Happy Hunting 02.06.2024

Valentine's Day Edition: Outfit Ideas for Date Night and Gift Ideas for Him

What to Wear on Date Night? We love to jazz it up with deep red hues, plush velvet and a little bit of sparkle. No matter what your style is, we have everything you need to look and feel your best this Valentine’s Day. We’re loving bow details on shoes and organic raw pearls because they add a sense of softness to your look. You can’t go wrong with a classic Valentine’s Day red color, but we’re also loving deeper reds like merlot, zinfandel, ruby, burgundy and chianti. These deeper tones set a deeper darker vibe and we are loving it.

Are you looking for the perfect Valentine's Day gift for the man in your life? We are too. Guys can be soooo tough to buy for because they seem to have everything they want. And if they think of something new they want, they just buy it. So we took time to think outside the box and curate a list of items he might not have but will definitely love!

We tried our best to think of the many different interests your guy might have. Whether he's an outdoor enthusiast who loves golfing or fishing, or a man who enjoys self-care and grooming, we found some great items for him. If he’s into cuisine, we found items for a grill master and a cocktail connoisseur. Maybe your man is 100% into fitness enthusiast, or simply seeking to up his wardrobe game. We've got some fantastic ideas that are sure to make him feel loved, appreciated and seen this Valentine’s Day. Enjoy!

Cute Stylish Bikes and Trikes for Toddlers and Children

My baby boy is turning TWO soon!!!! And my mother-in-law said she wanted to get him a bike or a trike for his birthday. How sweet!! My husband came to me with a few bikes & trikes he found on the internet and they looked…. not very cute lol. So I dove into the world wide web on a hunt for the cutest bikes & trikes around. Here’s what I found! Enjoy! - Tara

 
 
 
 

1. Banwood Red. 2. Banwood Pink. 3. Foxrider Yellow Sun. 4. Mini Bike. 5. Retrospec Green. 6. Toyni Tricycle.

I know we typically associate good design with big price tags, but I found affordable bikes on amazon, super pricey designer bikes and everything in between!

 
 
 
 

1. Iimo Red. 2. Tokyobike Momo. 3. Lil Dutch Matte Gold. 4. Cool Mint. 5. Banwood Green. 6. Cub Navy.

My search for cute bikes and trikes was SO much fun! I love the options above because they have a bit of a vintage vibe with the chestnut leather seat detail. I tend to like the bikes with black tires, but some of the bikes came in such fun colors, I had to include them! What do you prefer? A neutral white or a bold pop of color? Then the next question is… what helmet to get?! If you know of any good helmet websites, please let me know! Thank you!! - Tara

Source: cute trikes and bikes

The Heartland Interior Design's Holiday Gift Guide 2021

The holiday season is here and we wanted to put together a little curated list of items for you all! ( We felt like Oprah putting together the “Our Favorite Things” collection!) It was so much fun! We selected items all over the board price wise and all over the board when it comes to categories! We found tangible products and service based options as well. Can’t give your mama some slippers this Christmas? Maybe give her a coupon for an uninterrupted nap! I promise you it will be just as good (if not better!) :D This is our first time curating a Holiday Gift Guide so we hope you like it! We centered the aestehtic around warm earthy colors like beige, green and we threw in some black for contrast. Enjoy!!

 
 

  1. Sweater. 2. Candle. 3. Book. 4. Blanket. 5. Kettle. 6. Slipper.

Cotton Citizen is a really cool brand that dyes many different cotton apparel pieces in a wide array of colors. This summer I found their “Desert Mirage” colorway and bought a dress in it to wear to Vegas. I love the Desert Mirage colorway because it’s reminiscent of an elevated camouflage. Luckily, they have sweatshirts, tank tops, lounge pants and many more pieces available in this color. The “BAKING DAY” candle is my new favorite candle and THAT is saying something. I bought it at Of the Earth Florals in Lincoln, Nebraska and they created it in collaboration with Wax Buffalo. My old favorite candle was 9 years old and I found the scent in Weston, Missouri. But this candle now holds the #1 spot in my heart. The green coffee table book by DISC INTERIORS is definitely one that you need to add to your collection. It is jam packed full of great interior design inspo! The “WINTERS BLANKET” from Amber Interiors is so soft & cozy. Perfect for cuddling up on a cold winters night. The SMEG tea kettle is also just what you need to quickly make a hot cup of cocoa or tea. This stylish kettle is available in many different colors and would look great on anyone’s countertop. While I showed the champaign finish here, it also is available in a lovely matte white and matte black finish. Lastly, the plush black slippers are sure to make anyone feel luxurious… even if it’s a mom stepping over Legos lol.

 
 

  1. Chair. 2. Pillow. 3. Sofa. 4. Book. 5. Rug. 6. Lamp.

I love a good swivel chair because it creates a flexible furniture grouping and gives the person in the chair the option of which way they want to face. Swivel chairs work extraordinarily well in spaces that you want to be for gathering with others, but can also swivel towards a TV. Either or. I love a good moody pillow with some large-scale pattern. This color ties in with the rug as well. I LOVE this sofa because the back literally curves into the arms in one single line. I also love that it is velvet. Don’t wait for your “forever” home to buy a piece you will love forever. If velvet isn’t your thing, this stunning frame is also available in performance linens, cryptons and leather options. Who doesn’t love another good interior design book?! I know I do! Sign me up for aaaaaaaall the interior design books please! :D The area rug. Rule #1- Always always always make sure the rug is big enough for your room and for your furniture grouping. Ideally, the front “legs” of each piece in the room should at least be on the rug. This black rug is also perfect because it adds visual weight to the room and can really anchor your furniture grouping. THE LAMP. This is the lamp of all lamps. It is unique, stunning, gorgeous, all the good words can be used to describe this lamp. It is much more than a lamp. It is also a sculptural art piece for your home.

 
 

  1. Jacket. 2. Lamb on pinterest. 3. Boots. 4. Landscape Art. 5. Boot Art. 6. Vintage Bronco.

On the “country” board I have to admit it is my version of a modern edgy country lifestyle ;) as you can see. I absolutely love the “cowboy” jacket but I do wish it said “cowgirl” instead. I’ve been obsessed, literally IN LOVE obsessed with Valais Blacknose Sheep for years. Probably 9+ years. They’re a gorgeous breed of sheep from the Valais region of Switzerland and I love them so much. I dream of having a few of them one day when we have some land. When it comes to cowgirl boots, I actually bought myself my first pair from a real store for my “push” gift before I gave birth to our son. I say that they’re the first pair I really bought because I bought them from a boot dealer and not from a thrift store. Anyway, the point of this story is they are TALL boots and I never knew what I was missing. All my thrift store cowgirl boots are regular height, but the taller shaft cowgirl boots are so much better! Now I’m eyeing these Ariat’s because they’re tall and I love the white stitching contrast on the black leather. Very sleek. If you know me, you know I love supporting local artists. I’v been a big fan of Tori Swanson (@toridenaeart) for a while now. I specifically love her landscape paintings because I feel she captures the true beauty of Nebraska. Next is a highly customizable funky cowgirl image printed on 6 individual pieces of wood from an online company called Society 6. Last but not least is a version of my dream vehicle: a vintage Ford Bronco in the boxwood green color. But completely rebuilt (of course) and with automatic steering because I haven’t mastered a stick shift yet, even though that is on my bucket list!

 
 

When I became pregnant with our son, I started reading all the mama books and following all the pregnancy/ motherhood/ postnatal / parenting accounts on Instagram. One account posted an intriguing post around the holidays titled “What New Mom’s Want for Christmas,” and they said, “She wants a 30 minute nap, an uninterrupted shower, and a full meal all in one sitting.” Then in a small text below it said “(You read that right.)” I felt that to my core. I was recently chatting with a cousin of mine about motherhood and we agreed it’s basically a super long fast because you can NOT get any food down while your baby /kids are awake lol. I literally can’t eat until my son goes to sleep because he’s always taking my food or doing something that needs saving haha. Anyways, I decided to make a list of “gifts” for mamas this holiday season and my friend messaged me and said, “I pick the last option because you can get all those gifts in an adults only vacation.” And she’s not wrong! Such a smart woman.

Anyways, I hope you enjoyed this light-hearted holiday gift guide. It’s my first ever “gift guide” so please take it easy on me and enjoy your holiday season with the people who mean the most to you! Focus on only entering into peaceful gatherings this holiday season and avoid the ones with people who mistreat and disrespect you. Inner peace is the greatest gift you can give yourself and your family. Happy Holidays!