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the latest swoon worthy hamptons getaway by steven gambrel

Easing back into blogging slowly but surely, and I thought it was the perfect chance to share design genius Steven Gambrel’s  latest project, a weekend home in Bridgehampton, which was featured in last month’s Architectural Digest.  It’s no secret I’m slightly obsessed with designer Steven Gambrel’s impeccable style; everything he touches is absolute perfection; I…

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sarah bartholomew in southern living

When I first read that the home of Nashville-based interior decorator Sarah Bartholomew would be featured in the September issue of Southern Living, I started making extra trips to the mailbox to see when it would finally land in mine.  I’ve been a huge fan of Bartholomew’s classic, all-American style, not to mention her love…

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one of the prettiest instagram accounts

If a good instagram feed is one where you want to “like” every photo, then Maura Endres (@m.o.endres) has a truly amazing one, because not only do I LOVE each and every photo she posts, but I feel a little like a stalker because I’m constantly going back to sneak more peeks of her stunning…

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clean + classic bathroom plans

I think we’re the only people on the planet who are crazy enough to embark on a pretty decent sized renovation while well into my third trimester but, hey, that’s how we roll.  I’ve mentioned before that we were in the process of finishing our upstairs and turning it into a full-on guest suite, complete…

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4 easy steps to amazing window boxes

I’m dying for a trip to Charleston…..buuuuuut with the heat and humidity being as bad as it is, my very pregnant self is just going to have to wait for much cooler temps for a visit to the Holy City.  If you guys have been reading here for a while, you know I fell head…

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a swoon worthy summer table setting

There aren’t many color combinations I love as much as blue and white, but navy and blush come in at a very close second (it was the original inspiration behind Lydia’s nursery when I was in the planning stages and I’ve been obsessed with it ever since!)  So, when I stumbled upon this summer dinner…

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inspiration for bear cub’s nursery

Well, hello 29 weeks!  This pregnancy is flying by with lightening speed and I’m trying my best not to panic as there is still an entire guest room set in what is to be Bear Cub’s nursery (we are in the process of finishing a guest suite upstairs and it’s taking FOREVER).  We are installing…

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william mclure

Happy Tuesday!  I hope you’re all off to a great start this week!  I can’t seem to get my head out of weekend mode, so I thought I’d make the delayed transition a little easier with some gorgeous eye candy from one of my favorite Instagram accounts – designer and artist William Rankin McLure IV.…

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obsessed: versailles planters

I’ve been pining for a pair of oversize Versailles planters to flank my front door ever since we built our house six years ago.  Their classic shape is so elegant and not only do they look amazing with a few coats of high gloss paint but they work in so many design styles, too.  Sadly,…

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obsessed: cameron kimber

I feel like I’m on my deathbed.  The sinus infection/head congestion I’ve been battling the last week or so has finally gotten the upper hand and between that and a two year old energizer bunny who is stuck in the house on this rainy day, I am officially done.  Baby girl is napping, giving me…

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coastal elegance

One of the first design blogs I ever started reading way back in the day was that of designer Erika Powell of Urban Grace Interiors.  I fell in love with her classic, elegant style and her eye for mixing patterns and textiles immediately; every single detail is always perfectly executed, right down to the embroidered…

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a long-awaited mini makeover

If you guys follow me on Instagram you know that Christmas came a little early for me in the form of four glorious rolls of the most gorgeous grass cloth wallpaper for my dining room!  I’ve had my heart set on hanging grass cloth since we moved in almost six years ago, but with every…