Kitchen Sources 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. 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 […]
You may have seen in Stories that Chris & I have been making drawings on our iPad for things we want to change about the living room. We've been casually doing this for 2 years now, actually. I had mentioned it as a "nice to have" update for our 2025 project list, but I hadn't […]
This post is sponsored by Pura. You know I'm passionate about home fragrance. I think great home design touches all of the senses. That's why I became obsessed with Pura a few years ago. And every season, they come out with even more amazing fragrances. We have a home fragrance diffuser on each floor of […]
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This post is sponsored by Wayfair Slightly blushing blooms. Sweet scalloped details. Verdant greenery. Old English browns and creams. Is there anything more charming than an English garden?? I've been envisioning hosting a backyard party in a month or two as our first outdoor entertaining of the year, and the look all just came together […]
Ok, is anyone else already dreaming of trading snow boots for boat shoes? I just can't decide...they both have their appeal! The competitor in me (those Traitors episodes got me scheming irl!) decided to pit them against each other in two mood boards to see which would call to me more. Team Après Ski We […]
While I don't consider myself a perfectionist, I do like things neat—most of the time. It's important to me that my home is beautiful and lived in. I want it filled with laughter, joy, and life. If that means a few nicks and spills? That's fine with me. Even so, over the years of home […]
I'm really digging the fisherman look, but let me tell you about another style I absolutely adore that never goes out of style: vintage Ralph Lauren! Remember how I mentioned we styled our last Christmas card with this vibe? It's my favorite family photo ever! There's just something so timeless about this classic Americana look. […]
Breaking News on Our 2025 Project List: Adding the Living Room & Dining Room STARTING NOW, Plus Why Our Timeline is Full Speed Ahead
You may have seen in Stories that Chris & I have been making drawings on our iPad for things we want to change about the living room. We've been casually doing this for 2 years now, actually. I had mentioned it as a "nice to have" update for our 2025 project list, but I hadn't […]
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