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  • Cute Capes, Cute Shoes.

    Cute Capes, Cute Shoes

    Every fall and spring, I find myself wishing I had another cape. Another, because I already own two. One is…
    March 30, 2016
  • The Oscar B. Balch House by Frank Lloyd Wright, Oak Park

    The Oscar B. Balch House is For Sale

    The question comes up occasionally. "Balch? Oak Park? Any relation to Oscar Balch?" Nope, no relation. Frank Lloyd Wright left…
    March 28, 2016
  • A Dream House Becomes a Money Pit

    Honor Roll

    The cautionary tale of a dream house that became a money pit. Our house is nowhere near that bad, but…
    March 25, 2016
  • Leather Strap Mirror Above an Antique Table

    Choosing a Console Table and Mirror for an Entryway

    A reader, Melissa, recently wrote to me asking for help with her entryway. "I just love your style and design…
    March 23, 2016
  • Evie Floral Print Lumbar Pillow

    A Bedroom Inspired by a Pillow

    I spotted these Evie floral pillows on clearance at Pottery Barn when I was out the other day. I hadn't…
    March 18, 2016
  • Moss Easter Bunny

    A Pink and Green Easter Table

    Thank you, Pier 1, for sponsoring this post. While this was a sponsored opportunity from Pier 1, all content and…
    March 16, 2016
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  • Cute Capes, Cute Shoes.

    Cute Capes, Cute Shoes

    Every fall and spring, I find myself wishing I had another cape. Another, because I already own two. One is a long charcoal wool number…

    March 30, 201613 commentsStyle
  • The Oscar B. Balch House by Frank Lloyd Wright, Oak Park

    The Oscar B. Balch House is For Sale

    The question comes up occasionally. “Balch? Oak Park? Any relation to Oscar Balch?” Nope, no relation. Frank Lloyd Wright left his family in 1909 and…

    March 28, 201625 commentsLocal
  • A Dream House Becomes a Money Pit

    Honor Roll

    The cautionary tale of a dream house that became a money pit. Our house is nowhere near that bad, but oof, I could relate. Why…

    March 25, 20164 commentsHonor Roll
  • Leather Strap Mirror Above an Antique Table

    Choosing a Console Table and Mirror for an Entryway

    A reader, Melissa, recently wrote to me asking for help with her entryway. “I just love your style and design approach of mixing the old…

    March 23, 201618 commentsDecorating, Elsewhere, Let's…
  • Evie Floral Print Lumbar Pillow

    A Bedroom Inspired by a Pillow

    I spotted these Evie floral pillows on clearance at Pottery Barn when I was out the other day. I hadn’t noticed them online or browsing…

    March 18, 201617 commentsDecorating
  • Moss Easter Bunny

    A Pink and Green Easter Table

    Thank you, Pier 1, for sponsoring this post. While this was a sponsored opportunity from Pier 1, all content and opinions expressed here are my…

    March 16, 20165 commentsDining Room, Holidays
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