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Holiday

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
Illuminating Tinted Eye Cream
Anna Jean
The Weekend Fray
Schoolboy Slub Jersey T-Shirt
AbƩlia Blouse
Balloon Long Sleeve Lace Blouse
Luxe Stripe Towel Sets
The Fluted Pendant Plaster Chandelier
Cambridge Sophia 2-Piece Candlestick Holder Set
Onyx Bag
Belden Swivel Chair
18K-Gold-Plated & Hyperstene Drop Earrings
Wild Strawberry Dinner Plate
Spiral Jug
Western Belt
Handcrafted Pleated Lampshade
Charlie Duvet Cover
Hydrangea in Vintage Taupe
Ebba Stoneware Plates
Black Croc-Embossed Waist Belt
Jacob Suede Belt
Azalea Lumbar Pillow
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
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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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

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
Pot de Miel w/ Bamboo Handle
Ivy Ruffle Flat Mule In Beige Raffia
Printed organic cotton pajama set
Mini Molecular Repair Hair Oil
Ginori “Martina” Dinner Plate
Estelle Colored Sunday High Balls, Set of 2 in Yellow
Bistro Creme Flatware – 5 piece set
Picardy Bowl
Beauty Elixir Face Mist
Salts of the Earth Body Scrub
The Puffy Heart Necklace in Gold
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
Darya Swan Neck Wall Light
Solo Stove Bonfire 2.0, Smokeless Fire Pit
Tarina Indoor / Outdoor Rug
Bismarck Single Light Outdoor Wall Light
Provence Scalloped Edge Outdoor Planters – Moss
Sienna Fiber Stone Outdoor Planters
Rectangular Antique Rustic Solid Pine Folding Farm Table
Suzanne Kasler Campaign Chair
Tabletop Hurricane
Green Cordless Lamp
Barnacle Bell Planter
Teak Adirondack Chair
Celina Coastal White Cushion Woven Wicker Natural Teak Outdoor Sofa
Wavy Concrete Orb Planter
Ribbed Terracotta Low Taper Pot
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
Classic Vintage Cutting Board
Antique Primitive Charcuterie Board
Reclaimed Wood Platter
Lifestyle

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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This is one of those things I feel very strongly about.
Scale is one of the fastest ways to elevate a room... and one of the easiest to get wrong. I see it all the time: a space has beautiful pieces, but something still feels off. More often than not, it’s because everything is too small.

Our coffee table is a good example. It’s intentionally larger because it helps the whole seating area read as one zone. It visually connects the sofa and chairs, gives everyone an actual surface within reach, and creates one strong focal point in the middle of the room.

If it were smaller, we’d need extra little tables to make the layout function, and all of those pieces would start competing with each other.

One larger piece often creates more calm than several smaller ones.

Save this for your next room refresh, and share it with someone who’s trying to figure out why their space feels off.
Finally using our kitchen... and it feels so good 🄹

We don’t take this for granted for a second! Having a fully working kitchen again truly feels like such a gift. It’s always been the heart of our home, and after so many months without it, being back in this space feels extra special.

If you’ve been around here for a while, you know Derrick and I are major foodies.

And over the years, he’s become such an incredible cook... his recipes just keep getting better and better (lucky me ā˜ŗļø).

There’s something about cooking at home, slowing down, and gathering around a meal that just feels like us again.

Would you guys want to see more of what we’re cooking, like we used to share?
5 stars. I wanted to make our guests feel comfortable and welcome and a hotel inspired bed seemed like the perfect idea.

All of this bedding is from @onequince , comment ā€˜BED’ and we’ll send you everything that’s linked on our LTK.

This look isn’t for the ā€œanti-pillowsā€ person - in fact it’s all about the layering for that plush, all-white and cozy hotel inspired look.

Here’s how to get this look in your home:
- Start with smooth, wrinkle-free sheets (a quick steam makes all the difference) I love the classic embroidered trim on these I used.
- Tuck your sheets tightly (especially the corners) for that tailored finish
- Layer in a plush duvet or comforter for that full, cloud-like feel (I like to stuff a duvet cover with an insert thats one size larger)
- And don’t skip the pillow layer technique (this is key!): I stacked four total for sleeping, two euro shams for structure, two decorative shams, and an oversized accent lumbar pillow (ours measures 18 x 42 in @LeeJofa fabric) to finish it off

Save for the next time you want a bed refresh!
Here’s how to bring everything you love together. Without the chaos!

Comment ā€˜LOVE’ and I’ll send you exactly how we define your base, choose your lead style, and mix in the rest so it actually works.

Most people think they have to choose one style... but that’s usually not the problem. The issue is trying to make everything feel equally important.

If you want your home to feel collected (not confusing), you need a clear lead... and then layer in the rest.
The difference between a home that looks good... and one that feels good?
It’s what your hands touch every day.

Plumbing fixtures.
Cabinet hardware.
Upholstery.

These aren’t always the most exciting decisions, but they’re the ones you interact with constantly. And trust me, you notice the difference. If you’re going to invest anywhere, start here.

Save this + pass it along to someone designing a space right now!