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Savor the Season: A Perfect End-of-Summer Menu

We can’t believe it’s already that time of year when summer feels like it’s winding…

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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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

Shop Our Living Room: High Desert Tumalo Ranch

The living room at our high desert Tumalo ranch home is finally coming together! I’ve…

Summer Activities in Bend:
A Perfect Blend of Adventure and Relaxation

Summer in Bend is like nothing else I’ve ever experienced. The small yet growing town…

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If you’re new here, welcome. If you’ve been here awhile, thank you.

Here’s a little reintroduction and a few of my favorite things!

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If you’re new here, welcome. If you’ve been here awhile, thank you.
Here’s a little reintroduction and a few of my favorite things!

Hard to believe we drove to Tennessee just about a month ago. Then slipped back to Oregon for installs while Derrick stayed and wrestled with dust and demo. It feels strange to sort of be in two places at once. Suitcase half-unpacked and notes on grout colors scribbled on receipts, trying to share our home journey from across the country...

People keep saying we’re living the dream and I hear that. It’s the dream we talked about for years. I don’t know if it’s “working” yet, but it feels like forward motion and I’m proud of us for jumping.

We’ve been out exploring whenever we can. New coffee shops, vintage stores, back roads, meeting people (The invisible string is real here. We keep meeting people with Oregon stories, and it’s giving me peace of mind) trying to find our spots. It’s messy and busy and there’s so much housework that “slowing down” isn’t really on the menu, but starting to see light at the end of the tunnel.
All this to say, starting over is scary. Putting yourself out there in a new place and building a business within a new market comes with a lot of unknowns. But I wanted a life that felt more authentic to us and I can feel us inching toward it, one project at a time. It’s not perfect yet. But I’ll take it!

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Hard to believe we drove to Tennessee just about a month ago. Then slipped back to Oregon for installs while Derrick stayed and wrestled with dust and demo. It feels strange to sort of be in two places at once. Suitcase half-unpacked and notes on grout colors scribbled on receipts, trying to share our home journey from across the country...
People keep saying we’re living the dream and I hear that. It’s the dream we talked about for years. I don’t know if it’s “working” yet, but it feels like forward motion and I’m proud of us for jumping.
We’ve been out exploring whenever we can. New coffee shops, vintage stores, back roads, meeting people (The invisible string is real here. We keep meeting people with Oregon stories, and it’s giving me peace of mind) trying to find our spots. It’s messy and busy and there’s so much housework that “slowing down” isn’t really on the menu, but starting to see light at the end of the tunnel.
All this to say, starting over is scary. Putting yourself out there in a new place and building a business within a new market comes with a lot of unknowns. But I wanted a life that felt more authentic to us and I can feel us inching toward it, one project at a time. It’s not perfect yet. But I’ll take it!

Pre-Winter: 20 must-haves for the season:

Comment ‘WINTER’ for all my favorite outfit details
1. oversized blazer
2. loafers
3. silk scarf
4. oversized faux fur bomber
5. suede boots
6. suede jacket
7. wrap sweater
8. western belt
9. fair isle sweater
10. silk maxi skirt
11. suede trench
12. white lace dress
13. sparkly heels
14. barn jacket
15. pointed toe boots
16. ballet flats
17. a classic trench
18. slouchy tote
19. scarf + coat combo
20. a pair of dark denim jeans

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Pre-Winter: 20 must-haves for the season:
Comment ‘WINTER’ for all my favorite outfit details
1. oversized blazer
2. loafers
3. silk scarf
4. oversized faux fur bomber
5. suede boots
6. suede jacket
7. wrap sweater
8. western belt
9. fair isle sweater
10. silk maxi skirt
11. suede trench
12. white lace dress
13. sparkly heels
14. barn jacket
15. pointed toe boots
16. ballet flats
17. a classic trench
18. slouchy tote
19. scarf + coat combo
20. a pair of dark denim jeans

We’ve been deep in the demo phase at the Sixth Street Bungalow, and it’s been both messy and motivating. This upstairs bathroom has kept us on our toes. We’ve re-routed plumbing, reworked the layout, and looked for every possible way to make the most of this space.

Design-wise, it’s a balance of old and new. Classic materials, warm finishes, and soft neutrals that bring a sense of history back into a house that’s been through so many hands. It’s the part of the process that doesn’t always look pretty, but it’s where the good stuff starts to take shape.

This first part of the renovation is coming together, slowly but surely. I can already picture the light hitting that tile in the morning.

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We’ve been deep in the demo phase at the Sixth Street Bungalow, and it’s been both messy and motivating. This upstairs bathroom has kept us on our toes. We’ve re-routed plumbing, reworked the layout, and looked for every possible way to make the most of this space.
Design-wise, it’s a balance of old and new. Classic materials, warm finishes, and soft neutrals that bring a sense of history back into a house that’s been through so many hands. It’s the part of the process that doesn’t always look pretty, but it’s where the good stuff starts to take shape.
This first part of the renovation is coming together, slowly but surely. I can already picture the light hitting that tile in the morning.

Ever feel like your house is 80% there, but you can’t nail the last 20%?

Too many tabs open, seasons changing, guests coming, and the room still feels... unfinished? Here’s the fix I use with clients (and at home)!

I bundled exact sources and vendor recs so you can click once and be done.

Comment ‘List’ and I’ll send you my recommendations so you can get the full shopping list + room recipes for a classic but modern look.

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Ever feel like your house is 80% there, but you can’t nail the last 20%?
Too many tabs open, seasons changing, guests coming, and the room still feels... unfinished? Here’s the fix I use with clients (and at home)!
I bundled exact sources and vendor recs so you can click once and be done.
Comment ‘List’ and I’ll send you my recommendations so you can get the full shopping list + room recipes for a classic but modern look.

Last week when we shared our Etsy finds, a few people asked who we actually source from, and truthfully, it’s a mix. We use Etsy all the time for things like lighting, custom pillows, drapery, and hardware. I always check lead times, message the seller (they’re usually so helpful), and read reviews before ordering. It’s worth paying attention to responsiveness and how items are shipped... especially when something’s vintage or one-of-a-kind. Nothing’s worse than falling in love with a piece that arrives damaged.

So, we pulled together a little guide of our favorite vendors that are tried, trusted, and genuinely so good.

Save this post for the next time you want to shop on Etsy but don’t know where to start.

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Last week when we shared our Etsy finds, a few people asked who we actually source from, and truthfully, it’s a mix. We use Etsy all the time for things like lighting, custom pillows, drapery, and hardware. I always check lead times, message the seller (they’re usually so helpful), and read reviews before ordering. It’s worth paying attention to responsiveness and how items are shipped... especially when something’s vintage or one-of-a-kind. Nothing’s worse than falling in love with a piece that arrives damaged.
So, we pulled together a little guide of our favorite vendors that are tried, trusted, and genuinely so good.
Save this post for the next time you want to shop on Etsy but don’t know where to start.