Hygge has been the buzz word for much of 2016-2017 + for good reason; it evokes a sense of calm, restfulness + warmth that will help rejuvenate the soul + perhaps even keep the winter blues at bay. We have been having a long cold snap for much of the past week in the North East/Mid-Atlantic + it’s supposed to …
Friday Five: Simplified + Stylish Kitchen
Creating a simplified home is a constant work in progress+ I have been really trying to find a good balance between living simply but still having things that look good + add to the comfort of home. I’m trying to find my place on the minimalism spectrum: I don’t want everything to feel hard, cold + un-lived in but also …
Inspiration: Cozy + Chic Cabin
It’s a bit hard wrapping my head around anything cozy since the temps here in NJ have been holding in the upper 70s-low 80s {until this rainy, chilly day. Hooray!} which is pure torture for a lover of all things fall + cozy…aka- moi! However, we did just enjoy a little getaway to the Poconos last week + the weather …
Making Your House a Home
Do you feel at home in your house? Read on for tips to make home the place your family wants to be.
Using Pinterest to Get the Look You Want
Are you getting to most out of your Pinterest inspiration? Read on to decipher your pin binges…
Friday Five: Elements of a Relaxing Master Bedroom
Want to make your master bedroom the perfect place to recharge?
Friday Five: Adding Luxury to Your Home
Creating an elegant home is not necessarily the top priority for most people. Comfortable, yes…luxurious, not so much. Most often luxury is associated with $$$ and formality but there are inexpensive ways to create a comfortable, LIVABLE + beautiful home. Paying attention to the small details and choosing the right materials, colors + patterns can transform your home from generic …
Friday Five: Handsome Hardware Sources
One of the easiest ways to get a new look in your home without spending lots of time + money is updating or switching out hardware. Whether it’s in the kitchen, bathroom or all the doorknobs throughout the house, having an updated and cohesive look can bring about a refreshed feeling. And you probably can make it a DIY weekend …
All-American Style: Home Edition
With July 4th being right around the corner I thought I’d dedicate a design piece to the first true American style house: The Federal style. These buildings embody classic American style and are common all along the Eastern seaboard from Massachusetts to Georgia; I have a thing for the historical architecture of the Northeast, especially. The symmetry and detail give …
How to Blend the Old + the New in Home Decor
For years it seems there has been this driving need for “newness” for people. Things go out dated so quickly in both home style + fashion and people seem to get restless for something newer, better, bigger. With the help of Instagram and Pinterest a “Keeping up With the Jones’” society has also evolved or rather become more prevalent. We …