What, like you don’t swatch 21 samples and paint half a room before committing? I’ve done it. I’ve tucked away my Farrow & Ball fan deck and called it a day after finding the perfect pink-beige (really, taupe) for our…
A GENERAL GUIDE FOR BUYING VINTAGE RUGS
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…
