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Butler Bastion Industrial Chic Side Table
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European Linen Euro Sham
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Rosemary Quilt
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Ceramic Swan Coaster set of Four
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Navy Luna Plate
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Pleated Lampshade: Beige Red Floral Block Print
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Mar Chandelier
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Avignon Slipcovered Armchair
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Printed Accent Chair Gingham Berry
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Antique French Desk or Dining Table
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Tole Flower Standard Hellebore
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Amilia Brass Perforated Flush Mount
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Antique Louis XIII Writing Table
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The Horses
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Tangier Settee
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Alpena 90″ Dark Acacia Wood Credenza
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Esther French Country Beige Canvas Leather Bachelor Chest
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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
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Le Pliage Green Pouch with handle
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Green Floral and Bird Jar
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Woven Sinamay Rectangular Serveware Food Cover
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Spirit Cocktail Napkin
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Green Cream Artificial Snowball Flower
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Light Green Jade Abacus Brush
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Sage Taffeta Angelise Tie Skirt
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Basil Provence Candlesticks
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Floral Dinner Plate Green
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Anna Reverse Green Cereal Bowl
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Colonial Green Taper
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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
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Royal Copenhagen Flora Danica Plate
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19th Century French Garden Dining Table
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Mid-Century Modern Flush Mount – Color Coated
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Antique German Silver Sink
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Eugene Leather Jacket
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Daylesford Living: Inspired By Nature
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The Garden Basket in Rose Print
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Aris Novel Strap Kitten Heel – Lotus
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Anita Pot
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Ruffled Edged Tray
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Hunter In a Landscape After William Barraud Framed Oil Painting
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Love Shack Fancy Silver Triple Condiment Server
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Pierce & Ward Marble Drink Table
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Pocket Blush Buildable Hydrating Cream Blush
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Sun-Kissed Glow Powder Bronzer
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The Felix Wicker Outdoor Accent Table
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Carmichael Large Aged Brass Table Lamp
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Tigre Gold Rug by Scalamandré
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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
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Rose Stemmed Wine Glasses
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2-Pack Porcelain Serving Plates
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Saige Full Straight Jeans in Roseland
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Puffy Heart gold-plated earrings
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Velvet Matte Lipstick
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Lips Stencil
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Burgundy Drink up Cocktail Paper Beverage Napkin
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Roux Chiffon High-Neck Top
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Red Polka Dot Paper Straws
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Women’s GG crystal slingback pump
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Fin Drawstring Pouch in Oat
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Benice Tapestry Bolster
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Women’s Reversible Pashmina Shawl
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Linen Cotton Cocktail Cloth Napkin
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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
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Body Brush
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Women’s Reversible Pashmina Shawl
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Puffy Heart gold-plated earrings
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Baume Essentiel Multi-Use Glow Stick
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Luxe Linen Blend Pillow
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Benice Tapestry Bolster
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Lark Glass Coffee Table
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4-Pack Cotton Napkins
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Bespoke Embroidered Crest Guest Towels
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2-Pack Porcelain Serving Plates
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Women Christmas Feather Trim Pajamas Set
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Cable Knit Cashmere Throw
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Chandelier Shade
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Raffiné Ottoman
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Dorset Cocktail Shaker
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Dakota Glasses
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Modern Pewter Bud Vase
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Tuscan French Country White Ceramic Cappuccino Cup & Saucer
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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
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Check Mohair Wool Blend Beanie
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Side Plate
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Snowball Slippers
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Pima Crew Long-Short Set in Classic Red Heart
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Kate Riviere Necklace
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The Bentley Earrings
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Coral Rose Linen Pillow Cover
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Roses Scented Candle
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Credit Card Case
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BIODANCE Bio-Collagen Real Deep Mask
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TheraFace Mask Glo-LED Skincare Mask
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Eye Want You Mascara
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Chance Eau Tendre Eau de Toilette Spray
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Cotton-Blend Raglan Crewneck Sweater
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Classic Jumbo Single Flap Bag
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Oriente Italiano Mug, Porpora
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Personalized Makeup Bag with Monogram
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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
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Clea Flip Flop
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Botanical Rescue Barrier Balm
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2-pack Linen-blend Curtain Panels
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Pizza Oven
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Triple Knot Earrings
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Worlds Away Cutler White Marble Ceruse Oak Cane Vanity
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European Linen Duvet Cover in Ivory
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Saint Metal Table Lamp
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Alix Herb Rechargeable Lamp
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Fluted Bone Inlay Urns
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Betty Glass Bubbles Chandelier
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Fluted Coupe Glass
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Oxford 18″ Bath Sconce
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Angora Geometric Polished Marble Mosaic Tile
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European Linen Sheet Set
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Leni Chestnut Suede
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Moroccan Brass Soap Dish
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Wakefield Handmade Henley Forcing Pot #6
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Vintage Hotel Silver 5-Piece Flatware Set
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Chulainn Industrial Brass Dish Wall Light
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Moroccan Zellige Ceramic Floor & Wall Tile
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Handcrafted Needlework Napkin Set
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Dublin Crystal Bitters Set
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The Mid Rise Hiker Hover Jeans
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The Icon Hourglass Blazer
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Cheeky Cocktail Napkin Set of 4
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Ranunculus Bush in Eggplant
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Down Alternative Pillows
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Italian Handwoven Leather Small Card Case
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Descanso Tall Spout Smooth Lever Widespread Bathroom Faucet
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24″ Cabinet Maker’s Picture Light
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The Rush House Original rug
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Market Umbrella
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ILIA Super Serum Skin Tint SPF 40
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The Dry Body Oil
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Clam Shell Champagne Bucket
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L.L. Bean Boat & Tote
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Heirloom Silver 2-Tiered Stand
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Graham Coasters
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Petal Brass Tray
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Fauna Necklace
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Cream Providence Wrap Jacket
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L’HUILE CAMELIA Nail Treatment
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Block-Printed Tea Towel – Ruffle Edge
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Essential Skirted Side Table
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Palo Santo / Incense Holder Oval Handmade Ceramic Dish
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Elodie Pillow Cover in Blue
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Small Charleston Rattan Footed Bowl
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Reflections of Paradise: The Gardens of Fernando Caruncho Hardcover
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The Internet Made Me Buy It:
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The internet made me buy it… but not everything earns a spot in our world.…
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The Five Minute Journal
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The Hydrogel Face Mask
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Enameled Cast Iron Essential French Oven with Horse Lid
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Mongolian Cashmere Shrunken Cable Crewneck
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Journey West Suede Tassel Loafer
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Faux-Fur Handbag
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Projection Valet Hook
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Erin Gates by Momeni Orchard Leaning Flower Jute and Wool Hand Woven Area Rug
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Lip and Cheek Stick
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Brass Angel Wing
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Felix Chair
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Bowen Frida Ruffle Chair
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The Ada – Leopard Suede
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Pleated Ceramic Vase Sour Cream
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Bollinger Ice Bucket, Silver
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Oskan Fringed Suede Shoulder Bag
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English Pear & Freesia Hand Cream
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Elliot Croc-Embossed Leather Slippers
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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

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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. 🤍✨

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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. 🤍✨

Office reveal… but also a little life update.

We’ve been working from this space behind the scenes, and it finally feels ready to share. This is where client projects come to life…where we’re sourcing, planning, and building what’s next for both our Oregon projects and the ones we’re beginning here in Tennessee.

Oregon will always be home for our work. Our roots are there and very much staying, but we’re excited to now be creating in Tennessee as well, while continuing to serve clients nationwide.

We have three project openings this summer and are currently taking on new clients in both locations.

If you’ve been thinking about starting a project, you can inquire through our website…we’d love to work together. 🤍

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Office reveal… but also a little life update. We’ve been working from this space behind the scenes, and it finally feels ready to share. This is where client projects come to life…where we’re sourcing, planning, and building what’s next for both our Oregon projects and the ones we’re beginning here in Tennessee. Oregon will always be home for our work. Our roots are there and very much staying, but we’re excited to now be creating in Tennessee as well, while continuing to serve clients nationwide. We have three project openings this summer and are currently taking on new clients in both locations. If you’ve been thinking about starting a project, you can inquire through our website…we’d love to work together. 🤍

What started as a “simple” fireplace update quickly turned into one of those classic renovation plot twists.😅
Here’s how it actually unfolded:

1. Planned to install tile over the existing fireplace tile — that was the original vision.
2. Began demo and discovered some serious structural damage to chimney. Immediate pivot.
3. Tore in further and uncovered the original brick hiding underneath.
4. Brought in the mason to re-mortar and clean everything up.
5. The brick went from dusty and rustic to bright red and very classic — and yes... I freaked out a little.
6. Lived with it for a bit to see if I could make peace with the new look.
7. Ultimately we applied a watered down lime grout (what was used by mason) to give it that old-world imperfect feel again.
8. Polished/stained the original stone hearth to refresh it without replacing it.
9. Stripped down the fussy details from the wood mantle and surround.
10. Painted the mantle and reinstalled it — and finally, it all felt right.

Renovations rarely go exactly as planned, but sometimes uncovering what’s underneath leads to something better than you imagined in the first place.

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What started as a “simple” fireplace update quickly turned into one of those classic renovation plot twists.😅 Here’s how it actually unfolded: 1. Planned to install tile over the existing fireplace tile — that was the original vision. 2. Began demo and discovered some serious structural damage to chimney. Immediate pivot. 3. Tore in further and uncovered the original brick hiding underneath. 4. Brought in the mason to re-mortar and clean everything up. 5. The brick went from dusty and rustic to bright red and very classic — and yes... I freaked out a little. 6. Lived with it for a bit to see if I could make peace with the new look. 7. Ultimately we applied a watered down lime grout (what was used by mason) to give it that old-world imperfect feel again. 8. Polished/stained the original stone hearth to refresh it without replacing it. 9. Stripped down the fussy details from the wood mantle and surround. 10. Painted the mantle and reinstalled it — and finally, it all felt right. Renovations rarely go exactly as planned, but sometimes uncovering what’s underneath leads to something better than you imagined in the first place.
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