Dash & Albert Rug Design Competition | design process
As I shared in my last post about the Dash & Albert Rug Design Competition (click the link to see what it’s all about), I used an antique coverlet as the starting point for the designs. This one, to be more specific… When I was initially asked to join the competition, these designs, which I had […]
the best view in the house
As we’re getting ready to say a proper goodbye to the house we’ve lived in for 11 years, I want to take some time to reminisce. A few readers shared they felt sad to see the house empty. An empty house to me meant that packing was done, so sadness was not an emotion I was […]
sketching tips & tools
I have had such a great couple of days of recuperating from weeks of packing. Sunday, I crashed. My head hurt, I was congested, and I just couldn’t do much of anything. Jeff let me sleep in. My sister-in-law pampered me with a healthy breakfast. And everyone gave me some time to just lay in […]
DIY Moving Details
We started saying it a few years ago… “We will definitely hire a moving company the next time we move!” Having gone through about 7 DIY moves in our married life, we were done with gathering volunteers to load a truck. We were ready to relish in the experience of having it all done by professionals. Or […]
hostess kit | free mrs. meyers
I introduced you to Grove Collaborative just a few months ago and I wanted to share that they are running another FREE Mrs. Meyers Kit promo for new customers! If you missed it last time, now is a good time to join. I’ll admit that when I was first introduced to Grove Collaborative, I was a little […]
the bird painting
Hello, all! I hope you had a wonderful holiday weekend. We were able to take a break from packing to have a cookout with some friends, which was a nice diversion. I am so ready to just have everything on the truck and be done with it! There is still more left to do and […]
Dash & Albert Rug Design Competition
I have been a long-time fan of Annie Selke and Dash & Albert, so when I was invited to participate in their rug design competition, I was all in! Fifteen digital influencers, including some of my blog buddies, were invited to submit three rug designs that are reflective of their personal design aesthetic for a chance to have their […]
the stuff series | if the shoe doesn’t fit
If you’re just joining us for The Stuff Series, welcome! This is a series all about our stuff, how we relate to it, and what we should do with it. I say “we”, because it’s been a great dialogue between myself and my readers. Just go back and read the comments for suggestions, insights, and […]