STEP-BY-STEP GUIDE TO A “ZINC” PAINT FINISH
One of my favorite paint techniques for lamps, mirrors, pots and more is a “zinc” finish – and it also happens to be one of the easiest to do! I have always loved the chalky, blue patina of zinc but it also comes with a hefty price tag, so for me, a paint treatment that…
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FIVE TIPS FOR A PERFECT PAINT FINISH FOR FURNITURE
Back when I was working full-time in finance, I started learning how to refinish furniture as a creative outlet. It’s actually what ended up getting me into interiors, as many clients I refinished pieces for would ultimately ask me to help them with the space for which the piece was finished. These days, I much…
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THRIFT BOOKS + A SIMPLE, BUDGET-FRIENDLY ART IDEA
I love a beautifully executed gallery wall; it’s one of my favorite ways to make a dramatic impression and personalize a space, and it’s also a decorative touch I think every home could benefit from. I shared a photo of my guest suite bathroom on Instagram a few weeks back and got so many questions…
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MY FAVORITE HOSTESS/TEACHER/JUST BECAUSE GIFT
I hope you all had a wonderful Thanksgiving and are off to a great start this first official week of the Christmas season! This week officially marks the start of many get-togethers, dinners and cocktail parties, which means hostess gifts will be needed, as well, so I am hopping on here to re-share one of…
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TIPS FOR HANGING A FLOOR-TO-CEILING PHOTO GALLERY WALL
I love a beautiful photo gallery wall; I can’t think of a better way to add a little drama and personalization to your space than a wall full of the faces of those we love. We’ve had one in every house we’ve lived in, but it wasn’t until I saw this hallway in this project…
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HOW TO MAKE A DEMIJOHN LAMP
I’ve had quite the love affair with demijohn lamps since I first laid eyes on one in this Sag Harbor property years ago – so much so, in fact, I devoted an entire blog post to it here. I love how much interest and drama they add to a corner or side table, but I…
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DIY HALLOWEEN BATS
I shared a photo on Insta yesterday of some bat decorations I put up every year for the kids and I got so many questions about where I found them, that I decided to do a post on them here! I actually made these myself years ago; I printed out a bat template online and…
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USING FLOWER FROGS FOR ARRANGEMENTS
I’ve been arranging blooms far longer than I’ve known what a flower frog is, but ever since I discovered them, they’ve been a favorite must-have for gorgeous arrangements and centerpieces! A flower frog is made out of glass, pottery or metal with a bunch of holes in the top and which is made to sit…
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HOW TO MAKE A BOOK PAGE WREATH
I said I’d never make another one of these book page wreaths years ago because they were so time consuming, but then fast forward almost a decade and here I am, hot gluing my fingers together and absolutely eating my words! I used to make these for friends and family back when I didn’t have…
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HOW WE KEEP OUR TREE ALIVE THROUGH THE NEW YEAR
I hope you all had a wonderful Thanksgiving and are easing into decorating for the most wonderful time of the year! We spent the holiday up north, but drove home Saturday so we could grab a tree before they were all gone and boy, did we find a beauty of a nine footer! If it…
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