Every now and again I share my thoughts on books and television shows. If you're only here for the design talk feel free to skip this post. I'll be back to my usual programming tomorrow. But today I'm dishing about a few of my recent reads and Netflix binges. So let's have us a little chat friends! Everything I Never Told You I read Celeste Ng's debut novel, Everything I Never ... [Continue Reading]
Disguising an Outlet
Earlier this year I gave our laundry/mudroom a makeover. Revamping this little space has made doing the laundry feel like less of a chore. That's a lie. It still feels like a chore. But at least now I have a pretty space to Cinderella in. ;) Oddly Placed Outlets When the makeover was done there was still one little aspect of the space that kind of bugged me. Like why on God's green ... [Continue Reading]
Fall Home Tour – Part 2
Hey friends! I'm back today with more fall home goodness! This time I'm joining this fabulous five: Thistlewood Farms, French Country Cottage, Lolly Jane, The Handmade Home & Julie Blanner We're all opening our homes to give you a peek at how we fall-ify our nests for the season. In case you missed it, yesterday I took you on a fall tour of my entry foyer, dining room and kitchen, ... [Continue Reading]
Fall Home Tour – Part 1
This week I'm participating in not one but two blogger fall home tours! I mean, is there anything better than a virtual parade of homes?! A peek at the fall decor inside over 30 homes........from the comfort of my cozy sofa....with a pumpkin spice latte in hand......oh yes, that is my idea of a good time! Just me? Huge thanks to Marty at A Stroll Thru Life for organizing this tour today! ... [Continue Reading]
Get the Look: Campaign Floor Mirror
On the hunt for a floor mirror for our master bedroom I stumbled across this gorgeous campaign-style mirror from West Elm. The size and style of this mirror is simply perfection. I really love the gorgeous gold hardware in the corners! I'm such a sucker for simple details. Because I know a floor mirror is something that will always be "in style" and can be used in many different ... [Continue Reading]
So Close to Amazing
It came in the mail a little over a month ago, and I could not wait to dive in to reading. I oohed and aahed at the cover, holding this beautiful book in my hands with the biggest grin on my face. Eventually my girl came into the room and asked, "Whatcha got there mom?" I shouted back, "Come and look, my friend KariAnne wrote a book!" I'm sure you probably already know KariAnne from ... [Continue Reading]
Spotlight: Five Etsy Art Shops
Etsy is my personal favorite place to source art for my home as well as for clients. I love supporting small creative business owners, and I've highlighted my favorite etsy art shops here on the blog before. I have the Etsy app on my phone, and I tend to scroll it every night before bed. It's my version of counting sheep. Late night scrolls have paid off......here are five more art shops to add ... [Continue Reading]
Master Bedroom Vignette
We were still in that pre-kid phase of our marriage when we had finally saved up enough money to buy ourselves a real-deal "bedroom set". We moved our hand-me-down pieced together bedroom furniture into our guest room to make way for a solid mahogany set: four-poster king size bed, a gentleman's dresser (that's what the salesman called it) with matching mirror, two nightstands and an armoir. It ... [Continue Reading]
Always a Classic – Leopard Print
Sassy and fun and always in style, leopard print is a classic in my book. Both in fashion and interiors a splash of leopard in the mix immediately ups the chic factor. The key in my opinion is keeping her tame. A little goes a long way with this wild print. Whether Quirky & Fun (guest bedroom) (Gilmore Girls tee, leo shorts, chucks, sunnies) Or Simple & Casual (kitten ... [Continue Reading]
A TV Over The Fireplace….Design Yes or Major No-No?
Hey friends! How are you?! I've missed you all....but I'm sure you probably didn't even notice that I took some time away from the blog last week. I had to attend a business conference in Napa with the hubs. It's a rough life, but someone has to live it. ;) A better blogger would have planned ahead, but the end of summer chaos and getting the kids ready to go back to school coupled with wine ... [Continue Reading]
With Thanks for Leopard Washi Tape
Mom, what's for dinner? Do you at least know when we'll be having dinner? Well, can we just order pizza instead of you making something? How come she never has to take out the trash? Why does he get to have his friends over if he hasn't finished his chores yet? Do we really have to make our beds every. single. day?! Why do I have to unload the dishwasher again? How come I have ... [Continue Reading]
Weekend Project – Inexpensive Large Scale Art
Maybe you already know about this little tip, but in case some of you are unaware I thought I'd go ahead and share this little project. If you're in the market for some large scale art and don't want to spend a small fortune, this could be the answer to your blank wall prayers. It's a perfect weekend project that won't take much time or money! Engineering Prints Engineering prints from Staples ... [Continue Reading]
Trip Report: Maine ~ Portland, Camden & Bar Harbor
When we were thinking about where to go for our summer family getaway my only requirement was that we pick a place we've never been before! New England immediately came to mind, and we quickly narrowed our vacation destination down to Maine. We all fell in head-over-heels love with Portland, Camden and Bar Harbor! Portland We started and ended our trip in Portland. The ... [Continue Reading]
Bedding Details – Give Me All The Pillowcases!
Complete sheet sets? I only have a few. I just don't think it's necessary to have more than a couple of sets for a bed. Although I am a huge fan of bedding details. But keeping my linen closet neat and tidy keeps me sane, and having lots of extra linens.....or lots of fitted sheets to fold just isn't conducive to keeping an organized linen closet. At least it isn't for me. But pillowcases? ... [Continue Reading]
