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Sandstone
Idella Top
Embroidered Daisy Bandana
Broken Arrow Melody Cuff
Paloma Upholstered Amber Swivel Dining Chair
Finley Curio Cabinet
The Horse Lodge Cardigan
Louis XV Copper Pot
Organic Percale Printed Sheet Set
Zanzibar Pillow Cover
Antique Brass Tap Faucet
Antique Iron Log Holder
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The September Edit: Curated, Seasonal Must-Haves

Ah, September—my favorite time of year, and also my birthday month (happy Libra season)! There’s…
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Frame TV
Infrared PEMF Go Mat
RB4376 Sunglasses
Seersucker Swim Trunk
Naples Lei in Paradise Swim Trunks
Sinclair Textured Stripe Camp Shirt
Black Gallery Picture Frame
Leather Passport Case
YETI Hopper Backpack
TRUFF Hot Sauce Variety Pack
Woody Cornhole Boards
Arizona Soft Slide Sandal
5 Liters-American Oak Aging Barrel
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The Perfect Father’s Day Gift: From Sentimental to Practical

Dads can be notoriously tricky to shop for. Whenever you bring up gifts, they always…
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Celebrating a Fresh Spring Menu for Mother’s Day

Hey there, lovely people! Can you believe it’s already spring? Time sure does fly ……
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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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The February Edit: A Delightful Roundup

Welcome to The February Edit! We’re diving into our current sources of inspiration and everything…
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“The Big Book of Chic”
Darling Huggies
Red Ami de Coeur Cardigan
Artisan Heart Beads
Ambroeus Coasters Set of 4
Superstar Bicolor Suede Low-Top Sneakers
Roses Large candle
Icon Pink 2-Pc Carving Set
Oriente Italiano Dinner Plate
Lip Suede Lipstick Palette
Estelle Colored Wine Stemware – Set of 6 (Blush Pink)
Ruffled Cotton Throw Pillow
La Cultivada, Hojiblanca Pink Organic Extra Virgin Olive Oil in Decorative Small Pink Tin
Francis Coppola Sofia Mini Blanc De Blancs White Wine – 4pk
Solo Stove Tabletop Fire Pit
Rough Luxury Soft Molding Paste
TheraGun
Softie Mélange Sweater
Bondi 8 Running Shoe
Native Union Magnetic Wallet
Waterford Crystal Whiskey Glasses
Leather Dopp Kit
Erika Classic 54mm Sunglasses
For Him Fragrance Set
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A Valentine’s Gift Guide for the Stylish Soul

Hey lovebirds. Can you believe it’s already February? It’s the month of love and we…
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Sharing My Secrets for a Relaxing Holiday

If there’s one thing I’ve learned throughout the years about how to really enjoy your…
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The Quintessential Holiday Gift Guide

Doesn’t it seem like we’re diving into the world of holiday shopping earlier and earlier…
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A Mother’s Day Gift Guide that’ll tug at her heartstrings 💗

  With Mother’s Day just around the corner, it’s time to start thinking about the…
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A Gift Guide for your Valentine ♥️

Derrick and I keep things pretty simple for Valentine’s Day. We love to make a…
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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. 🤍✨