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New Bed, New Beginnings

It’s official… James and I are homeowners! And while we can’t wait to paint and decorate, we’re perfectly content to announce that the only piece of furniture we own in our new house is this King size Nectar bed and grey Headboard (which is currently on sale!). And it’s such a relief to be in such an open, quiet space and to zen-out in this incredibly comfortable mattress. And for once in our adult life we’re going to take our time to furnish and paint. The only non-compromise. Good sleep.

If you’re bed shopping, save this post! Nectar makes high quality and incredibly  affordable mattresses ranging from $399 – $999 (well below their competitors), and currently includes pillows, sheets, and a mattress protector with every mattress purchase!

They also offer an unheard of 365 Night sleep trail and Forever warranty! Crafted from premium materials, the quilted gel memory foam and cooling cover distributes weight evenly and with full support. I didn’t feel James or our pup Charlie move the entire night. Between the quiet and this mattress, It feels like heaven.

Get the most current discount! Use Code: PrettyConnected at check out on nectarsleep.com for their most current and best discount. For November they are offering $399 worth of accessories with every mattress Sheet set, mattress protector & 2 Premium pillows)!

 Disclaimer: Mattress and bed frame were gifted. Opinions are my own

Office Makeover

Nourison Kamala Area Rug

Happy Fall everyone! I don’t know about you but I blinked and summer was over. I spent most of mine traveling for work and after a very busy season, I’m so ready for some normalcy and to transform my space. I somehow let my apartment get over-run by packages and turned my living room/office into a mini warehouse for my accessory line to do shipments. One of my big goals for fall is  to take back my apartment. I started with the office since I desperately need a welcoming space to work out of when I’m home.

Nourison Kamala Area Rug
Nourison Kamala Area Rug

I wanted something to match my white desk and red organizer so after stalking Nourison’s website, I found my perfect one (their Instagram page is also great for inspo). They have a great assortment of carpets at all budgets and styles. I found so many I wanted the toughest part was choosing what decor style I wanted to go with.

Nourison Kamala Area Rug

Ultimately I picked the Nourison Kamala Area Rug, it had all the characteristics I was going for, colorful but not too loud and a dose of red to compliment the filing cabinet. There’s always a hesitation with ordering anything online, but the carpet was exactly as pictured, high quality and made my space! I spent a fortune on my previous carpet and we had a higher budget when looking at the site, which had a range or rugs from $300 to upwards of $3,000, but this $299 carpet (full price and included free shipping) won us over. For a 5.25 x 7.25 ft carpet with this quality, I’m really impressed! Two things not to forget when ordering a carpet, 1) measure your area, don’t guess!, 2) Don’t forget the rug pad! Ordering them at the same time makes your life so much easier.

Nourison Vintage Kashan Ivory Area Rug

They also sell a great assortment on Overstock! I was originally going to do my living room first and was debating between this Nourison Vintage Kashan Ivory Area Rug (on sale for $132), the Moroccan Marrakesh Cream Fringe Shag rug (on limited time sale from $847 to $310!) and Moroccan Casbah Run (originally $882, now $300). The super sale ends in 3 days so I need to high-tail it to organize the living room and keep the renovation going. The whole assortment of Nourison carpets on Overstock can be found HERE, which is definitely worth a peruse. But I screen shot the ones I have my eye on, I actually really need to get back onboard with Pinterest. It feels like forever since I used it.

Nourison Moroccan Marrakesh Cream Fringe Shag rug on overstock
Nourison Moroccan Marrakesh Cream Fringe Shag rug

Nourison Moroccan Casbah Run

As you can see I have very eclectic/conflicting taste when it comes to picking a decor style! If you have any great tips or inspiration pages send them my way. xoLara @prettyconnected

Summer Sunlight Activity: Make an Herb Garden!

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Earlier this month I so impressed by Unilever’s latest film for their Project Sunlight program, “The Way Kids See it,” which features kids from all over the world and how they make a difference. From wanting clean, trash-free beaches to helping bring food to members of their community, the video and Project Sunlight’s site is incredibly inspiring and the website features a bunch of different, fun activities and ways to live more sustainably.

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Touring HomeGoods with Genevieve Gorder

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Ready to makeover your apt? I am — no literally, I am! Having just moved into a new space, I’ve been racking my brain over what color to paint the walls, what aesthetic I want to curate for each from. And from there I need to find the actual furniture and accents. In tandem with my recent decor struggles, HomeGoods previewed some of their home furnishing in an event hosted by HGTV’s Genevieve Gorder!

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Having recently conducted a survey concluding home décor specifically impacts mood amongst Americans, HomeGoods partnered with Genevieve to create “Happy Home Resolutions” a.k.a. simple, yet cost-effective modifications to home décor that can make your home a happier place. Now if only I could buy each room on the spot, my furnishing woes would be over (I never has much luck at my local HomeGoods finding all the amazing pieces they show at these previews — although I always get some great finds). I can’t wait for the day they sell online!

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