‘Sleep Training’ is a hot button topic, sure. But we were desperate for sleep as most parents of babies are. Elliot was 6 months and she had my number and was ringing it 4 times a night. She knew that …
Why Matte Brass Might Be The New King of Metallics + 48 Favorites
When I first started this blog it was called “The Brass Petal” because it combined my two favorite things – brass and flowers. But after I won DesignStar I figured it would be better to have it be my name (and …
What I Brought Home From Australia
I didn’t get enough shopping time in Sydney. I visited exactly 1/10 of the stores that I wanted to and lamented that fact daily. If it were morally legal to cry because you didn’t get to go see Sibella Court’s …
Neutral (well, mostly) California Nursery + Shop The Look
It’s time for yet another e-design reveal and this time we have after photos to show you. Our lovely client Sophie and her husband, were expecting their second baby and contacted us to help them with a few rooms in …
Shag Rugs Roundup
Shag rugs are like Muu-muus. When done right they are so comfortable and chic that you are convinced you’ll have a better life the second you commit. When done wrong they are very cheap, depressing and will ruin your social …
Mothers Day Is Approaching …
The most important holiday in the universe is coming up: Mother’s Day. I’m allowed to say that because I am a mother of two kids under the age of 3. I need this holiday. I deserve this holiday, just like …
How to Zen Out in Your Kitchen + Get The Look
Remember the year that we threw out anything in our house that didn’t bring us JOY? Japanese Minimalism is having a moment (or a decade) and we are slowly getting on board and really analyzing what we need to house …
Shop Our Favorite Pastel Paint Colors (For Grown-Ups)
Pastels are having a bit of a moment (or decade, rather). While we are all comfortable buying the occasional mint napkin or blush throw pillow, there is still a lot of anxiety about choosing the right pastel paint color (if …
How A Blog Post Gets Made
Blogging started out as a hobby – a way to curate inspiration and share to the 14 people that read it in 2010. Almost 7 years later this site is not just a job, not just a career, but has …
What I Wore This Month
In my quest to not go to work nude, I put clothes on my body before I leave the house. And because I’m a voyeur and I like to know what OTHER people are actually wearing (not necessarily styled out …