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You know when you find the perfect inspiration that will be a focal point of a renovation? Well, plastered range hoods have been my architectural design crush for ages in kitchens. I mean, that arched silhouette? Swoon. Kitchen Sources When it came time to redesign our Modern Colonial kitchen after we moved in, I was […]
Peas are a polarizing vegetable...and it's hard to get past that when you've had a bad experience with them in the past. Julia's family grew up with only ever having canned peas with butter, so anything with the word "pea" faces an uphill battle. But sugar snap peas are one pea that I'm working on […]
As I'm figuring out my personal style, one thing that I know for certain is I like a casual tee. Tucked into jeans with a belt or untucked rocking slouchy cool-girl vibes, a white t-shirt elevates every outfit. Proving that basic doesn't have to mean boring! Except—finding the perfect tee? Well that's another story. Why […]
I purge my closet at least twice a year, but I’m not always cutthroat about it. This time, coming out of winter, it's different. I’m finally being honest with myself: If I didn't wear it, I don't need to save it. This newfound ruthlessness? I think it stems from a deeper desire to define my […]
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