Last year, I was particularly in the mood to get crafty for Christmas. Some years, I just want to focus on big-picture decorating, but last year, it was the details that captured my attention and I...
christmas decorating sources 2022
I think 2021 was my favorite year so far when it comes to decorating for Christmas. I started early because I felt like it and I genuinely enjoyed the process, the projects, and relishing the...
blue & white checked curtains
When my mom and I took a day to make the curtains for the living room, we also made blue and white checked curtains for the primary bedroom. I used the same tutorial, same blackout fabric, and same...
favorite things | antique kilim rugs
Let's talk about one of my favorite recent things - antique and vintage kilim rugs. I've been admiring vintage and antique rugs in general because of the warmth and sense of history they bring to a...
framed antique indenture
When I shared the living room curtains earlier this week, a few of you noticed the framed antique indenture hanging on the wall over the sofa. Well, let's talk about this piece of custom-made art!...
custom living room blackout curtains
As I've shared over the past couple of weeks, I have to bounce between things that need to be done that aren't super exciting (like organizing the basement and wiping wallpaper glue off the walls)...
how to make a custom pleated lampshade cover | video tutorial
When I shared that I wanted to cover the lampshades in my family room, several people asked if I would share my method. I have covered lampshades in the past, but I don't think I've ever done it...
refrigerator shopping with forté
Disclosure: I am working with Ilve and Forté as a part of a long-term partnership on my kitchen renovation. As always, all opinions are honest and my own. Now that the roof is done, it's time to...
thrift store ribbon holder
In between the unpacking, painting, and projects, Jeff and I have taken a morning or afternoon here and there to hit a few local second-hand shops. One afternoon, we made the rounds to a few of the...
tour of my new art studio
It's the room tour that many of you have been asking for - the art studio! Of course, it's not finished yet, as is the case with our entire house, but it's getting there. It's settled enough and...