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HOW TO MAKE A DEMIJOHN LAMP
I’ve had quite the love affair with demijohn lamps since I first laid eyes on one in this Sag Harbor property years ago – so much so, in fact, I devoted an entire blog post to it here. I love how much interest and drama they add to a corner or side table, but I…
ELEVATED CLASSICS FOR THE KITCHEN
It’s been a hot minute since I’ve blogged regularly, but it couldn’t be a more welcome distraction for me to get back into it right now. I feel like I’m forever in a state of decluttering and purging items from every corner of my house (especially when I’m stressed), but the one room that I…
NEW BOTANICAL PRINTS FROM SHOP UPCOUNTRY LIVING + 20% OFF YOUR ORDER
Anyone who knows me well knows that change is not something I’m quick to embrace – especially when it comes to my littles. A perfect example is the gallery wall in my little miss’s room, which has not been touched since I hung it when I was pregnant with her eight years ago! While my…
BEFORE AND AFTER: OVERSIZE PICTURE FRAMES
I will never cease to be amazed by the power of a few coats of paint. I’ve been wanting to change things up in my living room and give it a little refresh without spending a ton of money, and my favorite way to make a dramatic impact is always with paint. Since I am…
A NEW (OLD) PIECE FOR OUR ENTRY
For someone who has spent the last decade working in an industry that is constantly evolving, I regularly find myself chanting over and over that “change is good” when it comes to my own home. While I love my house, the floor plan simply does not lend itself to rearranging furniture whenever the mood strikes,…
PARING DOWN + BEAUTIFUL STORAGE
When school let out for my kiddos this summer, any and all home improvement or decor projects came to a screeching halt. It’s been so nice to have had a little break, but my list of items to tackle when they’re both in school again is growing longer and longer by the day! This past…
MY (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…
SPRING HAS SPRUNG!
It’s been a long time since I’ve popped in here on the blog, but with the change in the weather the last couple months, I feel refreshed and ready to get back to regular posting! As usual here in the south, we have three or four days of spring–like weather and then the heat creeps…
FINALLY! A NIGHTSTAND FOR MOMMA’S SIDE OF THE BED
Patience was definitely not a virtue I was born with, but as the years have gone by, I’ve learned that good things really do come to those who wait and to also never settle for anything less than what you absolutely love! My nightstand may be a very poor example of this, but it’s something…
A NEW (TO ME) WAY TO POLISH SILVER
Climbing out from under a mountain of laundry while my littles are at school this morning to share a new (to me) find that has completely changed how I clean my silver pieces! I know, I’m showing my age right now in terms of what excites me these days, but it’s just too good not…
COLLECTING: VINTAGE WICKER DEMIJOHNS + WHERE I FIND THEM
One of my favorite things to collect are antique wicker demijohn bottles. They add so much texture and interest to mantles or bookshelves, make for a beautiful table centerpiece and are always great conversation starters whenever we have company over! I’ve been collecting them for the better part of a decade and I always get…
5 TIPS FOR STYLING GLASSFRONT CABINETS
If you guys follow me on Instagram, you have probably noticed my glass front shingle-style kitchen cabinets in the background on quite a regular basis. I know glass front cabinetry isn’t for everyone, but the truth is, I LOVE mine. They make my kitchen feel so open and airy and they’ve helped me keep clutter and…