decorating with diptyque

After a long week in NYC, I'm finally grooving back to the swing of things. I've got so many concepts and ideas and that I am ready to share. First of all, I am a scent-a-holic. That's right. I can't do anything without a proper smell. I've got spray for my lingerie, for my sheets and towels, I keep candles and diffusers in almost every room in my house, I have a perfume addiction and I only buy beauty products that have pleasant smells. For me, smell is everything! So, how do you translate that smell to things that are pretty to look at? I use my empty candles as flower vases, the height is always right for sweet roses. Lately, I've been seeing empty Diptyque candles in more uses than just candles and flowers. You can do so much more with beautiful empty candles. Here are a few photos to inspire you for your delightful sanctuary.

HOW TO GET THE LOOK?

Put almost empty candles in the freezer for an hour or so. When you take out of freezer, the wax should pop right out. Wipe with a glass cleaner and your small vases are ready to go! 

via glitter guide

Does anybody love this as much as I do? I think my favorite idea might be either gold paperclips or the orchid. Now I've got to go pick up some more candles...Tuberose is my favorite. 

3 easy and super chic last minute NYE party decor ideas

Can you believe the year is over in just 2 days!??! It's happening so fast. I still haven't even gotten my New Years resolutions down. I better get on it and quick before the festivities begin. I'll be scouring the town for some last minute holiday party decorations to bring to the party I am attending. While I would love to be ringing in my New Year  at this table above, I've pulled together a few ideas NYE as decor inspiration.

Balloons. A super easy and affordable way to spruce up a dinner party. I love the idea of tying balloons as napkin rings. I love the height it adds to the table, and the effect of letting the balloons go as the dinner party begins. Also, a wall of balloons is such a simple move with a HUGE statement. Tape balloons at staggering heights to create the illusion of a wall. This can also be a great way to close off any areas you don't want guests to enter. 

Martha Stewart Magazine

the perfect palate

I also LOVE the idea of personal champagne splits with fun straws. It's so much easier than having a ton of glassware out to clean in the morning, when that's probably the last thing you want to do in the AM. Throw ribbon on it and voila, party time. Also, I love the idea of taking ordinary things around the house and turning them into ice buckets. This year I am thinking of turning my gold decorative clam shell into the champagne bucket. Keeps things interesting and unique. 

There is nothing more fun at a party than a photo booth. Don't have the cash to shell out for a professional one? No worries. Get yourself some sparkly streamers, tape them to the wall and let people flex their selfie skills with your super cool backdrop. Ask them to hashtag your party name and create instructional signage for it. Instagram will love you for it. 

Let's get the party started right??!??!?!!!