a well-styled shelf life.
what would we do without shelves" we’d have nowhere to place our most treasured collections, books, or memorabilia. but one should never take a she...
12-11-2019 22:04
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good reads: the way of the woodshop.
today we’re taking a look at a beautiful new book from Oakland, california-based woodworker, aleksandra zee. i met aleksandra and her then-fiancé ...
11-11-2019 22:04
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wear this there: admiralgade 26.
on a trip to copenhagen awhile back i was most fortunate to have an amazing meal at the very delicious restaurant we are visiting today — the truly...
08-11-2019 22:01
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color story: the life aquatic.
maybe it’s my current accessibility to the sea, but this week’s light locations; socks via this is my archief; @bilinga_beach_abode’s shower; s...
07-11-2019 21:58
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holiday guest prep.
it’s kind of hard to believe it’s already November and the holidays will be quickly upon us, but i’m here to give you the heads up — they’r...
06-11-2019 21:57
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electric eccentric eclectic.
welcome to citrus house — an aptly named home for just how juicy and colorful this place is! located in charming hancock park (one of my favorite L...
05-11-2019 21:58
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designing with jayson home.
one of the best things about moving, is redecorating. and if you know me, it’s sometimes a lot of the reason i move at all — i’m just wired to ...
05-11-2019 21:58
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04-11-2019 22:04
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wear this there: nami nori.
i’ve got a real hankering for sushi, so this week we’re popping into NYC?s West Village latest sweet spot, nami nori. with its sleek, modern desi...
01-11-2019 22:04
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color story: say boo!
boo! how could i resist" it is halloween, after all. and a happy halloween to one and all! i thought i’d dive right into my favorite color — noir...
31-10-2019 22:05
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sock season.
flip flops are usually my footwear of choice, however as the seasons change and the days (and nights!) get cooler, a girl can’t always get by with ...
30-10-2019 22:04
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make mine an a-frame.
i first stumbled upon this very charming a-frame on domino which lead me to Lilla Norr’s A-frame on instagram, which then lead me to the website â€...
30-10-2019 22:04
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good reads: milk decoration.
milk decoration continues to be my favorite design magazine and never ceases to inspire me. and now milk has taken that stunning decor inspiration a ...
29-10-2019 22:05
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an inspiring indoor picnic.
ingredients ldn is an inspiring online homewares store that celebrates a slower pace of living, and i adore the way they style, photograph and share ...
29-10-2019 22:05
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instagram worthy: @consideredthings.
i discovered this week’s very ...
28-10-2019 22:11
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mia today.
hi guys,
i’m so sorry no posts today, but a dear friend of mine is in the hospital and i needed to be there with her yesterday, so sadly i had no t...
25-10-2019 22:01
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good reads: living with color.
Personalizing your color palette may be one of the most important decisions you make when it comes to decorating your home. The right combination of ...
24-10-2019 22:00
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first light.
i think you’re going to like BENJAMIN MOORE’s color of the year, and quite a lot. blush pink is one of my personal favorite colors, as evidenced ...
24-10-2019 22:00
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low maintenance patio life.
now that i’m living at the beach, and on an acre-wide cactus garden, i’ve gotten really into outdoor living. i have succulents, cacti, bamboo and...
23-10-2019 21:58
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instagram worthy: @idamagntorn.
this week’s @idamagntorn who’s based in both paris and sweden (lucky gal!). ida magntorn has several books out including home stories and her lat...
22-10-2019 22:05
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color story: morning latte.
you know that morning moment when you pour the cream into your coffee (whether it be almond, soy, coconut or whatever you put in your coffee these da...
22-10-2019 22:05
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wear this there: blacksmith provedore.
this week we’re headed down under yet again — the design the aussies put out is just that good. today we’re popping into a swanky New South Wal...
18-10-2019 22:06
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one charming old church.
in the words of R.E.M., this old church has literally lost its religion and been lovingly transformed into a charming family home in Queensland, Aust...
17-10-2019 22:06
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a country home in belgium.
i always love anything that Holly Marder and Hedda Pier of Avenue Design Studio puts their very talented hands on, so i was excited to come across a ...
16-10-2019 21:55
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fresh vintage from france!
ouí! i’m very excited to announce our latest shipment of vintage finds from the flea markets of france have arrived at super marché. we shopped for...
15-10-2019 22:01
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with a little help from my new friend.
one of the reasons i moved to laguna beach was its healthy, outdoor lifestyle but also its small-town atmosphere. i can walk almost anywhere, and the...
14-10-2019 22:00
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beautifully lit in italy.
i recently came upon this lovely lighting made by hand & eye studio, a lovely London-based lighting design company with a clean-lined design aestheti...
14-10-2019 22:00
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wear this there: august antwerp.
this week we’re heading to one of my favorite cities and one of the most fashionable — Antwerp, Brussels to be exact. and specifically to this be...
11-10-2019 21:59
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good reads: petite passport.
whenever i’m traveling to a new city, or even one i’ve been to before but might not be quite up to date on, i always check petite passport. pauli...
10-10-2019 21:58
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not your average frat house.
when i think of a frat house, i envision neon beer signs, bad plaid, sagging sofas that smell like one too many parties, and sneakers lying about eve...
10-10-2019 21:58
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small space dining solutions.
so, i need your two cents: my cottage has a very small dining area, and it exists in the same space as my living room — it’s one pretty good size...
09-10-2019 22:05
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instagram worthy: @nick_nemechek.
today’s @TRNKNYC and that’s how i landed on @nick_nemechek, one of the furniture collection’s founders. and, if you like TRNK furniture you mig...
08-10-2019 21:59
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picture this: collage art.
i love a good collage, and i also love making them, but i haven’t had at it in a good long while. and mine were never quite as good as the artists ...
08-10-2019 21:59
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tiny house living.
have you ever wanted to really scale down, get experimental and live a much smaller life" not in terms of heart, but in terms of belongings. that’s...
07-10-2019 22:01
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wear this there: es bec d’aguila.
this week we’re headed to one of the most beautiful places i’ve ever been, even if just for a few hours when we stopped there on a cruise — the...
04-10-2019 22:00
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shape shifters.
sometimes all it takes to add texture and interest to a room, is some unique shapes. in the form of interesting one-of-a-kind or designer furniture, ...
03-10-2019 21:57
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color story: golden state.
i think i’m feeling all kinds of love for california this week — our very sunny golden state. and i’ve also noticed the light here in laguna is...
02-10-2019 21:56
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good reads: travel home.
this is one of those home design books that i get really excited to share, because not only does it feature beautiful and inspiring interiors, it als...
01-10-2019 21:59
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life at the kitchen counter.
i’m slowly getting my laguna cottage together after moving in last week, and one of the areas i managed to get semi-pulled-together was the kitchen...
30-09-2019 22:01
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best of: an edwardian english kitchen.
those ornate archways had me at ‘hello’ — i’m always a sucker for a pretty curve, aren’t you" this kitchen is one of devol’s divine space...
26-09-2019 21:58
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best of: sophisticated whimsy.
these spaces are all on the sophisticated end of the design spectrum, but i also sense a touch of whimsy that sets them apart from something too soph...
26-09-2019 21:58
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best of: it’s only a paper moon.
should you be looking for some affordable lighting options that make a huge impact you might just consider the paper lantern, and in my opinion the b...
25-09-2019 21:57
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best of: everybody puts baby in a corner.
it’s true, right" lost & found; domino; essential home.
The post best of: everybody puts baby in a corner. appeared first on sfgirlbybay....
25-09-2019 21:57
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best of: the shutterbugs: nicole franzen.
New York-based photographer, Nicole Franzen, has such a prolific portfolio, full of gorgeous interior photography and locations, that picking out thi...
24-09-2019 21:59
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best of: chez valentin loellmann.
oh la la! this home is truly something special. called the riverhouse, it almost reminds me (in a good way) of a little hobbit house, the way it’s ...
24-09-2019 21:59
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best of: modern surf vibes.
in honor of my move to laguna beach i’m making up a new genre — kinda, sorta anyway — modern surf. i think mid-century modern already has a kin...
23-09-2019 21:56
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best of: the good life at the villa.
does this look like a tropical paradise, or what" this laid-back villa in Sri Lanka was recently featured on elle decor sweden and i was instantly sm...
23-09-2019 21:56
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wear this there: jolene.
i can feel the weather changing, getting cooler and cozier, so i thought what better time than beautiful autumn to pop on over to londontown" and thi...
20-09-2019 22:00
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best of: best of: at home in sonoma.
sonoma is such a restful, beautiful place to visit — if you’ve never been you might like to add it to your bucket list. and since they’ve strug...
19-09-2019 21:59
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best of: built-in space savers.
i’ve been kind of really missing having an actual physical desk, after converting my home office to a guest bedroom. however, that room also has a ...
19-09-2019 21:59
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best of: a bright & sunny paris abode.
okay, this post comes with a disclaimer: prepare for extreme envy. erin at apartment34 saw this feature by Laetitia of billie blanket.
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18-09-2019 22:04
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best of: the un-office home office.
it’s not unreasonable to crave a bit of space for one’s self. a little nook to take care of paperwork, sort the bills that come in, a sweet spot ...
18-09-2019 22:04
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best of: getting graphic.
the trend to get graphic doesn’t seem to be going away anytime soon, and personally, i’m just fine with that. and to tell you the truth graphic t...
17-09-2019 21:59
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update: book smart.
as you’ve probably realized from seeing my built-in bookcases, i’m a bit of a reading fiend. when i have a good book in my hands it takes me away...
17-09-2019 21:59
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best of: that golden light.
whenever i’ve been in paris, i couldn’t help but notice that it holds up to its reputation as the la Ville des Lumières — the city of lights. a...
16-09-2019 21:58
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best of: that little black accent.
as you’ll see in a few more posts this week (guest room makeover reveal, coming right up!) i’m still seduced by that little black magic. i’ve h...
16-09-2019 21:58
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wear this there: hotel joaquin.
in honor of my move to laguna beach, i thought it might be nice to share laguna’s own hotel joaquin this week — a petite boutique resort nestled ...
13-09-2019 21:53
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at home in venice.
initially, when i decided i needed to live beachside again, i looked in and around venice, but cute spots are hard to come by that are also affordabl...
12-09-2019 22:00
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fine little day + alina vergnano.
Elisabeth Dunker of Fine Little Day has always had a killer eye for good design. her shop is one of my favorites (and in fact this pin of her swimmer...
11-09-2019 21:58
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eclectic + eccentric art.
a little bit more about art today! like a lot of us, when it comes to decorating with art, i get a little stuck — at least at first. moving to my n...
11-09-2019 21:58
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on holiday in portugal.
with gracious thanks to photographer Priscilla Gragg, we’re day tripping to one of my very favorite places to visit — Portugal! priscilla emailed...
10-09-2019 21:57
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09-09-2019 22:05
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wear this there: korakia pensione.
i’ve headed out in search of summer’s last heatwave for you, and we’ve landed at korakia pensione in always sunny palm springs. you can count o...
06-09-2019 22:01
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picture this: duets.
we’re all about duets on this week’s Couple to hold fast, a favorite of mine from lisa golightly, we’re celebrating displaying artworks featuri...
05-09-2019 21:56
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modern beach retreat.
i guess i just have beach pads on my mind lately, because i’m back with some ideas for the modern beach retreat. not your average, beach shack, but...
05-09-2019 21:56
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color story: white on white.
it may be after labor day, but around here, we’re breaking all the rules and still wearing white — at least around the house, anyway. this weekâ€...
04-09-2019 21:59
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instagram worthy: @nataliewalton.
this week’s instagram worthy account is really more of a quadruple threat — meet @nataliewalton if you haven’t discovered her already. natalie ...
03-09-2019 22:02
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wear this there: humus and hortense.
today we’re headed somewhere quite magical — we’re off to the capital of belgium to visit the very beautiful restaurant humus and hortense in b...
30-08-2019 21:55
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wrapping up summer.
we’re having a retro moment for a trend that’s lingered on our pinterest feed even after summer’s impending end ? the headscarf. how cool does ...
29-08-2019 21:57
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picture this: abstract art.
this week i’ve curated a collection for Maureen Meyer and kat klerks, have a gander at abstracts graphics.
clockwise, l to r: matisse via fores...
28-08-2019 21:56
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color story: blue & yellow.
there’s something about the pairing of blue and yellow that just says ‘holiday’ to me. maybe because it reminds of the south of france, and str...
28-08-2019 21:56
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creating a grand entrance.
sadly, we’re not all blessed with the luxury of these grand arched entrances or epic tall ceilings, but it doesn’t mean we can’t worship them f...
27-08-2019 22:01
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26-08-2019 21:54
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wear this there: menorca experimental.
we’re heading somewhere beautiful just in time for those last lingering days of summer. welcome to the natural beauty and calm of the Balearic isla...
23-08-2019 21:59
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friday finds (not)!
hi guys, i’m so sorry it’s been a slow week for posting, and i’ve been a little lax, but packing and moving is no joke! so i apologize, but no ...
23-08-2019 21:59
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for the chair collectors out there.
if you know me at all, you know i love to collect chairs — too many in fact! and, the funky ones are my favorites. i went down an internet rabbit h...
22-08-2019 21:56
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whitewashed wonderland.
i guess i really must love a whitewashed look because as i move from my echo park home with its beamed ceilings, i move into yet another cottage with...
20-08-2019 21:55
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good source: the shopkeepers.
i don’t even recall how i landed here but, this is one wonderfully put together resource! if you haven’t come across it yet, meet the shopkeepers...
20-08-2019 21:55
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bohemian modern meets rustic.
since i’m moving to a smaller cottage in laguna beach, i’ve been eying some different looks, hunting for some new inspiration to decorate my spac...
19-08-2019 21:54
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wear this there: la cantine.
we’re headed to brooklyn today, to one very sweet, cozy cafe. meet new york’s La Cantine café, designed by Sophie Lou Jacobsen who put an adorabl...
16-08-2019 21:54
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rustic modern makeover.
i recently saw this stunning bedroom makeover on the house that lars built. thanks for allowing me to share, ladies!
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15-08-2019 21:59
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14-08-2019 21:57
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go big with parabo press.
i’ve long been a fan of square engineer prints in a brand new size. their Parabo Press — i’ve ordered lots in the past and always loved how the...
14-08-2019 21:57
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nordic knots, styled multiple ways.
rugs are the designer’s dream come true. if you’ve tired of your current decor, simply start by changing out your area rug and build from there â...
13-08-2019 21:57
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laguna cottage inspiration.
as per my previous post, i’m loading up the truck and moving to laguna beach. i’m actually kind of a weirdo about moving — even though i’m de...
12-08-2019 21:54
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a little news and a big move.
i have some very exciting (at least for me!) news! as you may have seen on my instagram, i’ve made the decision to sell my echo park home and move ...
12-08-2019 21:54
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wear this there: holiday café.
we’re quite literally heading out on holiday today, hopping over to paris for a café crème at this very stylish little spot, the holiday café, brou...
09-08-2019 21:57
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picture this: fruit for thought.
summer is my favorite season to eat! especially because the fruits in season this time of year are the ones i love to eat — peaches, cherries, nect...
08-08-2019 21:53
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the designers: katarina rulinskaya.
i have a ‘thing’ for glass-enclosed spaces, and this one in particular in Warszawa, Poland really captured my attention. designed by Katarina Rul...
08-08-2019 21:53
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color story: black licorice.
you may not believe this, but snacking at your computer can inspire a blog post. no, really ’tis true — i’m sitting here eating black licorice ...
07-08-2019 21:55
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on trend: the art deco bed.
i’ve been seeing this trend gaining traction for some time now and i’m not at all unhappy about it. meet the art deco bed — with its feminine c...
06-08-2019 22:06
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kara rosenlund takes us to satellite island.
kara rosenlund has the very enviable job of traveling the globe and taking beautiful photographs. i follow her on her travels on instagram (and you s...
05-08-2019 22:03
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wear this there: são lourenço do barrocal.
today, we’re escaping to the heart of the Alentejo, portugal, specifically to the tranquil resort that is são lourenço do barrocal. in the same fam...
02-08-2019 21:58
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boho bedding.
yesterday we went all minimal, but today i’m doing an equal opportunity post for those of you who love a more bohemian vibe, and in this case, boho...
01-08-2019 21:56
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summer reading list.
we’ve got another month or so of summer, so no time like the present to fit in some quality summer reading — probably my very favorite way to win...
01-08-2019 21:56
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make mine minimal.
i’m in one of those moods again. the kind of mood where i feel like i just have way too much stuff. it’s time to clear the clutter and go a littl...
31-07-2019 22:00
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30-07-2019 22:06
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modern mountain cottage.
there’s nothing much basic about this mountain cottage designed by kate and ben towill of basic projects. tucked away up in cashiers, north Carolin...
30-07-2019 22:06
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sicily, part two: scopello.
ciao! are you ready for part two of my summer trip to sicily" this post covers the second half of our trip to the small coastal village of scopello, ...
29-07-2019 21:59
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