Interiors by Jacquin: nursery

Friday, October 9, 2015

Stunning & Artistic Home Tour of Model Marisa Howard

Profession: Model & Blogger

Location: Dallas, TX

Jacquin: Thank you so much for sharing your at home style with Interiors by Jacquin! Tell us about your fab lifestyle blog!

Marisa: Hi! My name is Marisa Howard, and I have a lifestyle blog called Marhow. I write about all things from wellness and yoga to contemporary design, style, fashion, and family life. I have a three month old baby girl so lately I’ve been focused on all things baby.

Jacquin: How would you describe your personal style?

Marisa: My personal style is very simple. I like to find a balance in being classic yet modern. I love to wear neutrals but pops of color in my accessories which is reflected in my home as well. I gravitate towards neutral furniture but colorful art.

Jacquin: What is your favorite space in your home?

Marisa: My favorite space is our nursery. It’s modern yet soft and soothing with a butterfly theme. So much thought went into it, and it was the first room to be completed in May after we renovated and moved in. I love the combination of the soft shades of gray, ivory, peach, and aqua. It was designed by Angeline Guido Hall and you can find all the details on my nursery design blog post here.

Jacquin: I love that you're a collector of contemporary art (and shoes!). I collect fine art, as well. What is your favorite work of art at home?

Marisa: Thank you! My favorite work of art we own is by an artist named Benjamin Shine called “15 Metres of Fame”. It’s a depiction of Andy Warhol’s face made out of hot pink tulle. We purchased the piece a few years ago at the very first MTV ReDefine art auction.

Jacquin: Before I move on, I must say that I LOVE your art selections! They are all so unique and eye catching. I definitely see what you mean about using artwork to add pops of color to your home! Fabulous! Another must-ask question I have is about your beauty secrets. As a model, are there any beauty or fashion tips that you have learned (or live by) that you think everyone woman could benefit from?

Marisa: Hmm I’ve learned a lot of tips from makeup artist over the years, and perhaps the most important one I’ve learned is how much your eyebrows frame your eyes. I never leave the house without tinted SPF moisturizer, eye cream, under-eye concealer, and sculpted brows. I use Anastasia brow powder and then a mascara wand to brush them upwards.

Jacquin: When it comes to fashion, what are your favorite accessories right now?

Marisa: As a shoe collector, choosing a favorite pair of shoes is nearly impossible for me, but I love my made to order Monolo Blahnik BB Pumps. I love that you can custom choose the colors, material, and heel height.

My favorite fashion accessory is my leather Hermes wrap bracelet. I have various styles and colors, and love how classic and chic they are.

Marisa's favorite shoes...

Marisa's favorite shoes - Custom Monolo Blahnik BB Pumps

Marisa's favorite fashion accessory...

Marisa wearing her favorite Hermes wrap bracelet.

Jacquin: I'm new to Dallas and eager to learn about the best places in town. So with you being a Dallas native, would you mind sharing your favorite boutique in Dallas?

Marisa: Well of course! My two favorite boutiques for clothing are Forty Five Ten and Planet Bardot. My two favorite boutiques for fun gifts and unique finds for the home are The Loveliest and Nuvo.

Jacquin: I just check out your Dallas boutique recommendations, and I'm so happy you shared them with me! Great stores! Thank you!!

Jacquin: Lastly, what would a perfect day be like for you?

Marisa: A perfect day for me would entail getting a full night sleep, doing yoga, and having a lovely meal with my family. It’s the simple things...

Photo Credit: Stephanie Drenka

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Saturday, July 4, 2015

Beauty and the Binky

Happy 4th of July!! I have two bonus posts in store this weekend in honor of the holiday. I'm starting the weekend with a baby themed post featuring my sister Melanie's baby shower AND a baby-themed edition of "Bloggers at Home" featuring mom-blogger Jaclyn Kent of Beauty and the Binky.

My sister Melanie's baby shower was such a fun celebration! It was hosted in my hometown of Chicago on the rooftop of fantastic restaurant, Epic, located downtown. The afternoon was made complete with sunny weather, just for my sister's special day! If you know Chicago, then you know the weather is very unpredictable, so real summer weather was quite the treat. We can't wait to meet baby Sophie! Congratulations to Melanie and Shane!! And keeping with the baby trend, now for a baby-themed edition of "Bloggers at Home"!

Jacquin: Thanks for giving me a peek inside of your family friendly home! I'm excited to see how you've decorated your son's nursery and playroom. Please introduce yourself and your blog.

Jaclyn: Hello! I’m Jaclyn from Beauty and the Binky. I’m a young, fashionable mom. I never cook, but I do get dressed every day. I wrote the book on night wakings, I graduated from the University of Pumping at Work, and I built a 30 pound child with my breasts alone. ...all while wearing a pencil skirt and heels. I admit that I’m not “good” at anything, I just try really hard. I believe a little effort goes a long way. We just bought our first house and we’ve been working to make it a home! Please come inside!

Jacquin: How would you describe your personal style?

Jaclyn: My personal style is a mix between comfort and classic, chic pieces. I think comfort is really important (especially for a young mom), but I like to add the perfect accessories to take an outfit to the next level.

Jaclyn's adorable nursery design...

Jacquin: What is your favorite thing about blogging?

Jaclyn: My favorite thing about blogging is the community that I have been so graciously welcomed into! I imagined blogging as a one-sided hobby, where I blab out to the great abyss and get no response. Instead, I was lovingly attacked with support and advice! Building blogging friendships has been my all-time favorite part of blogging. I’ve actually met a few bloggers that I followed before I even blogged and I’ll be meeting more blog besties in September!

Jacquin: What's your favorite family activity?

Jaclyn: Our favorite family activity is to go for an evening walk or take a bath. I know these are pretty tame activities and may sound boring, but we really cherish our calm moments together. My husband and I are both very excitable people, so finding a peaceful moment is really special to us.

Jacquin: How do you like to unwind from busy day-to-day life and mom duties?

Jaclyn: I like to unwind by enjoying my hobbies of blogging and reading. I have to be honest, I don’t have any "mom" duties, we just have family duties! My husband usually gets our son settled and starts dinner, while I spend time blogging and unwinding. We all eat dinner together, read stories with our son, and then put him to sleep together. I think our evening routine is a good way to unwind, too!