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Some days I look around and still can’t believe this is our life. Not because it’s perfect or easy... but because it’s ours.
We started over when we didn’t mean to. Moved to a new place. Took a chance on a completely different rhythm. And slowly, we fell in love with this slower way of living. With the quiet. The space. The chance to build something that actually matters to us.
It’s wild how one unexpected change can unlock a version of your life you never even knew was possible.
Just a little reminder-there’s no “right” timeline. You’re allowed to begin again, to take the long way, to dream up something new.
This is your sign 🤍
If you’ve been pinning Mountain Modern Ranch inspiration but have no idea how to actually bring it to life-this is for you.
Comment “MOUNTAIN” and we’ll send you our full design guide: shoppable moodboards, product links, expert styling tips, and everything you need to start designing your space like a pro.
This look has become one of the most requested design styles—and we get why. It’s grounded and rustic, but clean, minimal, and elevated at the same time. A little bit ranch, a little bit modern retreat.
But here’s the thing most people get wrong: it’s not just about mixing raw wood and black accents. There’s an art to balance-between materials, scale, color, and warmth. That’s exactly what our guide walks you through.
Whether you’re refreshing a single room or designing a full home, this is your shortcut to a cohesive, designer-approved plan. No second guessing. No endless scrolling. Just the tools to help you bring your vision to life.
Share with someone who’s building, renovating, or just ready for the mountain moment.
Today on the blog we are sharing our Designer’s Guide to Chicago! Where we ate (and went back twice), the design shops that made us wish we drove a U-Haul, and the hidden gems we stumbled into by accident and now want to gatekeep forever (but won’t).
If you’re headed to Chicago soon or just want to see the city through a designer’s lens, this one’s for you. (Save this post for your next visit!)
1. Visited The Mart and got our 10k steps in!!
2. Always noticing the little details—loving this mosaic beauty
3. Building with good lighting >>>
4. Visited the coolest vintage stores but especially loved @southlooploft
5. Ralph Lauren is the blueprint
6. Drooling over this natural + blue woven rug
7. My guilty pleasure: a @gibsonssteakhouse dirty martini with blue cheese stuffed olives (they get it perfectly chilled)
8. We really don’t get to see these views everyday… what a beautiful skyline!
9. A Mother’s Day brunch @boucherie_us with the girls 🤍
10. Something that’s currently in my wishlist
11. We love a moody bar
12. 3 girls at @3artsclubcafeatrhchicago
13. I would live in @patina_collection if I could!
What if the reason your space doesn’t feel right... isn’t because you picked the wrong sofa— but because you never had a clear plan to begin with?
Design isn’t just about what you buy. It’s how you put it together. The rhythm. The balance. The way one piece speaks to the next.
You can have the prettiest furniture in the world... but without cohesion, it can still feel off.
Most people don’t realize-it’s not about being “bad at design” or not having style. It’s about knowing how to build a space from the ground up.
That’s what designers are trained to do: zoom out, connect the dots, create flow.
And the good news is you don’t have to be a designer to learn how to think like one.
If you’ve been feeling stuck, frozen in decision fatigue, or unsure where to begin...
Comment “HELP” and we’ll send you everything you need to begin pulling a space together— with confidence, clarity, and direction.
If you’re drawn to this look and want to start curating something similar for your own space, comment “CHARLESTON” and I’ll send you our moodboards and product links so you can shop the vibe.
Charleston might be one of my favorite cities ever-there’s just something about this city that gets under your skin in the best way. A little undone, a little refined. History in the bones, but always with a breeze blowing through.
We dreamed up a conceptual design that leans into timeless colonial architecture with a modern edit. Think: crisp millwork with clean lines, aged brass and natural linens, warm wood paired with soft, moody neutrals. It’s relaxed but intentional. Collected but never cluttered. It feels like a home you’ve grown into—but one you’re still discovering.
It’s easy, elegant, and a little bit salty in the best way.
Cover: @charlestonmag
What a week. It’s Thursday evening but feels like it should be Friday! Anyone else with me? No plans, just soaking in the last bit of light with a glass of wine and a slow bath. We are heading to Chicago tomorrow for our Clouz Houz work retreat-excited, a little tired, and trying to savor the quiet before a full weekend ahead. Will be sharing more of the fun with stories while we’re there!
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