outdoor planters to boost curb appeal this spring

April 14, 2015

Now that spring is in full effect it’s so funny to pass by and see the parking lots at Lowe’s and local nurseries packed to the gills while shoppers scramble for flowers, fern and mulch to spruce up their yards.  And for good reason: I’m a total believer that a good first impression to your…

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west village stunner

April 13, 2015

I hope you all had a wonderful weekend!  I’m sure you have all seen and are quite familiar with the West Village townhome of Haven’s Kitchen cooking school owner Ali Cayne, which was originally featured in Lonny back in their holiday issue a couple of years ago, but if you haven’t seen the tour of…

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spring patio dreaming

March 27, 2015

Spring is here, hallelujah!  It was 75 degrees yesterday and the pines are all aglow; it’s just a matter of days until everything is covered in yellow.  I’ve got major plans for my screened-in porch and deck this summer, but until pollen season is long gone, all I can do right now is dream (and…

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instagram inspiration: ibie falcusan (ifalc)

March 24, 2015

I hope you all are doing A LOT better than I have been the last 48 hours!  I got a touch of food poisoning on Sunday night and it completely shut me down.  I’m no stranger to being sick while having to take care of a little one – I got mastitis when Lydia was…

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get the look: new “old” home in wainscott

March 18, 2015

Nothing beats the charm of an older home; for as long as I can remember I have dreamed of buying an old fixer upper and transforming it into a quaint little cottage, complete with an ivy-covered entrance, Dutch doors, a limestone fireplace/mantle, skeleton keys and, of course, a white picket fence.  Like most families, especially…

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outdoor dreaming: gil schafer

March 17, 2015

We’ve been visiting my dad at the beach since last Friday and it’s been heaven.  The temperature is in the 70’s, the sun is shining and, I’ve got green on the mind, which is fitting, being that today is St. Patty’s Day (Happy St. Patty’s Day to all my Irish friends!!)  I am literally aching…

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charleston fix

February 23, 2015

I know I shouldn’t complain about all this rainy, gray gloominess when a lot of you are stuck under piles of snow, but seriously…the lack of sun is starting to make me a little crazy!  I’ve been dreaming of a quick weekend getaway to Charleston lately and think it would do wonders for my mood,…

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elements of an amazing entry

February 18, 2015

I’ve got beautiful entries and foyers on the brain lately; it seems like that’s all that keeps popping up on Pinterest as of late and I’m absolutely obsessed with every last detail that have passed through my feed!  Entries are one of my favorite rooms to style not only because it’s the first room people…

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attic inspiration: tamara kaye honey

February 12, 2015

We’ve been dragging our heels about finishing our upstairs bonus room for a while now, but after seeing LA-based interior designer Tamara Kaye Honey’s STUNNING attic-turned-master bath remodel in the latest issue of Lonny, I’ve got stars in my eyes and major motivation to get my butt in gear! Beautiful brass accents and warm wood…

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inspired: blue interior doors

January 15, 2015

It’s been so long since we’ve seen the sun around these parts, it’s starting to feel like we live in the Pacific Northwest.  I may be loving the cold weather, but I’m definitely craving a pop of soft color to liven things up a bit around here. I posted a picture on Instagram the other…

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