olive velvet pillows & a block print quilt
I thought I would share a couple of small details in our primary bedroom as it transitions from Winter into Spring. I don’t make many big changes to my house through the seasons except for Christmas. I do like to make subtle shifts with things that are easy to switch out, though. It’s a way […]
playing with abstract art
If you had asked me a few years ago if I had any interest in abstract art, I would’ve told you confidently that it’s not my thing at all. More than that, abstract art seems too chaotic, pointless, and lacks a true display of artistic talent in my estimation. As the famous quote goes – […]
collectors collect
If you have followed my Instagram Stories while I’ve been on vacation at Isle of Palms, it’s obvious that I’m a collector by the number of shells I add to my beachcombing bag to take home with me. I embraced the fact that I was a collector a long time ago. I allow myself to […]
trellis inspiration
A little over a week ago, I shared some of our spring project plans and I thought I would flesh one of those ideas out a bit more. Specifically, let’s take a look at some trellis inspiration ideas I’m considering for the blank wall of siding on the front of the house. This year will […]
the 2024 IOP shell collection contest
My mom and I started talking about the IOP shell collection contest of 2022 before we even found our first shell this year. Once the competition was mentioned, though, my mom became unreasonably competitive. “I found the first olive shell!! I think that should earn me bonus points! I found the first lady’s ear so […]
wabi-sabi shells
We’ve been spending Spring Break at Isle of Palms, a beach in South Carolina we’ve visited with extended family a few times over the past four years. The thing my mom and I most love about this beach is the shelling. We can find wonderful shells and it’s my favorite activity to go out once […]
things I miss about our MN house
When we bought our home in Minnesota, we knew it was a great house with good bones, but if you told me I would think about it and miss it with some regularity, I’m not sure I would’ve believed you. There are things I’ve loved about all of our homes, but the house in Minnesota […]
kitchen garden inspiration
We’ll be starting our spring yard clean-up soon and I’m already excited to work on some of the blank spaces we cleared last year and continue pruning, shaping, trimming, and pulling things that are a little out of control. I’m also excited about some of the ideas we have for the future and one of […]