Inspiring Kitchens
When it comes to kitchen design, people are always talking about the the next big trend. With the speed and amount of information that social media provides, some of these trends seem to come and go...
View ArticleInstagram updates
I just want to take an entire post to say how much I love Instagram. I was a little late to the game, as it was launched in 2010, which coincided with the the peak of the insanity of early child...
View ArticleMantel Styling
The fireplace is one of the most interesting areas to work on in a house. I think the reason is that it is usually the focal point of a room, and it makes a dramatic statement, especially when it’s...
View ArticleEverything Plaid
We are loving everything plaid on the blog today. There are a variety plaid patterns, each with a unique personality, it’s hard to pick a favorite. Windowpane check, featured in this photo, is named...
View ArticleInspired by
Well this week was a doozy. We had a large furniture delivery for a client that did not go quite as planned. At one point, I felt like I was on some sort of hidden camera prank show that sets up an...
View ArticleOur trip to High Point Market
Sunday morning, Christina and I both dragged ourselves out of bed at 3 am and began our adventure to High Point Market in North Carolina. Christina is more of the morning person and decided that a...
View ArticleHoliday Entertaining
I cannot believe it’s already time to start thinking about the holidays. Christina and I have been going at full speed since the end of August, so the last 2 months are somewhat of a blur. Although I...
View ArticlePergolas
Via While it’s still freezing in Chicago with snow in the forecast later this week, we are feeling inspired by these pretty pergolas. Really we are just dreaming of sitting under one in warm hot sun!...
View ArticleClosets
Via With spring cleaning purge-and-delete mode in full force, we are feeling inspired by closet design. In the words of Charles Eames, “design is a plan for arranging elements in such a way as best to...
View ArticleHappy Mother’s Day!
We hope you are having a special day. Afternoon tea is a beautiful Mother’s Day tradition. There is something about teacups, saucers, and fresh cut flowers on a tray that always makes a person smile....
View ArticleDoorway Bookshelves
The doorway bookshelves at our Cottage Hill project are finished. When you think of bookshelves, you don’t typically think about putting them around a doorway, but they look great. What’s nice about...
View ArticlePets!
Last year, we decided it was time for a family dog. I have a list of things to do sitting on my desk at home, and I would always find “get a puppy” scribbled across, written by my daughter. She...
View ArticleBlack Doors
Via If there ever was such a thing as good drama, a black door would it. Black doors are a timeless classic. They have an old world charm to them that cannot be replicated with any other color. They...
View ArticleFall Recipes
It’s really starting to feel like fall out there. This morning I was trying to take a photo outside and my hand got cold! This week Christina’s mom came into the studio and surprised us with an amazing...
View ArticleHigh Point Market 2019
Last week, we headed to High Point, North Carolina to see all of the new products from our vendors. We went straight there from our trip to San Francisco with Zephyr, so it was an action packed week....
View ArticleThanksgiving
Thanksgiving is a time to bring family together and be thankful for each other. We celebrate our relationships we’ve nurtured over the years and the new connections we’ve made. We focus on being full...
View ArticleWarming Up
Now that the weather is getting cold we will undoubtedly be spending more time indoors. Yes winter can be a snowy wonderland for us and our families to enjoy the holidays outside, but it also sets a...
View ArticleColor Story: Dark Green
There’s so many reasons we love to use green in our design. It’s the color of life and renewal; of growth, harmony and the environment. We love how it feels so natural and how it ties nature and...
View ArticleStyle Study: Minimalism
The Minimalists, Joshua Fields Millburn & Ryan Nicodemus, according to their site, helped 20 million people through their many platforms understand and execute a minimalist design at home. I’ve...
View ArticleThe Bunk Room
We’ve never met a kid that doesn’t love a good bunk room, and really who can blame them? It’s fun, functional and perfect for epic sleepovers. It takes a smart design to maximize space potential and...
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