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A High End Window Covering Hack You Must Try

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An Interior Designer’s List of Reliable Etsy Vendors

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John Derian Picture Book
Art House – Assouline Coffee Table Book
The Italian Dream book
The Garden Book
Tom Ford
Found Reclaimed Wood Bowl
Ruffled Marble Bowl
Antler
Modern Brass Sconce
Pair of Mahogany Wooden Armchairs with Wicker Grid Seats
Fluted Marble Bowl
Marble Candlestick Holder
Genuine Sea Coral
White Quartz Geode
Italian Travertine Coffee Table
Anna Antique Brass Taper Holder
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Shop Our Living Room: High Desert Tumalo Ranch

The living room at our high desert Tumalo ranch home is finally coming together! I’ve…
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Peche Fruit Bowl
The Italian Dream book
Rectangle Baroque Tray
The Micro Montgomery Tray
Magnifying Glass With Ceramic Handle
Ital Large Glass Decorative Centerpiece Bow
Carlo Table Lamp
Textured Ceramic Pedestal Bowl
Pinet Woven Plant Pot
Found Reclaimed Wood Bowl
Italian Ceramic Interlock Vase
Zebra Hide Coasters
The Micro Victoria Basket
Midcentury Brass Gazelles
Wonderland
Totie Task Lamp
Vintage French Painting
Rattan Photo Frame
Black Round Concrete Vase
Art House – Assouline Coffee Table Book
Moroccan Basket Tray
Damien Hirst: Cerisiers en fleurs
Vintage Stoneware Crock
Vintage French Painting
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Styling Essentials We Suggest for That Finished Look

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Hand Blocked Floral Pillow Cover
Modern Brass Sconce
Ruffled Linen Cafe Curtain
Overdyed Turkish Accent Rug
Custom Pleated Color Blocked Drapery Panels
Cafe Curtain Rod
Rose Pillow Cover
Kura Brass – Glass Bathroom Ceiling Light
Brown Striped Linen Pillow Cover
Vintage Oil Painting Evening River
Linen Floral Pillow Cover
Botanical Pillow Cover with Exposed Zipper
Vintage Oil Painting River Landscape
Pleated Ticking Stripe Cafe Curtain
Muted Anatolian Rug
Yerevan Mid-Century Opal Globe Ceiling Light
Scout Bin Pull
Antique Oval Knob with Backplate
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This might be controversial... but I’d choose this countertop over marble every time.
If you’re dreaming up a kitchen reno (or in the thick of one), don’t overlook this one detail-it can seriously change how you live in your space.
Let’s be honest: marble is gorgeous, but it can be high-maintenance. It scratches. It stains. It needs constant sealing and can be sensitive to acidic foods like lemon juice, etc. After years of using natural stone, we finally found something just as beautiful but more forgiving.
Meet Taj Mahal Quartzite.
It’s a natural stone that looks like marble-soft veining, creamy tones, timeless feel... but more durable.
Why we love it:
- Natural, elevated look
- Handles heat+ red wine spills
- Doesn’t stain easily
- No sealing every few months
- Durable enough for real life
And here’s our pro tip:
Go with a leathered finish. It gives a subtle texture that hides smudges, adds depth, and makes the stone feel more relaxed and lived-in (we’ve seen zero marks on ours). Think: the softness of a honed finish but more textured and full of character. 
We’ve used quartzite in so many client projects, and it continues to be the best of both worlds—beautiful and functional. It’s the countertop l’d recommend again and again.
Save this post for your kitchen reno-or send it to someone who needs this advice! You won’t regret going with quartzite.
I love the vibe of these clips... just like an old home video with loved ones... and that’s just what this little team of ours feels like. Family.❤️
A little Clouz Houz work retreat to Chicago-just me, my biological daughter, and my work daughter!😄
We planned the trip to be part business, part play... and ended up with so much more than we expected.
We made it all over the city-browsing showrooms, touching fabrics, pulling samples, walking through vintage shops that felt like treasure hunts. We geeked out over lighting displays, layered materials, and moody paint colors (as designers do), and in between all the design inspo, we laughed over wine, soaked in the skyline along the lake, and shared meals that turned into memories.
Chicago just hits different when you see it through a design lens-the textures, the architecture, even the way restaurant lighting sets a mood. I left with my creative tank totally full and my heart even fuller.
And yes, we documented it all. If you’re a fellow design lover (or just planning your own trip), we shared our full itinerary + recommendations in our ‘A Design Lovers Guide to Chicago’ blog post-live on our website.
Grateful for my team, this work, and this life that lets me chase what I love.
Latte, cappuccino, americano? I got you. My favorite coffee shop is honestly... my own kitchen.☕️
We designed our kitchen with a little appliance garage to tuck away our espresso maker (an investment but worth every penny when I think about how much I save in Starbucks)-and it keeps the counters clutter free and pretty.  This is what we mean when we say we design homes to fit your lifestyle!! And coffee—well that’s a non-negotiable for me!
Whether I’m running out the door to the office or off to the farmer’s market on a Saturday, I use it daily.
If you get it-you get it. And if you want the details on our setup, comment “COFFEE” and I’ll send you the links to shop!