Life with Mar

Arizona fashion and lifestyle blog by Marlene Srdic

Our 2018 Slava: An Elegant Black, White and Gold Table Setting

Oh my goodness, this holiday season has been a whirlwind! I put together this black, white and gold table setting for our annual Slava this year and thought I’d share as it would also make a great New Year’s Eve tablescape idea!      We had 20 people over for our annual Slava dinner, you can see previous years here and here. In case it’s your first time hearing about it, it’s a Serbian tradition passed down in my husband’s family which commemorates the day Christianity was ... View the Post

Simple Mornings with Hamilton Beach FlexBrew 2-Way Coffee Maker + A Giveaway!

I’m a tea person, and my husband is a coffee person. I know, that’s like saying you’re as different as night and day. But we just got the Hamilton Beach FlexBrew 2-Way Coffee Maker and it’s the best of both worlds!  It’s such an easy way to simplify your morning routine since you can brew a whole pot of coffee or just a cup. And, if you’re a tea person like me, you can brew fresh tea leaves, too. (Keep reading to see how you can enter to win your own! ) That means we no longer have to ... View the Post

What to Expect at HGTV Santa HQ Scottsdale Fashion Square

Another year, another stop at HGTV Santa HQ Scottsdale Fashion Square! This is one of our favorite annual traditions. In fact, you can find our 2016 recap here, and the year before here.  If you’ve never checked out HGTV Santa HQ Scottsdale, this post will tell you exactly what to expect! There are also several of these around the country; check out locations here. It’s great for all ages; we first started going when Sebastian was just a baby, to get our Santa photos of course. But right ... View the Post

The Ultimate Toddler Christmas Gift List + Exclusive Shopping Tips!

This post is sponsored by T.J.Maxx. All opinions expressed are my own. Shopping for the kids is easy and hard at the same time. On the one hand, you can literally get them just about anything at this age and they’ll be happy. On the other hand, I don’t want to get them just anything. I want to get them things that are thoughtful and serve a purpose.  If you’ve ever gone to the store and stared down the aisle completely overwhelmed by choices, this toddler Christmas gift list is for you. ... View the Post

#ZonaAve: Before and After Living Room Transformation

If you've been following along on my Instagram, you know that we've finally wrapped up our #ZonaAve project and we're now open for booking your Scottsdale vacation rental! Here's our before and after living room remodel; I'm also linking everything in the house below! Literally, just about everything!     Before and After Living Room Remodel If you're searching for a before and after living room remodel, I'm sure you're in the mood for ideas and inspiration. ... View the Post

How to Create a Gorgeous Modern Thanksgiving Tablescape

October is finally here, can you believe it?! This weekend, I picked up some fall throw pillows to update my home for the season, and now I'm eyeing modern Thanksgiving tablescape ideas. It's never too soon to think about your Thanksgiving (or Friendsgiving!) decor, as sometimes I've waited until a little too close to the holiday and come to find out things are sold out! If you're looking for some ideas and inspiration for your own gorgeous modern Thanksgiving tablescape, keep on reading as ... View the Post

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