A few months ago, I shared plans for an impromptu mini refresh of our primary bedroom on a tight budget. Although it was not on our list of projects for 2023, my husband seemed eager to paint, and I struck while the iron was hot. Only problem was... we hadn't budgeted for a bedroom makeover, so I ... Read More about Mini Bedroom Refresh on a Tight Budget
One to Follow: North Shore Nest
I am excited to share this One to Follow with you. Today, I highlight the work of North Shore Nest, an Illinois-based interior design firm. Suzanne Glavin and Melinda Cahill, principal designers at North Shore Nest, are committed to creating "warm, livable spaces that stand the test of time," and ... Read More about One to Follow: North Shore Nest
Back-to-School = Organization
Back-to-school season is here, which, for so many of us, prompts a desire for routine and organization. I think it all goes back to the magic of new school supplies: a row of freshly sharpened #2 pencils, a blank planner waiting for assignments and afterschool activities, a pristine ... Read More about Back-to-School = Organization
Our Kitchen Renovation: One Year Later, the Reveal
Our final kitchen renovation reveal has been a long time coming. The truth is, I was waiting to improve my photography skills and/or feel more confident in sharing photos of our home that were not professionally styled and shot. Neither of those things has happened, but our kitchen is about to ... Read More about Our Kitchen Renovation: One Year Later, the Reveal
An Argument for Decorating with Brown Furniture
The title says it all – here, I am making an argument in support of brown furniture. “Brown furniture” was the derogatory term given to medium- to dark-stained wood pieces a number of years ago when such furniture fell out of favor for being too stuffy and clunky. Even though I have Veranda ... Read More about An Argument for Decorating with Brown Furniture