shelter in-place: a tour of my home

many of us continue to self-quarantine or are experiencing shelter in-place orders.  needless to say, most of us are at home for an extended period of time.   yesterday, i asked you what you wanted to see over here on the blog to help you pass the time.  i got a lot of feedback, and one of the requests i received most was to give you a tour of my home.  in January, i published a series of posts showcasing my home office, closet, and living room.  so, i thought i’d compile and edit those posts here for those of you who may have missed.  today, we’re talking shelter in-place a tour of my home.  

remember, we’re in this together.  the team here at styleatacertainage is not only committed to bringing you content to help you through these uncertain times, but we’re also rethinking that content so that it’s applicable and relevant to your daily lives.  keep sharing your suggestions in the comments below.  

have a stylish home office 

how to design your home office—or any room in your house—is a totally personal decision and a function of your own aesthetics.  with the advent of Pinterest and other design boards, it’s easy to compile a gallery of inspiration that can serve and guide us on everything from a refresh to a full-blown remodel.

personally, i’m a fan of clean clines and simple design techniques—like contrasting classic and modern design patterns—to create a space i want to be in.  and of course i’m not immune to applying my personal fashion sense to my design one.  animal prints anyone?  if you share similar aesthetics as i do, i’ve compiled several widgets throughout this post of similar home office items like desks and lamps. 

turtleneck | boyfriend jeans | belt | shoes | earrings 

a day in the life of a lifestyle blogger

it may come as a surprise (or it may not), that as a lifestyle blogger, i actually spend most of my day in front of my computer doing everything from scripting photo and video shoots to answering emails from you.  so, most days, i prefer to be relaxed and comfy while i work.  and what’s says “comfort” more than a pair of boyfriend jeans. 

today, i’m featuring a pair of boyfriend jeans from J.Crew.  i’ve been all about J.Crew this winter, and they’re having a great flash sale today.  so head over and see if you can find a good deal and let me know in the comments.  

i’ve paired the jeans with a turtleneck from Everlane.  i’ve been totally obsessed with with turtlenecks this winter. i even posted a how to wear a sweater/turtleneck dress last week in case you missed it. 

closet

on any given day, my closet is where you will find me planning my next outfit for my next blogpost.  this is what my custom closet  looks like today.  i love the antelope pattern we chose for the carpet installation. and an upholstered ottoman adds a touch of boutique style.  but the custom cabinetry and special amenities are what help me most on a day-to-day basis considering I’m a lifestyle blogger.  but guess who loves the closet more than me? Oscar and Ollie hang out here quite a bit.

living room

both my dining and living room have been a work in progress since mr. style and i moved into this house, and i’m thrilled to share it with you now as it has finally come together in the hopes that this will give you some design inspiration for your living room.  we spend a lot of time in the living room; it’s the main point of entry and welcomes people into my home. recently, i turned my formal dining room into my home office.  because the living room has an open floor layout, i can include the dining area there.  i like an open layout that naturally leads from one room to another. but whatever type of layout you have, your home is a reflection of you and should be a comfortable place for everyone to get together and enjoy spending time. 

let your decor reflect who you are 

i lean toward mixing modern and classic design styles. my fashion sense comes through in my home decor – like the paint color in my closet (pink!), or the bold use of color and and animal print in my home office.  in my living room, i mix modern fixtures with classic furniture shapes. i like the juxtaposition of styles. mixing styles is a forgiving way to decorate your home: it lets you choose pieces you like without having to strictly adhere to a specific style.

design inspiration for your living room

if you’ve been following the blog for any length of time, you know i love to read.  in fact, i participate in two different book clubs. (and if you’re not already a member, make sure to join our Facebook group book club with style!) so, it was important to me to have ample space for my books. the dining room built-ins are a perfect spot for my book collection.

Beth Djalali

is the Founder and CEO of Style at a Certain Age. She writes Sundays-Fridays on all topics ranging from fashion, health, wellness, home design and more.

She’s 65, 5’8, and size 8.

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