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Lee Jofa Althea Linen Pillow Cover in Citron
Tulip Artisan Glass
Tall Cosmo Pant
Pro-Collagen Makeup Melting Cleansing Balm
Daffodil Painted Metal Candle Holder, White
Fin Drawstring Pouch in Coffee
Echinacea Rectangle Catchall
Cumberbund Updated Traditional Auden Brown Wood
Woven Rattan Decor Pitcher
Talbot Stoneware Planter
Brass Cone Wall Sconce
Carambola Towel Shorts
Small Bandana Hachi Anise
Classic Signet Ring
12 Premium Paper Plate Set
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A May Design Mix

The May Edit Everything catching our eye right now + a few things we’re actually…
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Things I Saved Just for the Month of May

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Hand Forged Iron Candle Holder
Vintage Block Print Pillow Cover
Sanders Sideboard with Hutch – Basil
Chapman Oval Bistro Table
Rattan Placemat
Gustav Medium Floor Lamp
Silver Hotel Tray
Dublin Night Carafe
Madeline Napkins
Leni Chestnut Suede
Gemma Maxi Dress
La Linge Metal Candlestick Taper Candle Holder
Emporia Stainless Steel Coupe
Aged Terracotta Round Pots
Wynn Portuguese Glazed Terracotta Serve Bowl
Thistle Beer Glass
Zofia Fluted Glass Cake Stand
Tyrion Vase
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The March Edit:
A Seasonal Shift from Winter to Spring

March always feels like a turning point. The days get longer, the sun starts peeking…
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Fluted Sweetgrass Vase
Natural Sea Sponge
Ceramic Bloom Vase
Hand Forged Iron Candle Holder
Petal Brass Tray
Hand-loomed Turkish Cotton Towel
Rue Rattan Catchall Basket
Vermont Tufted Wool Pile Rug
Rustic Clay Vase
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5 Steps To Refresh Your Bathroom For Spring

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Tepa Accent Rechargeable Table Lamp
Fluted Sweetgrass Vase
Morning Noon Night
Potted Faux Rosemary Topiary
Sycamore Striped Jute Rug
Baies (Berries) Classic Candle
Reve Round Fluted White Marble Bowl
Modern Pewter Octagonal Pocket Change Tray
Havenhurst Jute Rug
Woodside Coastal Woven Rope Rectangular Tray With Handles
Yellow Cream Blossom Branch
Costa Mesa Round Rattan Wrapped Accent Table Tan
Apollo French Country Green Grand Olive Drop In Potted Tree
Eat Drink Nap
Glass Cloche with Unlacquered Brass Knob
City Country Coast Our House Your Home
L’Enchere Square Wool Ottoman
Artificial Queen Anne’s Lace
Ruffle Marble Decorative Bowl
Faux Maiden Hair Drop-In
Sisal Almond Brown Area Rug
Rope Taper Candle
Judy II Jute-Blend Rug
Corduroy Effie Tripod Chair
Bellfield Fully Upholstered Bench Checkered
Accent Table White Wash
Bellfield Fully Upholstered Ottoman
The Atelier Candle – Onyx
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Everything You Need for A Quick Spring Refresh

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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
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Large Square Wicker Urn and Pedestal
Shore Dining Chair
Wildwood Semi-Flush Mount
Battery Operated LED Table Lamp
Dempsy Low Planter
Fluted Green and White Distressed Vase
Simone Crochet Heels
Fringed knit cardigan
Basket Case Mini Leather Bag
White Cushion Black Welt Metal Outdoor Chaise Lounge
Soleil De Feu Spark Lip Balm
Aria Nightstand
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The April Edit:
Embracing Outdoor Inspiration

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Downing Round Dining Table
Harbour Cane Wide Nightstand
AERIN Navona Wicker Vase
Leonelle Box-Pleated Sofa
Antique Marble Cake Stand
Dunne Wide Pendant
The Rush House Original rug
Skano Fanny Pack
Greta Hat
French Vintage Set of 6 Large Table Forks
Clear Book Holder
The ReNew Long Liner
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New project in Bend, Oregon.🤍

We just signed on with the sweetest family, and one of the first things they said was, “We don’t really love our house.” A home can be objectively beautiful and still not feel good to live in.

In this house, the kitchen, dining room and living room are all one big great room. It sounds ideal until you realize the dining table is taking up the exact real estate the living room desperately needs.

Instead of making the kitchen bigger, we’re making it smarter. One move solved several problems at once: more storage, a better dining area, and enough square footage to give the living room the footprint it deserved.

Now we’re moving into one of my favorite phases... layering in materials. This is why I love the conceptual phase. Before a single cabinet is ordered, we’re already changing the way this family will live in their home.

If you’ve been looking around your own home thinking, “I know this could work better, I just don’t know how,” we’d love to help. Whether you’re planning a renovation, reworking your layout, or just need an expert eye before making expensive decisions, that’s exactly what we have to offer!

Check out our services through the link in our bio or send this post to a friend who’s struggling with this exact thing.
While renovations are an investment, one of the biggest lessons I’ve learned after years of designing homes is this:
It’s not about how much you spend. It’s about where you spend it.

The homes that feel the most elevated aren’t necessarily the ones with the biggest budgets. They’re the ones where every decision was made with intention.

That’s the philosophy behind everything we do. We help our clients understand where it’s worth investing, where they can save without sacrificing the overall look, and how to create a home that feels layered, timeless, and beautifully functional. Because a thoughtfully planned home will always feel more luxurious than one filled with expensive choices that don’t work together.

Good design isn’t about spending more.
It’s about making every dollar work harder for you-and creating a home you’ll love living in every single day.

If you’re planning a renovation or a furnishing project, we’d love to help. Learn more through the link in our bio.
People often ask why renovations have always been my favorite. The easy answer is that I love watching a transformation. But if I’m honest, I think it’s something much deeper than that.

Years ago, our family walked through a season that forced us to start over. It wasn’t something I would have chosen, but looking back, it changed the way I see everything. Homes. People. Even myself. I stopped looking at what something was and started paying attention to what it could become. Maybe that’s why fixer-uppers have always felt so familiar to me. I know what it’s like to feel like you’re starting over. I know what it’s like to wonder if something beautiful can come from a season that feels uncertain. That’s why I love renovations. They’re hopeful. Every wall that comes down makes room for something new. Every decision is an act of believing that what’s ahead can be better than what was there before.

The funny thing is... I don’t think this is really about houses. I think all of us have something in our lives that feels unfinished, overlooked, or in need of another chance. I’ve learned that the middle of the story rarely looks like the ending. And sometimes the most beautiful things aren’t built from scratch. They’re simply revealed.
For anyone who’s ever had to start over... I’m rooting for you!
Lately, I’ve been thinking a lot about the little things.
After moving across the country, leaving behind everything we’d known, and living in the middle of a major renovation, I’ve realized that joy isn’t waiting for me on the other side of a finished house.

It’s in the fresh flowers on the counter.
The windows open on a summer morning.
A glass of rosé at the end of the day.
Clipping greenery from the yard.
Lighting a candle just because.

These small rituals have become the way I slow down, stay present, and make this house feel like home-even while it’s still a work in progress.

ICYMI, I wrote all about this in my post “A Home That Feels Like Summer.” It’s a collection of the simple rituals, thoughtful edits, and favorite finds that are helping me embrace this season instead of waiting for the next one.

You can read the full story through the link in our bio.🤍
For a long time, I lived with a “one day” mindset.
One day, when the house is finished...
One day, when life slows down...
One day, when there’s something to celebrate.

But moving across the country, leaving behind everything familiar, and renovating a home while living in it has taught me something I never expected.

If I keep waiting for the perfect moment, I’ll miss the life that’s unfolding right now. So now I set the table on an ordinary Tuesday. I buy the flowers. I light the candles. I pour the wine. Not because everything is perfect. Because it isn’t.

It’s because I’ve learned that every season of life is worth enjoying—even the messy, unfinished, uncertain ones.
Ironically, some of my favorite memories have been made in a home covered in dust, with projects half finished and paint samples still on the walls.

Maybe that’s the real purpose of a home. Not to impress people. But to remind us to slow down, gather together, and find beauty in the season we’re living in.