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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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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 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

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Agra Rug
Oriente Italiano Meringa Dinner Plate
Abraham Moon Plaid Pillow Cover
Asya Turkish Pillow
Belmond 3-Piece L-Shaped Light Brown Velvet Sectional Sofa
Marbled Vase, Terracotta
Jewel Highballs Set of 2
Halima Linear Chandelier
Bretagne 96″ Resin and Metal Dining Table
Ceremonie Dresden Brown Dining Chair
Yellow Forsythia
IMPERIAL DRAGON JAR
BRASS HORSE
Antique Primitive Jelly or Linen Cabinet
Handmade Black Ceramic Sculptural Vase
Craft Hair On Hide Accent Chair
Perry Glass Table Lamp
Kennon Wool Throw
Hala Chandelier
Woodland Granite Area Rug
Wingback Bed in Performance Velvet
Iris Modern Classic Brown Oak Nightstand
Lucca Round Coffee Table
Petrified Wood Coasters
I Beam Black Marble Modern Side Table
Topanga Leather Swivel Accent Chair
Ethereal Equines: Horses in the Fog of Vigiljoch
Aluminum Table Lamp
Valezka Knee High Boot
Faux-Fur Handbag
Callum Leather Belt
Shawl Collar Wrap Sweater
Siena Lugged Penny Loafer
Adrienne Landau Landau Vest
Astor Puffer Jacket
Oskan Fringed Suede Shoulder Bag
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Crissey Sconce
Artifacts Pull-Down Kitchen Sink Faucet
Tate Picture Light
Kingston Brass Heritage Widespread Bathroom Faucet
Daphne Candle Holder
Totie Industrial Loft Polished Nickel Dome Shade Desk Lamp
Ladd Drawer Pull
Polished Nickel Knob
Three-Hole Bridge Bar Sink Faucet with Side Sprayer
Crystorama Juno Polished Nickel Wall Sconce
Polished Nickel Bin Pull Antique Victorian Bin Pull Cup
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Walt Bed Tall Headboard
Morex Ribbon Viviana Velvet Ribbon
Gavin Rustic Brown Oak Rectangular Kitchen Island
Medium Suede Shopping Bag with Shearling Lining
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Rustic Spanish Club Wrought Iron Towel Ring
Damian Ottoman
Antique Wooden Skis
Drinks Box Lobster Red
Villa Single Kitchen Sink
Faux-Fur Handbag
Waterproof Sneaker
Axel Upholstered Stool
Eastmoreland Flush Mount
Sandstone Heather and Brown Blanket Stitch Harrow Cardigan
Tirrell Chandelier
Soho Storage Bench
Cotton Poplin Long-Sleeve Pajama Pant Set in Peppermint Stripe
Juniper Daybed
Bibianna Table Lamp
South Oval Pedestal Dining Table
Vintage Retro Italian Tortoiseshell Wine Cooler
Franco Cacao Suede Boat Shoe
Erin Gates by Momeni Orchard Ripple Brown Hand Woven Wool Rug
Valezka Knee High Boot
Braided Storage Basket
Sherpa Half-Zip Fleece Pullover
Small Mango Wood Cutting Board
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While renovations are an investment, one of the biggest lessons I’ve learned after years of designing homes is this:
It’s not about how much you spend. It’s about where you spend it.

The homes that feel the most elevated aren’t necessarily the ones with the biggest budgets. They’re the ones where every decision was made with intention.

That’s the philosophy behind everything we do. We help our clients understand where it’s worth investing, where they can save without sacrificing the overall look, and how to create a home that feels layered, timeless, and beautifully functional. Because a thoughtfully planned home will always feel more luxurious than one filled with expensive choices that don’t work together.

Good design isn’t about spending more.
It’s about making every dollar work harder for you-and creating a home you’ll love living in every single day.

If you’re planning a renovation or a furnishing project, we’d love to help. Learn more through the link in our bio.
People often ask why renovations have always been my favorite. The easy answer is that I love watching a transformation. But if I’m honest, I think it’s something much deeper than that.

Years ago, our family walked through a season that forced us to start over. It wasn’t something I would have chosen, but looking back, it changed the way I see everything. Homes. People. Even myself. I stopped looking at what something was and started paying attention to what it could become. Maybe that’s why fixer-uppers have always felt so familiar to me. I know what it’s like to feel like you’re starting over. I know what it’s like to wonder if something beautiful can come from a season that feels uncertain. That’s why I love renovations. They’re hopeful. Every wall that comes down makes room for something new. Every decision is an act of believing that what’s ahead can be better than what was there before.

The funny thing is... I don’t think this is really about houses. I think all of us have something in our lives that feels unfinished, overlooked, or in need of another chance. I’ve learned that the middle of the story rarely looks like the ending. And sometimes the most beautiful things aren’t built from scratch. They’re simply revealed.
For anyone who’s ever had to start over... I’m rooting for you!
Lately, I’ve been thinking a lot about the little things.
After moving across the country, leaving behind everything we’d known, and living in the middle of a major renovation, I’ve realized that joy isn’t waiting for me on the other side of a finished house.

It’s in the fresh flowers on the counter.
The windows open on a summer morning.
A glass of rosé at the end of the day.
Clipping greenery from the yard.
Lighting a candle just because.

These small rituals have become the way I slow down, stay present, and make this house feel like home-even while it’s still a work in progress.

ICYMI, I wrote all about this in my post “A Home That Feels Like Summer.” It’s a collection of the simple rituals, thoughtful edits, and favorite finds that are helping me embrace this season instead of waiting for the next one.

You can read the full story through the link in our bio.🤍
For a long time, I lived with a “one day” mindset.
One day, when the house is finished...
One day, when life slows down...
One day, when there’s something to celebrate.

But moving across the country, leaving behind everything familiar, and renovating a home while living in it has taught me something I never expected.

If I keep waiting for the perfect moment, I’ll miss the life that’s unfolding right now. So now I set the table on an ordinary Tuesday. I buy the flowers. I light the candles. I pour the wine. Not because everything is perfect. Because it isn’t.

It’s because I’ve learned that every season of life is worth enjoying—even the messy, unfinished, uncertain ones.
Ironically, some of my favorite memories have been made in a home covered in dust, with projects half finished and paint samples still on the walls.

Maybe that’s the real purpose of a home. Not to impress people. But to remind us to slow down, gather together, and find beauty in the season we’re living in.
This is probably the advice I recently give more than anything else: finish one room.

I know... everyone wants to tackle the kitchen, the bathrooms, the furniture, the lighting—all at once. I get it. But I’ve watched so many people get burnt out trying to make hundreds of decisions across five different spaces. At some point, you stop enjoying the process and start second-guessing everything.

One finished room changes that. Not because your house suddenly feels “done” (it doesn’t), but because it gives you confidence.

You start learning what you actually love to live with, and every room after that gets a little easier.

One thing that’s really important to us is taking a holistic approach. Even if we’re only designing one room today, we’re thinking about how it connects to the rest of your home-both now and years from now. Those bigger-picture decisions are what make a home feel collected instead of pieced together.

That’s also why we offer different ways to work together. Maybe you need help getting unstuck in one room. Maybe you’re ready for a complete design plan. Either way, we’re here to help you move forward with confidence.

If you’ve been thinking about starting a project, we’d love to help. You can explore all of our design services through the link in our bio.