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Fia Drink Table
Tove Gold Leather Ballet Flat
Setting Sun on the Seine at Lavacourt
Witney Cocktail Shaker
Blue and White Flower Ginger Jar
Louis Wall Mirror
Gwen Lace-Trim Slip Skirt
Quinn Makeup Bag
Ysella Modern Classic Beige Concrete Pedestal
Margot Tapestry Long Lumbar
Home Betsy Compote
Mini Wine Notes | Brown Crocodile Embossed Leather
Spirit Cocktail Napkin
Organic Cotton Jacquard Floral Coverlet Set
Ralph Lauren: In His Own Fashion
Churchill Brooke Blue Chelsea Dinner Plate
Alban Cane Back Dining Chair
Corduroy Quilted Zip-Front Down Jacket
Duke Concho Belt
Mini Belt Bag Waist Bag
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November Edit: The Blueprint to a Polished,
Cozy Holiday Home

November Check-In Flip the calendar, flip the vibe. November 1 hits — and suddenly I…
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Karima Reversible Persian Rug
Terry Jacket
Opal Wall Vessel
Adeline Tapestry Bolster
Late 18th Century French Desk/Table
Linen Cocktail Napkins
Tassel Pendant Necklace
Agathe Low Ballerinas
Oyster Dinnerware Salad Plate
Ashby Wall Sconce
Vintage Napoleon Chaise
The Turquoise Rondelle Necklace
Flattered Clay Bag in Sand
Fringed Scarf-Detailed Draped Satin Halterneck Top
Estate Travertine and Metal Drink Table
Bronson Sunglasses
Avocado Eye Cream
Milan Ash Tray
Elpenor Walnut Nightstand Set of 2
Sainte Marie Pitcher
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October Edit: What’s Catching My Eye This Month

A season of softer light, layered textures, and small, considered moves Fall changes the pace,…
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Anatomy of a Beautiful Wet Bar:
Let’s Break it Down

There’s something undeniably charming—and practical—about a well-designed wet and/or dry bar. Whether it’s tucked into…
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Baby Blue Tapered Candles
Juliska Country Estate Dinner Plate
Violet Linen Sapphire Embroidered Design Tablecloth
Stainless Steel Silverware Sets With Champagne Handle
Barski Wine Glass
Blue Floral Porcelain Dinner Plates
Heirloom Silver 2-Tiered Stand
Pure Linen White Napkins
Hender Serving Tray
Modern Pewter Octagonal Pocket Change Tray
Vintage Hotel Silver 5-Piece Flatware Set
Vintage Hotel Silver Platter
Classic French Luxury Round Dinner Plates
Fluted Coupe Glass
Vintage Etched Wine Glasses
Etched Crystal Cocktail Glasses
Vintage French Aperitif Glasses
Ironstone Tureen
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A Collected, Elegant Tablescape That Goes Beyond Easter

This year, we set out to create a tablescape that felt equal parts timeless and…
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Yerevan Mid-Century Opal Globe Ceiling Light
Fluted Coupe Glass
Barrington Edge Pull
Glass Hurricane Pillar Candle Holder
Hender Serving Tray
Glass Cocktail Shaker
Hatch Cut Glass Decanter
Unlacquered Brass Gallery Rail
Sertodo Copper Moscow Mule Mug Copper Handle
Davoli Bridge Kitchen Faucet
Single Bowl Brass Kitchen Sink
Zagora 2″ x 2″ Glossy Zellige Mosaic Tile (Maroon)
Modern Ceramic Footed Bowl
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Brass Rails At The Bar!

The Brass Rail Detail That Took Our Bar to the Next Level When we started…
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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. 🤍✨