my daughter's magical room

Short post... just feeling a little sentimental.  The holidays have been a whirlwind!  Every day Kendall has been showing more and more personality and every day is a reminder of how fast she's growing.  Just wanted to document a few details of her room because it's changing every day and I can't always have the "pretty things" out... that is, if I want to keep them pretty ;)

color-changing candle

I just posted a video on my instagram of this awesome color changing candle that I bought awhile ago and completely forgot that I had!  I'm starting with the fall scents in my home... caramel and pumpkin scents and also cinnamon/spicy smells... UM YUMMMM!

I can't say for sure if this black design is still available, but Air Wick does still have color-changing candles!  Check them out HERE.  I am a sucker for color-changing items!  And aren't fall scents the best?!

Texas Tee launch: special savings!

Ok seriously, I'm obsessed with these T-shirts!! So I was so excited when Royal Bowtique asked me to host an online pop up shop in honor of their Texas Tee launch this weekend!!

Today until next Tuesday, you can shop their online store and receive 10% OFF & a FREE GIFT!  Just use the coupon code: TXSASS10

I promise you're going to have a blast shopping and a hard time making choices because there are so many cute items!  My favorite is of course the Texas Vintage Black & White Oversized Tee... sassy!!

There's also other cute T-shirts as well as accessories, jewelry, hair pieces and art!  And for all you mothers out there, there are mini me t-shirts, adorable bows and headbands and baby blankets!

Ok, remember, my pop up shop ends Tuesday so you have from now until then to use the coupon code TXSASS10 to get your 10% off and a free gift!  Happy shopping! {The Royal Bowtique Shop}

P.S. Be sure to follow them on Instagram and Facebook!

Summer color for home

I'm a girl that can appreciate a great variety of home decor, including calm, all-white interiors.  But, when it comes to my own personal style... I LOVE COLOR.  Bold brights make me happy.  I am definitely not someone that's afraid of putting color in my home.

I'm really loving all of these items... not all in one room of course ;-) These are great pops of color that range from easy-to-change items like wall art, clocks and throw pillows to more permanent items like furniture and lighting.  {shop all items by clicking thumbnails below}

TIP: Consider changing out a rug for the summer season!  Yes, it may require moving furniture and a little heavy lifting (depending on the size rug) but it could be a fantastic dose of color in any room and will change the look of your furniture and accessories because you've changed their background!  Think bold color and then add pops of that color throughout the room in your accessories and blankets and pillows.  You can even change out lamp shades to a coordinating color or pattern!  Have one rug for spring and summer and a second, more subdued color scheme and pattern for the fall and winter months.

How do you incorporate color into your home?  Pops here and there or bold statement pieces like a colored sofa or chair?

Summer color for home by texassass 

Hope you'll LIVE IN COLOR! I think it's more fun!

May flowers for fashion & home

Today, I'm all about the florals!  I have to admit, it's taken me a little while to jump at the floral trend this spring... reason?  Well, get ready for a flashback...

When I was in elementary school, I went through a black phase... as in black clothing, head to toe.  No, I was never goth or anything like that lol (can you picture that?? me either) BUT I went through a time period when I couldn't stand floral prints and I felt like everyone was trying to force them.  I significantly remember receiving a gift from family friends that was a long sleeve cotton shirt with a small floral print ALL OVER IT.  I hated it!

Even though that was just a phase, I think of it A LOT.  I remember not being happy with lots of outfits... things that I thought were too girly and just not "me".  I was kind of a tomboy... always playing outside, playing competitive soccer and keeping up with the guys.

BUT as we all know, time passes and our tastes change... things come back in style and it's a whole new ballgame when you're in your 30s.  Now I embrace the girly, the pretty, the floral, the all-over prints!  If I love flowers so much, why can't I love floral prints??

Chris and I went to the botanical gardens the other day, for the first time this year.  We strolled around for hours, admiring the spring blossoms and sunshine.  At first, we were just walking and talking.  And then of course, I had to bust out my camera... because there were just too many beautiful colors to pass up!

The flowers were gorgeous and so bold... so I started thinking about ways to incorporate floral into fashion AND home decor!  Check out these really fun spring florals!  What's your favorite item?  Shop these looks below!

May Flowers by texassass