I live in such an incredible place. I always wish you are with me when I take a walk, and I have begun sharing the homes I pass on my walks every day on Instagram. But since some of you aren’t on Instagram, I thought I would share them with you here. At a minimum, […]
Liming the Fireplace
Is any room ever finished? If you love interior design, the answer is no. So I’ve been looking at my built in cabinets and fireplace for awhile now. I wrote about how I achieved the original finish HERE. I like the finish but began to wonder what it would look like a bit lighter. I […]
Farmhouse French Friday Tip 6
This is Friday so it’s time for a Farmhouse French Friday Tip 6. I just give one tip on how to give your home Farmhouse French goodness. Have you guessed what it is? A French mirror. I am looking for a mirror that is either French or maybe it’s not French but it has lots […]
5 Design Trends that aren’t going away
Have you heard the phrase the best time to buy real estate was 5 years ago? I like that because so often it is true. And the same goes for trends. Many people wait around and take their time deciding if they should hope on the new design trend. If you take too long, you […]
Mix and Match for a Simply Elegant Table
I think the theme for today is mix and match and layers for a lovely and unique table. I am delighted to join some friends for a tablescape event today. I started with an antique homespun linen sheet as my tablecloth. They are rustic and usually have a seam straight down the center. Then […]
Setting up the Mountains Living Room
I thought it was time for another mountain house post. Here is the living room as it was when we moved in. I know some of you were unhappy with the asymmetrical room, but there was some method to the madness on the architect’s part. The fireplace is on the ‘living room’ side of the room, […]
Farmhouse French Friday Tip 5
It’s time for my Farmhouse French Friday Tip. So this isn’t something I talk about a lot, but it’s something that I adore very much. I love seeing portraits in a home. It gives it a sense of warmth and I like to think about that person in the portrait and what their lives must […]
How to Make Amazing Artwork from Discarded Pieces
I’m not crafty. I say it all the time. I know people that can pull out a toilet paper roll and whip it into a Chanel bracelet, but I’m not one of them. To me, a toilet paper roll is just a toilet paper roll, something to be looked at with disdain and discarded preferably while […]
