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All Heart Eyes for Red and Pink

January 30, 2025

Valentine’s Day is here, and I’m all in on the love vibes. Truly, I love LOVE. It’s just the sweetest excuse to slow down and add a little romance to life, isn’t it? Whether it’s for your partner, dear friends, or just you, it’s the perfect time to sprinkle in something special — perhaps something red, or pink, or homemade ?

But, let’s talk about the décor for a sec! Does anyone else feel personally attacked by the seasonal aisle this time of year? Like, why is everything so bright red and covered in glitter hearts? Cute for a second, but then … straight to storage. We want things that feel festive, sure, but also timeless—pieces we can love past February 14th.

A curated Valentine's Day mood board featuring chic and romantic gift ideas: bold red table lamps, a gold heart necklace, twisted blush candles, a cozy red sweater, Tom Ford Lost Cherry perfume, a striped red and white pillow with ruffled edges, a peachy nude lipstick, a gold bracelet with diamond accents, a pink cocktail with a lip-shaped stencil, custom embroidered napkins, a pink ruched handbag, and red bow-adorned heels. Perfect inspiration for love-themed gifting or indulgent self-care.

So, I did a little hunting and rounded up some of my favorite red and pink finds. Think fun, thoughtful, and juuust the right amount of festive. Perfect for a Galentine’s get-together, a sweet gift idea, or just treating yourself because you deserve it. These are the things I’d want in my own home, wardrobe, or everyday life—without screaming “I’m only here for Valentine’s Day.”

Let’s add a little romance, but make it chic. Keep reading or click here to shop everything on our LTK. ?

A luxurious bathroom with green tasseled shower curtains, a brass showerhead, marble tiles, and floral wallpaper. A small stool with a natural sponge adds rustic charm to the elegant, vintage-inspired space.

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Valentine’s Day is the perfect excuse to give your home a little romantic glow-up. Think beyond cheesy heart-shaped everything, and focus on timeless, charming pieces that still feel festive. A striped red pillow? Instantly cozy and chic—it’ll work in February and beyond. Add a few blush-toned taper candles or these cordless lamps for a soft, romantic touch on your table or mantle. And, fresh flowers (always!)—red or pink blooms in a classic vase can completely transform a space. These are the little details that make your home feel thoughtful and inviting without overdoing it.

A curated selection of beauty and skincare products displayed on a marble countertop, including a calming toner, nourishing serum, and elegant blush and lipstick options. A snapshot of everyday glow-up essentials for a minimal yet polished routine.

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How about the everyday little luxuries? A custom embroidered napkin or coaster is adorable for hosting or gifting, and it shows you actually thought about the details. Tom Ford’s “Lost Cherry” perfume—doesn’t it just sound like it was made for Valentine’s Day? Sweet but sophisticated. While we are talking beauty– my signature lip color is the Laura Mercier Rouge Lipstick in ‘Nude Nouveau’. I love a bold red lip for certain occasions, but this is my everyday color that gets me tons of compliments! And speaking of lips, if you’re making cocktails (recipe details below), don’t forget the frothy lips stencil moment—it’s the kind of extra touch that makes people remember. These are the things that turn the ordinary into something worth celebrating.

Emma Roberts walking in a bold leopard-print coat with pink fur accents, paired with dark trousers and shiny black boots. A striking street-style moment mixing fierce patterns and playful textures.

Red and Pink, but make it Fashion

What’s Valentine’s Day without a little red or pink in your wardrobe? A cozy, romantic red sweater is perfect for any plans—dinner date or curling up on the couch. Pair it with a dainty heart necklace for just a hint of love. If you’re feeling bold, these red mule heels with the oversized bow are chef’s kiss—so fun for a Galentine’s night out, or just to feel fabulous. And, can we talk about this pink clutch (that’s now on sale)? I have it and it’s perfect for times when I want a playful yet polished look.

A chic Valentine's Day cocktail featuring a classic Cosmopolitan with a frothy egg white top, adorned with a lip stencil design in beet powder, held by a hand with red-painted nails against a stylish black bar background.

As featured above, I couldn’t help but fall for this adorable Valentine’s craft cocktail! ? I’ve been seeing it pop up all over my Pinterest feed, and if you know me, you know I’m a sucker for a cute beverage craft (and of course, a good photo moment). I was influenced … and honestly, I hope you will be too! This is your sign to start planning your Galentine’s Day party??

an image of some text saying: Valentine’s Craft Cocktail For this Valentine’s cocktail, keep it simple! A classic Cosmo works great, but any pink drink will do. The secret? Add an egg white to your shaker for that creamy, frothy top. Once poured into a coupe glass, place a lip-shaped stencil on top (you can grab one on Amazon) and sprinkle beet powder over it. The result? A fun, romantic touch that’s perfect for Galentine’s or just treating yourself. Cheers to love! ❤️

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Rouge Essentiel Silky Creme Lipstick ‘Nude Nouveau’
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We intentionally paired a more affordable lacquer dining table with timeless wicker dining chairs and a statement light fixture. By saving in one area, we were able to invest where it mattered most. The end result still feels layered, custom, and collected because every decision was made with the bigger picture in mind.

That’s one of the biggest misconceptions about hiring a designer. People assume we’re here to encourage a bigger budget.

Honestly, we’re here to educate you where to save so you can spend on the things that matter the most.

Knowing where to invest, where to save, and how those decisions work together is what keeps a project feeling intentional—and helps avoid expensive mistakes later.

I think a lot of people assume they need to wait until they have more money, or the entire house figured out before getting started. But I’ve found the opposite is often true. One thoughtful plan for one room creates momentum for everything that follows.

If you’ve been putting off a room because you don’t know where to begin (or you’re worried about making the wrong decisions), we’d love to help.

Comment “PLAN” and I’ll send you the link to schedule a one-hour consultation so we can kick your project off on the right foot.

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This breakfast nook is a perfect example of why I believe a good design plan can actually help you spend smarter, not more. We intentionally paired a more affordable lacquer dining table with timeless wicker dining chairs and a statement light fixture. By saving in one area, we were able to invest where it mattered most. The end result still feels layered, custom, and collected because every decision was made with the bigger picture in mind. That’s one of the biggest misconceptions about hiring a designer. People assume we’re here to encourage a bigger budget. Honestly, we’re here to educate you where to save so you can spend on the things that matter the most. Knowing where to invest, where to save, and how those decisions work together is what keeps a project feeling intentional—and helps avoid expensive mistakes later. I think a lot of people assume they need to wait until they have more money, or the entire house figured out before getting started. But I’ve found the opposite is often true. One thoughtful plan for one room creates momentum for everything that follows. If you’ve been putting off a room because you don’t know where to begin (or you’re worried about making the wrong decisions), we’d love to help. Comment “PLAN” and I’ll send you the link to schedule a one-hour consultation so we can kick your project off on the right foot.

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I’ve always believed that the best design starts there-not with a specific tile or paint color, but with how you want a space to feel when you walk into it.

The funny thing about renovation is that the vision is usually the easy part. The middle is where the work happens. The demolition. The decisions. The samples spread across every surface. The moments when you’re trying to imagine beautiful spaces while standing in a construction zone. We’re still very much in that season.
Choosing flooring. Finalizing cabinetry details. Adjusting lighting plans. Working through tile layouts.

Making hundreds of small decisions that most people will never notice individually, but together create the feeling we’ve been chasing from the beginning.

I’ve learned through the years that beautiful homes are rarely the result of one dramatic design decision.
They’re built through thoughtful choices, made over and over again.

We’re sharing much more of this renovation journey over on Substack-the sourcing, the design decisions. the changes, the lessons learned, and all the behind-the-scenes moments that don’t always make it to Instagram.

I’d love for you to follow along.

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When we first started designing our primary suite at the Sixth Street Bungalow, these were the images I kept coming back to. A bathroom that feels collected over time. A bedroom that feels quiet and restorative. Spaces with character, warmth, and a sense of permanence. I’ve always believed that the best design starts there-not with a specific tile or paint color, but with how you want a space to feel when you walk into it. The funny thing about renovation is that the vision is usually the easy part. The middle is where the work happens. The demolition. The decisions. The samples spread across every surface. The moments when you’re trying to imagine beautiful spaces while standing in a construction zone. We’re still very much in that season. Choosing flooring. Finalizing cabinetry details. Adjusting lighting plans. Working through tile layouts. Making hundreds of small decisions that most people will never notice individually, but together create the feeling we’ve been chasing from the beginning. I’ve learned through the years that beautiful homes are rarely the result of one dramatic design decision. They’re built through thoughtful choices, made over and over again. We’re sharing much more of this renovation journey over on Substack-the sourcing, the design decisions. the changes, the lessons learned, and all the behind-the-scenes moments that don’t always make it to Instagram. I’d love for you to follow along.

Comment “PIN” and I’ll send over tonight’s Design Board when it goes live. Or find it later in Between the Layers through the link in our bio.

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Why one staircase feels timeless.
Why a stripe can completely change the feeling of a room.
Why adding one modern piece to a traditional home suddenly makes everything else fee more interesting.

That’s what this month’s Design Board explores. It’s a peek inside the ideas shaping our work long before they become finished rooms. Some may be having a moment. But I have a feeling they’ll be just as beautiful ten years from now. That’s always the goal.

Fair warning: you may leave wanting to tent a room. I can’t be held responsible.

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Comment “PIN” and I’ll send over tonight’s Design Board when it goes live. Or find it later in Between the Layers through the link in our bio. I think people assume designers spend all day choosing furniture. The truth is, we spend a lot more time studying why certain rooms stay with us. Why one staircase feels timeless. Why a stripe can completely change the feeling of a room. Why adding one modern piece to a traditional home suddenly makes everything else fee more interesting. That’s what this month’s Design Board explores. It’s a peek inside the ideas shaping our work long before they become finished rooms. Some may be having a moment. But I have a feeling they’ll be just as beautiful ten years from now. That’s always the goal. Fair warning: you may leave wanting to tent a room. I can’t be held responsible.

This is your sign to finally create a plan for the room you’ve been avoiding.

I think a lot of people assume they need to wait.
Until they have more time.
More money.
A bigger budget.
The entire house figured out.

But I’ve found the opposite is often true... Sometimes all it takes is creating a vision for one space.

One room that feels calmer.
More functional.
More beautiful.
More like you.

Because a home isn’t transformed all at once. It’s shaped through a series of thoughtful decisions over time.

If you’ve been circling the same room for months and aren’t sure what to do next, comment ‘PLAN” (or visit our website to get started) and I’ll send you the link to schedule a one-hour consultation.

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This is your sign to finally create a plan for the room you’ve been avoiding. I think a lot of people assume they need to wait. Until they have more time. More money. A bigger budget. The entire house figured out. But I’ve found the opposite is often true... Sometimes all it takes is creating a vision for one space. One room that feels calmer. More functional. More beautiful. More like you. Because a home isn’t transformed all at once. It’s shaped through a series of thoughtful decisions over time. If you’ve been circling the same room for months and aren’t sure what to do next, comment ‘PLAN” (or visit our website to get started) and I’ll send you the link to schedule a one-hour consultation.

If you’ve been circling the same room for months and aren’t sure what to do next, comment ‘PLAN” (or visit our website) and I’ll send you the link to schedule a one-hour consultation.

This is your sign to finally create a plan for the room you’ve been avoiding.

I think a lot of people assume they need to wait.
Until they have more time.
More money.
A bigger budget.
The entire house figured out.

But I’ve found the opposite is often true... Sometimes all it takes is creating a vision for one space.

One room that feels calmer.
More functional.
More beautiful.
More like you.

Because a home isn’t transformed all at once. It’s shaped through a series of thoughtful decisions over time.

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If you’ve been circling the same room for months and aren’t sure what to do next, comment ‘PLAN” (or visit our website) and I’ll send you the link to schedule a one-hour consultation. This is your sign to finally create a plan for the room you’ve been avoiding. I think a lot of people assume they need to wait. Until they have more time. More money. A bigger budget. The entire house figured out. But I’ve found the opposite is often true... Sometimes all it takes is creating a vision for one space. One room that feels calmer. More functional. More beautiful. More like you. Because a home isn’t transformed all at once. It’s shaped through a series of thoughtful decisions over time.
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