A couple of months ago my dear friend Patrica van Essche invited me to a lunch and book signing for Eddie Ross and his new book Modern Mix. Coincidentally, at about the same time I was reading The Life-changing Magic of Tiding Up by Marie Kondo. Eddie is famous for collecting and using a combination of styles, patterns and mixing old and new. Kind of the more the better philosophy and while I ...
Painted Stone Fireplace Update
When we first bought our new (old) house, I was certain we would demo the fireplace before we even moved in. Not so fast...turns out this thing is here to stay. So, as with all design dilemmas, we decided to paint it white. We saved both time and money and we've never looked back. My favorite white paint is always Benjamin Moore's Cloud White. It's a white that looks great in any light. ...
Holiday Brunch + J.McLaughlin
When J.McLaughlin asked me to do a lifestyle post that would include a few beautiful pieces from their holiday line....well of course I said yes! I've always known about J.McLaughlin because they have a shop in my own town of New Canaan, Connecticut. They originally started in New York on the Upper East Side back in 1977. They have grown to over 100 stores and each has its own character which ...
Create a Simple Advent Calendar From Target’s Dollar Section
Create a simple advent calendar inspired by Target's Dollar section was just the inspiration I needed. I have created an advent calendar for the last six years. I almost didn't make one this year because Madeline is away, my kids are big, and I thought I was out of fresh ideas. Then I happened to take a pass through the dollar section at Target and was immediately inspired not only to make one for ...
Meet Uncommongoods
When Uncommongoods asked me to check them out and look around their site to see if anything intrigued me....I thought, "well yes, a lot of things actually." Uncommongoods has an interesting history with a vision that brings passionate artists and makers together with people who are just as passionate about the items they buy as those that make them. Buyers want to know the story behind the ...
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