beautifully organized: the pantry
One of the perks of having a slight case of OCD and overall anal retentiveness when it comes to organization is that, for the most part, I have a pretty well organized home. It drives my husband crazy, but I am a firm believer in that there is a place for everything and everything has…
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spring inspiration: kdhamptons
Spring is in the air finally, and along with it a TON of pollen (seriously, all the pine trees in our backyard look like they are glowing!) but I’ll take it! I can’t wait to get started on all my flower pots and beds for spring and summer and have been devouring inspiration on Pinterest…
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swedish dreams
A few years ago, I had an obsession with Swedish interior design blogs and fully believed that everyone in the country lived in amazing, waterfront properties with breathtaking views. I just couldn’t get enough – it seemed like everyone decorated their homes with neutral colors, soft linens, lots of texture and pops of beautiful blue…
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one heck of a first impression
My apologies for the silence on the blog the last few days; the 70-degree weather has just been too nice to sit inside! It’s getting down into the 20’s again tonight, unfortunately, but it doesn’t matter because I have Spring fever big time! I’m chomping at the bit to give our front porch a little…
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instagram inspiration: marianne simon design
If you’re looking for some seriously talented and inspiring people to follow on Instagram, you must add Seattle-based interior designer Marianne Simon (@msimondesign) to your feed! Marianne was one of the first people I followed and I have loved all of her design posts, breathtaking detail shots of client projects and pics of her own…
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southern charm
Have any of you guys seen that new show on Bravo, Southern Charm? I caught it one night earlier this week while nursing Baby Girl and it was like a train wreck – I couldn’t look away! While unimpressed with the people on the show (some of their ancestors are founding fathers of this country…
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obsessed: french bistro chairs
Maybe I’m still stuck on Monday’s post, but I seem to be stuck on all things blue and white these days. The cold, dreary weather doesn’t help, either; I’m so ready to welcome Spring and add a few more pops of blue around the house to really signal the end of winter! Lately, I’m loving…
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5 easy ways to personalize your home
The number one question I always get from clients and friends who are decorating their homes is how to add a personal touch to their decor. For me, it’s all about peppering your home with items that hold special meaning or express your style and personality. Here are five easy ways to turn your house…
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casual glam in san clemente
Last week I promised a return to blogging and needless to say, I dropped the ball on that one. Big time. I chalk it up to a bit of a hormonal breakdown when my mom left after a two week visit (she lives on the West coast for now and our visits always seem to…
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plaid perfection
Despite having grown up in a Greek/Italian household, my mother had these amazing wedgewood china accent plates in the most fabulous tartan plaid that she broke out every year for Christmas. Fast forward all these years later and it still doesn’t feel like Christmas for me until I’m eating off those beauties. After reading Emily’s…
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