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Our Bend Tailored Traditional Project
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You probably recognize this project from some of our stories. Meet our ‘Bend Tailored Traditional’…
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The October Edit:
Curating Cozy Vibes and Fall Musings

October is an exciting month for CH. Queue travel, project photoshoots, publication features, and continued…
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Get the Look:
The High Desert Tumalo Ranch Rumpus Room

Welcome to one of my favorite spots in our home—what we lovingly call the “rumpus…
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How to Choose Wall and Trim Color Combinations

Just when you think you’ve finally come to a decision on what color to paint…
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The Tumalo Rumpus Room Reveal

Hey friends — we just shared a reel about how every room should tell a…
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Texas Pool, Aug. 1970 by Amanda Snyder
Outdoor Side Table
Kelly Wearstler: Coffee Table Book
Lafayette Whitewashed Wood Nightstand
L.L. Bean Boat & Tote
Mavis Ruffle Trim Flat Clutch
Hollywood Regency Upholstered Sofa with Fringe Skirt
Wallflower Tile
Oyster Plate
Tiger Pillow
Vintage Inspired Handcrafted Fluted Porcelain Pendant
The Harlow Wide-Leg Pant
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The August Edit: Linger Longer

Embracing the Present The summer months are such precious days, aren’t they? We have limited…
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Vintage Adjustable Brass Picture Light
European Linen Stripe Sheet Set
European Linen Duvet Cover Set
Vintage Blue Green Books for Decorating
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Transforming Small Bedrooms with Limited Storage

Looking To Curate Your Home Like A Designer? Between the Layers: A Look at How…
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White Carrara 12″ x 24″ Floor & Wall Tile
Cloe 2.5″ x 8″ Ceramic Tile in Green
Selecta Long Sconce
Concrete Trough Sink Floating Wall Mount
Seamless Medicine Cabinet
Bathroom

How To Make A Small Bathroom Feel Bigger

Today, I’m excited to share a project that we’ve been hinting at for a while…
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Unlacquered Brass Kitchen Faucet
Solid Brass Pot Filler
Cle Hex Pantry Paver
Natural White – Zellige
Tobago Reclaimed Wood Kitchen Island
Chulainn Industrial Brass Dish Wall Light
Modern Semi Flush – Brass Light Fixture
Gingham Linen Dish Towel – Dusty Blue
Gingham Linen Dish Towel – Cinnamon
Ceramic Salad Dressing Bowl
Ripple Ceramic Bowl
Pan & Scrub Brush with Knob
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The High Desert Tumalo Ranch:
Kitchen Reveal

So excited to finally start sharing the final reveal of the Tumalo house as we…
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Vintage Wicker Picnic Basket
Boscoe Round White Concrete Outdoor Dining Table
Anais Dress
Large Molten Silver-Tone Hinged Cuff Bracelet
European Linen Modern Stripe Duvet Cover
Spongeware Pitcher
Tabletop Hurricane
Santa Maria Novella Cinquanta Eau De Cologne
The Remsen Chair
Leather Handle – The Flanders
Clay Clutch Suede Sand
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May Edit: Embracing Romance and New Beginnings

April showers have come and gone, leaving behind the promise of May flowers. This monthly…
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Creating a Color Palette for Your Home

Do you like all the walls to match, or do you prefer mixing up your…
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Large Square Wicker Urn and Pedestal
Shore Dining Chair
Wildwood Semi-Flush Mount
Battery Operated LED Table Lamp
Dempsy Low Planter
Fluted Green and White Distressed Vase
Simone Crochet Heels
Fringed knit cardigan
Basket Case Mini Leather Bag
White Cushion Black Welt Metal Outdoor Chaise Lounge
Soleil De Feu Spark Lip Balm
Aria Nightstand
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The April Edit:
Embracing Outdoor Inspiration

Welcome to “The April Edit.” You’re probably a bit confused since we just released our…
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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. 🤍✨