Holiday Apartment Tour | Blogmas Day 20

Hello loves,

Today I'm bringing you another video!  This time it's a look at all of the Christmassy bits and bobs around my apartment.  I hope you enjoy it.

With love,

Traci J

How I Get Going in the Morning #CoffeeMyWay

Hello loves,

I am definitely a morning person. I love waking up and knowing that I have the whole day to make it into whatever I want it to be. I have the time to accomplish and do anything.  If I want to spend the day working on the blog, I can. If I want to binge watch Netflix, I can. If I want to go for a run and meet friends for dinner and drinks, I can!

However, not every day is a jump-out-of-bed-and-conquer-the-world kind of day. Some days I just want to curl up in bed and hit snooze 400 times. On days like this - it is important that I follow my morning ritual to help feel refreshed and have a #boss kind of day!

Bows for Justine has teamed up with Wayfair.com for their #CoffeeMyWay campaign. Wayfair is an online home store - they seriously have everything. You absolutely have to check out their selection of coffee makers and mugs! To see a post where I teamed up with them previously click here.

If you keep up with me on Twitter or Insta, it is no secret that I have a mild complete obsession with coffee. It runs through my veins. Call me Rory Gilmore.

When I wake up I usually scroll through my Twitter and Instagram feeds to catch up on what happened in the #TeamInternet world while I was catching my ZZZs.  When I get the energy to roll out of bed, I wash my face.  But first, I make sure to put on some music.  Music always gets me going in the morning.  Click here to see what I've been listening to lately. Next, I'll head downstairs and get started on my favorite part of the morning - making my coffee.

Sometimes I don't have time to have a leisurely morning - so I am all about convenience.  I'll pop a K-Cup into my Keurig (lately I've been loving the Macadamia Cookie flavored coffee by Gloria Jeans), grab my favorite white mug (great for snapping an Insta pic), and hit "brew."

While I'm waiting for my hot mug of liquid energy to be ready, I'll usually make some breakfast.  I'm a sucker for waffles or I'll opt for yogurt, fruit, and granola.  Once I have my coffee and breakfast ready, I like to sit down in my living room recliner and catch up on the latest episode of Good Mythical Morning.

Now I know what you're thinking, "Traci, you didn't tell us what creamer you put in your coffee! How much sugar do you add? Are you a skim milk or 2% kind of lady?"  Well ladies and gentlemen, #CoffeeMyWay is black.  I am a no nonsense girl when it comes to my morning cup.  Yes, I like my lattes, mochas, and macchiatos - but my perfect morning is just me, my coffee, and the internet.

After I finish my breakfast and my coffee (maybe even a second cup), I shower, get dressed, put my make up on, and head out the door!  This routine and time to myself is what really prepares me to take on the day.

What does #CoffeeMyWay look like for you? Are you a black coffee lover like I am - or do you put your own spin on it?  How do you do mornings? Let me know in the comments below, and be sure to check out Wayfair.com!

With love,

Traci J xx

Image credit: Death to the Stock Photo

Gift Guide for Her - Target Edition

Hello loves!

Whenever I need to purchase a gift last minute - or I'm buying a gift for someone and I just do not know what to get them - I immediately find myself at Target.  I swear, they have something for everyone (including me, which is why I generally end up with a gift for myself too).  I decided to peruse the Target website and come up with my top 5 picks for holiday gifts for her this season.

1...Knit Beanie
2... Three Piece Gold Accessory Set
3... Reindeer Leggings
4...Metallic Reindeer
5...Cardinal Mug

What are you buying for your friends this Christmas?  Have you picked up anything great from Target lately - did I miss something?  Let me know in the comments.

Happy Holidays,

XOXO Traci J

Classic Meets Contemporary | Reflect Your Style

Hello Loves,

I am finally on summer vacation after a semester of student teaching. That means that a lot more posts will be coming your way. YASSS!  

A little over a week ago I was asked to participate in the Reflect Your Style campaign that One Kings Lane is hosting.  One Kings Lane is your one stop shop for home decor.  They have everything from couches and beds to lamps and candles.  Seriously guys, this place has it all.  

As part of the campaign they sent me pictures of six different vanity mirrors.  By now we all know that I find putting on makeup extremely therapeutic - so the space where I sit and do my makeup has to have the right vibe, and it all starts with the mirror.

Immediately I was drawn to the clean lines of the Lenoir Mirror.  My style is eclectic - I enjoy mixing different textures, colors, and patterns.  The common thread is that I always like to have a few classic pieces tying everything together.

Based off of the Lenoir Mirror - I put together an inspiration board for my ideal vanity station.

Lenoir Mirror

Desk...Similar

Chair...Similar

8 Inch Scalloped Tray

Festive Votives

The desk and the mirror are the truly classic pieces that anchor this vanity station.  Pairing the desk with the sleek, clear chair adds a textural element that I just love!  As an organizational freak - I prefer a clutter free station - so the tray is perfect to organize the few products and pieces of jewelry that sit out all of the time.  Last but not least, I found these fun-colored votives.  Not only do they add a pop of color, but they add a cozy ambiance that I find so vital to have in a vanity station.

What mirror would you pick as the centerpiece of your vanity?  How will you Reflect Your Style?  Go check out One Kings Lane for even more adorable finds for your home!  

With Love,

Traci J