As summer is almost here I’m getting ready for a bedroom refresh. Usually this involves changing out the bedding, and maybe moving some furniture around. This year I really want to take this a step further. I want to switch out the decor, frame some art/photos, and paint our dresser. This little list of mine…
Growing up my family always did our very best to make Mother’s Day special for my mom. It just so happens that her birthday sometimes falls onto the same day as Mother’s Day, which is more or less like having your birthday be on Christmas when you’re a mom. Nonetheless, we would try to make…
For years designers and bloggers have tried to predict trends before they happen. It’s fun to feel like you’re the first at something. Especially when we see so much creative content these days–it can feel like a challenge to be original. Trends are what they are, trends. They are usually temporary and can sometimes be…
Easter is by far one of my favorite holidays! There is just something to be said about the blooming cherry blossoms, the new life of springtime, and warmer weather. Growing up I always looked forward to finding my Easter basket–my mom would always hide them and give us clues. I have very fond memories of doing Easter egg hunts in…
I usually only show one room in a house at a time, but that can make it tough to visualize how a once space should flow to another in a home. My hope is that by looking at an entire home, you can take note of the transitions between spaces. Exterior This adorable English Cottage…
The market for interior design can feel so saturated at times. The content is endless and sometimes overwhelming. However, there are a handful of design focused creators that make content that I look forward to reading and viewing everyday. I’ve composited a short list of my current favorites so you can stop searching for good…
The bathroom has always felt like a place for pampering and luxury to me. Its the space where you get clean, take care of yourself, and sometimes is only space you get to yourself. It is only natural then that it should be as carefully designed and planned out as say a living room or…
When my husband I first got married we were doing everything we could to find the cheapest furniture possible. We just a couple weeks from our wedding day and the last thing we needed was something for our TV to go on. We headed to home goods and found what is now our current TV…
If you are renting, there are obvious limitations when designing a space. You usually can’t change kitchen cabinets or light fixtures, and if you’re unfortunate like myself, you can’t even paint your walls. Although this is frustrating, you shouldn’t let this stifle your creativity. Having a space that you’re comfortable in is more important than…
Why I love having a pinboard in our rental Pinboard, cork board, whatever you want to call it, I love having one in our rental apartment. When you’re living in a space where you’re limited to what you can do design wise it’s easy to feel frustrated. Trust me I’ve been there. Whether it’s my…