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 […]
unlacquered brass kitchen faucet update
As we use our newly renovated kitchen more and more, I want to provide some updates along the way. I know I still need to share a full tour of the cabinets and how we have it all organized, so that is on my list. I’ll likely make a video showing a complete look at […]
the reality of hooks by the door
So often, when we see hooks by the door in magazines and online, the contents of those hooks are very neatly curated. Only the very cutest jackets, aprons, and bags will be displayed along with the trendiest shoes tucked underneath. I do that myself when I’m working on a styled shoot. A pile of Crocs […]
favorite things | antique overshot coverlets
As I’ve been sharing our living room makeover over the past few weeks, several people have asked about the blanket over the back of the sofa. Even though it sometimes annoys my family, I’ve always liked having a quilt, coverlet, or throw folded over the back of sofas and chairs. Not only does it add […]
living room lamp remote
When I shared the new wall sconces/lamps in our living room, the thing I was asked most was about turning them on and off. With a deep sofa sitting in front of them, they are a little awkward to reach. You have to do one of those knee-on-the-sofa maneuvers, which can be tricky at times. […]