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Friday Foursome: I’m Back!

September 2, 2016

Chirp – chirp – have you heard crickets over here? I apologize my blog has been so quiet! Summertime is always about finding balance, isn’t it? This summer, spending time with my family and working on some exciting projects for clients and our own house (full reveals to come this fall!) took priority over the blog. But I’m back! And September just always feels like a fresh start and a great time to make little changes around the house that we’ve been putting off all summer, right? So without further ado, here is my Friday Foursome, where I share a few of the things that made me swoon over the past week.

Fall decor doesn’t need to be about adding gold, orange and brown into your home. You can make things feel cozier with thicker fabrics in richer, deeper colors. These kilim pillows would be a fun addition of texture and color.

I might need to try this DIY Marbled Paper Art project.

This Vancouver home feels so bright and airy. Great example of using neutral colors beautifully.

In case you missed this pic on Instagram, the new LondonHouse Chicago had me swooning last weekend over all the design details. We stayed there to celebrate our 18 (gasp!) year anniversary.

The views from LH22 – the rooftop bar were spectacular too!

Enjoy this last official weekend of summer! (Sniff-sniff!)

Friday Foursome

July 1, 2016

Welcome to this week’s Friday Foursome, where I share a few of the things that made me swoon over the past week.

A great “look for less” – this Etsy shop offers gorgeous beach photography for a fraction of the price of design darling Gray Malin.

Anyone want to join me for a Girls’ Weekend in this “Barndominium” from Fixer Upper?

I’m daydreaming about what it would be like to live in this gorgeous Nantucket house for the summer.

This Before-and-After proves the power of paint.

Friday Foursome

June 17, 2016

Welcome to this week’s Friday Foursome, where I share a few of the things that made me swoon over the past week. Ok – two weeks. So it’s officially summer and although I am going to try to keep up the Friday Foursomes – I know you’ll understand if they are a tad more sporadic. #schoolsoutforthesummer #wheredoesthedaygo #summertimenotscreentime

Thank you!

Here we go!

A gorgeous home with a beachy-summertime vibe. (And how cool is that chandelier?)

And speaking of a beachhouse – wouldn’t this light would be perfect flanking bookshelves or lining a stairwell?

With kids home for the summer and all the daily reminders that need to be given – isn’t this is a great way to take one of your list!

If I lived in Venice Beach I would be sure to stop into this cute store to stock up on light and airy bedding and linens. Fortunately for us Midwesterners, they sell online.

Design Inspiration in Napa Valley: Part 1

May 29, 2014

Let’s just be clear … as I write this post, I am still in my 30’s.

However … last weekend, I may have been in Napa Valley to celebrate an upcoming birthday that begins with a 4.

As anyone who’s been to Wine Country knows, it is kind of like walking around in a fantasy world where the sun is always shining, the views are always stunning, the wine is always flowing … and there’s not too much else to do besides drink it!

However, in between tastes of wine, I was still able to do a little “work” so to speak. Between some of the wineries, our hotel, the restaurants … there was design inspiration everywhere!

So … I thought I’d bring it to you in a few different posts over the next week or two.

This first post has to be about the amazing home of Bob Long, owner of Montagna Winery, who graciously invited us to enjoy a picnic lunch with him on his estate. (Locals, Bob used to be a part owner of Yorktown Mall.)