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Spring Birthday Celebration:
A ‘Girl Dinner’ Themed Party

Spring is finally here, so we had the best excuse to throw a candlelit, slightly…
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Cluster Serving Tray
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Illuminating Tinted Eye Cream
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Anna Jean
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The Weekend Fray
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Schoolboy Slub Jersey T-Shirt
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Abélia Blouse
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Balloon Long Sleeve Lace Blouse
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Luxe Stripe Towel Sets
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The Fluted Pendant Plaster Chandelier
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Cambridge Sophia 2-Piece Candlestick Holder Set
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Onyx Bag
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Belden Swivel Chair
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18K-Gold-Plated & Hyperstene Drop Earrings
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Wild Strawberry Dinner Plate
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Spiral Jug
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Western Belt
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Handcrafted Pleated Lampshade
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Charlie Duvet Cover
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Hydrangea in Vintage Taupe
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Ebba Stoneware Plates
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Black Croc-Embossed Waist Belt
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Jacob Suede Belt
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Azalea Lumbar Pillow
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Soho Supersoft Towel Bundle
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The February Edit: Romantic Room Refreshes

Yay, I’m so excited for this month—I love February! If there’s one thing about January,…
Holiday

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
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Boscoe Round White Concrete Outdoor Dining Table
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Anais Dress
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Large Molten Silver-Tone Hinged Cuff Bracelet
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European Linen Modern Stripe Duvet Cover
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Spongeware Pitcher
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Tabletop Hurricane
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Santa Maria Novella Cinquanta Eau De Cologne
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The Remsen Chair
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Leather Handle – The Flanders
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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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Peche Fruit Bowl
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The Italian Dream book
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Rectangle Baroque Tray
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The Micro Montgomery Tray
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Magnifying Glass With Ceramic Handle
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Ital Large Glass Decorative Centerpiece Bow
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Carlo Table Lamp
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Textured Ceramic Pedestal Bowl
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Pinet Woven Plant Pot
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Found Reclaimed Wood Bowl
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Italian Ceramic Interlock Vase
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Zebra Hide Coasters
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The Micro Victoria Basket
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Midcentury Brass Gazelles
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Wonderland
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Totie Task Lamp
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Vintage French Painting
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Rattan Photo Frame
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Black Round Concrete Vase
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Art House – Assouline Coffee Table Book
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Moroccan Basket Tray
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Damien Hirst: Cerisiers en fleurs
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Vintage Stoneware Crock
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Vintage French Painting
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Styling Essentials We Suggest for That Finished Look

Styling Essentials We All Need We’ve all hit that decorating wall, haven’t we? Even for…
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Stripe Hype Long-Sleeve & Shorts Pajama Set
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Pot de Miel w/ Bamboo Handle
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Ivy Ruffle Flat Mule In Beige Raffia
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Printed organic cotton pajama set
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Mini Molecular Repair Hair Oil
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Ginori “Martina” Dinner Plate
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Estelle Colored Sunday High Balls, Set of 2 in Yellow
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Bistro Creme Flatware – 5 piece set
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Picardy Bowl
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Beauty Elixir Face Mist
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Salts of the Earth Body Scrub
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The Puffy Heart Necklace in Gold
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Weathered Watering Can
Lifestyle

The Definitive Mother’s Day Gift Guide

I cherish the opportunity to spend Mother’s Day with my family, savoring every precious moment…
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Aurora Alpaca Throw
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Darya Swan Neck Wall Light
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Solo Stove Bonfire 2.0, Smokeless Fire Pit
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Tarina Indoor / Outdoor Rug
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Bismarck Single Light Outdoor Wall Light
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Provence Scalloped Edge Outdoor Planters – Moss
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Sienna Fiber Stone Outdoor Planters
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Rectangular Antique Rustic Solid Pine Folding Farm Table
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Suzanne Kasler Campaign Chair
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Tabletop Hurricane
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Green Cordless Lamp
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Barnacle Bell Planter
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Teak Adirondack Chair
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Celina Coastal White Cushion Woven Wicker Natural Teak Outdoor Sofa
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Wavy Concrete Orb Planter
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Ribbed Terracotta Low Taper Pot
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Heavy Duty Deep Fire Pit 30″
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Give Your Patio a Glow Up that Works Every Time

If you’ve been following us for a while, you know that we’re all about creating…
Cocktails

Zesty Spirits: Craft the Perfect Lemon Thyme Bourbon Cocktail

Ah, springtime … the perfect season for shaking up the perfect, refreshing cocktail that captures…
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Impress Your Guest Small Charcuterie Board
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Classic Vintage Cutting Board
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Antique Primitive Charcuterie Board
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Reclaimed Wood Platter
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An Easy Spring Appetizer You Can Whip Up in a Flash

Sometimes during the spring and summer months, Derrick and I will just whip up something…
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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. 🤍✨

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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. 🤍✨

Office reveal… but also a little life update.

We’ve been working from this space behind the scenes, and it finally feels ready to share. This is where client projects come to life…where we’re sourcing, planning, and building what’s next for both our Oregon projects and the ones we’re beginning here in Tennessee.

Oregon will always be home for our work. Our roots are there and very much staying, but we’re excited to now be creating in Tennessee as well, while continuing to serve clients nationwide.

We have three project openings this summer and are currently taking on new clients in both locations.

If you’ve been thinking about starting a project, you can inquire through our website…we’d love to work together. 🤍

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Office reveal… but also a little life update. We’ve been working from this space behind the scenes, and it finally feels ready to share. This is where client projects come to life…where we’re sourcing, planning, and building what’s next for both our Oregon projects and the ones we’re beginning here in Tennessee. Oregon will always be home for our work. Our roots are there and very much staying, but we’re excited to now be creating in Tennessee as well, while continuing to serve clients nationwide. We have three project openings this summer and are currently taking on new clients in both locations. If you’ve been thinking about starting a project, you can inquire through our website…we’d love to work together. 🤍

What started as a “simple” fireplace update quickly turned into one of those classic renovation plot twists.😅
Here’s how it actually unfolded:

1. Planned to install tile over the existing fireplace tile — that was the original vision.
2. Began demo and discovered some serious structural damage to chimney. Immediate pivot.
3. Tore in further and uncovered the original brick hiding underneath.
4. Brought in the mason to re-mortar and clean everything up.
5. The brick went from dusty and rustic to bright red and very classic — and yes... I freaked out a little.
6. Lived with it for a bit to see if I could make peace with the new look.
7. Ultimately we applied a watered down lime grout (what was used by mason) to give it that old-world imperfect feel again.
8. Polished/stained the original stone hearth to refresh it without replacing it.
9. Stripped down the fussy details from the wood mantle and surround.
10. Painted the mantle and reinstalled it — and finally, it all felt right.

Renovations rarely go exactly as planned, but sometimes uncovering what’s underneath leads to something better than you imagined in the first place.

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What started as a “simple” fireplace update quickly turned into one of those classic renovation plot twists.😅 Here’s how it actually unfolded: 1. Planned to install tile over the existing fireplace tile — that was the original vision. 2. Began demo and discovered some serious structural damage to chimney. Immediate pivot. 3. Tore in further and uncovered the original brick hiding underneath. 4. Brought in the mason to re-mortar and clean everything up. 5. The brick went from dusty and rustic to bright red and very classic — and yes... I freaked out a little. 6. Lived with it for a bit to see if I could make peace with the new look. 7. Ultimately we applied a watered down lime grout (what was used by mason) to give it that old-world imperfect feel again. 8. Polished/stained the original stone hearth to refresh it without replacing it. 9. Stripped down the fussy details from the wood mantle and surround. 10. Painted the mantle and reinstalled it — and finally, it all felt right. Renovations rarely go exactly as planned, but sometimes uncovering what’s underneath leads to something better than you imagined in the first place.
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