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Butler Bastion Industrial Chic Side Table
Lucille English Roll Arm Chaise Lounge
Quincy Fringe Pillow
Galvin Brown Walnut Burl Desk
Weathered Oak Flatweave Jute Rug
European Linen Euro Sham
Clapham Hand-Loomed Wool Rug
Tulpina Napkins
Rosemary Quilt
Banded Recycled Glassware
Hermione Placemat
Handmade Ceramic Pendant Light
Ceramic Swan Coaster set of Four
Navy Luna Plate
Mariana Pendant
Pleated Lampshade: Beige Red Floral Block Print
Mar Chandelier
Avignon Slipcovered Armchair
Printed Accent Chair Gingham Berry
Antique French Desk or Dining Table
Corner Chair
Pillow Bundle SAI.III
Spindle Four-Poster Bed
Bruce Updated Traditional Brown Burl Wood Chest
Barry Updated Traditional Black Cherry Wood Secretary Desk
Tole Flower Standard Hellebore
Amilia Brass Perforated Flush Mount
Antique Louis XIII Writing Table
Thames Hand-Knotted Rug
The Horses
Tangier Settee
Alpena 90″ Dark Acacia Wood Credenza
Esther French Country Beige Canvas Leather Bachelor Chest
Bamboo Cordless LED Table Lamp
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If I Could Design a Cottage in Ireland

St. Patty’s Day always has a way of putting Ireland on my mind—but this year…
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A Case for Painted Wood Floors

There’s something about a deadline that makes decisions happen. My parents are coming to visit…
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Zanzibar Pillow Cover
Le Pliage Green Pouch with handle
Green Floral and Bird Jar
Woven Sinamay Rectangular Serveware Food Cover
Spirit Cocktail Napkin
Green Cream Artificial Snowball Flower
Light Green Jade Abacus Brush
Sage Taffeta Angelise Tie Skirt
Basil Provence Candlesticks
Floral Dinner Plate Green
Anna Reverse Green Cereal Bowl
Colonial Green Taper
Green Resin Bamboo Flatware Set
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A Study in Green

Happy St. Patrick’s Day!! It feels impossible to ignore green in March. Everywhere you look…
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Are You Stuck in Decision Fatigue?
If so, “Designer for a Day” is For You

A Closer Look at Designer for a Day If you’re feeling overwhelmed … this post…
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Elizabeth Single Sconce
Royal Copenhagen Flora Danica Plate
19th Century French Garden Dining Table
Mid-Century Modern Flush Mount – Color Coated
Antique German Silver Sink
Eugene Leather Jacket
Daylesford Living: Inspired By Nature
The Garden Basket in Rose Print
Aris Novel Strap Kitten Heel – Lotus
Anita Pot
Ruffled Edged Tray
Hunter In a Landscape After William Barraud Framed Oil Painting
Love Shack Fancy Silver Triple Condiment Server
Pierce & Ward Marble Drink Table
Pocket Blush Buildable Hydrating Cream Blush
Sun-Kissed Glow Powder Bronzer
The Felix Wicker Outdoor Accent Table
Carmichael Large Aged Brass Table Lamp
Tigre Gold Rug by Scalamandré
Round Tablecloth with Bullion Fringe
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The March Edit: A Mindset

How’d February Go? February always feels like a blink. Short, moody, a little sleepy —…
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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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The Dry Body Oil
Body Brush
Women’s Reversible Pashmina Shawl
Puffy Heart gold-plated earrings
Baume Essentiel Multi-Use Glow Stick
Luxe Linen Blend Pillow
Benice Tapestry Bolster
Lark Glass Coffee Table
4-Pack Cotton Napkins
Bespoke Embroidered Crest Guest Towels
2-Pack Porcelain Serving Plates
Women Christmas Feather Trim Pajamas Set
Cable Knit Cashmere Throw
Chandelier Shade
Raffiné Ottoman
Dorset Cocktail Shaker
Dakota Glasses
Modern Pewter Bud Vase
Tuscan French Country White Ceramic Cappuccino Cup & Saucer
Soak-Off GelColor Gel Polish + Matching Lacquer – COCA-COLA
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February Edit:
The Softness Edition

February always feels like an in-between month. The holidays are long gone, spring still feels…
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Check Silk Scarf
Check Mohair Wool Blend Beanie
Side Plate
Snowball Slippers
Pima Crew Long-Short Set in Classic Red Heart
Kate Riviere Necklace
The Bentley Earrings
Coral Rose Linen Pillow Cover
Roses Scented Candle
Eyeglasses
Credit Card Case
BIODANCE Bio-Collagen Real Deep Mask
TheraFace Mask Glo-LED Skincare Mask
Eye Want You Mascara
Chance Eau Tendre Eau de Toilette Spray
Cotton-Blend Raglan Crewneck Sweater
Classic Jumbo Single Flap Bag
Oriente Italiano Mug, Porpora
Personalized Makeup Bag with Monogram
Dance Ballerina in Baby/Black
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Valentine’s Finds Worth Hinting At

Valentine’s Finds Worth Hinting At 😉 Valentine’s Day has always felt like one of those…
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A Simple Home Reset for the Year Ahead

The New Year is funny. Some people live for the clean-slate energy, the planners, the…
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Lisa 45 Stretch Kitten Heel Bootie
Clea Flip Flop
Botanical Rescue Barrier Balm
2-pack Linen-blend Curtain Panels
Pizza Oven
Triple Knot Earrings
Worlds Away Cutler White Marble Ceruse Oak Cane Vanity
European Linen Duvet Cover in Ivory
Saint Metal Table Lamp
Alix Herb Rechargeable Lamp
Fluted Bone Inlay Urns
Betty Glass Bubbles Chandelier
Fluted Coupe Glass
Oxford 18″ Bath Sconce
Angora Geometric Polished Marble Mosaic Tile
European Linen Sheet Set
Leni Chestnut Suede
Moroccan Brass Soap Dish
Wakefield Handmade Henley Forcing Pot #6
Vintage Hotel Silver 5-Piece Flatware Set
Chulainn Industrial Brass Dish Wall Light
Moroccan Zellige Ceramic Floor & Wall Tile
Handcrafted Needlework Napkin Set
Dublin Crystal Bitters Set
The Mid Rise Hiker Hover Jeans
The Icon Hourglass Blazer
Cheeky Cocktail Napkin Set of 4
Ranunculus Bush in Eggplant
Down Alternative Pillows
Italian Handwoven Leather Small Card Case
Descanso Tall Spout Smooth Lever Widespread Bathroom Faucet
24″ Cabinet Maker’s Picture Light
The Rush House Original rug
Market Umbrella
ILIA Super Serum Skin Tint SPF 40
The Dry Body Oil
Clam Shell Champagne Bucket
L.L. Bean Boat & Tote
Heirloom Silver 2-Tiered Stand
Graham Coasters
Petal Brass Tray
Fauna Necklace
Cream Providence Wrap Jacket
L’HUILE CAMELIA Nail Treatment
Block-Printed Tea Towel – Ruffle Edge
Essential Skirted Side Table
Palo Santo / Incense Holder Oval Handmade Ceramic Dish
Elodie Pillow Cover in Blue
Small Charleston Rattan Footed Bowl
Reflections of Paradise: The Gardens of Fernando Caruncho Hardcover
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The Internet Made Me Buy It:
Our 50 Best Finds From 2025

The internet made me buy it… but not everything earns a spot in our world.…
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The Five Minute Journal
The Hydrogel Face Mask
Enameled Cast Iron Essential French Oven with Horse Lid
Mongolian Cashmere Shrunken Cable Crewneck
Journey West Suede Tassel Loafer
Faux-Fur Handbag
Projection Valet Hook
Erin Gates by Momeni Orchard Leaning Flower Jute and Wool Hand Woven Area Rug
Lip and Cheek Stick
Brass Angel Wing
Felix Chair
Bowen Frida Ruffle Chair
The Ada – Leopard Suede
Pleated Ceramic Vase Sour Cream
Bollinger Ice Bucket, Silver
Oskan Fringed Suede Shoulder Bag
English Pear & Freesia Hand Cream
Elliot Croc-Embossed Leather Slippers
Happy Times Dinner Plate
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The January Edit: Winter Trends for 2026

Winter 2026 Trends January always feels like a reset, doesn’t it? This is the month…
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The 5 Design Mistakes Sabotaging Your Bathroom — and How to Fix Them

Why Bathroom Remodels Are Never as Simple as They Look If there’s one thing I’ve…
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Introducing Between the Layers… my Substack- a new space where I can share more than what fits here.
Comment ‘YES’ and I’ll send you the link, or head to the link in bio to subscribe. 🫶
Think of it as a behind-the-scenes look at how I see and think about design… and everything around it. I have been dreaming about this for a bit and I can’t wait to take you along!
Less “perfect posts,” more real life.
More context. More depth. More of the why. When we are working on content here, Emma (my daughter and social media manager) is always saying “we can’t say all of that, it’s too long”... I guess I have a lot to share! 😂
Inside you’ll find:
– how to make confident design decisions
– real project breakdowns (what worked, what didn’t)
– building a home you want to be in
– what I’m loving, wearing, cooking, saving
– the in-between moments that shape how a home feels
It’s for anyone who loves design… but also wants to understand it.
If you’ve ever wondered how to make it all come together, this is for you!
When life gives you lemons… you make lemonade. 🍋
But for us, it wasn’t just a saying.
For over 20 years, I had been designing our homes… but when Derrick lost his job, everything shifted. What felt like everything falling apart was actually the beginning of something new.
After years of being a stay-at-home mom — the role that meant everything to me — I stepped into something completely unknown and started my design business. I was terrified.
Somewhere along the way, Derrick and I found our rhythm, and what started as helping each other turned into building something side by side… Clouz Houz.
And then… we did it again.
We left everything familiar and moved to Tennessee, starting over in a place where no one knew us. No reputation. No safety net. Just a dream… and a lot of faith. And if I’m being honest, it’s taken more grit and determination than I ever imagined. Because starting over midlife hits differently — when so many around you are slowing down, you’re asking yourself to dig deeper, push harder, and believe bigger.
There have been moments I’ve questioned everything. Moments that felt heavy, lonely, uncertain.
But also moments that feel like… this is it. This is the life we fought for.
“Life is Short. Make it Beautiful.” came from one of those turning points — when we realized life wasn’t going to wait for us to feel ready. So we chose to begin. 
Again.
And in this season of rebuilding, I’ve found myself being pulled toward something new… a different way of sharing what I’ve learned, what I see, and what I love.  It’s stretched me in new ways — and in some ways, it’s been unexpectedly therapeutic.
I can’t wait to share more soon. 🤍✨