I used to think that choosing a gray paint color was hard. Then I realized white paint colors were nearly impossible. But as I’ve painted each room in our home (some rooms more than once…twice…even three times…) and swatched hundreds…
REFURBISHED TECH GIFTS FROM eBAY
Many of you know that eBay is one of my favorite websites to shop on for so many reasons. I almost always have at least one eBay browser tab opened and have been buying and selling on their website for…
2022 GIFT GUIDE FOR HER
I’m notoriously late to the gift guide game, but I wanted to publish this post before Black Friday/Cyber Monday since a lot of these products will be on sale over the next few days! Some of my personal favorite picks…
BEST OF CLASSIC DESIGN: FLOOR LAMPS
While on the hunt for the perfect floor lamp to go behind the soon-to-be Althea chair in my office, I thought I’d compile all my favorites to share with you. Lighting is one of the few things I feel comfortable…
10 STEPS I TAKE TO PREPARE TO BID & WIN SOMETHING AT AN ONLINE AUCTION
While Facebook Marketplace is my go-to for secondhand shopping, I still actively watch and participate in auctions around the country. My go-to auction website is Live Auctioneers. They’re essentially the umbrella site of international auction houses. I set up alerts…
NOVEMBER EDIT
Some favorites for this month include this Free People waffle knit dupe (I sized up for an oversized fit and in case it shrunk in the wash. I’m normally a size medium but the large was perfect). These cordless table…
OCTOBER EDIT
Some favorites from this month include this little lamp that reminds me of the wicker + iron side table I scooped up last week, the colors on the cover of this new book (which is from my favorite place to…
BEST OF CLASSIC DESIGN: END & SIDE TABLES
It’s time for another Best of Classic Design Details blog post, and today I’m sharing some chic end + side tables! SOME TIPS FOR CHOOSING END, SIDE & COFFEE TABLES IN A MODERN-TRADITIONAL SETTING: A rule of thumb when choosing an end/side or…
TUTORIAL: DIY BOBBIN FRAMES FOR LESS THAN $40
A few weeks ago I stumbled upon these chic Bobbin frames on Etsy and fell in love: They were a bit pricey and shipping across the pond was over $54, so I decided to attempt a DIY. I am happy…
SEPTEMBER EDIT
Some favorites from this month’s roundup include this scalloped lacquer tray, this quarter zip pullover that I ordered in two colors, and this super chic end table! I’m also eyeing this peony plant for my office. Have a wonderful week!…
IN THE SPIRIT OF BEING UNHINGED…LET THE WALLPAPERING BEGIN
You’re going to think I’ve lost my mind and you know what, don’t even let me try to convince you otherwise. I have. Since we’ve lived in our house, I’ve painted the living room, entry, and hallway (all one room) four…
WHAT I REGISTERED FOR AND OUR MOST USED BABY ITEMS DURING THE NEWBORN STAGE
Over the last few weeks, I’ve kept a list of my favorite newborn items that have been the most useful for us with baby Angelo. I’ll add the disclaimer that every baby is different and what’s worked for him may…
