How Hosting For The Holidays Changed My Purchasing Plans…
I have found that in life the things I plan out don’t always go (scratch that, almost never go) the way I think they are going to. The same can certainly be said about my plans for our home…
A 3 Month Milestone & Some Drool Worthy Coffee Tables I’ve Been Eyeing…
Today marks 3 months since we moved into our very own place in the Bay Area! I can’t believe it. Take a look at how far things have come…and let me know which drool-worthy coffee table is your favorite!
The Reason Behind My Kitchen Shade Decision & Sneak Peek at Future Plans!
After a LOT of back and forth, countless Instagram Polls, and multiple quote revisions, I finally settled on a material for our kitchen window shade - and I’m so happy with it! Here’s why…
All The Deets on Our Brand New Shades!
This was our third house project and not only was it really enjoyable but it has also had a major impact on the look & feel of the entire place. Now it’s time to spill the deets on our brand new shades!
A Plan to Cover 33 Windows in Our Home
When Casey and I finally got the keys to the new house in early September, our first priority, aside from unpacking and setting up, was to figure out the window treatment plan for our 30 plus windows. There’s a lot to cover, so let’s start at the beginning…
A Difficult Decision + A Creative Solution - Our Flooring Saga Continued…
Upon buying our house last year we knew we wanted hardwood floors throughout. We didn’t realize quite what a challenge it would be to make it happen, but, here we are getting ready to make the post-close-of-escrow swap from carpet to wood!
Here’s a summary of a difficult decision, a creative solution, and a “before look” at our carpeted floors.
From Carpet to Hardwood - The Beginning of our Flooring Saga
The beginning of our flooring saga….going from carpet on the third floor and staircases to hardwood.
A Textural Touch For Any Home; Woven Baskets + Planters
I am a strong believer in layers. Layering various pieces, colors (whether they are all within the same tone or not), materials, and textures. And I absolutely love thoughtfully designed decor, especially anything that is handmade or has a handcrafted feel to it…
News Flash: It’s Not All About Me…
With buying and developing your first house, or possibly any house, comes an opportunity for learning and personal growth. In my experience, a LOT of learning and personal growth, haha! And one of the greatest lessons I have learned, as both a designer and a person, is that it is not all about me — what I like, what I want, and how I see it…
Designing During Construction, My First Purchase, and a Round-up of My Favorite Armless Sofas
If you have been following our journey with this new house on Instagram or here on the blog, you know that when we bought our first house in California back in October 2020, it was just a dirt lot.
That said, as an interior designer I couldn’t wait to pick out furniture, decor, and everything else!
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