I shared this living room mood board a few days ago and received some positive feedback, so I wanted to share here too. I forgot how much I enjoyed creating these design mood boards just for my audience (probably because…
SCHEMING FOR MY NEW OFFICE: THE SIMPLE IMAGE THAT SPARKED INSPIRATION
I’ve been feeling deeply inspired by the direction my new office is heading, even though the room itself is going to be a challenge to makeover due to a small, awkward window and unfortunate angles (more photos to come once…
MAY EDIT + MOOD BOARD
There’s something about muted colors that feels comforting—like everything’s been softened by time and sun. It all reminds me that beauty doesn’t have to shout to be heard. May feels like a quiet kind of lovely, and I’m leaning all…
PLEATED LAMPSHADE ROUNDUP & HOW TO CHOOSE THE RIGHT SHADE
I love lamp ….shades But also lamps. When I’m obsessing over project details, I find myself considering every which way I can have a lampshade made. Fabric, trim, pleat styles, ruffles, you name it and I’m thinking about it. One…
BUDGET-FRIENDLY RUGS THAT AREN’T RUGGABLE
I have a disdain for “printed” vintage rugs, or honestly any material that pretends to be something it’s not, like faux marble. Does that make me a snob? Maybe. I’ve had a taste of rich people’s used items and am…
VINTAGE RUG ROUNDUP
I love sharing vintage rug roundups – and since I’ve been on the lookout for some on Etsy, I figured I’d share all my recent favorites of various sizes and price points in one post. For more info on buying…
MARCH MOOD BOARD + EDIT
WE MADE IT TO MARCH! The end of February/early March is when I start feeling like the weight of seasonal funk begins to lift; the birds start chirping, the warmer weather creeps in, the sun starts setting later, and there’s…
THE NURSERY REVEAL!
I’m so thrilled to share the reveal of Olivia’s nursery today! Though, this isn’t much of a “reveal,” as I’m just repurposing my office into a nursery (again). My new office will now be in our fourth downstairs bedroom and…
FEBRUARY EDIT + THOUGHTS ON WELCOMING A NEW BABY
I truly can’t believe that we’re welcoming our baby girl in just a few days. This pregnancy has FLOWN by. It feels like just yesterday I was in my post-partum spiral after giving birth to Angelo and I’m in disbelief…
COLOR CRUSH EDIT
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HOW MUCH DID OUR FAMILY ROOM COST?
I always hesitate to write these types of blog posts because they usually come with judgement or criticism, but I also know there’s a decent amount of people who appreciate the costs outlined for larger projects so they know what…
FROM BLUE TO GREEN TO CHOCOLATE BROWN PAINT: THE REVEAL OF OUR COZY, LAYERED FAMILY ROOM
Reveal of our dark chocolate brown painted basement!