It’s Friday. It’s been a long, good week. Last week my family had a truly incredible week together on vacation so getting back into the swing of things was tricky. So why not celebrate the weekend with a quick …
Custom Framing for our Home Office With Framebridge
As you know Brian works out of a separate guest/office suite downstairs. It has previously doubled as a storage room for leftover EVERYTHING which makes him surprisingly less bummed than I would be. So we are slowly making it a …
The Mercantile Event – Detroit
Hey Detroit, listen up. Last month was the first ever Mercantile Event, held at the Mercy Lounge in Nashville. I was bummed that I couldn’t be there myself, but I heard it was awesome. THANK YOU to everyone who came out to …
Designer Spotlight: Schoolhouse Electric
If you’re a frequent reader of this blog, you may have noticed a reoccurring theme other than my love of ruffle tops and anything vintage. We have a close and intimate relationship with all things Schoolhouse Electric – and by that …
The New Digital Photo Frame
Digital photo frames have always been tricky for me (and most people I know). Sure, they are good in theory – no need to print, super flexible, great gifts for offices, parents, etc. But stylistically I haven’t been their #1 …
How To Style A Reading Nook
Sometimes in a home we come across an awkward little corner – it has shelves that face nowhere with windows that open on to those shelves, and on top of that they don’t even have enough room to fit in …
Painting My Woodwork
No design decision has ever so passionately divided our office than what color to paint the trim of my new house. We all have our favorites and we are all feeling differently about which option is truly the best for …
Deciding The Style For The New House
People ask me all the time how we begin the design of a house – what really dictates the look and feel and the answer is two things: 1. The personality of the clients and 2. The architecture of the …
A Surprise Vow Renewal
Brian, the kids, and I booked our exotic Sacramento suburban vacation a month ago – because we NEEDED a week where someone we love (Bob and Suz – Brian’s parents) could help us watch the kids so we could, well, …
68 Readymade Bath Vanities
By a show of digital hands, how many people have put off remodeling your bathroom due to cost, long lead times, construction, or just feeling overwhelmed? Well folks, you are not alone – ME, TOO. Of course I’m currently designing …