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I wrote recently about my go-to paint, Farrow & Ball. That’s not to say I never use other paints. I think I’ve used at least one paint from all of the major paint brands. Check out my favorites and the colors I chose below: PPG Delicate White (Breakthrough 250, sun parlor woodwork, child’s kitchen playset) …
Is Farrow & Ball worth it?
I spent most of the 2020 and 2021 lockdowns painting our house. It developed into something of a hobby – reading painting blogs, collecting fan decks, literally watching paint dry. The excitement never ends around here. My go-to brand is Farrow & Ball. I had a whole lengthy post on the old website called ‘Is …
A summer soiree on the deck
This is a sponsored post. All opinions are my own. All images courtesy of Brazilian Wood Depot As I’ve mentioned a few times before, since finishing our deck last year, we now basically live outside from May through September. A deck is the perfect place to relax – if you don’t currently have one, I …
Save or Spend: Home Renovations
Budget is an unfortunate reality when doing any type of home project. No matter what your budget is, there are always going to be places where you weigh the budget option versus the pricier option. We’ve managed to complete a number of home projects on fairly tight budgets. If you’re wondering how to blend less …
Gardening thoughts and attire picks
Although I haven’t exactly reached my (entirely too lofty) goals for gardening this year, it’s always a joy to get outside among the flowers and herbs. Most of my ideas have already been tabled for next year, which only means I’ll have something to look forward to this winter and have also learned a valuable …
Quick house update
If you’re a subscriber to my email list, you know we’ve been trying to renovate our master bedroom/adjacent sitting room for quite some time. We hadn’t made much progress up until this past weekend, but it’s now (hopefully) going to come together by the end of summer! The master bedroom is part of an addition …
Cluttercore vs. Grandmillennial
I’ve been seeing a lot of articles lately about ‘cluttercore,’ which is being set up as a Gen Z vs. Millennials decor battle. The Millennials are obsessed with minimalism, and Gen Z is here to rescue the situation is the basic gist. I fall squarely within the Millennial generation and am very much not a …
We’re featured on Redfin! “What’s Old is New: How to Decorate your Home with Antiques”
Designing your home can be one of the best ways to express your personality and flair. While there’s countless styles and places to buy furniture, there’s something special and one-of-a-kind about styling your home with antiques. Whether you own a classic Tudor style house on the east coast or are renting a modern apartment in …
Happy Earth Day!
One of my favorite ways to be sustainable is by wearing ‘slow fashion.’ The fast fashion industry is one of the biggest polluters in the world – about 85% of textiles end up in landfills each year. It also produces 10% of the world’s carbon emissions. Just say no to the $20 dresses! A few …
On the Crumbling Manor House
What is it that fascinates us about the crumbling manor house? Is it Schadenfreude? The air of genteel mystery? I personally can’t get enough of the ‘crumbling manor house’ trope. I’ve written before about my ultimate childhood favorite books, and The Secret Garden topped the list. My ultimate favorite non-childhood story is ‘The Fall of …