Try the Trend :: Checkerboard
Whether you love it or hate it, it’s official: checkerboard is back. For many of you, I’m sure this trend is hardly groundbreaking news, and youâ€...
19-02-2021 21:33
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House Tour :: A Desert Adobe that Embraces Softness and Simp
I always love for the first house tour of the year to be a nice palette cleanser, and this pared down desert home is it. The plaster walls bring such ...
03-02-2021 21:36
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Save the Date :: Our Next Pop Up Shop is Coming!
We’re a little behind in popping this news, but I’ve been working hard this past month to pull together our first pop-up shop of 2021, featuring i...
02-02-2021 21:39
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Our Plan to Totally Transform This Outdated Basement Bathroo
This post is a long overdue one, as our basement bathroom renovation started about a month after the kitchen! Which is the amount of time it took me t...
28-01-2021 21:37
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New Year’s Resolutions, Reframing & A Renaissance
While the calendar might be telling us that’s its time for resolutions, new beginnings, and planning, my mind and body say otherwise. Many of us sti...
19-01-2021 21:46
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How We’re Decorating for the Holidays (And Beyond!) Th
Usually, I’m the gal who has her tree up the first week of December. I love taking out our ornaments one by one, putting on Christmas music, drinkin...
22-12-2020 21:34
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Mini House Update :: How we Picked the Perfect Windows for o
Seems like there always comes a tipping point during a remodel where everything shows up at once and all the pieces start to come together. Case in po...
19-12-2020 21:36
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Peace, Love & Mushrooms :: A Tabletop Full of Good Vibe
After a year full of ups and downs, by the time we got to December I had decided that one thing was for sure: I wasn’t going to let 2020 stop me fro...
17-12-2020 21:35
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House Tour :: The Epitome Of Winter Coziness in a Little Alp
While we may not be able to fly off to the Alps this winter, one can certainly dream! And this house is catapulting me into the coziest winter vibes w...
07-12-2020 21:34
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Our Holiday Pop Up Shop is Coming – and We’re Ta
If there’s one thing that 2020 has given us, it’s more time. And with that time, I’ve been able to finally pull together a big time dream of min...
30-11-2020 21:39
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An Easy Autumn Sangria Recipe with Persimmon & Pomegran
Whether you are cooking a massive Thanksgiving dinner for 20 (not this year!) or four (yes please), it’s essential to have a few elements that you k...
25-11-2020 21:36
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How We Solved a Major Design Dilemma with Custom Shelving (a
As far as I’m concerned, Christmas already came to our household earlier this year when the final piece of the puzzle arrived for our living room. S...
24-11-2020 21:34
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A Thanksgiving for Abundance & Acknowledgement
As we head into the holiday season, many of us are reflecting on a year that has pushed our limits in so many ways. The lessons have been abundant. Th...
16-11-2020 21:36
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Cellar Kitchen Remodel :: The Plans, Materials & Detai
If you needed further proof that everything takes longer to happen this year, let our cellar kitchen remodel provide yet another example of a project ...
11-11-2020 21:40
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Recipe :: Spicy Pepita Dip!
While many fall dishes include pumpkin and squash, today we’ve got a little twist for you. A spicy pepita dip recipe to warm you up! Pepitas – aka...
05-11-2020 21:38
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This Stockholm Apartment offers Lessons in Layering Wood
Anyone else wanting to make their home feel like one big cozy hug these days" Early snow has arrived in parts of the country, while the rest of us are...
02-11-2020 21:37
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Roundup :: Rustic Vases for Your Foraged Fall Branches
It’s branch season!! The saving grace of our changing weather right now is the gorgeous fall foliage that comes with it! Spend a little time this we...
15-10-2020 21:39
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Lessons From the Garden :: How a Food Stylist Built A Bounti
You may know food stylist Kristin Guy of Dine x Design from her beautiful (and educational!) instagram, her brief stint as a recipe contributor here o...
13-10-2020 21:39
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How to Create A Fall Altar for Grounding into the Season
When it comes to fall decorating around here, we lack the traditional fireplace mantel as an option, but that’s never stopped me from finding altern...
30-09-2020 21:34
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How Photographer Kara Mercer Brought Her Airy Aesthetic to a
When Kara Mercer and her husband first moved into their home, they loved all the historic detailing, but they also wanted to keep things fresh and mod...
28-09-2020 21:38
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House Tour :: A Quintessential Mountain Home Full of Cozy In
With fall officially upon us (and a rainy day here in Seattle to prove it), I thought I’d share a space that I return to time and again whenever Iâ€...
24-09-2020 21:32
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DIY :: Block Print Tiles to Give Your Fireplace a Facelift!
If ever there was a year to embrace your inner creative, and make easy home updates that don’t cost you much in effort, but can help pass the time, ...
17-09-2020 21:34
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The Edit :: Switching Things up in September
Hey friends! It’s been about a week since I posted here, thanks to the total chaos of life lately. School started last week, so we’ve been finding...
15-09-2020 21:37
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This Portofino Farmhouse Makes the Case for Perfectly Imperf
Lately, I’ve been drawn to charming, imperfect little homes. Their details are my favorite to linger on, reminding me that there is something to be ...
08-09-2020 21:35
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Before & After :: How A Wallpaper Makeover Completely T
Confession: If there is one place in my home that I’m dying to put up some wallpaper, it’s our dining room. And not just any wallpaper, but the ex...
08-09-2020 21:35
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Roundup :: Our Favorite Puzzles to Stock Up On for Fall!
It’s the first day of September which means I can officially start talking about all things fall! Normally, this would be my favorite season to star...
01-09-2020 22:03
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Recipe :: Classic Summer Herb Quiche
Anyone else’s herb gardens growing like crazy these days"" I have sage and basil coming out of my ears right now! And one of my favorite ways to use...
20-08-2020 21:38
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House Tour :: A Historic Mallorca Townhouse Becomes a Modern
There’s no denying I have a love for Mediterranean homes, and this one is no exception. But this townhouse in Mallorca has another visual advantage:...
17-08-2020 21:33
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Basement Renovation Phase One :: Kitchen Remodel Plans!
Well, friends… here we go! Our basement remodel will start September 1st, and I’m busy making allllll the plans. The biggest piece of which is our...
13-08-2020 21:34
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August Editor’s Picks :: Soaking up Summer
This summer felt like it took so long to arrive, that we’ve barely enjoyed it before turning our thoughts to fall! Such is life in Seattle, some yea...
10-08-2020 21:34
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Room of the Week :: Beautiful Finishes Elevate this Earthy B
Last month, I mentioned our basement remodel in this kitchen trend post, but along with designing the kitchen, we’re also tackling the bathroom. So ...
04-08-2020 21:33
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Roundup :: Classic Wood Pedestal Dining Tables
There is one piece in our home that no matter how many times I post I still get asked about it, and that’s our breakfast nook table. Frankly – I d...
28-07-2020 21:32
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Moving Forward…
In June, I left you all with a post entitled ‘Where Do We Go From Here"‘ as I made the decision to take a few weeks off from the blog to rest, res...
26-07-2020 21:34
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Garden Tour :: A Bountiful Potager Garden To Engage the Sens
As I’ve been spending more time in my yard this year than ever before, I’ve discovered that (no surprise) I have my own prefered style for these o...
22-07-2020 21:35
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The Kitchen Trend I Most Want to Use in our Next Remodel
For months we’ve been postponing the inevitable at our house – a total basement remodel. It’s been on the ‘someday’ list for quite some time...
20-07-2020 21:35
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The Edit :: Essentials for the Summer of Socially Distanced
After two weeks on the Oregon Coast last month, I started to consider myself a connoisseur of beach picnic essentials. By the time we left, I had a sm...
14-07-2020 21:32
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House Tour :: Simplified 70’s Style in South London
Hey guys! I’m back from a little summer and soul searching hiatus and man did I need it. I may take those a bit more often. When you’re the only p...
08-07-2020 21:31
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How to Pick Better Paint Colors for Your Home & Every C
Like most bloggers, I get a lot of questions about my own home from you guys. So, I’ve been working hard behind the scenes around here on some updat...
25-06-2020 21:31
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Visual Diary :: A Love Letter to the Colors & Textures
While wandering the globe has been put on pause, I’ve found myself missing our usual travel posts. Sharing the places I’ve actually been always fe...
25-06-2020 21:31
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House Tour :: Classic California Architecture & A Bit o
So, the first thing you need to know about this home is that I found it via a real estate site – which means this house is actually staged. The seco...
25-06-2020 21:31
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Where Do We Go From Here"
In the past three months, as a pandemic swept across our entire planet, we have been forced inward, both literally and physically. During this time Iâ...
25-06-2020 21:31
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Roundup :: 10 Side Stools to Set Your Cocktail On
I know I’m not the only one indulging some extra libations these days, whether it’s a weekday cocktail, or happy hour rosé. So I’ve come to disc...
25-06-2020 21:31
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House Tour :: Modern Mediterranean with Millennial Style
I’m not gonna lie guys. It took something real good to get me to blog this week. Not because I haven’t wanted to, but honestly hadn’t found some...
03-04-2020 22:02
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Stay Home, Do This :: Week #1
Hey all! I hope everyone is staying healthy and staying home as we are these days. One thing I’ve been doing to add some structure to my day and as ...
24-03-2020 22:03
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Room of the Week :: Warm Woods & Moroccan Touches In th
Recently, I’ve been reassessing the tile choice in my kitchen. While I love the pop of pattern, I’ve been drawn to more subtle styles and the idea...
23-03-2020 22:06
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A Vision Board For the ( Astrological ) New Year Using Feng
If you’re one of the many that feels like 2020 has been a dumpster fire so far, then I have good news for you: The astrological new year starts toda...
20-03-2020 22:05
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How to Create Self Care Spaces in Your Home (And All My Favo
As I write this, I can’t help but think about crazy it’s going to be in a year (or two, or five) to look back at all the posts we’re seeing pop ...
17-03-2020 22:09
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Home DIY :: Painted Linen Lampshades
For months now I’ve had several DIY’s I’ve been wanting to bring to the blog. And now that many of us are electing to stay home in the midst of ...
15-03-2020 22:06
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Wanderlust by Design :: Fresh & Feminine at Fisher in S
I’ve always been a little obsessed with color palettes, so when I see a good one I can’t help but call it out! The retro fabulous combination of m...
11-03-2020 22:04
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Moon Oracle Readings :: Full Supermoon in Virgo
As Mercury comes out of retrograde on the eve of Monday?s full moon in Virgo, a lot of information is shifting, rearranging and dropping back in where...
10-03-2020 22:05
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Roundup :: 10 Natural Sconces That Don’t Have to Be Be
When we think of natural textures, we tend to think beachy, boho, or casual… but these days that’s not entirely the case. In a design world more i...
09-03-2020 22:07
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House Tour :: A Dream Rental Cottage Designed by Australian
Lynda Gardener is what I would officially call #stylistgoals. Based in Melbourne, her career as a designer and retailer alone is quite inspiring, but ...
02-03-2020 22:09
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The Edit :: February in Black & White
February has flown by, so I’m squeezing in my Editor’s Picks just under the wire! My shopping habits for the month didn’t lend to our selection ...
27-02-2020 22:05
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Moon Oracle Readings :: New Moon in Pisces
The sun moved into Pisces on February 20th, bringing us under the waves of this dreamy, emotional sign. Mercury moved into retrograde on February 16 a...
24-02-2020 22:11
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How Our First Soulfull Retreat Came Together – And Wha
I’m sure many of you by now have seen me posting about Soulfull – a new retreat and workshop series that I recently launched with my friends (and ...
18-02-2020 22:07
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Five Ways to Raise Your Vibration Towards Love on Valentine&
It doesn’t matter if you’re single, dating, or 20-years into your marriage – Valentine’s Day is a holiday that can feel mostly like an annoyan...
15-02-2020 22:02
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Design Resolutions :: Purchasing Original Artwork
So, I started a whole post titled ‘Design Resolutions‘ earlier this month, and realized that maybe it would make a better series than a one-off po...
13-02-2020 22:04
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House Tour :: A Romantic Eclectic Home With Happy Shabby Chi
Ok, guys. I know I’ve been posting a lot of homes that are feeling very granny for some of you, so I’m making a promise that the next one will be ...
13-02-2020 22:04
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These Two Simple Updates Created Total Serenity in our Tiny
Design is such an evolution. I’m always surprised by the fact that no matter how much time passes, there always seems to be room (or need!) for new ...
10-02-2020 22:13
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Moon Oracle Readings :: Full Moon in Leo
What feels like an unusually long January has provided us a glimpse of the challenges to come, should we desire constructive change personally, profes...
09-02-2020 22:08
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House Tour :: John Derian’s Charming, Timeworn Captain
Having just returned from our little retreat by the sea at Captain Whidbey, it seemed only appropriate to lead into this week with a different kind of...
05-02-2020 22:09
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Moon Oracle Readings :: New Moon in Aquarius
This new moon may bring in a sweeping rush of clarity, set up a pace for forward movement and assist us in setting up new foundations for how to move ...
24-01-2020 22:06
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Wanderlust by Design :: The Rooms at Maison de la Luz in New
Over the weekend, my husband and I were agonizing over paint colors for the bedroom. I’ve been going back and forth on shades of cream, grays, and g...
21-01-2020 22:09
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We Envisioned the 2020 Retreat of our Dreams… and Then
You may have noticed a quieter start to the year around here but it’s for a very good reason… I’ve been brewing up a beautiful seasonal retreat ...
17-01-2020 22:09
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The Edit :: January Essentials
January is always an interesting month for me when it comes to shopping. Bank accounts are a bit more depleted, and I have the urge to purge and start...
15-01-2020 22:03
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House Tour :: This Seattle Home With Muted Color and Layered
If you’ve been living under a design rock, then you may not yet have heard of Heidi Caillier. But up here in Seattle, she’s quickly turned into a ...
13-01-2020 22:07
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Moon Oracle Readings :: Full Moon Lunar Eclipse in Cancer
Eclipse season often brings an integration period between endings and the palpable feel of new beginnings. As we enter the new year, times are ripe fo...
10-01-2020 22:03
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Five Personal Lessons from 2019 that I’m Bringing With
Since my plunge into a whole lot of self-discovery this past summer, I’ve had many moments of taking a step back and looking at things from the outs...
08-01-2020 22:05
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Wishing You A Merry Holiday & Happy New Year…
The presents are wrapped, the suitcases nearly packed, and a last-minute cleaning frenzy has begun in our home! We head to Ireland on Christmas Day to...
23-12-2019 22:09
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A Modern Winter Solstice Dinner Party
It’s hard to believe that I’ve never thought about doing a Winter Solstice dinner party. The theme of light coming out of dark lends itself so wel...
20-12-2019 22:08
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How to Spend A Winter Holiday in Paris
Last winter, my friend Miranda Estes – who is an amazing photographer – spent her holiday in Paris! When she returned, we got to talking about how...
18-12-2019 22:06
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Recipe :: Dark Chocolate Cranberry Walnut Cookies
In my household, my husband is the baker and I’m the chef, but come holiday time, that changes real quick. Once I get a craving for Christmas cookie...
12-12-2019 22:03
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Moon Oracle Readings :: Full Moon in Gemini
The full moon in Gemini asks us to step up our game by releasing our fears and self-doubts. 2020 is fast approaching and this is the last full moon of...
12-12-2019 22:03
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Gift Guide :: Fun Ways to Give Experiences
As I’ve gotten older (and wiser"), I’ve definitely come to realize that while physical gifts are always lovely (and welcome!), the gift of experie...
11-12-2019 22:02
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Our Perfectly Cozy Christmas Living Room with Crate and Barr
The one word I wanted to use to describe our holiday decor this year" COZY!! I had visions of a white Christmas dancing in my head with a flocked tree...
09-12-2019 22:11
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Gift Guide :: Good Vibrations
Since this summer, I’ve been spending a lot of time digging deeper into the world of woo and wellness. With that, a whole lot of ‘spiritual acces...
07-12-2019 22:08
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Gift Guide :: Cozy Picks for Winter Hibernating
Over the weekend, I decided that this year’s gift guides would be a little different! While I love hunting for items that I personally love and woul...
03-12-2019 22:02
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Moon Oracle Readings :: New Moon in Sagittarius
Sagittarius season opens our hearts to celebratory holiday vibrations that inspire and engage us. It?s party energy, claim your magic! Several themes ...
27-11-2019 22:07
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Recipe :: Gruyére Gougéres & French Onion Tartlet Appet
When planning our French-inspired Thanksgiving table, it was only natural that I also have a menu in mind. After all, what better country to take a cu...
26-11-2019 22:05
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Our French Inspired Thanksgiving Table is Bringing all the R
When thinking about our Thanksgiving table this year, something inspired me to recreate that feeling that you get when dining at a Parisian restaurant...
25-11-2019 22:02
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Gifts We Love to Give :: Glassybaby
As the season of giving approaches, I’ve been thinking more intentionally about gifts this year. One of my go-to presents happens to check so many b...
20-11-2019 22:04
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Three Trends To Try for Winter :: A Statement Blazer, Cool C
I know that we’re supposed to be shopping for everyone else this time of year, but am I the only one guilty of adding an item or two to my bag when ...
19-11-2019 22:01
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House Tour :: A Small Apartment with Loads of Charm & P
As someone who is working on getting more bold with pattern choices, it was the hallway of Melissa Colgan‘s apartment that stopped me mid-scroll on ...
13-11-2019 22:04
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Moon Oracle Readings :: Full Moon in Taurus
I love that we’re kicking off Monday with our Full Moon readings from Steph! What a wonderful way to focus for the coming week. The full moon occurs...
12-11-2019 22:08
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Room of the Week :: Pared Down European Style in a Living
As my hunt for the perfect pieces for our dining room continues, I’ve been turning my thoughts to lighting, and one classic beauty is the vertigo pe...
07-11-2019 22:04
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Roundup :: 13 Dining Tables Under $2K (and Which Ones I̵
Ok, guys. I know if you actually read these posts you are very aware the my dining room has had me super stuck from a design standpoint. I wrote a pos...
01-11-2019 22:12
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This London Coworking Space Exudes French Minimalist Style
If there is one word lacking in the description of co-working spaces these days (especially here in the states), it’s sophistication. While many of ...
30-10-2019 22:10
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Moon Oracle Readings :: New Moon in Scorpio
In the astrological world, a new moon in Scorpio is like a new year – time to shed the old and welcome the new… Many of us may still feel like we...
27-10-2019 22:10
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Self Care Essentials For Sick Days
Well, friends. Since I have the honor of experiencing yet another cold this season (second one this month) I decided that I might as well face the fac...
24-10-2019 22:06
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House Tour :: English Sensibilities Meet Northern California
I’ve waxed poetic before about my love of Gil Schafer designed homes, but this one might take the cake. Designed alongside another favorite designer...
20-10-2019 22:06
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Roundup :: The Best Earthy Pink Paint Colors
I know some of you out there are probably asking why on earth is she still talking about pink walls" Yes, I know. We’re all getting sick of pink. Bu...
17-10-2019 22:11
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Wanderlust Design :: The Santa Monica Proper Hotel
I love a designer who evolves. Case in point: Kelly Wearstler. Back in my 20’s I adored her next-level Hollywood Regency sensibilities. And now, at ...
15-10-2019 22:05
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Moon Oracle Readings :: Full Moon in Aries
Welcome to your Moon Oracle Reading for the Full moon in Aries! It’s a fiesty one, so take a look at the overview and readings for your astrological...
13-10-2019 22:08
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Three Things I Do When I’m Stuck on A Room Design
Let’s face it: some rooms are just HARD to design. I’m pretty sure we all have those areas in our homes that we get stuck on. It could be an awkwa...
09-10-2019 22:10
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Room of the Week: A Bold But Classic Loft Living Room
Never in a million years would I think myself a fan of an orange sofa. But there’s certainly a first time for everything, and this lofty New York sp...
03-10-2019 22:01
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The Edit :: October Layers
Just when I thought my infatuation with English Country style might be over with… my October Editor’s Picks suggested otherwise. This month – or...
01-10-2019 22:04
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Moon Oracle Readings :: New Moon in Libra
Hey friends! Welcome to a new series here on the blog that I am so very excited to share with you. You may remember me mentioning my friend, Steph Par...
27-09-2019 22:00
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Design Reveal! A Sweet but Playful Vintage Cottage Nursery F
We don’t do a lot of baby talk around her but the truth of the matter is that so many of my friends have recently given birth or are about to have l...
26-09-2019 22:02
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Five Easy Steps to Creating a Cozy Harvest Tabletop for Fall
While the harvest moon arrived nearly two weeks ago, yesterday marked the official beginning of fall, and that means it’s time to get cozy! Here in ...
24-09-2019 22:06
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How To Style :: A Calm & Minimal Meditation Space
I think it’s safe to say that in today’s chaotic, fast paced, and information-overload world, many of us are looking at ways to escape from the da...
20-09-2019 22:04
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