weathered oak stain
A LONG while back, I made a farmhouse table for our kitchen and then spent an equally ridiculous amount of time mixing stains trying to find the perfect weathered gray for it. I finally got the perfect mix and the table has been a beautiful addition to our kitchen ever since; it looks especially fabulous…
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snippets of christmas around here
Simple has been my motto for Christmas decorations the last few years. Last year, I was 50% effaced and 2 cm dilated two and a half weeks before Christmas and, because I worked right up until then, I had to punch it into high gear to get the house decorated in case she arrived early. …
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super easy fix for leftover christmas tree clippings!
When the first frost hits and I have to relocate the ginormous Boston ferns that flank my front door to shelter in the garage, the front porch looks always looks so incredibly empty, so I’m always on the hunt for ways to add some greenery that will last throughout the winter. The local nursery we…
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lydia’s nursery – details
Thank you all so much for the sweet comments and emails about Lydia’s nursery! Holy moly, my Instagram feed was full of the most lovely words about the room, you all really know how to make a girl feel special! As promised, here is every last detail about the nursery that I can think of. …
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lydia’s nursery
Well, friends, I think it’s finally time I got my bum in gear and posted pictures of baby girl’s nursery! Since Lydia’s ten months old now, I figured I’d better post pictures of it before it’s time to change it into a big girl space. To be fair, the nursery was 99% complete before she…
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entryway before + a mini revamp plan
We are in the midst of a little mini makeover for our foyer and I can’t tell you how excited I am to get it underway! I’ve kept it pretty simple the last four years with a linen slipcovered console table, a pair of lamps and a grid gallery wall of framed book pages; it…
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the most incredibly priced, oversize outdoor lantern lights!
I’ve been on the hunt for some oversize lantern lights for my front porch for a while now; if you’ve been following, I won’t bore you with the details – I’ve posted about my search here, here and here. I had finally decided on some copper beauties that were on major sale and then, in…
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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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nursery progress + a quick and easy before and after
It’s amazing how a few key items can really make a space feel like it’s pulled together, even if it’s not quite close to being finished! Last week, I received my crib bedding and curtains for the nursery and not only did they both turn out even more amazing than I expected, but they really…
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simple christmas
Pregnancy has slowed me down considerably the last week and a half and I couldn’t be more grateful; it’s given me a chance to take my time and focus on things I haven’t had time for before (namely, anything in my own house!) Putting up my Christmas decorations has been one of the things I’ve…
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