Besides style and beauty, there are so many ways to elevate your everyday lifestyle with a touch of luxe. Whether it’s a updating a space in your home, creating a new family tradition, or even finding a new great read, I got you covered. And if you are looking on advice, experiences and suggestions on motherhood, I dish it all out here.
October is the month of gift giving in the With A Touch Of Luxe household. Our family celebrates 7 separate birthdays in this 31 day period, ranging in ages from elementary school children to great-great grandparents. I love to shop and buy interesting, unique, and heart felt presents for my loved ones so I think… Read More My Favorite Gift Ideas For Him, For Her, & For the Kids
My daughter turned 6 the beginning of this month. Besides wanting her party to be at the nearby indoor trampoline park, she also wanted the celebration to be anything and everything unicorn. With the current popularity of these magical creatures, I had no trouble finding ideas, themes, supplies, and party decor. In fact, it got… Read More A Unicorn Birthday Celebration plus 2 Kid Party Survival Tips EVERY Parent Must Know
These adorable and simple to make Unicorn Treat Cups are a beautiful party favor. Artificial flowers, foam paper, felt, and the magic of a glue gun transform plain plastic cups into a precious and personalized treat holder that your guests will love. Unicorn Treat Cup Tutorial Materials artificial flowers (3 per cup) gold glitter… Read More Unicorn Treat Cups Tutorial
If it exists, there is an app for it. And there is currently a plethora of shopping and retail apps on the market. I have put together a list of my top 4 shopping apps that bring finding and buying chic, elegant, and fashionable clothes literally to your fingertips. Whether looking for a sexy… Read More The Top 4 Shopping Apps You Need Right Now
The holiday countdown is on. As of today, there are only 62 days until Thanksgiving and 95 until Christmas. Besides all the celebrations, parties, and festivities, the holidays also mean house guests. Whether it is an overnight visit from a friend or an extended stay from out of town family members, it is important to have a… Read More 10 Guest Room Hacks To Make You The Best Host Ever!
Fall’s color palette is gorgeous. Rich elegant hues that exude warmth, sophistication, and luxury. I love how the fashion industry incorporates these natural colors and rich textures into their fall lines. This inspired me to take the beautiful tones of autumn and transform them into ideas and inspiration for the home. But as I looked… Read More Elegant Fall Decor (on a budget) For Every Room In Your House
Is there a piece of furniture in your house that does not fit in with the rest of the room? An accent cabinet that stands out….in a bad way. Maybe a chair that doesn’t match or that side table that needs updating. For me, it is a tall brown wooden storage cabinet in my master… Read More My DIY Furniture Makeover with Chalkpaint
My husband and I recently attended a beautiful wedding where the couple had opted to NOT have registry. This was a completely new concept to me. I always thought registries and weddings went hand in hand but apparently I was wrong. I refused to attend this wedding empty handed nor bring the bride and groom… Read More The 7 Best Wedding Gifts under $100 that are NOT on the registry
I fell in love at IKEA. No, I did not run off with a Swedish furniture maker. Instead, I found the thing my heart, and sanity, has been craving for a long time. Now why would I make such a big deal out of this unassuming clear plastic tray? Let me tell you, the IKEA Smula… Read More The Ultimate IKEA Arts & Crafts Hack
Anyone who knows me, knows I love wine. Buttery Chardonnays, crisp Rosés, bold Cabernet Sauvignons, or velvety Merlots, I truly enjoy every type and flavor. So it seemed only natural for my husband and I to celebrate our wedding anniversary with a wonderful wine tasting weekend getaway in Paso Robles. Paso Robles is a quaint… Read More The Ultimate Wine Tasting Weekend in Paso Robles