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Room Reveal: Fresh Victorian Master Bedroom
I recently surveyed my followers on Instagram, and boy did I learn a lot! One of the major themes was that lots of you are still reading blogs. Well, maybe all of you since you are here – ha! Although it seems like people are spending more time on Instagram, I’m hearing that many still like the…
Read MoreTrending: Colorful, Patternful, Scandinavian Modern-Inspired Textiles & Wallcoverings
Unless you’ve been living under a rock for the past ~10 years, you’ve surely noticed the influence of Scandinavian modern design on the interiors of today. Clean lines, varied textures, warm materials, connection with nature, intentional coziness, and what I like to call the ‘bathed in white’ aesthetic, are its hallmarks. If I were to…
Read MoreDay 140: Project 1896 (Our Home Renovation)
At the risk of beating a horse that is no longer among the living, things are really starting to accelerate around here. Good golly, I can’t even walk out the door without someone pulling me back into the construction zone for ‘just a few quick questions.’ And it’s always when I’m about to walk out…
Read MoreDay 107: Project 1896 (Our Home Renovation)…Special Mudroom Edition!
Those of you who follow me on Instagram may have seen my Stories yesterday, and some issues that have creeped up over the past several days. I don’t want to dwell on that right now, though. Instead, I’m going to talk about an area that’s actually, thus far (knock on a 2×4, I’ve got lots…)…
Read MoreFriday Family-Friendly Find: Phillip Jeffries Vinyl Tailored Linens
Happy Friday! It doesn’t quite feel like the unofficial start of summer here in New England, but at least I’ll soon be able to wear my white denim with total reckless abandon. 🙂 This week’s find is from one of my favorite wallcovering lines, Phillip Jeffries. I use their natural grasscloth often in my designs,…
Read MoreDay 29: Project 1896 (Our Home Renovation)
First of all, I wanted to thank everyone who took the time to read and/or comment on my One Room Challenge reveal last week. I am overwhelmed by the feedback, and couldn’t be more delighted with the results. It stands as one of my favorite projects to date – I adore creating unique and imaginative…
Read MoreOne Room Challenge Week 5: The Final Scene
Welcome to Week 5! Today is a big day in my One Room Challenge journey this season. In a way, it’s the last! Let me explain…and share my Week 1, 2, 3, and 4 posts, if you would like to see. Since I’m working on a girls’ bedroom in the home of a client (#KRIProjectSisterAct), I’ve…
Read More11 Ways with a Wallpapered Ceiling
As a family-friendly decorator, I enjoy writing about the practical, functional side of interior design, and I think/hope it has been a valuable resource to young families with kids and pets who want to live stylishly. Sometimes, though, it’s good to take a breather and keep it strictly light and fun on the blog. This…
Read MoreFriday Family-Friendly Find: Osborne & Little Coronata Vinyl Wallcovering
You know you are a family-friendly design nerd when… You get REALLY excited when you see the word ‘Scrubbable’ on the back of a cute wallpaper sample. Osborne & Little has some great vinyl wallcoverings, many which are versions of their most popular wallpaper patterns. Good news! Their iconic Coronata star pattern is one of them.…
Read MoreFamily-Friendly Finds at High Point Spring 2013 Market
I attended High Point market this past weekend for the first time. Although I was only there for a whirlwind day and a half visit, I can’t believe how much I accomplished, learned, saw, enjoyed, and was inspired by. It is an experience like none other! One of my primary objectives in going to market…
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