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 …
What You Want Wednesday: Paper Chaser
We’re not talking money here but rather the dreaded, unending stream of papers coming home from school, especially in those first few weeks. Paper clutter, in general, is one of the top complaints people have when it comes to clutter problems mainly because it seems like it is never ending, even in our heavily digitized era. In our home, there …
What You Want Wednesday: Organized Chaos
How easily are you able to get out the door in the morning? Do you remember everything? Read on for tips on how to set up your entryway so everything has a home and you can get out + get back in with less hassle.
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 …