The Garden: A Timeline of Neglect
2013: We had just moved in. Everything had been tended to through the spring and early summer and there wasn't…
A ‘New Horizon’ for the Front of the House
I spent a full day yesterday from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. pruning boxwoods. That's insane. I'm assuming it's faster…
A Porch for Cozy Outdoor Entertaining
This post is brought to you by TargetStyle. Shop the new Home collection in stores and online. I don't think I've…
Honor Roll (The Gardens and Patios Edition)
House of Hipsters and Jojotastic both just finished up their patio makeovers, and now I'm inspired to get outside and…
One Room Challenge: Week 6 (the Bedroom and Den Final Reveal!)
Today's the day! The final reveal of my One Room Challenge space! Our bedroom has an adjoining room that we're…
One Room Challenge: Week 5 (The Lighting)
I had a knockoff Serge Mouille 3-Arm Ceiling Lamp in the den because I came across one for cheap on…
20 Inspiring Red Rooms
August is super into three things right now. Legos, sea creatures like sharks and rays, and the color red. I was in the middle of…
The Closet is Finished!
Maybe I should start calling it a dressing room? Sounds way fancier. I reached out to Ballard Designs and they provided several pieces from their…
Talking Rugs and Lighting (Aren’t I Always?)
The closet is looking good, and it’s so close to being done. The couple of sneak peeks above are on Instagram, and if you follow…
Getting the Closet Back in Order
Here’s the work that has been done in the closet since I last shared my ‘to do’ list. Rewire (sconce, ceiling fixture, two switches, two…
A Few Quirks
I’ve repaired the corners in nook above the closet sink! I’m chuffed about this, though I don’t look it. I’ve only primed the walls, so…
Closet Plans and Layout
Being surrounded by all of your clothes as you drift off to a peaceful slumber really kicks up that urge to pare down, especially with…