Design
Brown Paint Colors I'm Loving for Interiors
Design
Brown Paint Colors I'm Loving for Interiors
There was a 10-year-period where everyone (including me) was doing black or almost-black rooms or walls. These days, we want something moody and romantic, but we want warmth back in our lives. We want the "grown-up" version of that look. If you are craving a rich, moody paint color that's a warm, inviting neutral, then […]
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May 20, 2024
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3 Things I Would Change About Our Outdoor Kitchen
Design
3 Things I Would Change About Our Outdoor Kitchen
Cooking has always been one of my favorite things to do for my family. And what makes cooking even more fun? When you're cooking outside. That's why when we designed our outdoor kitchen, I wanted it to be a place where I could create the most tasty meals using all of my favorite tools and […]
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May 15, 2024
Design
Unveiling Our Future Room Renovation Plans
Design
Unveiling Our Future Room Renovation Plans
It's hard to believe we're three years into designing our moody modern traditional home. Sometimes people will ask me, "What are you gonna do when you're done?" I can't think about that yet — I'm not even close! While I feel great about so many rooms in the house, some are still on the "to […]
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May 13, 2024
Design
Project Update: The Primary Bathroom Has a NEW Plan
Design
Project Update: The Primary Bathroom Has a NEW Plan
It's been over a year since we started designing our bathroom. We were working with a company for the cabinetry, and they came up with two different layouts. We selected one, tweaked it a bit and chose a lot of the finishes...annnnnd honestly we could never quite give the final "go ahead." This led to […]
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May 8, 2024
Design
Our Exterior Window Trim Color Reveal! (And the Whole Process of How We Finally Decided)
Design
Our Exterior Window Trim Color Reveal! (And the Whole Process of How We Finally Decided)
It’s been over a year in the making, but our exterior windows have been replaced and now painted!!! (The interior of the windows are black and the exterior we opted for paintable so we could paint them whatever color we wanted!) I have a slew of photos to show you, and I feel like the […]
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May 5, 2024
Design
Mood Board: Sunroom Furniture (Inspired by The Biltmore)
Design
Mood Board: Sunroom Furniture (Inspired by The Biltmore)
We visited the Biltmore Estate in Asheville last month, and one of the first things that you see (that made me stop in my tracks) is the atrium. It's a grandiose space with curved wood beams and architectural elements overhead. It's lush with greenery and illuminated by the sun and rugged iron lanterns. It just […]
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May 3, 2024
Design
The Case for Armoires and Wardrobes
Decor
The Case for Armoires and Wardrobes
The alternative title to this blog post was "That's Armoir-e" to the tune of the Dean Martin song "That's Amore." What can I say? I just love them. Armoire | Pendant Light | Leaf Branch | Jules Lagoon/Brick Rug | Loafers Why I Love Armoires For years, built-ins have been the "gold standard" that people […]
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May 1, 2024
Design
Rounding Up My Favorite Moody Lanterns
Design
Rounding Up My Favorite Moody Lanterns
It's been three years since we moved into our home and one year since we did our exterior renovation, but there are still a few outside updates to make. One of those is replacing the front porch lights. They are so massive — I've never had such big lights!! They came with the house, and […]
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April 29, 2024
Design
Revealing Our New Black Interior Windows
Design
Revealing Our New Black Interior Windows
Even when we moved into our home three years ago we knew we would have to replace our windows. The seals had been broken on some of them, and they were fogging up. It took us a while to get to that project on our list (plus we knew we had to budget for it), […]
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April 22, 2024
Design
"The Jewelry on Your Cabinets": How to Choose Hardware Styles
Design
"The Jewelry on Your Cabinets": How to Choose Hardware Styles
In our past homes, I've always mixed knobs and pulls on hardware whether it comes to a kitchen or a bathroom. But then when we remodeled our kitchen with Jean Stoffer, she used four different types of hardware! It really opened up my mind to the beauty of breaking the mold, giving each cabinet set […]
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April 18, 2024
Design
Mood Board: A Boy's Bedroom in Forest Green
Design
Mood Board: A Boy's Bedroom in Forest Green
I've always wanted to design a little boy's bedroom. I have no brothers...in fact, my parents were sure they were having a boy after four girls, and no. We got my little sister Andrea instead of a Billy. (We love her though ;) And I have three girls of my own now. I did get […]
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April 17, 2024
Design
Faux Spring Stems to Freshen Up Your Rooms
Decor
Faux Spring Stems to Freshen Up Your Rooms
Who else is ready for spring?! As someone who is perpetually cold, I welcome a warmer season like I'm twirling through the alps in The Sound of Music. Fortunately, you don't have to wait until the buds are blooming in your neighborhood to add some new stems to your home. I am so excited for […]
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March 20, 2024
Design
Looking Back: 4 Small Things We Would Change About Our Kitchen
Design
Looking Back: 4 Small Things We Would Change About Our Kitchen
There aren't many things I would change about our kitchen remodel. But there are a few things that either we chose in our design or happened accidentally that have been a little bit, well, not what we'd hoped. Full Kitchen Sources I think it's important to know that sometimes you don't know if you like […]
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March 18, 2024
Design
Defining My Design Style: Moody Modern Traditional
Design
Defining My Design Style: Moody Modern Traditional
A reader recently asked me if I'm starting to fully embrace traditional style and whether we still consider our house to be a "modern Colonial" and why. It was a really great question and so timely — I had really just been thinking about my approach to this home and how my style has changed […]
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March 11, 2024
Design
How to (Purposefully) Mismatch Furniture
Design
How to (Purposefully) Mismatch Furniture
There are plenty of us that inherit furniture from relatives over the years that just doesn't have the same vibe. But we love displaying it around our home for its sentimental value. Or we buy a chair one year from a vintage shop and a couch the next year from a big-box retailer. Then we […]
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February 29, 2024
Design
Easter Decor for the Home
Decor
Easter Decor for the Home
I was never that big on decorating for Easter until I had kids. They're so excited about every holiday, and I want it to feel special for them. Now I put some thought into how I want the season to feel for them. That's why I focus on Easter decorations that are subtle enough for […]
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February 28, 2024
Design
Our Mudroom Tile: A Vision of Black & White
Projects
Our Mudroom Tile: A Vision of Black & White
This blog post is sponsored by The Tile Shop One of our Instagram followers replied to a preview photo of our mudroom tile with the comment that "it's giving...'I live in a boutique hotel,'" and they couldn't be more right. Every time I step into the hallway, I feel like I'm strolling into a glamorous […]
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February 26, 2024
Design
Bedroom Tell-All: 5 Things to Remove, 5 Things to Add
Inspiration
Bedroom Tell-All: 5 Things to Remove, 5 Things to Add
This week, we've covered all things bedrooms, from how to create a dark, moody, romantic environment to tips for renters upgrading their bedroom. I wanted to cap off the week with a fun little post on what you should remove from your bedroom and what you should add to your bedroom to make it an […]
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February 24, 2024
Design
Creating a Dark, Moody & Romantic Bedroom
Design
Creating a Dark, Moody & Romantic Bedroom
From the very first house that we ever bought, I've always gravitated toward a moodier bedroom. I think they're just so romantic. But also, a dark, romantic bedroom feels more like a retreat space, and I think it's helped with sleep habits. Shop Our Bedroom | Paint Color: Farrow & Ball London Clay It's a […]
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February 22, 2024
Design
6 Ways to Upgrade Your Bedroom: Renter-Friendly Edition
Inspiration
6 Ways to Upgrade Your Bedroom: Renter-Friendly Edition
Our bedroom changed a lot when we painted it and added trim, but not everyone can make big changes to their rooms. I wanted to put together a quick reference tool for when you're in a busy season of life and want an easy update. Or perhaps your landlord isn't keen on paint rollers! Here […]
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February 21, 2024
