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LOVING LATELY
For someone who has always gravitated toward all shades of blues and grays, this time of year, I always crave more green – especially when paired with lots of texture, glass and linen for a sophisticated but approachable seasonal change. Wicker chandelier shades, burl wood picture frames, iraca baskets, beautiful ridged glassware and tortoise side…
FOR SALE IN THE HUDSON VALLEY
Architect Gil Schafer’s Hudson Valley, NY, estate went up for sale a few weeks ago and social media, understandably, hasn’t been able to stop buzzing about it since! I remember the first time I laid eyes on photos of the incredible Greek Revival and surrounding 45-acres and couldn’t believe it was actually built by Schafer…
SUMMER FINDS
While we are all making our way through the myriad school activities this month, I’m looking ahead to slow mornings by the pool and an empty calendar. Sharing a few things on my radar today that celebrate the summer season; our pool towels had seen better days, it was time to find some new ones…
AN AMAZING SUMMER PASTA SALAD
We are officially celebrating as though it’s already summer – the weather has been amazing, the pool is open and get togethers and barbeques have commenced! I love to bring a pasta salad as a side – it’s easy to put together and it’s something everyone loves. This chopped Italian pasta salad is a new…
FRIDAY FIVE
Happy Friday! Climbing out from under a mountain of laundry and taking a break from vacuuming up the two tons of dog fur that seem to accumulate every 24 hours to share a few finds I’m loving from this week! We opened the pool last weekend and so I’m feeling all the summer things –…
VASE ROUNDUP FOR SPRING + SUMMER BLOOMS
We are anxiously awaiting all the gomphrena, cosmos, zinnia and dahlias we planted a few weeks back to bloom and for every surface to soon be covered with handfuls of blooms all summer long! When it comes to displaying them, I like to use simple vessels to keep the focus on the blooms, usually preferring…
SPRING AT HOME
April and May are undoubtedly the busiest of the year, with the end of school and all the projects, field trips and activities that go along with it. The last few weeks, while silent on the blog, have been fast-paced and exciting in real life, but I did manage to snap a few photos of…
APRIL (p)INSPIRATION
We’re coming off of a wonderful spring break and are in the home stretch of the school year, but also inching closer to long summer days by the pool with friends and family! This year the pollen has been brutal, so I’ve been anxiously awaiting its departure so that we can open the pool and…
EASTER PREP
Easter prep is in full swing over here and I’ve been busily getting ready for the big day. Over the years, my daughter has gotten very into helping with prep and, especially, setting the table and creating a centerpiece which has made the celebration even more special. While she’s been in school, I’ve been focusing…
RANDOM, UNGLAMOROUS THINGS FOR THE HOME I’M LOVING LATELY
Taking a little break from all things design and decor to share some finds for the home that are far from glamorous but are worth their weight in gold when it comes to making life easier and thus, prettier! Here are a few things that make the top of the list lately: I finally bit…
LOVING LATELY
It’s going up to 90 degrees today, so naturally, my mind is on all the summer things. I’m not quite ready for it to be this warm, but since I’m knee-deep in pollen and 98% humidity, I’m thinking of all the burl wood, polished nickel, lots of texture and a fresh pop of greenery. I…
NEUTRAL DECOR PICKS
The change in seasons always brings about a burst of color, which is always a welcome change from the doldrums of winter, but for me, crisp whites and lots of texture will always reign supreme when ushering in warmer weather and longer days. Rattan, bamboo, polished nickel and ironstone are fresh and classic and go…