Happy Friday, my sweet plum pals! Today, I wanted to fill you in on my all-time favorite money-saving and stress-reducing hack: the gifting closet. In my case, “closet” may be a little bit of a generous term – “two shelves …
Jess’ Long And Skinny Balcony Reveal!! + The DIY IKEA Floor Tile Hack That Was WELL WORTH The Blood, Sweat, And 2-6 Tears
My co-dependant relationship/design support with/from Caitlin Higgins has for the millionth time paid off. I, Jessica A. Bunge, designed and photographed a sure, “tiny” balcony, but an entire balcony nonetheless in under two months. Does that sound impressive? Not really. …
How To Help Families From Afghanistan Right Now – Miry’s List and Other Organizations
A few years ago I was introduced to Miry’s List – an LA-based non-profit that helps welcome refugees and their families by getting them set up with a home, basic needs, a job, and introducing them to a community – …
The Truth About Unlacquered Brass Faucets + All The Kitchen Faucets I’m Considering (And WHY….)
Here’s a funny story/cautionary tale I never told you: When I was choosing the faucets for our 100-year-old English Tudor 5 years ago I wanted unlacquered brass – I longed for the patina, the age, the texture, dimension, and frankly, …
Londo Lodge Guest Bedroom: Creating a Space That Is Wild Without Going Overboard… + The 3 Decor Elements That Can Make A Space POP!
Hi, I’m back with another Londo Lodge update! I’ve been madly plugging away at getting my bedrooms ready for guests the past few months and now I’ve finished almost all of them (I have three done and I’m figuring out …
The Link Up: Emily’s $18 Parenting Hack, Jess’s Secret Cocktail Tool, and Some VERY Cute Denim Shorts On Sale
Good morning Sunday blog family. Welcome to the link up. It’s been a wildly hot week around here in LA, and our fearless leader, work mom, and design blogger extraordinaire, Em has been busy packing because she’s about to make …
All The Hyper Decorative Victorian Or Antique Collectables I Want for The Farm
As you know the main architecture of the farm was designed in the “Scandi Shaker Farmhouse” vibe which many of you are concerned is going to be boring and I get that (and generally I’m not worried). You see, I …
The Budget-Friendly Brick House Hack – How to Clad Your Home in Brick for The Same Price As Siding (Or LESS)
My mind was blown and maybe it shouldn’t have been. Maybe I should have known white brick was a possibility, that there is a version of it that is within our budget but I didn’t. For the farmhouse’s new sunroom, …
Our Feel-Good Makeover Takeovers Are Going National With Pen And Napkin (AND YOU?)
Ok. while the world isn’t ‘back’ by any means, we are ready to do more of the really fulfilling things we weren’t able to during the pandemic – Feel Good Makeovers. And right now it feels like it’s needed more …
Painting Soon? Here’s a Crash Course on Paint Finishes So You Get It Right the First Time
From Mallory: I did it. I really did it this time…I’ve officially made my first big design mistake. A VERY preventable mistake at that. You guys will laugh, and that’s okay, because I’m admitting my mistake so no one moving …