it’s O.K. to corral
Thanks to my O.C.D. tendencies and overall anal retentiveness about organization, I am not a fan of clutter. For me, everything has a place and there is a place for everything, otherwise I cannot rest (it drives my husband CRAZY). As much as I would love my home to be perfect all the time, it’s…
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winter whites
Winter time, and January in particular, always makes me want to curl up under a soft, fuzzy blanket in front of the fire with a cup of tea and my nose in a good book. Unfortunately, we’ve been experiencing temps in the mid-to-high 70’s lately, so it’s shorts and tee shirts for me, boo! I…
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new england kitchen
If you follow me on Pinterest, you know I love me an all-white kitchen and this amazing beauty in a home in Kennebunkport, Maine, has currently got me drooling all over my keyboard! With white glassfront cabinets, a blue beadboard ceiling, antique pendant lighting, soapstone countertops, a farmhouse sink, polished nickel hardware, subway tile and…
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designer love: lee ann thornton
I’m always drawn to light, bright spaces that are fun and fresh, but I’m especially so every time a New Year rolls around. There’s something about clean, classic design that makes me want to go crazy de-cluttering and painting everything white for a fresh start. I was pleasantly surprised to discover that quite a few…
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oversize welcome
When it comes to decorating an entryway or foyer, I am a firm believer that you’re best off going big or going home. A large piece of art or a generously-sized gallery wall are great options, but, for me, nothing makes a dramatic impact quite like an oversize mirror. Round, square, rectangular or sunburst, only…
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beautiful organization
I hope you all had a wonderful Christmas and are off to a great start in 2013! I had a great time up north with my dad and brothers, but nine years in the south has definitely spoiled me….a few days in Philadelphia felt like I was in the tundra! Still can’t believe how 2012…
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inspired: turkey day
Can you believe Thanksgiving is two days away? I am not hosting dinner this year which is kind of a bummer because last year I loved having family in town-the more is always the merrier in my house! I can honestly tell you, though, that more thought and preparation went into decorating last year than…
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mark d. sikes: it’s all in the details
I fell head over heels in love with designer Mark D. Sikes home the moment I saw it gracing the cover of House Beautiful last January. This house has gotten some serious love online, thanks to the fabulous Heather Clawson who posted pics here and here from her personal tour and then again last week…
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color crush: peacock blue
I am obsessed with this color! The perfect mix of blue and green, it’s such a rich, saturated shade that is perfect for Fall, especially when paired with gold or brass accents. While everyone else is crushing on burgundy and hunter green this Fall, I’m still stuck on peacock blue. Like any other bold hue,…
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for a little princess
Hello! I apologize for the blogging break-the last week has been a whirlwind, between my brother’s wedding up in Philadelphia last weekend and speeding to complete a kitchen and bath renovation before my clients deploy, I’ve been burning the candle at both ends! I’m so excited to get back into blogging mode and especially to…
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