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Here are the Amazon Finds We’re Loving

Our family shops from Amazon … A LOT! And in fact, we’ve found some items to be incredibly useful in our home. Great finds include everything from home remodeling items, appliances, clothing and home dĂŠcor to organizational items and more. And then there are the things that haven’t really hit a home run, so please know that we are only sharing items we stand by from a quality and value standpoint!

We’re excited to share with you our NEW Amazon Storefront with everything we’ve found to be not only incredible useful, but also a great value … and in some cases, really pretty too!

Check out our storefront here. We’ll l be continually updating the items, so keep checking back to see what we’ve added. In fact, anytime you’re on Amazon, pop over to our storefront to see our latest finds. We’ve sorted it all by category to make things easy to find: home dĂŠcor, must-haves, clothing, coffee table books and much much more!

I’ve rounded up some of our favorites to date, so look at the items below and see what we love about each one. Since we’ve been at this a long time, we would love to help guide you to make smart decisions before purchasing. Reach out anytime!

 

 

1

Long Puffer Coat

I bought this at the beginning of our winter season (which this year was late October!), and I have been wearing it ever since. I love it so much I may even buy it in the camel color as well. It's not too puffy, but it's exceptionally warm ... and the price is so good! Highly recommend this coat -- it's perfect for football and soccer games too.
Long Puffer Coat
2

Storage Boxes

I've had these in our office under the stairs, and I love that they look good AND are super functional. We use the larger one to store our printer paper, and the smaller one for our pens, tape, scissors, etc. They really are so cute that no one would ever know they actually contain items! They would also work well for an entry console table to store keys, leashes, sunglasses etc.
Woven Storage Boxes
3

Inspirational Book

Well, I'll admit, I'm not a huge reader. I've always been more a visual person, so I like to watch documentaries, flip through magazines etc. But, if I am going to read something, it better be worth my time ? This book is ahhhhmazing. I can't express enough how everyone needs to read this book! I'm still working my way through it -- usually just a few pages each night before I'm asleep -- ha ha. But I really appreciate all the lessons I'm learning from this book, and I think you might too.
101 Essays That Will Change the Way You Think
4

Silicon Popcorn Popper

We are big into our movie nights, and it's rare that someone in our family isn't popping popcorn late at night. I love this silicon popper that works in the microwave. I like to add a little coconut oil to the bottom, then pour the popcorn kernels in for a low fat and tasty snack. It's collapsible too, so it's easy to stash and store! One of our favorite kitchen gadgets for sure.
Silicon Popcorn Popper
5

Copper Measuring Cups & Spoons

Some might think "really, these are one of your favorites?!?" Yes -- believe it or not, they are! There are two sets, one is measuring cups and the other is measuring spoons. The pretty copper finish along with the wood handles makes for a nice addition to other baking essentials. I use mine all the time!
Copper Measuring Cups & Spoons
6

Striped Cafe Curtains

We've bought these twice now, once for our laundry room makeover and most recently for our new Clouz Houz office kitchenette. We can't wait to share with you how we used them! They're a great option for your windows, but also for under counter to keep open shelving covered (like in our laundry room). Always go for a clean look!
Cafe Curtains
7

Make-up & Brush Bags

I'm a sucker for cute packing essentials, and these little makeup bags are perfect for a weekend getaway. They're lined with a coated fabric for easy cleaning. I absolutely LOVE them ... in fact, I may have to get more in the pink/red checkered pattern for Valentine's Day gifts!
Make Up & Brush Bag
8

Retro Mini Fridge

We bought this in the blue color for our youngest son at Christmas. He has been begging us for a mini fridge -- in fact, he has grand plans to turn our TV room into a teenager cave (or like he says, a "man cave"). I can't think of him as a man yet! ? It's a cute fridge with a retro vibe, and all the colors are really fun. The blue is a fun pop of color, and he's thrilled to have a place to store all his energy drinks.
Retro Mini Fridge
9

Smeg Mini Electric Kettle

We purchased this for the Clouz Houz office kitchenette, and it's perfect for warming water to make tea or instant coffee. I love the white color, and its retro vibe looks so cute when you can't store it away. In fact, we're just going to leave it on the counter! It would look great in your kitchen or at your coffee bar.
Smeg Electric Mini Kettle
10

Camo Scarf/Blanket

I know I'm dating myself, but this is basically a pashmina. If you grew up in the 80's/90's, you know what I'm talking about! Nonetheless, I've been wearing it non-stop since it arrived. It's a great weight and super soft. It would be awesome for travel when you want an easy cover up, or to stay warm on the plane. I've worn mine so far with jeans, sweats, over leggings ... you name it!
Camo Winter Scarf/Blanket
11

Refrigerator Food Containers

I've been on an organizing mission since I cleaned up after the holidays. I love these for produce since they have the ventilated trays at the bottom to prevent lettuce from wilting. They also keep other veggies from browning too rapidly. They stay fresh much longer, and now I can see everything more easily when it's all in the fridge. These are a no brainer if you want your food to last longer!
12

Shark Handheld Vacuum

This is the best size, and yet powerful enough to clean messes easily. Great for keeping your car's interior clean. In addition, we have one in the office to keep things tidy. It can be stored in a cabinet, so it doesn't take up space in our very tiny office!
Shark Handheld Vacuum
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That’s one of the biggest misconceptions about hiring a designer. People assume we’re here to encourage a bigger budget.

Honestly, we’re here to educate you where to save so you can spend on the things that matter the most.

Knowing where to invest, where to save, and how those decisions work together is what keeps a project feeling intentional—and helps avoid expensive mistakes later.

I think a lot of people assume they need to wait until they have more money, or the entire house figured out before getting started. But I’ve found the opposite is often true. One thoughtful plan for one room creates momentum for everything that follows.

If you’ve been putting off a room because you don’t know where to begin (or you’re worried about making the wrong decisions), we’d love to help.

Comment “PLAN” and I’ll send you the link to schedule a one-hour consultation so we can kick your project off on the right foot.
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I’ve always believed that the best design starts there-not with a specific tile or paint color, but with how you want a space to feel when you walk into it.

The funny thing about renovation is that the vision is usually the easy part. The middle is where the work happens. The demolition. The decisions. The samples spread across every surface. The moments when you’re trying to imagine beautiful spaces while standing in a construction zone. We’re still very much in that season.
Choosing flooring. Finalizing cabinetry details. Adjusting lighting plans. Working through tile layouts.

Making hundreds of small decisions that most people will never notice individually, but together create the feeling we’ve been chasing from the beginning.

I’ve learned through the years that beautiful homes are rarely the result of one dramatic design decision.
They’re built through thoughtful choices, made over and over again.

We’re sharing much more of this renovation journey over on Substack-the sourcing, the design decisions. the changes, the lessons learned, and all the behind-the-scenes moments that don’t always make it to Instagram.

I’d love for you to follow along.
Comment “PIN” and I’ll send over tonight’s Design Board when it goes live. Or find it later in Between the Layers through the link in our bio.

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Why one staircase feels timeless.
Why a stripe can completely change the feeling of a room.
Why adding one modern piece to a traditional home suddenly makes everything else fee more interesting.

That’s what this month’s Design Board explores. It’s a peek inside the ideas shaping our work long before they become finished rooms. Some may be having a moment. But I have a feeling they’ll be just as beautiful ten years from now. That’s always the goal.

Fair warning: you may leave wanting to tent a room. I can’t be held responsible.
This is your sign to finally create a plan for the room you’ve been avoiding.

I think a lot of people assume they need to wait.
Until they have more time.
More money.
A bigger budget.
The entire house figured out.

But I’ve found the opposite is often true... Sometimes all it takes is creating a vision for one space.

One room that feels calmer.
More functional.
More beautiful.
More like you.

Because a home isn’t transformed all at once. It’s shaped through a series of thoughtful decisions over time.

If you’ve been circling the same room for months and aren’t sure what to do next, comment ‘PLAN” (or visit our website to get started) and I’ll send you the link to schedule a one-hour consultation.
If you’ve been circling the same room for months and aren’t sure what to do next, comment ‘PLAN” (or visit our website) and I’ll send you the link to schedule a one-hour consultation.

This is your sign to finally create a plan for the room you’ve been avoiding.

I think a lot of people assume they need to wait.
Until they have more time.
More money.
A bigger budget.
The entire house figured out.

But I’ve found the opposite is often true... Sometimes all it takes is creating a vision for one space.

One room that feels calmer.
More functional.
More beautiful.
More like you.

Because a home isn’t transformed all at once. It’s shaped through a series of thoughtful decisions over time.