sag harbor stunner
Have you guys seen the latest issue of Lonny? It’s good. REALLY good. Just when I’m feeling uninspired, I stumble upon the charming Sag Harbor home of Stella + Dot co-founder Blythe Harris and start giggling like a little school girl with excitement! This summer cottage has it all – crisp white shiplap walls, warm,…
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easy, breezy beach house chic
I’m hanging on to the remaining days of summer with a vengeance. Even though it’ll be a while until we get any cooler temps here in the south, it’s been so gray and gloomy lately it almost feels like Fall already. What better way to perk up those summer spirits than with a beautiful beach…
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steven gambrel’s 18th century sea captain’s house
It’s been a while since I’ve posted a house tour, but it hasn’t been for lack of trying to find something worthy to write about, I promise. It’s been my experience that oldies really are goodies and that the homes I find the most inspirational are those whose design and style withstand the true test…
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house tour: california cool
Pardon the silence on the blog the last week or so; we’ve been busy celebrating a very special baby girl’s half birthday, as well as her daddy’s return from deployment! It’s been a whirlwind of excitement around here lately, but I’m back to blogging and what better way to kick off the week than with…
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garden variety design
I have a serious obsession with charming Cape Cod-style homes covered in silvery, weathered shingles, but a charming Cape Cod covered in silvery, weathered shingles set in South Carolina’s Lowcountry? Be still my heart! Add a fresh helping of crisp white paint, soft linens and a ton of texture and the Kiawah Island home of…
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get the look: boat house
Have you guys seen the June issue of Architectural Digest yet? It’s good, guys. SO good. I finally got to flip through it last night after baby girl went down and was stopped dead in my tracks as soon as I got to this boat house on Lake Geneva. The hubby and I have always…
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california casual meets east coast chic
If you love a good interior design before and after, have I got a treat for you today! This 1960’s ranch home underwent a total architectural and design overhaul and the result is light and bright with beautiful details like paneled walls and ceilings, built-ins, linen slipcovered pieces and a mix of traditional and modern…
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hello, gorgeous
I had the hardest time falling asleep last night, so instead, I flipped through some of my Pinterest boards looking for some outdoor inspiration and landed on the backyard of this East Hampton beauty. You might remember I posted some of these pics last year, including my picks on “how to get the look” but…
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get the look: blue + white southampton stunner
When it comes to color combinations, it doesn’t get more classic, elegant or sophisticated (I could go on and on!) than blue and white. If you’ve followed this blog for a while, you know I’m a huge fan of the hue, from the deepest, darkest navy right down to the palest powdery blue. So, it’s…
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real estate stalking…way beyond my means
If you’ve got a penchant for stalking real estate listings entirely out of the realm of possibly being able to afford like I do, have I got a treat for you! This 1765 stone Georgian manor in Bucks County, PA, lives more like an English Country manor rather than a home on the outskirts of Philadelphia and…
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