all.

For one pie crust, you will need:

about 12 Graham Crackers

2 tbs of Coconut Oil melted (just stick it in the microwave)

Stevia (sweeten to taste)

How easy is that?

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Blend all ingredients in a blender or food processor. I have one of those big fancy blenders and it blends it super fine and it's awesome.

Finally, bake it in the oven at 350 degrees for 12-15 minutes. You are going to love how amazing it smells. Then just add your favorite pie filling!

HEALTHY CARMEL CORN RECIPE

Everyone loves a pretty greeting card.  I especially love these greeting cards. You see, this is one of my favorite designs ever! Mostly because it was a joint effort between my sister and me. We own My Sister's Tee together and this is our most popular design. So, as a gift to you, we are giving you these free downloadable, printable Be the Good greeting cards.  

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I printed them on photo paper with my home printer and it worked just great. I love that it looks like gold foil, without the cost of gold foil!

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This is what one of our My Sister's Tee Be the Good gold foil tee shirt looks like... (lots of other styles)!

These are formatted to print two at a time on a 8.5x11" piece of paper. I recommend matte or gloss photo paper or card stock.

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Wishing you a golden Christmas....

I will try to keep this list updated. Just click on a rug to view the sizes and prices.

Today I have a very special post for you. Yes, I have rounded up some really gorgeous hand-made Christmas ornaments for you... but that's not all! I want to introduce you to a very special family. I also want to give you the opportunity to do some good this Christmas season...

Meet the Tabosa Family! Priscila, Marcos, and Adam.  Priscila was a teacher and Marcos was a chemical teach in Brazil. She's pretty fluent in English while her husband and son speak very little. 

Family is the most important thing to the Tabosas. They are forever thankful for any help you are able to offer. They are such a humble and loving family.

'Tis the season for gift giving! I know it's always hard to find just the right gift for just the right person on your list! Plus, I have been compiling my own little wish list. I can't help myself... there are just so many pretty little things this season. I compiled a few (ok, more than a few) that I thought you might love!

Here's the thing, I love Fall, a lot! I love crisp air and touch football at the park. I love the sound of wind blowing leaves down the street. I love boots and sweaters and amazing Fall sunsets. I also love the idea of celebrating gratitude... which is why I seriously love Thanksgiving! I have so many things to be thankful for... and to show it I created this wooden sign that I printed with my home printer! This project was originally posted on 30 Handmade Days.

You need a piece of unfinished, smooth wood (mine is 10x6.5 inches). I also used parchment paper and my home ink jet printer (this is the kind of parchment paper I used).

First, cut the parchment paper to the size of an 8.5x11 inch piece of paper.

Print the inverse image of the printable on your parchment paper.

Once it's printed  you have to act quickly and apply the transfer while the ink is still wet. Use a smooth object, like a credit card, to apply pressure to the parchment paper and evenly transfer the ink from the paper to the wood.

You may have noticed that I trimmed my wood piece after I applied the transfer. I wasn't sure what size I wanted it to be initially. But, like I said earlier, it ended up being 10x6.5 inches.

I added a coat of clear finish spray paint (like this one).  Let it dry and there you have it... a super adorable Thanksgiving sign. I am planning on using mine in a Thanksgiving-themed center piece.

I hope  you try this project... there are just so many possibilities!

I'm a mom and I buy clothes that I can wear at home, on a field trip to the museum, to a meeting with clients, and for a night out with my handsome husband or girlfriends.

STYLISH MOM OUTFITS

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Don't get me wrong, I still buy into trends to some extent... but if I do, I mix them with classic pieces that will always be in style. I have a few key pieces of jewelry that I like to mix and match. Keeping my jewelry organized makes it really easy to accessorize.

I get so many compliments on this bag! Here are some similar... (click to shop)

Easy, simple, comfortable, stylish.