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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…
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Hand Blocked Floral Pillow Cover
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Modern Brass Sconce
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Ruffled Linen Cafe Curtain
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Overdyed Turkish Accent Rug
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Custom Pleated Color Blocked Drapery Panels
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Cafe Curtain Rod
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Rose Pillow Cover
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Kura Brass – Glass Bathroom Ceiling Light
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Brown Striped Linen Pillow Cover
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Vintage Oil Painting Evening River
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Linen Floral Pillow Cover
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Botanical Pillow Cover with Exposed Zipper
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Vintage Oil Painting River Landscape
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Pleated Ticking Stripe Cafe Curtain
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Muted Anatolian Rug
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Yerevan Mid-Century Opal Globe Ceiling Light
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Scout Bin Pull
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Antique Oval Knob with Backplate
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Here’s What to Source on Etsy

We’re excited to chat about one of our favorite sources for all things unique, handmade,…
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Large Square Wicker Urn and Pedestal
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Shore Dining Chair
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Wildwood Semi-Flush Mount
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Battery Operated LED Table Lamp
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Dempsy Low Planter
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Fluted Green and White Distressed Vase
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Simone Crochet Heels
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Fringed knit cardigan
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Basket Case Mini Leather Bag
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White Cushion Black Welt Metal Outdoor Chaise Lounge
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Soleil De Feu Spark Lip Balm
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Aria Nightstand
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The April Edit:
Embracing Outdoor Inspiration

Welcome to “The April Edit.” You’re probably a bit confused since we just released our…
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How to Style Your Coffee Table with Ease

A question I hear a lot is, “What should I put on my coffee table?”…
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Downing Round Dining Table
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Harbour Cane Wide Nightstand
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AERIN Navona Wicker Vase
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Leonelle Box-Pleated Sofa
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Antique Marble Cake Stand
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Dunne Wide Pendant
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The Rush House Original rug
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Skano Fanny Pack
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Greta Hat
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French Vintage Set of 6 Large Table Forks
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Clear Book Holder
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The ReNew Long Liner
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The March Edit: Welcome to Spring!

Welcome to Spring! It’s that time again … the March Edit is here, and boy,…
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Scallop Embroidered Placemat
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Niles Upholstered Bench
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Ross Ceramic Multi Taper Holder
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Seagrass Picnic Pitcher
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The Al Fresco Dining Chair
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Katie Hodges Chandelier
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Lily Cereal Bowl
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Collide Heavyweight Bedcover
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Truro Coffee Table
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Peche Fruit Bowl
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Spring Refresh: 8 Easy Pieces for your Home

Spring is the perfect time to breathe new life into your home with a simple…
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Timeless Style and Beauty Essentials for Spring

Hey, lovelies! Spring is peeking around the corner, and you know what that means ……
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Edison Portuguese Linen Napkins
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Jasper Portuguese Dinner Plates
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Plaid Tablecloth
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Flora Cotton Tea Towel
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Etched Floral Pitcher
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Morgan Double Old Fashioned Glasses
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Sprig + Stripe Cotton Tablecloth
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Cedar Stick Candles
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Glenna Cake Stand
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Scallop Edge Woven Rattan Charger
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Spring Musings: Styling a Transitional Easter Spread

This Easter is bringing a twist for our family – a delightful blend of bittersweet…
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Single-Handle Brass Wall Faucet
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Brass Shower System
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Molly Bar Pull
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Barrington Edge Pull
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Basden Extra Large Linear Chandelier
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Kitchen Faucet with Side Sprayer
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Sconce Lighting With White/milk Glass Dome Shade
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Reeded Bar Pull
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Oxford Bath Sconce
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Polish Brass Drop Pull
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Our Designer Formula for Mixing Finishes

Ever found yourself wondering about the perfect mix of finishes for your home? Clients often…
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Johanson Woven Pendant
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Renata Lounge Chair
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Custom Pleated Color Blocked Drapery Panels
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Modern Brass Sconce
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Kaholo Bench
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Faux Linen Pinch Pleat Semi Sheer Curtains
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Rupert Sofa
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PART ONE: My Secret to Creating a High-End Aesthetic

I’m often asked about my secret for crafting a luxurious aesthetic in interior design, but…
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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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Saro Lifestyle Goat Fur Throw Pillow
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Concrete Accent Side Table Hourglass Wood
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Artificial Mini Boxwood Arrangement Green
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Custom Street Sign
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Steel Coat Hook
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Chimayo Wool Pillow Cover in Harvest Tan Stripe
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Resin and Wood Photo Frame
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Matte Black and Antique Gold Wall Sconce
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Checkerboard Pouf
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Cottonwood Hand Woven Plaid Wool/Cotton Rug
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Flatweave Rug Neutral
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Wooden Plaque Wall
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Custom Quote Banner
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Steel Lighting Co. Venice Store Sign Light
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Frigidaire Retro Mini Fridge in Blue with Freezer
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How To Convert A Garden Shed into a Teen Haven

If you’ve been keeping tabs on our little family adventure up at Tumalo, you know…
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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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