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How I Organize My Inspiration
Gathering Inspiration: From Magazine Pages to Inspiration Binders Before I share about where my inspiration lives, there’s something you should know about me—I’m an analog girl at heart. My calendar is paper, my book list is handwritten, and my daily plans, grocery lists, and to-dos all live on the page. There is just something about … Read More
Our Hallway Pantry
Re-imagining a hallway When we purchased our 1978 multi-level home 22 years ago, the lower level hallway was made up of three side-by-side closets with bifold doors and rough, 2×4 and plywood shelves. I sketched up a rough idea of my ideas, and found a photo online of something similar to my drawing, then handed … Read More
How to Style a Digital Frame to Look Vintage
This past Christmas, I received an Aura Walden digital frame—an item I had been quietly considering for quite some time. I loved the idea of easily displaying family photos, but I could never quite get past one thing: the modern, digital look. No matter how practical it seemed, I couldn’t picture how it would truly … Read More
Kitchen Update: New Stove
Why the GE Café Range Was the Right Choice for Our Kitchen … Going into it, I thought I knew exactly what I wanted: the GE Café double-oven range. It checked so many boxes on my wish list—gas with dual fuel, an integrated cast iron griddle, a double oven, and even the option to upgrade … Read More
trying a rug in the kitchen
Years ago, I had a runner in our kitchen between the counters. Eventually, the rug wore out and I’ve never replaced it. I have mixed thoughts on rugs in the kitchen. They can warm the space up, but can also be a hassle on floor cleaning day. A corner sink makes even small rugs difficult … Read More
Garden Refresh
I’ve become a little bored with the garden over the last few years. It wasn’t pretty or inspiring and I knew I could make some improvements that would rekindle my love of gardening. This year I wanted to try a fresh approach and I’m so excited to watch it grow.
Antique Patio Table
I took an old, worn table with good bones and turned it into a patio table that will endure the weather
How to add extra seating at a table
Do you ever wish your table would fit a few more people? Today I’m sharing a few tips to fit more people around your dining table.
Open Kitchen Shelving
My goal was to transform open shelves in our kitchen into a stylish and organized focal point. It wasn’t that they looked bad, it was more that I wanted a change and had some new ideas to try.