Coming from a house by the lake and woods, I always have to adjust when I move to Nashville for the school year. This year I moved into an apartment, and I wanted to create a warm, cozy and soft environment that could take me back to nature - without having to take out a loan to pay for it!

Here are my five tips for transforming your space into a welcoming, nature-inspired retreat - on the cheap:

Who does street style better than off duty models? Editors, bloggers, and celebrities alike just can’t seem to nail the effortless factor that models can. They balance practical style with their fitted basics and trendy accessories, all while running from runway show to runway show in the world’s best cities. So naturally Free People decided to capture this in their September catalog, simply titled, “The September 2013 Issue”.

Some of the raddest professional models in the industry, off duty, just hanging like pals in the Free People September catalog looks. Highlights include ankle slit jeans and statement jackets that I feel quite confident us everyday girls can make look as cool Karlie Kloss and Hanne Gaby Odiele.

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