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Flagstone Driveway Renovation
I recently upgraded my basic concrete driveway (full of cracks which naturally happens to any concrete over time) to beautiful flagstone. There was a bit of a learning curve to the install and I want to share my newly acquired knowledge with you in case you are considering a driveway renovation.
Jul 132 min read


Moody Teen Boy's Room Makeover
A before and after from tween boy's bedroom to moody teen boy's bedroom with limewash paint
Jun 7, 20242 min read


Let's Play: Redecorate My Bedroom
Guilty as charged. I couldn't leave well enough alone from my last iteration (October 2021). Sharing my 2022 bedroom via le blog with a...
Oct 18, 20221 min read


Tub Knowledge
With the introduction of the mesmerizing Quinton tub from Signature Hardware in my master bathroom, I had a lot of questions of "why"? And "what makes resin tubs better than acrylic tubs" because the price difference is noteworthy. Let me share with you what I have learned from my personal experience. (Isn't she a beauty?) For my professional projects I usually specify resin freestanding tubs. Made to mimic stone, its non porous matte white finish, heft, and the sculptural l
Feb 18, 20212 min read


An Overgrouted Stone Fireplace DIY Gone Wrong, Then Corrected
I adored our original midcentury stone fireplace and would never dream of refacing it. BUT I was feeling inspired by old world overgrouted stonework found in sun drenched locales along the Mediterranean like Spain, the South of France, and Greece. I started thinking there was way to lighten it up, soften it, and bring in a new texture into the house. BEFORE: Its great. Its funky. Its cool. But can we contemporize it ever so slightly? Yes we can. INSPO: Desire to Inspire / Es
Jan 28, 20213 min read


The Exterior Update
If you read my last blog post then you know how the my interior bedroom suite was updated and it all started when we placed an order for...
Oct 28, 20203 min read


My Mitzi Lighting Refresh
Lighting refreshes are one of the easiest things you can do (along with painting) to make wide-sweeping style changes in your home. It's...
Feb 3, 20202 min read


Shower Tile Refresh
Hurrah, we redid the shower tile this summer in my master bath. When we first remodeled the bathroom two summers ago we were in a time...
Aug 18, 20193 min read


The Tween Room
Lev's tween room is complete. We both love it, but I express way more enthusiasm than he can since now he is too cool to emote. I'm even...
Aug 10, 20193 min read


Scandifornian Style
As winter kicks into full hygge mode and we are de-clutteering/minimizing our homes like fiends after the New Year, I'm very much feeling...
Jan 24, 20193 min read


What is Organic Modern Style?
First published October 14, 2017 I describe my interiors approach as organic modern. Meaning that purely modern style can leave users...
Aug 13, 20183 min read
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