Hey y’all! Welcome to the awaited Tumalo project update – a year-long whirlwind of renovation revelations! Can you believe how far we’ve come? From brainstorming innovative solutions to discovering quirky materials, we’ve been on a mission to transform this space into our dream farmhouse. As we gear up to embrace the new year, we’re thrilled...
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It’s jean girl spring! A few looks I’m loving for the weekend…
All of my outfit details are in our @shop.LTK page (link in bio). 🤍
Join me behind the scenes as I add the finishing touches to our Tumalo kitchen! We sourced these brass pulls from @sumnerstreethardware. We then stumbled upon the coolest brand, @walnutstudiolo, known for their handmade leather hardware.
We opted for the the Tilikum + Flanders handles and the Oswego leather wraps for our kitchen. And let me tell you- these wraps are seriously ingenious! You simply wrap the leather around the handles for an instant rustic vibe.
I’ve been itching to infuse a leather element into our kitchen design, and I have a feeling this is going to be just perfect. Stay tuned for the grand reveal – it’s all coming together so beautifully!
Let’s make lunch: Citrus & Burrata Spring Salad 🍊
We are loving this citrus salad, it is light yet fulfilling (you could add roasted chicken to turn it into a dinner!). The mix of flavors come together: the crunch of the pistachios, tangy fruit, creamy burrata, slightly sweet dressing, and a little spiciness from the arugula.
Ingredients:
- arugula (about 3 handfuls)
- 6 oranges (we used a mix of navel, blood oranges, and cara cara)
- handful of raspberries
- one cup of chopped pistachios
- one large ball of burrata
- extra virgin olive oil
- balsamic vinegar
- 3 tsp honey
- salt
- pepper
Dressing:
- mix a generous amount of olive oil, balsamic, and honey
Recipe:
1. peel and thinly slice oranges
2. wash your arugula and place it in a bowl as the bed of your salad
3. pour dressing over greens and add a dash of salt and pepper on top
4. arrange oranges over greens
5. break apart burrata and place on top
6. sprinkle over raspberries and pistachios
7. SERVE 🤌🏼 chef’s kiss
“Life is short. Make it beautiful.” That’s what we told ourselves two years ago and truly how Clouz Houz came to be. Consider us your blueprint for reimagining your life. An although we aren’t saying what works for us will work for all… we do hope it inspires you to live your life to its fullest- whatever that may be for YOU.
As fifty something’s, we took a leap of faith in each other and embraced our change in careers and lifestyle. As a husband and wife who picked up and moved our family to Bend, Oregon, we are proof that it’s never too late to pursue your passions. We are visionaries for our own life and wish to live with intention. We transform spaces into stories and houses into homes- it’s what we are most confident and happy doing.
So join us BTS as we grow. This is your reminder that age is just a number and the best is yet to come! Starting over has been the greatest adventure of all.
Thanks for all the love and support you have showed us over the years, it’s truly fuels our journey. 🤍
It’s time for a Tumalo update! We were so excited to give you a little glimpse of how the whole house is coming together. We are moving in in just a week or two! The kitchen is really coming together and giving us all the feels….already imagining some yummy meals to be made in there. Plus we can’t wait to share our cool hardware that we found for the cabinetry 🙂 Teaser alert: a glimpse of the @mosshomeusa sectional in the Rumpus Room. 😍 We will definitely be using that space a LOT. We will be revealing a lot in these coming weeks as we get closer to move in, so stay tuned for more!
Mother’s Day brings up all the feels for me. I always look forward to it so much. I feel overwhelmed with gratitude for my mom, for all the joy I’ve received from being a mother, and to all the incredible women who have shaped my life. (If you read my letter to the end I applaud you, but there was a lot I needed to share 😭)
One of the most special things about being a mother is getting to carry on all of the values and beautiful moments that I received from my mom. Taking the weekend off to be present with the ones I love so much. Happy Mother’s Day to all!
