This week I was lucky enough to be a part of something wildly special. I took part of the Home Goods Happy Challenge which is to makeover a space for someone to make their home happy. So, I decided to partner with Dec My Room, an organization that believes in creating healing spaces for ill children by decorating their hospital rooms with fun and beautiful things. The organization just blew my mind so of course I was up to the challenge of changing someones life who really deserves it. I worked with the Texas Childrens Hospital in Houston and decked out a 16 year old girls room during her very, very long stay.

Here is the before and after. Her hospital room of course is very drab and hospital like. Thank goodness for the soft purple wallcolor already up. HomeGoods was generous enough to sponsor me with $250 to deck out her space. It was actually such a fun challenge, I found so many awesome things for this girl. All I knew was that she loved baby blue and pink, animal prints (my kinda girl), dogs, and all things arts and crafts. I felt that was right up my alley.

So, I decided to pull together items in ocean blues, very tranquil colors to make her stay more relaxing and enjoyable. I hooked her up with some designer blue zebra pillows, a super plush neutral leopard print blanket, a basket of plush pink towels, a cool fluffy rug, art and pillows with uplifting messages, a cool tray and colors and journals to dream on, serene lights and a small ceramic puppy that she ended up naming "bitsy".

I can't tell you much about this amazing girl out of respect for her privacy, but I can tell you this was such an incredible experience. Meeting her and seeing her fight for her life literally moved me. Seeing her reaction to her decked out room brought tears to everyones eyes. I was so excited to give her all these beautiful things that made her so happy and they made her mom so happy too! #HomeGoodsHappy challenge successful! I hope you guys look into Dec My Room and see about getting involved with this in your area. Being a part of this girls life was so rewarding for me, I know it will be for you all too! A huge thank you to HomeGoods & Dec My Room!

1. I can't even believe that its August already. Where has this year gone? Seriously. I have been traveling so much I didn't even realize how quickly time has passed. Los Angeles last week and this week I've spent in New York City. Only 1 night did I actually sleep in my own bed and let me tell you, there is nothing like it.

2. My stay in NYC has been pretty amazing. There were a few days of that almost fall weather that I love so much. My hotel Renaissance 57 has been such a delight. With this view on the rooftop terrace, what is not to love?

3. Believe it or not I spent most of my time up there. I've been gone so long I've actually missed the sirens and the crazy sounds of the city.

4. I've been on the hunt for art this trip and I've been so many galleries I can't even remember them all. One of my favorites was the Fridman gallery. This work by ARIANA PAPADEMETROPOULOS was pretty cool. I love the decor influences in her work.

5. Manhattanites love their glitter art. Maison 24, one of the most hip boutiques for chic decor, carries glitter art by artist Camomile Hixon. It's pretty fabulous.

6. Not only did I shop for art, I also shopped for shoes. Decided to grab these gorgeous lovers. Aqua Alice & Olivia pump with faux snakeskin. They are so comfy and so much better in person. Literally, I bought the very last pair in bloomies, I found another pair here.

7. I also went by the Yosi Samra showroom, I couldn't resist a new pair of shoes. I swear they are the most comfortable flat ever. If you live in NYC, I can't imagine why you wouldn't have a few pair. As much as I love the shoes, the showroom decor was pretty sweet too. I loved this plaid and high gloss chairs.