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Why Our Family Room Looks Like a Hotel Lobby

Why Our Family Room Looks Like a Hotel Lobby

I’ve been hiding something from you for weeks.  It’s the fact that we ended up with three black sofas in our tiny family room and although it’s unorthodox, weird and breaking a few rules, we don’t hate it. It all started with my big (actually...
Lightened & Brightened for Summer

Lightened & Brightened for Summer

a sponsored post with Serena & Lily, sharing some updates I made for summer We call this the side porch but really, it turns the front corner of our house and wraps around two full sides of the house. There’s always a steady breeze and it’s the perfect...
Your Surfaces Declare Your Purposes

Your Surfaces Declare Your Purposes

For years, I assumed every surface in our home was my personal playground–a place to display my unique style. I would fiddle and fret and change up each surface until I had it just right. The dining room table had a grouping of pretty things. The hearth was...
How to Paint Furniture in One Afternoon

How to Paint Furniture in One Afternoon

A sponsored post created in partnership with Ace Hardware & the brand of chalk paint I’ve been using for years anyway:  Amy Howard at Home® One Step Paint™ You know those TV shows where they count down the best inventions of all time? Well, if I were in...