After our kitchen renovation was completed, something was bugging me. It didn’t take long to figure out what was wrong – the pantry doorknob. The existing lever was a dark aged brass, somewhere between aged brass and oil rubbed bronze. While I am a fan of mixing metals, it looked ... Read More about A Doorknob Swap (and The Power of the Small Change)
Kitchen Renovation, Part V: Sneak Peek and What We Learned
Our kitchen renovation is complete! It is beautiful and functional and we are so happy with how it turned out. If you follow me on Instagram, you may have seen a reel of the new space. I plan to do a full reveal post soon, including sources. Today, I am sharing just a few ... Read More about Kitchen Renovation, Part V: Sneak Peek and What We Learned
One to Follow: Whittney Parkinson Design
Temperatures are cooling and some leaves are just starting to turn here in Southeast Virginia. As Fall begins, I gravitate toward designs that evoke a warm, moody, cozy vibe. Whittney Parkinson Designs delivers those vibes in spades. Whittney Parkinson founded her eponymous Indianapolis-based ... Read More about One to Follow: Whittney Parkinson Design
Creating a Mudroom in a Tiny Space
An organized, efficient entry can be challenging when your space is too tiny for a mudroom. We love most things about our home; however, it lacks a mudroom. We are lucky to have a large foyer with two coat closets, but the entry the family uses on a daily basis is the entry from the ... Read More about Creating a Mudroom in a Tiny Space
Traditional Home Styles: the Difference Between Colonial, Georgian, and Federal
I had a passing understanding of the features of traditional architectural styles, but a description of a home in a magazine recently prompted a deeper dive. That research led to a better appreciation for what we on the East Coast and in the Midwest consider to be “traditional” residential ... Read More about Traditional Home Styles: the Difference Between Colonial, Georgian, and Federal