Friday Favorites, Issue 1 — You had me at “Pillow”…
Welcome to the very first issue of my Friday Favorites! The name kind of says it all, but I’ll be sharing both wish-list items as well as products I own and love, for both the home and life. Let’s get the house party started!
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!
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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