A few weeks ago, I was perusing through the Pottery Barn fall catalog and loving almost every item on every page. Pottery Barn has such beautiful style and decor, I can get lost in their catalog for hours. Anyhow, one particular item caught my eye, the Pieced Leather Pillow Cover to be exact, and I immediately wanted… Read More DIY Leather Pillow Covers (a Pottery Barn Knockoff)
Let’s be honest, folding bed sheets is a pain. The whole “elastic edge thing” on the fitted sheet is annoying and never folds flat. And just like Tupperware lids and socks, pieces of my bed sheet sets would mysteriously get separated and lost in the linen closet. I used to haphazardly fold my sheets and… Read More Tutorial:The Best Way to Fold & Store Bed Sheets
“WE’RE OFF TO SEE THE WIZARD!!” With Halloween just around the corner, costume prep is in full swing! This year, my daughter wants to be Dorothy from The Wizard of Oz. Finding her a costume was easy. The famous ruby slippers on the other hand, not so much. I was able to find these sparkly… Read More DIY Ruby Slippers from The Wizard of Oz
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
Football season is in full swing and so are all the awesome game-day parties. Whether you are a sports fan or not, it is always fun to get together with friends and family to watch (or pretend to watch) the big game. Here is a deliciously simple menu to make your next football party a… Read More A Deliciously Simple Game Day Party Menu
This spicy Jalapeño & Chile Simple Syrup is a great cocktail mixer. Add it to your margaritas, mojitos, or moscow mules for a delicious kick! Jalapeño & Chile Simple Syrup 2 cups white sugar 2 cups cold water 2 jalapeño peppers (halved) 2 green chile peppers (halved) 8 1-inch strips lime zest 8 1-inch strips… Read More Jalapeño & Chile Simple Syrup
I have a slight obsession for all things personalized and monogrammed, especially when it comes to jewelry. In 8th grade, I went to an amusement park and bought a gold bent wire ring coiled in the shape of my name. I felt so glamorous and sophisticated wearing that ring and was quite disappointed when it… Read More Jewelry with Meaning: My Top Picks for Personalized Baubles and Bling
