Decor

Re-fashioning Your Family and Home for the Holidays with Peyton & Parker

I don’t know about you but I LOVE to re-style my home every season and holiday.  It freshens up the look, and is one of my favorite ways to celebrate the everyday!  Admittedly, it’s terribly easy to be tempted every season to add to my holiday collections.  But alas, I live in NY where space is limited and funds are well, limited too!  So I either have to love it with all my heart and/or it has to be an irresistible deal!  That’s why when I heard about JCPenney’s newly launched Peyton and Parker collection, my ears perked up!  With all their affordable prices, I can (we can) all totally makeover our families AND homes this holiday season!

Pictured above are some of my favorite picks!  Isn’t the coordinated collection SO CUTE!  As you can see, the mix and match line includes items for the whole family and home while highlighting some of the latest trends (can you say mad for plaid??)  People are going to love it for being classic and approachable with great price points!

A plaid woman’s shirt for instance currently runs under $20 with their current coupon sale.  And orders over $99 come with free shipping!

That’s something to cheer about, isn’t it??

The more I studied the collection while at the MomTrends and Parents Magazine event, the more I realized that there were some amazing mommy and me finds here.  And you KNOW I love that!

Aren’t these just the most adorable sets?  I’m thinking these would make the perfect family holiday card outfits.  What do you think?  Click here for my 4 Dos and Don’ts when choosing what to wear for a photo shoot.  You DON’T want to be listed on that viral, awkward family photo site.

Click here to see more of the Peyton & Parker JCPenney fashion collection!  It is available in select JCPenney stores too.

I just love that Peyton & Parker is all about family.  The brand promotes putting family first and enjoying them to the fullest.  And if you know, me I’m all about making memories with the ones I love and celebrating everyday. What’s your favorite item from this collection?

Thanks to MomTrends and Parents Magazine for the wonderful event and to all the fellow bloggers who made the event so fun!

 

This is a sponsored post but as always, all opinions expressed are my own.

 

Dining By Design Does It Again! DIFFA NYC 2018

If you had a blank room with which you could showcase an over-the-top, dining area, how would you decorate it?  What would you put in it?  How would it look?  Design Industries Foundation Fighting AIDS AKA (DIFFA), has been challenging designers to transform raw spaces within Pier 94 for as long as I’ve been in the event marketing business..that’s over 15 years.  And I’ve enjoyed discovering all the well-thought out, creative details and have been totally inspired and wow-ed year after year.  Here is a recap from my VIP press preview highlighting some of the most stunning displays of dining design!

My most favorite room of all, was a cozy nook hidden behind a royal blue wall and sheer curtains.

It felt truly lit from within and had such a happy, vibe. Luxe Interiors + Design described it as a “calm cocoon..a blooming space that brings to life the joy of springtime.”

Doesn’t this feel so cheery?  I totally wanted to dine here.

The black and white graphic room below felt like it could have come from a Kardashian’s home, don’t you agree? I loved the art work.

Using Crate and Barrel items, they added a “fresh pop of color to the mix, a burst of gorgeous, inspiring green with just the right energy to spark fresh ideas, make the party buzz and bring the look to life.”

This matte black room felt so moody and cool.

Sometimes color is all you need in order to get that WOW effect.  The School of Visual Arts incorporated “cylindrical elements to create a sense of unity and a celestial aurora that emphasizes the feeling of hope and prosperity.”

And sometimes it’s all about lighting or an interesting art installation.  Here’s a room where you won’t be able to avoid talking about that elephant in the room.  -Designed by the Pratt Institute.

Walking through the aisles of dramatic displays really gets my heart pumping.  I love taking in all the floral arrangements, seeing the creative build-outs and studying the tablescapes.  Thank you DIFFA for inviting me to cover this spectacular event again.  It’s always a highlight of March!

To see past year’s tables, click here.

For more decor and design ideas, click here.

If you live in the NY area you can see this display along with Architectural Digest’s show through the 26th at Pier 92 and 94 off 52nd – 55th streets! Click here to purchase tickets.  It’s the best way to get inspired, explore trends and shop the latest.

About Dining by Design

Dining by design is DIFFA’s marquee fundraising event showcasaing designers, manufacturers and creatives who bring their fvision and passion to the table.  Dining by Design features an array of dining installations on displahy for five days, and includes exclusive special events.  All event proceeds dupport DIFFFA’s mission to fight HIV/AIDS.