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Embroidered Scallop Table Runner Pink
Rose Stemmed Wine Glasses
2-Pack Porcelain Serving Plates
Saige Full Straight Jeans in Roseland
Puffy Heart gold-plated earrings
Velvet Matte Lipstick
Lips Stencil
Burgundy Drink up Cocktail Paper Beverage Napkin
Roux Chiffon High-Neck Top
Red Polka Dot Paper Straws
Women’s GG crystal slingback pump
Fin Drawstring Pouch in Oat
Benice Tapestry Bolster
Women’s Reversible Pashmina Shawl
Linen Cotton Cocktail Cloth Napkin
4-Pack Cotton Napkins
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Galentine’s Day Notes:
What I’m Serving, Wearing & Playing

Celebrating the Girls Galentine’s Day has always been one of my favorite excuses to slow…
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Cocktail Picks
Custom Embroidered Linen Cocktail Napkins – Tuxedo
Fluted Coupe Glass
Henley Task Lamp
Cotton Cloth Cocktail Napkins
Hatch Faceted Glass Punch Bowl and Champagne Bucket
Lionel Tray
An0ther 13 Eau de Parfum
Hand Lotion + Hand Soap Bundle
Chaumont Coupe or Martini Glass
Cotton Turkish Washcloth Set
Stargazer Flameless Pillar Candle
Tepa Accent Rechargeable Table Lamp
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Effortless Holiday Hosting:
The Martha Way

Recently, I stumbled back onto one of Martha’s holiday blog posts from 2018. It reminded…
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Coronet Dessert Plates
Love Shack Fancy Holiday Appetizer Plates
Jeff Leatham Holiday Salad Plates
Christmas Stovetop Potpourri Xmas Simmer Pot Kit
Forest Hearth Stovetop Simmer
Oversized Christmas Tree Bow
Oversized Bow Tree Topper
Vintage Hotel Silver 5-Piece Flatware Set
Stargazer Flameless Pillar Candle
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How to Create A Martha Stewart Holiday

The Season of Martha Honoring nostalgia, simplicity, and the art of doing things beautifully. I…
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Fairfax Square Ottoman
Journey Terracotta Red Velvet Bench
Billings End Table
Travertine Coffee Table
Alford Woven Rattan Double Handle Vase
Estate Travertine and Metal Rectangular Coffee Table
Emmy Brass Vanity Mirror
Liam Double Flange Pillow Cover
Allegra Wall Sconce
Harper Jute Rug
Marceline Marble Top End Table
Lahey Solid Wood Console Table
Hortensia Wall Tapestry
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15 Quick Finishes That Make Any Room Look Designer

Sofa ordered. Room still flat? These 15 pieces make it feel designed by today. If…
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The Tablemates
Bacon Strips Ornament
Nike Killshot 2 Leather
Colored Glass Decanter
Woody Tree Cocktail Napkins
Fieldbar Drinks Box Cooler
Initialed Embroidered Cotton Button Down
Handmade Ceramic Petal Bowl With White Flecked Glaze
Le Balm – Skin Savior Solid Serum
Sea Wool Sponge
The Body Wash Eucalyptus
The Bronze Now and Later Duo
Lana 14K Gold Initial Signet Ring
Schoolhouse x Pendleton Abington Hall Wool Throw
Cashmere Blend Plaid Scarf
Laguiole Steak Knife Set
Olive Branch Serving Spoon Two Piece Set
Clam Shell Serving Dish with Spoon
Tartan Plaid Washbag
Bell Glass Garden Cloche
Cyrnos Room Spray
Shell Boxes
Slater Serveboard
Pewter Artichoke Salt & Pepper Set
Western Frontier Pewter Antler Bottle Opener
Oriente Italiano Rounded Box in Aurum
Ceramic Matcha Bowl
The Mermaid Brush
Fringed Scarf Wool-Blend Jacket
Men’s Suede Boat Shoes
Sonic Pulse Toothbrush
Oud Satin Mood Eau de Parfum
Ambre Santal Multipurpose Cleaner
Bar Soap
Mini Wine Notes | Brown Crocodile Embossed Leather
Cowhide Zipper Pouch
Chrome Fusion Razor & Brush 4-Piece Shave Set
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Gifts with Soul: The Pieces We’re Loving This Season

This year, I’m rethinking gift-giving. Fewer things, but better ones. Handmade, meaningful, and built to…
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Three Thanksgiving Tables, Three Vibes…
All Completely Shoppable

The Thanksgiving Tablescape Thanksgiving has always been one of my favorite excuses to slow down.…
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What I’m Packing for the 4th of July:
Sun Valley Edition

The Tradition We’re heading back to Sun Valley for the 4th—one of my favorite summer…
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A Collected Spring:
Gifts for Mother’s Day

Beautifully Thoughtful, Just Like Her This guide to gifts for Mother’s Day is a collection…
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Baby Blue Tapered Candles
Juliska Country Estate Dinner Plate
Violet Linen Sapphire Embroidered Design Tablecloth
Stainless Steel Silverware Sets With Champagne Handle
Barski Wine Glass
Blue Floral Porcelain Dinner Plates
Heirloom Silver 2-Tiered Stand
Pure Linen White Napkins
Hender Serving Tray
Modern Pewter Octagonal Pocket Change Tray
Vintage Hotel Silver 5-Piece Flatware Set
Vintage Hotel Silver Platter
Classic French Luxury Round Dinner Plates
Fluted Coupe Glass
Vintage Etched Wine Glasses
Etched Crystal Cocktail Glasses
Vintage French Aperitif Glasses
Ironstone Tureen
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A Collected, Elegant Tablescape That Goes Beyond Easter

This year, we set out to create a tablescape that felt equal parts timeless and…
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Spring Birthday Celebration:
A ‘Girl Dinner’ Themed Party

Spring is finally here, so we had the best excuse to throw a candlelit, slightly…
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All Heart Eyes for Red and Pink

Valentine’s Day is here, and I’m all in on the love vibes. Truly, I love…
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Casey Dress
Remi Sandal
Cropped Faux Fur Jacket
Blackwatch Selena Blouse
Spectre Dress
Vase Earrings in Silver
Black Velvet Nina Flats
Anna Jean
Sheer Effect 120 Denier Thermal Tights
Claude Bag
Raina Knee High Riding Boot
Cassie Super High Straight Pant
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Holiday Outfit Ideas:
You’ll Be the Best-Dressed at Every Gathering

The holidays are my favorite time to get dressed—not because I’m chasing trends or trying…
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This is one of those things I feel very strongly about.
Scale is one of the fastest ways to elevate a room... and one of the easiest to get wrong. I see it all the time: a space has beautiful pieces, but something still feels off. More often than not, it’s because everything is too small.

Our coffee table is a good example. It’s intentionally larger because it helps the whole seating area read as one zone. It visually connects the sofa and chairs, gives everyone an actual surface within reach, and creates one strong focal point in the middle of the room.

If it were smaller, we’d need extra little tables to make the layout function, and all of those pieces would start competing with each other.

One larger piece often creates more calm than several smaller ones.

Save this for your next room refresh, and share it with someone who’s trying to figure out why their space feels off.
Finally using our kitchen... and it feels so good 🄹

We don’t take this for granted for a second! Having a fully working kitchen again truly feels like such a gift. It’s always been the heart of our home, and after so many months without it, being back in this space feels extra special.

If you’ve been around here for a while, you know Derrick and I are major foodies.

And over the years, he’s become such an incredible cook... his recipes just keep getting better and better (lucky me ā˜ŗļø).

There’s something about cooking at home, slowing down, and gathering around a meal that just feels like us again.

Would you guys want to see more of what we’re cooking, like we used to share?
5 stars. I wanted to make our guests feel comfortable and welcome and a hotel inspired bed seemed like the perfect idea.

All of this bedding is from @onequince , comment ā€˜BED’ and we’ll send you everything that’s linked on our LTK.

This look isn’t for the ā€œanti-pillowsā€ person - in fact it’s all about the layering for that plush, all-white and cozy hotel inspired look.

Here’s how to get this look in your home:
- Start with smooth, wrinkle-free sheets (a quick steam makes all the difference) I love the classic embroidered trim on these I used.
- Tuck your sheets tightly (especially the corners) for that tailored finish
- Layer in a plush duvet or comforter for that full, cloud-like feel (I like to stuff a duvet cover with an insert thats one size larger)
- And don’t skip the pillow layer technique (this is key!): I stacked four total for sleeping, two euro shams for structure, two decorative shams, and an oversized accent lumbar pillow (ours measures 18 x 42 in @LeeJofa fabric) to finish it off

Save for the next time you want a bed refresh!
Here’s how to bring everything you love together. Without the chaos!

Comment ā€˜LOVE’ and I’ll send you exactly how we define your base, choose your lead style, and mix in the rest so it actually works.

Most people think they have to choose one style... but that’s usually not the problem. The issue is trying to make everything feel equally important.

If you want your home to feel collected (not confusing), you need a clear lead... and then layer in the rest.
The difference between a home that looks good... and one that feels good?
It’s what your hands touch every day.

Plumbing fixtures.
Cabinet hardware.
Upholstery.

These aren’t always the most exciting decisions, but they’re the ones you interact with constantly. And trust me, you notice the difference. If you’re going to invest anywhere, start here.

Save this + pass it along to someone designing a space right now!