Part of my New Years resolution (read all about my mission to be mindful in 2016 here) was to prioritize my time and be more efficient with my ever-growing list of to dos. Sometimes, for me, it can be difficult to tackle tasks in a world filled with Instagram, Pinterest and all sorts of procrastination vices. I thought it'd be helpful to share my favorite tips for GSD (getting shit done) so that we can conquering our calendars together!

1. Coffee, coffee, coffee. I don't know about you but the ritual of brewing coffee is one I have to do in order to start my day. I usually like to grab a cup and sit down at my desk (or whatever work space I've decided to occupy that day) and get in the right frame of mind for crossing things off my list.

2. Write it all down. I'm a list maker, it's just what I do. Having all of my to dos laid out neatly helps me to visualize the days tasks. I'm currently operating in a Rifle Paper Co. yearly planner (obsessed!), a list pad from Target and Google Calendar. 

3. Clean it up. A tidy work space is important for productivity. Your desk should be neat without distractions and good quality essentials (pens, paper, computer...).

4. Hard stuff first. It may seem easier to tackle the easiest things and build momentum but crossing off the most time consuming tasks frees you up to get more done and really lightens the mental load!

5. Take breaks. A fifteen minute treat (watch a youtube video or call a friend) makes work feel a little less daunting. Who doesn't want to be rewarded for their hard work?

6. Group projects together. Batching tasks together is the easiest way to knock out big chunks of your list. 5 things that need tending to online? Do them all at once instead of inserting things like house work or errands in the middle.

7. Celebrate a productive day. You owned that to do list, act like it! Clock out when the day is done and enjoy your down time. If you don't get to everything in one sitting, don't sweat it. Roll tasks over to to tomorrow's list and prepare to meet the next day head on.

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“Contemplate a future of objects that inspire and refine you.”

Imagine this: a unique shopping experience set among the most beautifully curated and designed spaces in two of your favorite cities. Two unique retail destinations wherein natural light is abundant, no spree is hurried and every single detail from furniture to the beauty potions adorning each vanity are for sale. This is the premise of my newest obsession, The Apartment by The Line. Each location is meant to feel like you're shopping your coolest girlfriend's closet as pieces 'gain meaning and relevance through context'. I can't get enough of the perfectly edited and storied pieces found within these walls!

"What new meanings and functions do quintessential objects take on in an intimate domestic setting?
How do storied objects relate to one another? What do they say about their owner?"

Los Angeles

New York

images via The Line and CITNB

brass berks pendant | threshold serving tray | hatch cashmere sleeper set | threshold brass task lamp | free people leather bolo wrap | hatch highline dress | chloe hudson mini shoulder bag | one kings lane sophia jute rug & naomi rug | elizabeth suzann suzi boot

The cold never bothered me anyway...

After a weekend spent cooped up with nothing but online shopping and family snuggles to keep me company, I'm happy that things have thawed a bit. While the snowpacolypse may have been bad for my sense of cabin fever, it was great for wishlist building! With a MAJOR trip on the horizon and my eyes on vintage kilim rugs, I've narrowed in on my favorite styles: neutrals (obviously) and lots of geometric pattern. Also on my list of beautiful things dying to live in my home and in my wardrobe? A gorgeous velvet chair, brass accents, all things cashmere from HATCH and a new trend I'm loving lately (chokers and bolos).

What are you favorites right now?

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