Rugs used to be one of the last things I considered when designing a room. But now – they’re one of the first things I think about because I realize just how important they are. Vintage rugs add a layer…
PIVOTING PLANS IN THE LIVING ROOM
Since 2020, I’ve spoken about plans to build a cased opening to separate our 24-foot-long-wall dining and living room and then, install built-ins in our living room. Phase one was be installing a cased opening to separate the living and…
FURNITURE & DECOR: WHEN TO SPLURGE VS. SHOP SECONDHAND
When it comes to furniture and decor, I’m always hunting for a deal and rarely succumb to paying full price for anything. It’s instinctual of me to search for the best price, bargain, or buy secondhand vs. new. But as I…
ETSY VINTAGE RUG ROUNDUP (& THE UNICORN RUG I FOUND FOR THE NURSERY)
Finding a unicorn item is like looking for an honest man in congress, but finding a unicorn vintage rug sometimes feels nearly impossible. It has to be the right size, price, style, tone, pile height, have just the right amount…
THINGS I’VE BEEN LOVING LATELY
Today I’m sharing some of my recent home and non-home-related purchases that I’ve been enjoying as well as items I’ve been eyeing because….#blogger. Am I the only one who tends to do more shopping during the dark, cold and depressing…
BEST OF CLASSIC DESIGN: ALL ABOUT FAUX BAMBOO
If you’re an avid secondhand furniture stalker like I am, you probably have a (long) list of items that you would be absolutely thrilled to stumble upon. One thing I’m always on the lookout for is faux bamboo furniture. And…
HOW TO STYLE YOUR BED LIKE A DESIGNER (PLUS PILLOW SIZING & LAYERING TIPS)
Last year I made over our bedroom, and during the process, I thought a lot about our bed – mostly about how to layer it and make it pretty yet cozy for everyday life. There are quite a few layers…
EVERYTHING I’VE BEEN EYEING FOR THE NURSERY
I’ve been spending a lot of time thinking about our nursery design scheme over the last few weeks and while it’s a work in progress, I thought I’d share some of the items I’ve been eyeing/have already purchased. It’s been…
HOW TO CHOOSE FABRIC FOR UPHOLSTERING FURNITURE
Happy New Year! While I’m in the midst of choosing an appropriate fabric for upholstering our future nursery rocker, I thought I’d share some of the things I’ve learned from selecting fabrics from past upholstery projects. Last April, I had…
BABY BOVINO COMING JUNE 2022! HERE’S THE NURSERY CONCEPT
I still can’t believe this is happening but – I’m pregnant! Angelo and I are having our first baby in June of 2022! In mid-October, I started feeling really tired and bloated (I’m quite literally always bloated but it was…
BEST OF (MODERN) CLASSIC DESIGN: LIGHTING FROM ETSY
Putting a modern twist on my Best of Classic Design series with a roundup of lighting from Etsy! Etsy is one of my favorite places to shop for so many things, but did you know you can get lighting on…
STOCKING STUFFERS UNDER $35
Hoping you and your family had a wonderful Thanksgiving! I already posted my 2022 gift guide here, but never had a chance to finish the under $35 stocking stuffers, so here it is in a separate post 🙂 Enjoy! (click…
