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Fia Drink Table
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Tove Gold Leather Ballet Flat
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Setting Sun on the Seine at Lavacourt
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Witney Cocktail Shaker
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Blue and White Flower Ginger Jar
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Louis Wall Mirror
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Gwen Lace-Trim Slip Skirt
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Quinn Makeup Bag
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Ysella Modern Classic Beige Concrete Pedestal
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Margot Tapestry Long Lumbar
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Home Betsy Compote
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Mini Wine Notes | Brown Crocodile Embossed Leather
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Spirit Cocktail Napkin
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Organic Cotton Jacquard Floral Coverlet Set
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Ralph Lauren: In His Own Fashion
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Churchill Brooke Blue Chelsea Dinner Plate
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Alban Cane Back Dining Chair
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Corduroy Quilted Zip-Front Down Jacket
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Duke Concho Belt
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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
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Terry Jacket
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Opal Wall Vessel
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Adeline Tapestry Bolster
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Late 18th Century French Desk/Table
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Tassel Pendant Necklace
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Agathe Low Ballerinas
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Oyster Dinnerware Salad Plate
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Ashby Wall Sconce
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Vintage Napoleon Chaise
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The Turquoise Rondelle Necklace
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Flattered Clay Bag in Sand
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Fringed Scarf-Detailed Draped Satin Halterneck Top
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Estate Travertine and Metal Drink Table
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Bronson Sunglasses
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Avocado Eye Cream
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Milan Ash Tray
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Elpenor Walnut Nightstand Set of 2
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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
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Juliska Country Estate Dinner Plate
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Violet Linen Sapphire Embroidered Design Tablecloth
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Stainless Steel Silverware Sets With Champagne Handle
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Blue Floral Porcelain Dinner Plates
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Heirloom Silver 2-Tiered Stand
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Pure Linen White Napkins
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Hender Serving Tray
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Modern Pewter Octagonal Pocket Change Tray
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Vintage Hotel Silver 5-Piece Flatware Set
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Classic French Luxury Round Dinner Plates
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Etched Crystal Cocktail Glasses
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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
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Fluted Coupe Glass
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Barrington Edge Pull
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Glass Hurricane Pillar Candle Holder
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Hender Serving Tray
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Glass Cocktail Shaker
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Hatch Cut Glass Decanter
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Unlacquered Brass Gallery Rail
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Sertodo Copper Moscow Mule Mug Copper Handle
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Davoli Bridge Kitchen Faucet
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Single Bowl Brass Kitchen Sink
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Zagora 2″ x 2″ Glossy Zellige Mosaic Tile (Maroon)
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Modern Ceramic Footed Bowl
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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.

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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!

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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.🤍

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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.

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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.

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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.
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