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Embracing Summer with a Grilled Peach Smash

July 25, 2024

Hey friends!

I hope you’re all managing to stay cool and safe this summer. Here in Oregon, the fires have made their return. I swear, every year it seems to happen sooner and sooner. We spent the earlier part of this week up at Suttle Lake, and it was definitely getting smokey and windy. It feels so sad to see this happen time and time again, destroying the beautiful surrounding areas of our home. Not to mention, it’s quite miserable and un-motivating to work and go about our daily routines with a thick cloud of smoke that suffocates you and makes it feel like the apocalypse!

But, speaking of smoke, let’s pivot to happier things. I have the best drink with a smokey flavor for you to try! I’ve waited all summer long for peaches to be in season, and they finally appeared at the farmer’s market — thank goodness. There are so many tasty treats to make during peach season! They’re refreshing, citrusy, sweet, and soft. I have plenty of other recipes featuring peaches if you guys are interested (they are Clouz family approved), so let me know in the comments!

Today, I wanted to feature a cocktail as a little mid-summer treat for you all to try. You’ll love this seasonal take on a whiskey sour, and the grilled peaches twist is fun and unexpected. This is becoming my current hyper fixation, especially with this heat—it feels like I’m rewarding myself at the end of a long day with an adult juice!

The recipe itself is super straightforward, so don’t let it intimidate you. The homemade thyme honey syrup is a crucial ingredient, and only takes a few minutes to mix up. Pour the syrup directly on top of the peaches and grill, or cook them on a skillet to get a bit of char (this is what I did since Derrick didn’t want to fire up the grill)!

Give it a try and let me know if it hits the spot. Cheers! 🍑

Want more tasty drinks recipes? Check out this other bourbon favorite of ours: Lemon Thyme Bourbon Cocktail 🙂

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A little life + work lately, in no particular order🗒️
1. A lot of coffee as of late! This is my new version of going to HH.
2. Sun Valley Saddle House movie + game room update: that green painted trim is doing so much for this space. The pool table is going here and it’s about to be such a cozy, rustic cabin moment.
3. The floral sofa is honestly everything in this den in our virtual project in Pennsylvania. It’s giving old-world, collected, and perfectly not-too-serious
4. Taken at the Leiper’s Fork Distillery! When you live in Tennessee you kind of just become a whiskey person... it’s a rule apparently.
5. Same weekend, same distillery but make it family time. One of those slow, happy in-between moments I love.
6. The Westman Hotel just opened in downtown Bend! Obsessed with how this new hotel honors the old post office building. So thoughtful and so cool. Have you been?
7. Work OOTD: casual and layered
8. Site visit lunches aren’t glamorous. Just me + design plans + whatever | can eat between meetings and emails.
9. Still not over this @bedrosianstile install in the guest bath at our home. The marble curb in the shower makes it feel so elevated and fresh.
10. @hankscoffeestation is my current morning saving grace. Truly keeping me functioning

A little bit of design, a little bit of real life, and a lot of things I’m grateful to be working on right now.🤍

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A little life + work lately, in no particular order🗒️
1. A lot of coffee as of late! This is my new version of going to HH.
2. Sun Valley Saddle House movie + game room update: that green painted trim is doing so much for this space. The pool table is going here and it’s about to be such a cozy, rustic cabin moment.
3. The floral sofa is honestly everything in this den in our virtual project in Pennsylvania. It’s giving old-world, collected, and perfectly not-too-serious
4. Taken at the Leiper’s Fork Distillery! When you live in Tennessee you kind of just become a whiskey person... it’s a rule apparently.
5. Same weekend, same distillery but make it family time. One of those slow, happy in-between moments I love.
6. The Westman Hotel just opened in downtown Bend! Obsessed with how this new hotel honors the old post office building. So thoughtful and so cool. Have you been?
7. Work OOTD: casual and layered
8. Site visit lunches aren’t glamorous. Just me + design plans + whatever | can eat between meetings and emails.
9. Still not over this @bedrosianstile install in the guest bath at our home. The marble curb in the shower makes it feel so elevated and fresh.
10. @hankscoffeestation is my current morning saving grace. Truly keeping me functioning
A little bit of design, a little bit of real life, and a lot of things I’m grateful to be working on right now.🤍

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These videos are my way of zooming out. Because the truth is... we’ve come so far. Even when it doesn’t feel finished yet, even when rooms are still a few months away from being fully usable, there’s so much happening under the surface. This is creativity doing its work. And I’m trying to leave stress behind and actually enjoy watching it unfold.

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These videos are my way of zooming out. Because the truth is... we’ve come so far. Even when it doesn’t feel finished yet, even when rooms are still a few months away from being fully usable, there’s so much happening under the surface. This is creativity doing its work. And I’m trying to leave stress behind and actually enjoy watching it unfold.
Designing for our homes is one of my favorite things to do, but also the hardest. When it’s your space, you have a million ideas, a million things you want to try, and no one else to blame if you change your mind. But that freedom is the magic. I love client work, truly, but there’s something so special about not having to defend every decision or worry about someone second-guessing the vision.
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We say it often (and we’ll keep saying it!) because it’s the most essential piece of creating a home you truly love: it should be a reflection of you. The most timeless spaces aren’t just beautiful, they’re personal. They carry your story, your rhythm, your values. That’s what makes a house feel like home.

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Ready to love where you live? We’re now accepting new clients for Q1 of 2026.
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Great design isn’t rushed — and we’re okay being booked out because of it. There’s a reason we only take on a few new construction or full home renovations each year!
Our complete home design plans help you avoid costly mistakes, impulse buys, and “why doesn’t this feel right?” moments... with both budget-friendly and elevated options built in.
We’re currently booking into Q1 and would love to see if your home is a fit.
Link in bio to get started It

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If your house feels a little off right now, it’s usually not because you need more stuff... it’s because what you have isn’t working.
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Think: containers that make your pantry make sense, closet tools that stop the chaos, bathroom pieces that keep things out but still pretty, and outdoor pieces that help you get ahead of spring instead of scrambling for it. Sometimes it’s the simplest fixes that make your home feel more like a representation of you!