Interior Design
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Comfortable and Stylish Home: The Kid Spaces
Comfortable & Stylish Home: The Kid Spaces The kid spaces were incredibly fun to complete! Although I probably should not be calling them kids anymore, I am now of the age where anyone under 25 years old is a “kid.” To be more specific, these kids are all in their tween and teen years. Older kid spaces are interesting (in the best way) because the kids have generally refined their style and interests. Furniture selections can be made with longevity in mind at this point. But, the details are still (always) personal and fun! For these spaces, the kids provided great insight and have such definitive styles that at once…
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Comfortable and Stylish Home: Office & Living Room
Introductions When I think about this project, I cannot help but marvel at how seamlessly it all came together. But I shouldn’t be surprised. This friend/client has a beautifully understated sophistication about her and this easily carried into her selections and our collaboration together. It is no wonder that the project possesses a quiet luxury factor with clean lines, timeless choices, and a neutral color palette (yes, I am counting the color drenching blue-gray as a neutral ;). The result is a stylish, inviting, and comfortable space. Comfortable and Stylish Home: The Office/Sitting Room The office/sitting room ended up being a favorite. We kept what the family had, borrowed from…
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8 Design Books I Own & Love
When it comes to design, it feels like it is every bit that art-science combo (as most things tend to be). I’ve read again and again that it is important to know the design rules so you can break them properly (or some variation of such sentiments). While the books below are not technically technical books ;-), I find them to be more helpful and to keep my attention considerably longer with their quick guides and lovely imagery. Below are the 8 Design Books that I own and love (and the reasons why).
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Beach Cabin Dry Bar
When we purchased the beach cabin about 7 years ago, I loved the idea of vintage movie chairs in the entryway. We quickly discovered that the varnish wore off with wet swimsuits and towels. Over the years, I have also been craving more storage space. My knees have been hinting at not wanting to run up and down stairs quite as much. Enter, our Beach Cabin dry bar.
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Mackinaw Road Round Up: Wall Sconces
I have been looking at wall sconces lately. They add so much to a room and can double as art too (in my opinion). Below is a round up of 16 wall sconces that have caught my eye lately.
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Concrete Overlay: A DIY Concrete Table Top Refresh
When we moved into our house almost a decade ago, we quickly switched out our old rectangular kitchen table for a round one. The base of the table was a beautifully colored wood. The top was some sort of metal material (I think). It had little button rounds on the side. It was a great table. It has lasted for years and fits the space perfectly. However, the top has been painted on, nail polished on, banged with toddler forks and spoons, etc, etc. Needless to say, it was time for a little refresh. I love how the DIY Concrete Table Top Refresh turned out!
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Colonial Home Primary Bedroom
*This post began as a bedroom lighting article. However, nothing is quite that simple with me when it comes to decorating. Read on for the bedroom lighting I love and the after-effects of changing out a light in our Colonial Home Primary Bedroom **DISCLOSURE: This post contains affiliate links, meaning that if you click and purchase, I may receive some compensation. Thank you! Primary Bedroom Lighting When we moved into our house almost 9 years ago, we had a 6 month old and a 3 year old. We put as much time, effort, and thought into our selections as we could. That said, some items went by the wayside and…
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MIDCENTURY IN A NON MIDCENTURY HOUSE
MIDCENTURY IN A NON MIDCENTURY HOUSE Surprising even to myself, I find that I am drawn to midcentury modern (MCM) homes and furniture pieces. I think I love the clean but soft lines and the unfussiness of it all. It is likely good that I don’t currently live in a midcentury home because I would be ALL IN– lol. Nonetheless, my lack of a midcentury house has not stopped me from purchasing a few midcentury-inspired pieces for our 1913 Beach Cabin and 1926 Colonial Home. *DISCLOSURE: This post contains affiliate links/photos, meaning that if you click and purchase, I may receive some compensation. Thank you! Also… this is my interpretation of midcentury.…
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Why a Sectional & Some Options
If someone had told me that I would purchase four sectionals within a five year time frame, I never would have believed them. But, here we are. Below is a description of our four sectionals and why I love each of them.
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New Orleans Inspired Design
New Orleans Inspired Design When traveling to New Orleans, you instantly feel transported to a different place and time. It is rich with history and culture, which translates into some of the most classic design elements. In my opinion, anything that stands the test of a time is a sure thing in the design world. Read on to explore some of these elements, to learn which color wards off evil spirits, and to determine the difference between wrought iron and cast iron.