kitchen inspiration | decorating
As I’m thinking and dreaming about our next house, a room I’m particularly excited about is the kitchen. So, let me share some kitchen inspiration I’ve been rounding up. We were fortunate to have very nice kitchens in our last two houses. Both have been a nice size with tons of cabinetry and good counter […]
sketchbook tour | August 2022
The purpose of drawing and painting in a sketchbook is for practice, exploration, and experimentation. It’s really not meant for public consumption, but it is a personal endeavor. But, I admit that I find studying the sketchbooks of others to be more beneficial and interesting than studying the finished works. The sketches show the thought […]
decorating with antique paintbrushes
One of the things I love about old things that are well-used and carry a story, known or unknown, with them, is that their character makes them art in and of themselves. All of the dings, dents, splatters, imperfections, and the warmth that comes only from time, gives them character and interest and makes them […]
linen tie-up shades are back!
Do you remember the linen tie-up shades I made for my studio in our Minnesota House? I made them to cover all of the windows in the sunroom, which we finished as my studio. It was amazing having all of that light coming through south-facing windows, but it would be very intense and even too […]
buffalo china | bargain finds
Several years ago, I received a tip from one of my local friends in the antiquing community. She told me there was a huge stash of like-new vintage buffalo china at a thrift store and I might want to go check it out. Well, as an ironstone lover and an antiques dealer, I couldn’t turn […]
July 2022 Favorites
Despite being in a season of life that has been all about upheaval and waiting, July was a good month full of favorites. I actually like writing these favorites post for that very reason…it gives me an opportunity to look at the past few weeks with a lens of gratitude instead of complaint. My foot […]
more thoughts on letting go | home organizing
As we were selling lots of things to prepare for our move, I wrote a post about letting go. (You can find that HERE.) I’ve actually written many posts about selling pieces, home organizing, and an entire series about stuff and our relationship with it. I’ve realized over the years that we can have a […]
open concept homes – yay or nay?
I’ve seen some online polls and design articles written about open concept homes lately. Are they on the way out? Are we ready to have more walls and doors in our homes again? I love this conversation and wanted to jump on board. I have always been drawn to older homes, which are almost never […]