February is here and romance is in the air!

This month’s edition of Happy Hunting is an ode to Valentine’s Day and all things romance. Not only is Valentine’s Day a personal favorite holiday of ours, its also a great chance to elevate our wardrobes and interiors with that signature V-Day pop of red we start to see as soon as the calendar switches to February 1st. Layer in color-drenched, whimsical materials to these areas of your life and you will undoubtedly up the romance ante this month (and on). Keep scrolling for a glimpse of how we’re embracing romance, bold red hues, and whimsy this February.

Image Sources; Floral and Apple Arrangement - Lisa Cooper: Florist, Mood Lighting - FARE INC.; Photographer - Claire Menary, Candles Drapped with Ribbon - @havonhaus IG, Vintage Car with Florals - @nourashraf_official IG, Roses with Satin - @preajames_bridal IG, Red Outfit Inspiration - @aceatthebeach Pinterest, Champagne Tower - Pinterest.

FOR HER

We are loving the luxurious materials used on the pieces below! Whether gravitating towards demure neutrals or bold reddish hues, dressing your look up with dramatic jewelry and sleek accessories will give major impact during your Valentine’s date night.

FOR HIM

We couldn’t forget the gents! These classic, clean-cut looks will keep your date looking just as dapper as you. After all, there isn’t anything more romantic than a well coordinated couple, right?

FOR THE MOOD

Staying in this Valentine’s Day? Layer these understated pieces throughout your home to add that extra warmth and romance we so crave this month. Plush pillows and silver serving bowls are jewelry for the home. You’ll want to use these pieces long after the holiday’s end!

We hope you were able to see the romance and whimsy in the pieces we’ve shared above; enjoy this season of romance!

xoxo

Welcome to the vibrant and colorful home of the Bruner family! Our second Heartland Home features an oasis nestled in Lincoln, Nebraska. With all of this winter weather we’re having, you will LOVE to feast your eyes on this fresh and colorful space. Lo Bruner answers the door with a huge smile and welcomes us into her home. Her house immediately smells like heaven because she has lots of local Wax Buffalo candles burning all at once.

All photos taken by Life Unbound Photography

Nicolette Wagner and I walk into her home and head straight for the kitchen to take photos. I saw this space about a year ago on Instagram and knew that it was a special gem that had to be shared with the world! It’s vibe was so unique and appealing. I couldn’t wait to see it in person! Lo tells me that the natural light immediately drew her to this house. The home is nestled up against a wildlife conservation which makes for an epic backyard. The kitchen originally had blue counter tops, a chicken tile backsplash, and the floor was severely uneven.

With a lot of work, the Bruner family was able to create a space that is uniquely their own. Lo’s husband Aaron is a jack of all trades. He made a concrete mold and made a new countertop for them. It was created in two sections and adds some masculine texture to the space. Lo painted the bottom cabinets pink, but left the upper cabinets the natural stain.

“The main thing I love about my home is that it feels warm.” - Lo Bruner.

She describes her style as, “Jungalow” and tells me how all the greenery compliments the pink in the room. She said that she really got into plants about three years ago. Lo explains that her daughter is really into plants and frequently gives them as gifts. They are not just for aesthetic purposes though, as her pothos vines produce oxygen which provide clean air for her home. She loves to cook and says that she needs fresh food in the house too. You can see pops of color throughout her home in the form of plants, fruits and fun little accents like her fluffy pink fur throw! This fluffy fur was sourced at Nebraska Furniture Mart along with the mirror-front Credenza that they use as a kitchen island.

Lo has collected her decor over the years. She says, “I’ve always had a thing for wicker baskets and my grandma had a wicker peacock chair.” She’s picked up many items at local thrift stores, Home and Closet, and Hutch. She says that the large hide on the floor adds a lot of warmth to the space. She got the large one at Junkstock from Cactus Creek. They’re this AMAZING store in Weston, MO. They have tons of great finds! I’ve been to Weston, MO on girls trips with my aunts and cousins, and it is a fantastic place. Lo got the smaller hide from Stella Collective in Lincoln, NE.