I have always enjoyed seeing the transformations that bloggers have done on their homes for the One Room Challenge. I'm sure you are familiar with ORC, but in the rare chance that you are not, let me try to fill you in. Linda Weinstein started the project back in 2011 as a way of staying focused on one room and finishing it in a set time. She and a few online friends set a goal to finish one ...
Is your entryway ready for spring?
Our porch is probably the best feature of our little house, so I make sure it's ready for every season. Spring weather is coming very slowly to the East Coast this year, so I need to keep my existing potted trees from the holidays. But, to make the planters look like anything but Christmas, I added a few white pansies and some tulips. Eventually the trees will be sent to the shady side of the ...
The Most Beautiful Guest Room and Bath + More from Diane Karmen
Today I'm sharing the serene guest bedroom of interior designer Diane Karmen. I've previously shared her home exterior and her beautiful kitchen . I make a habit of stopping by Diane's house and I always leave with a ton of inspiration. Diane's guest bedroom is an example of her attention to even the smallest details and how those tiny things make a room shine. In the guest bathroom ...
Simple DIY Painted Pots with Succulents and an Easter Table & Menu
We are having a few of Madeline's friends from the city for Easter and this means a little extra prep needs to be done for the table. Madeline mentioned she wanted succulents for her window sill at her apartment so I thought why not make them and also use them for Easter table decor. Madeline described what she had in mind and a few minutes later I had my paints out mixing up a beautiful shade ...
Serena & Lily Friends & family Sale
It's no secret that my favorite store is Serena & Lily. I feel extremely fortunate to be a part of the Westport Team. I've learned so much over these past two years. What's amazing about the store and the brand is how often things change and refresh. Not only does it make it a great experience for the customer, but it's great to be a part of something so wonderful and it only keeps getting ...
Copycat Levain Dark Chocolate Peanut Butter Cookies
Have you ever tasted a cookie from Levain Bakery in New York City? They have three locations in the city and one in The Hamptons. You'll know you are close to the bakery when you smell the aroma of freshly baked cookies and see a line out the door onto the sidewalk. While Madeline was home for the weekend she decided to give making them at home a try. With Patrick and his friends home for ...