Make the BEST first impression with your entry because sometimes that's all people see. Of course your family and good friends come and go and may not even use your front door, but I always want our front entry to be spotless and inviting. One thing I do often (almost daily) is either sweep or blow off the dust on the porch. I clean the door with window spray to remove any fingerprints and then ...
DIY Shibori Designs
I've been loving everything indigo lately so when I saw a summertime tie-dye post on on Sonoma Cottage's instagram I had to know more. Tara is a huge source of inspiration. I "met" Tara by way of her sister Terri who lives in the same town as me. They grew up in Santa Barbara and love gardening and making their homes beautiful with fresh flowers, candles, yummy food and a little DIY mixed in to ...
Nordstrom Anniversary Sale Favorites
Madeline just graduated from college and has her first real job in New York City. Luckily at her office they can dress casual so she can transition her college wardrobe to her work wardrobe pretty easily. She's adding in a few new pieces while taking advantage of the Nordstrom Anniversary Sale. Frye boots have been her favorite since high school. She's replacing her first pair after eight ...
Nordstrom Anniversary Sale Must Haves
I stock up up once a year on items that I know I'll need and would buy anyway even if they weren't on sale. The Nordstrom Anniversary Sale is a great way of getting organized for the fall and the entire year. I used to shop for school clothes and shoes for the kids and now that has transitioned to buying basics for everyone. I'm including three boards and every item on them are purchases I've ...
Modern New England Beach Cottage for a Young Family
I'm so thrilled to be sharing this home tour with you today. Caitlin and her husband Chris have created a charming modern New England beach cottage for their young family in Fairfield, Connecticut. Caitlin and Chris both grew up in New jersey and began their lives together in Hoboken before making their way to Connecticut. They started in Greenwich and then found a home in Wilton. Their first ...
Hygge + Nordstrom Anniversary Sale
I know I know....what could hygge and the Nordstrom Anniversary Sale have in common? Well let me explain...My sister and I and then later my daughter and I have anxiously awaited the Nordstrom Anniversary Sale every year for a long time. It happens during the month of July and for years we spent two glorious months every Summer in California. So right there you know it's tied to wonderful ...