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I was a bit afraid to look back at my 2025 project list , fearful I hadn't accomplished much of anything on it. But, I did! Not everything, but more than I thought. Plus, I managed a few projects not on the list - including some that were huge improvements in our everyday life. What I accomplished that was on the list Drapes in dining room Frame & hang tapestry for landing along with art on opposite wall Art for above dresser Art for primary bathroom Paint guest room What I a

kitchen sink is to left / back kitchen is to right / upper cabinet door on left was replaced after I took this photo due to the corner separating This post is long overdue and isn't everything I wanted it to be. I am so proud of this kitchen. It is everything I wanted it to be (and more!), so I've been hoping to truly do it justice by going all out with the styling and maybe even hiring a professional photographer to photograph it. None of that has happened in the almost two

I ordered this console table via Etsy to perfectly fit over the radiator below. Art via Josh Young. Lamp . My favorite accounts to follow on Instagram are the ones who share their process. I want to know the why behind your selections. I care less about the end result and whether its my style; I find I learn the most from folks sharing the why and resources (where did you get that remnant fabric, piece of art, etc). I've been trying to lean into this on my own Instagram acco

I should have given this post a catchy title like “how to choose light fixtures” or the “do’s and dont’s of lighting” but those feel too much like click bait to me. And, truth be told, I simply want to share my personal thoughts and considerations when purchasing a light fixture. I love learning the […]

I’m so excited to share some photos of the completed hall bath. I still want to add some finishing touches, like art above the toilet. But, I’m so happy with how far we’ve come and what it looks like today! You can find before photos here and my finish selections and thought process on the […]

This bathroom came together so easily and I’m thrilled with the outcome. It’s an example of how sometimes it pays not to overthink it. I wanted to stay as true to the original design as possible. The original bathroom featured white one inch hexagon tiles on the floor and white subway tile in the traditional […]

We believe the hall bath was original to the house, built in 1925. I’m not sure how it survived nearly a hundred years because it did not function as a full bathroom. It had no shower (tub only), no outlet, and no AC. As such, we used it mostly as a powder room. Our tiny […]

We don’t have any large projects on the list for 2025 which means I can focus all of my time, energy, and money on the fun stuff! Don’t worry, there are still plenty of bigger renovations I hope to accomplish, we’re just taking a break. this post contains affiliate links. if you make a purchase […]

The dining room, sitting area, and kitchen island have given me a run for my money. I know it’s because of the open concept kitchen. The need to coordinate the dining chairs, table and counter stools has been a challenge. I want to keep the dining room a bit more formal, but it can’t lean […]

I felt a little lost when I started thinking about the kitchen finishes. I didn’t have a strong desire for anything in particular. Did I want wood cabinets? Colored cabinets? An all white kitchen? There are so many beautiful kitchens out there that I like, I had a hard time deciding which direction I wanted […]

The kitchen was the biggest drawback to this house when we purchased it. Or maybe it was the primary bathroom. Tough call. Although aesthetically it was certainly a downgrade from our condo’s kitchen, the counter and cabinet space were a major upgrade. I immediately started cooking more because I didn’t have to empty an entire […]

The listing photos for our house went live while I was touring it. I found out about it as a “coming soon” with no photos. It was located in my most favorite four block neighborhood and the list price was right. I had an appointment with our realtor to see it as soon as it […]

Writing the first blog post for this site is intimidating. Where do I begin? What’s worthy of this spot on the blog? But, if I’m going to start this thing, I have to start somewhere. So here we are. Starting with the house hunt and purchase seems to make the most sense to me because […]