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Learning to Love Black Hardware
I’ve never been a huge fan of black hardware in the kitchen. It’s not that I dislike it, but it would never be my first choice. Every home I’ve ever lived in has had either chrome or brushed nickel hardware. Both of those are fine, but I’ve always, ALWAYS dreamed of having a kitchen with […]
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We’re Coveting: Star Light Fixtures
I’ve been a fan of star light fixtures since the first time I saw one about 15 years ago. I was working in a vintage store and the ones we got in were the real deal. Fragile and old but absolutely adorable. I wasn’t in the market for one at the time, but now, all […]
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Disney World Itinerary – Am I Crazy?
I’ve really gone and done it this time. I got a decent tax return this year and instead of doing something responsible like paying off my car or adding to the renovation fund, I’ve booked a six-day, five-night trip to Disney World for my family. I’ve been thinking about it for awhile, and when I […]
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We’re Coveting: The Perfect Entryway
In my current home I do not have an entryway. Or at least, what I do have is so small and cramped that it feels like I don’t have an entryway. In fact, the tiny entryway that I do have is so tiny and difficult to maneuver through that it would actually be easier to […]
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We’re Coveting: A Stay at the Don Cesar
We’re in the midst of grappling with an issue that tons of families deal with when planning a Disney World vacation – what to do next? Given the high cost of taking the kids to Disney, we can only afford to do it for a few days (not to mention our sanity can only handle […]
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Kitchen Inspiration
It’s official. I’ve bought a house and the entire kitchen needs to be torn out and rebuilt from scratch. Yay me! For the first time ever I get to design the exact kitchen that I want. And even luckier for me, my partner is a carpenter who specializes in kitchens and built-ins. I’m living the […]
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The 20 Minute Room Makeover
Are you the kind of person who gets bored with your decor? I am. I love all of my stuff but I get tired of looking at the same things in the same place every day. So in order to liven things up, I give my rooms regular mini-makeovers. Rearranging Furniture Every couple of months […]
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How to Style Shelves
I love styling my shelves. Is that weird? It’s just that I find it’s a great way to use a little creative energy and make my home look nicer at the same time. On any given day you can find me surrounded by a big pile of books and accessories, an empty bookshelf in front of […]
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Fairytale Wedding Cakes
I admire artistry of all kinds, but only recently have I come to really appreciate the beauty of cake decorating. Not the kind of simple techniques I learned as a kid (although those are fun) but the real beauty that comes from trained artist creating beautiful works of art. As I’ve been hunting around for […]
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Interior Design Measurements
I’ve worked in the interior design industry for almost 20 years now, and in those years the same questions have come up over and over and over again. How big should my dining room fixture be? How high should I hang my art? What size rug should I get? Questions about sizes and measurements are […]
