Entrepreneuress 101: Work at home essentials

I've been working out of my home for over 5 years now. I can't even believe it. It makes me incredibly proud that I have been able to do it for so long. The other day I was on the phone doing an interview and one of the questions was "What are your work-at-home essentials?". At first I couldn't quite figure out what exactly what they were, but then it occurred to me I've got my "go-to" outfits, my routines for my day and all my tricks of the 'work at home' trade. I created a guide especially for those of you who are like me and work from home. You can get your free copy here.  Now let's get back to my essentials. 

Work at home: Look #1

High waisted skinny jeans are a MUST for me + paired with this Marsala (color of the year) knit sweater its a comfortable outfit for a day at work. I've got to be comfortable yet a relaxed stylish. Now this look can work with a classic pump or sneaker wedges which I love because they have a heel, keep you warm in the fall and are SUPER comfortable to run around, pick up samples and haul furniture in. I also am a huge believer in keeping things organized in bags. I keep all my planners, notebooks and project folders in one tote bag that I throw in my car and take everywhere with me. This Celine one is a classic. 

Work at home: Look #2

When there are days that I know I may have to run out for a meeting or even just to pick up fabric samples, I want to be comfortable with a hint of dressy so I shoot for a monochromatic look. Totally the Kardashian thing, I know, but it in fashion and I love the way it makes you just pulled together.  I love these Topshop skinny jeans in grey. I would pair them with a grey knit sweater  and this budget friendly tote would go nicely. Also, If I could wear Uggs everywhere I would, so these grey Uggs with heels are definitely on my list! 

 In addition to my daily planner, I keep beautiful journals at my desk and it my tote where I jot down every little thing that comes to my head. Should you need glasses, I am obsessed with these Warby Parkers. I also love to burn only the best Diptyque candles, tuberose is my favorite. 

The sweater / skinny jean look. 

4 budget friendly finds for a LUXE home

It was brought to my attention that its hard to find things that are "affordable" on blogs and the internet. When it comes to the home, I have an issue with people so worried about spending money on items that you spend a LOT of  your life in. Most people I know, will spend thousands of dollars on shoes, that actually do awful things to your feet, back, etc. However, at the same time skimp out on good quality chairs because you don't want to shell out the cash. While its incredibly important to have proper support while you are home sitting on your furniture, and you spend a good amount of time there. It's where your guests sit, too. It's a lot like skincare. Most people spend a fortune on their clothes, yet wash their face with 5$ face wash. Hello! Your face is the most important part of your body and you're stuck with that forever. I'm all for a good bargain and some drug store products are just fine, I'm just trying to make a point here. You've got to keep in perspective where you spend your dollars and where you pinch and in the long run how is it going to affect your life. I know we all want to live a long, beautiful and very comfortable life. So invest in things that are going to last you throughout seasons, no? On that note, I wanted to share a few pieces for the home that I think are basic essentials for getting the high style look you want that you don't want skimp out on and why. I'll also give two priced out options...

A black wing backed chair. You shouldn't skimp on your chairs, where you spend plenty of your time. Even just one of these chairs will give your home a pop of chic, but you won't want to skimp because these are pieces you want to last and give good support on your back.

Shop it: Target black wingback chair $650     |   black wingback chair $850

A mirrored console is so essential in any luxurious home. Mirrored pieces just scream luxury. Invest in quality because you don't want the mirror to crack easily and you want it to be able to hold several items as well as balance correctly. I have some bad experiences with poor quality mirrored pieces. I've used both of these in homes and they have been well worth the price. 

Shop it: Target mirrored console $250 |  mirrored console $629

A small tufted ottoman can be such a great piece for extra storage and for extra seating. I've had some poor quality ones that didn't last a min, the legs broke off, etc. These two are very chic and good quality options in taupe shades, which go with pretty much every look and style. 

Shop it: Target taupe tufted ottoman $59  |  taupe tufted ottoman $221

Fabric is a place where I just do not believe in skimping, durability is everything and it is absolutely worth it. Believe me, you will know the difference of lying your head on poor fabric and especially when walking on rugs. Having animal print in the home is also fabulous. Period. I am a huge believer in leopard print but the more luxurious and stylish look right now is grey tiger prints in soft fabrics. This is such a high end look and here are two price ranges to get it in your home .

Shop it: grey tiger print pillow $199 | gray tiger print rug $140-$600