ONE CASHMERE SWEATER

The crisp air is here. It’s time to pull out the sweaters and buy some new ones. I fell in love with this camel cashmere sweater from Garnet Hill, and had to add it to my collection. The color and style is so versatile. Check out the different ways I have styled it with some other quality pieces from Garnett Hill.

Don’t be quick to put your silk skirts away. Knits are great pairings with silk and satin fabrics. I also love the idea of adding a leather boot in the mix too. These boots and this skirt are also from Garnet Hill, and I’m in love.

Wear your sweaters over your cotton shirt dresses. You can add tights to your look as the weather gets colder too.

Then, of course, there’s the classic pairing of a good pair of jeans and some boots. Put your hair up in a chic knot, and call it a day.

Photos by Rennai Hoefer

Linen Sheets Are A Game Changer

This post is sponsored by Garnett Hill.

I kept hearing all of this buzz about linen sheets being the best thing you could ever sleep in, but I didn't really believe it. And even if it was true, I wasn't about to drop a ton of money on sheets when I already had some that were perfectly fine. I mean, it's like the whole thread count, Egyptian cotton thing...It sounds amazing and I love luxury, but do I really need to spend a wad of cash on sheets for the best sleep of my life? If it's a good price and halfway decent and I can get it at a nearby store then I'm sold. At least, that's how I operated until I had the chance to try linen sheets through Garnett Hill. 

When they reached out to me to partner with them this year I was definitely excited. They are known for quality basics for women, kids and home. I have never ordered sheets online before though, and so I thought this was the perfect chance to experience that process. 

I saw these Eileen Fisher ticking stripe sheets in pink, and I just had to have them. The frayed edges are so cute, and the color was the perfect way to add some spring freshness to the room. Although I must say, I was a bit hesitant about linen. I was wondering if everything was just going to look like a wrinkled mess all of the time. I sure as heck didn't want to have to iron all of the sheets everything time I had a guest visit. 

But I took a gamble on them because of the rumors that sleeping in linen is the best. Boy am I glad I did. They are so awesome that I am considering giving up my own master bedroom for the guest room. Being that I live in Arizona where the temps can climb to 120, I should have done this a long time ago. They make you feel like you are sleeping on a cloud, and keep you nice and cool compared to regular sheets. 

They do have a worn, slightly wrinkled look to them as most linen does, but I find that charming and a juxtaposition to modern design elements in my guest room. I highly recommend trying linen for yourself! Visit Garnett Hill for more linen styles. 

Photos by Rennai Hoefer