An overdue renovation update and a happy new year!
It’s been a teeny bit over two months since we closed on our house and since then we’ve done a lot of changes. I thought it necessary to document some…
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We bought a house!
There have been so many lessons along the way to get to where we are now but we finally OWN a house. First thing we did after we closed? Started…
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dream-like wonder
If I say what’s happening out loud, it might jinx it. So I’ll leave it up to you to make assumptions about an exciting announcement happening shortly. Because of this…
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timeless (to me) interior design details
I’ve heard a lot of people express how long they’ve dreamt of their weddings – who they were going to marry, what they would wear, the perfect venue, etc. Me?…
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green dreams
While our current living situation is temporary, I’ve been growing my garden in pots on the deck stairs. It may be a small collection, but it brings me immense joy.…
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designing backwards – early 2000’s home inspiration
People always say fashion trends come back around – low rise jeans are just about enough to prove that. While I’m not going to be wearing pants with a rise…
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weekend thrifting
One of my all time favorite activities is spending time at a thrift or antique store. Last weekend, there were some scores. I’m still waiting for the weather to be…
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current home projects
I’m back! It’s been a while. I went to Hawaii and the day I got back, I got sick with COVID! I’m finally feeling like myself again which has been…
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fashion and interior design “trends” I’m loving
I use the word “trend” lightly as I try not to fall into the typical mainstream trends but the smaller niche categories floating around Pinterest and Instagram. I’m gathering all…
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achievable luxury home details
I’m in this phase where I’m drawn to more “elegant” designs. I’ve always preferred “subtle luxury” – nothing too flashy or modern but small hints that offer moments of class.…
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upgrading IKEA IVAR units
One of the projects I recently took on was transforming the IKEA ivar cabinet into a more sophisticated bar area/dining room storage. We purchased two to have side by side…
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a Robert McCloskey dining room
If you didn’t grow up reading Robert McCloskey – I’m sorry to hear that. Blueberries for Sal, One Morning in Maine, Homer Price, Make Way for Ducklings – all staples…
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interior infatuation: canopy beds
Lately I’ve been very in love with canopy beds. It might be the fact that I never had one of those mosquito-net-material princess canopies over my bed, but all my…
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a beatrix potter bedroom
Sometimes there are way too many options when it comes to decorating a space. There are so many styles and so many rules about juxtaposition, combining vintage with new, the…
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interior attention
We currently live in my mother-in-law’s house which we are incredibly fortunate to have. She had been renting the house out after taking a job out of state and when…
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glass object enthusiasm
I love walking into a thrift store and finding a perfect glass object. It brings me nothing but pure joy. I’ve had some serious scores lately (well, in December) and…
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for the love of ceramic drinking vessels!
I absolutely have an obsession with handmade ceramics. I have a ridiculous collection and I feel the need to share some of my favorite makers. I have recently collected a…
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Maddie Rae 