Living along the South Jersey Shore + being obsessed with the local island real estate {to the point of getting my real estate license} I have seen a lot of good, a lot of bad + a TON of really ugly. With most beach houses in this area being a personal vacation home or income property {or both} they tend …
Classic + Casual Spring Capsule Wardrobe
My love for spring clothes is right up there with fall clothing for me because I love transitional pieces that can be layered depending on the weather situation, which right now in the Northeast has been crazy! We’ve had two nor’easters with snow in the past week + just a week or so before that I was beginning to plan …
5 Easy Ways to Update Your Bathroom
Spending a lot of time indoors during the winter allows me to start making a list of projects for the spring but there are some things that don’t have to wait until warmer weather + can start giving that sense of refresh, like little updates to small rooms. One such particular space in our home that I feel needs some …
The Ultimate Classic Capsule Wardrobe from the Nordstrom Half Yearly Sale
The Nordstrom half yearly sale is on now until January 2nd + I have put together a bunch of my favorites to nab + build your capsule wardrobe. These items will take you through winter + into spring. While this sale is GREAT for scooping up trends at a fraction of the price it’s also amazing for scoring a lot …
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.
Classic Casual Fall Faves
The minute the temperature drops below 75 and there is no humidity I immediately begin to dream of all things fall: pumpkin everything (although even I think things have gotten out of hand with this pumpkin spice epidemic), baking, candles ALL. OVER., red wine by the fire pit and of course, cozier clothing. Almost nothing can put me in a …
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 …
National Sunglasses Day: Classic Shades
Sunglasses are one accessory you absolutely need; they block harmful rays from your eyes, minimize squinting (which minimizes wrinkles…hello!) and are an easy way to change up your look. So no wonder there’s a national holiday to celebrate this versatile accessory! These are my favorite classic shades: 1 // 2 // 3 // 4 // 5 // 6 // …