MAKING MY CASE FOR BLUE SHUTTERS + EXTERIOR DOORS
If you guys follow me on Instagram, you know we were back up in Nantucket last month for another unforgettable family vacation. I’m still working on a recap post, since many of you asked about what to do on the island with littles and the best places to eat, etc., and it’s coming, I promise!…
Read MoreSMALL BUSINESS SPOTLIGHT: A NANTUCKET SUMMER
One of my favorite things about blogging and social media is that I’m always coming across quite a few incredible small businesses and boutiques with some of the most beautiful products, so I thought it would be a great idea to highlight some of my favorites here on the blog to share with you all!…
Read MoreMY (NOT SO) SECRET WEAPON FOR INCREDIBLE FERNS ALL SUMMER LONG
Whenever someone comes to my house for the first time during the summer months, they always know which one is mine by the ginormous ferns flanking my front door! For me, it’s just not summer without these quintessential southern beauties; when I first moved here from the northeast, my neighbor laughingly told me it was…
Read MoreBEAUTIFUL COFFEE TABLE BOOKS FOR MOM
Mother’s Day is right around the corner and I can’t think of someone more deserving of a little something nice than all the momma’s I know! A guilty pleasure for me and a lot of my friends is a beautiful coffee table book; it makes the perfect gift because it’s something I know many of…
Read MoreTHE COOK’S ATELIER + FRENCH-INSPIRED PRETTIES FOR THE KITCHEN
One of the questions I’ve gotten a lot recently is what are some of my favorite cookbooks. There are two requirements for me to really, really love a cookbook and they are: one, healthy recipes that are delicious and super quick and easy to execute and two, beautiful photography. I’m not just talking about the…
Read MoreWHAT MY CHILDREN HAVE BEEN PLAYING WITH DURING QUARANTINE
We’re getting ready to close out week nine of quarantine (it is week nine, right??), and one of the most asked questions I’ve been getting whenever I post a picture to my stories of my children playing or crafting, is what my kids are playing with/using to keep busy during quarantine. Honestly, if I had…
Read MoreDESIGN PROJECT: SELF CARE + MY FAVORITE BEAUTY PRODUCTS
Taking a break from all things design and decor-related today to join Annie from Most Lovely Things and Mary Ann from Classic Casual Home in their latest Design Project: Self Care! I’ll be totally honest, I hesitated when Annie first asked me to participate; aside from daily workouts and the occasional pedicure, self care hasn’t…
Read Moreanother sag harbor stunner
If any of you have been around here for the last few years you know I have quite the affinity for sea captain’s cottages. Even though I’m just now getting back on the blogging band wagon, some things never change; this gorgeous Sag Harbor stunner stopped me in my scrolling tracks the other day on…
Read Moreget the look: navy lacquered butler’s pantry
I’m officially adding “navy lacquered butler’s pantry” to the list of must-haves for our forever home, thanks to this breathtaking little jewel box off the kitchen in blogger Sue DeChiara’s Connecticut home. I’ve followed Sue’s blog for years and have obsessed over every inch of her butler’s pantry since they moved in a few years back…
Read Moreblogger home tour: most lovely things
One of the best things about blogging and social media is the people you get to “meet”. Annie Diamond from Most Lovely Things is one of my favorites to follow; I’ve been reading and taking inspiration from her beautiful blog and Instagram feed for years now; I love her style and her gorgeous home! After following each other for…
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