Humphrey The Match Strike // Jonathan Adler

This little guy already has a name, he's Humprhey. Humphrey was a little 'just because' gift from the Mr, and the fact he's already been named just a few days after arriving in our home should tell you a) how much I love him and b) what a fruit loop I am. 

But hey, if you're going to have matches on your coffee table (which any scented candle addict like myself  will) what better/cuter way to display them is there? None, really. This adorable but also very chic elephant match strike is by Jonathan Alder and can be purchased from Shopbop (here). 

I noticed Jonathan Adler also makes a sweet little squirrel version. Maybe Humphrey would like a friend... Hmmm.

There's a good handful of other little items by Jonathan Adler that I'd love to add to my home sometime, too. I love that they're all quirky and fun, they make me feel cheerful just looking at them. If you're looking for a stylish but playful gift they'd be a great option too.

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Home // Gold Animals

Dinosaurs on the desk of Catherine from The Life Styled Via The Glitter Guide

Table centrepieces via Sitting Tree Events

Animal-topped mason jars, perfect for jewelry or nail polish storage -  via Land of Nams

I've been meaning to DIY some gold animals for quite some time after spotting them in several stylish settings (see pictures above). They're cute and playful and I thought it'd be fun to dot a couple around my bookshelf and coffee table or maybe even re-create the animal-topped mason jars. After my Kate Spade Canvas DIY I had some gold spray paint left over, so it was just a simple case of finding the plastic animals and getting a bit of free time.

I opted for a bucket of mixed 'safari' animals for mine, but of course, you could choose something different like dinosaurs or farm animals. Or, go for one larger sized animal if you want a bigger visual impact. Once I had the animals I simply laid them out flat on newspaper, sprayed one side of them, waited for them to dry and then did the other. As easy as that! I'm really pleased with how they've turned out and the effect is just what I wanted. I have four of them in my living room and even though I have another 12 sat in their bucket, I think they're best staying there for now. I'm going for playful chic decor after all, not a zoo.

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Coffee Table Collection // Lauren Conrad Style & Beauty

I have to admit I was somewhat obsessed with The Hills. I mean, c'mon...the pretty ladies, dressed up partying and lunching their days away in L.A, what a life! Not to mention the boys, the drama... it was one of the original and (still is, in my opinion) best "reality" TV shows. 

In the back of my head I always questioned just how real it all was and when I saw Lauren's nails suddenly change colour, after simply walking through a door, I was faced with a sad reality - confirmation of what I suspected, that it probably wasn't very real at all. 

But still, I watched, and was fascinated by the stories and in particular Lauren. Even though much of it was fake, watching her grow up from her Laguna days wasn't. Over the years we got to see her style develop and witnessed her transform from a relaxed, beach going girl next door to a woman with an enviable wardrobe and a chic, elegant personal style.

I like to collect coffee table books and use them for decoration around my apartment, so in a bit of a fan-girl moment not too long ago, I decided to buy her two books, 'Style' and 'Beauty'. I hadn't purchased them earlier since I figured there wouldn't be great deal for me to take from them. I was actually pleasantly surprised that there are some great tips and useful ideas. There's plenty of step by step photo guides for hair and beauty and while much of it probably isn't stuff you didn't know, it is nice just to flip through. You can see that she has a genuine interest in the both fashion and beauty and has made a huge effort for her books to be useful, not merely a means to cash in on her star status. They do make pretty additions to my book stacks, too.