Puttering & Summer to Fall Decorating Mood Boards

Sources: Plaid Blanket (color options) // Block Print Pillow // Reversible Blanket on Bench // Ruffle Pillow // Wall Sconce // Patterned Lampshade  It’s been raining for the last two days, so I did a little indoor puttering. Suddenly I was inspired to add a touch of fall! I know it’s July, don’t come at …

The Final Kitchen Design (And Why I Chose It)

Reading all of your comments on Wednesday’s post about the two kitchen layout options was a bit like drinking out of a fire hydrant. 😀 It was a lot of information to take in, so I had to do it in small batches and give my brain time to rest and absorb the info before …

My Favorite Amazon Prime Day Sales 2024: Tried & True Items in My Home

This Post May Contain Affiliate Links. Please Read Our Disclosure Policy here It’s time for Prime Day! (July 16-17) Hello friends! It’s time for one of the biggest sales Amazon holds all year. I’m excited! Today I wanted to share with you several “tried and true” pieces from my home that are on Prime deals today! …

Studio Storage Closet Progress (And A Couple Of Treasures Found)

I got so much done yesterday on the studio storage closet! My goal was to have the closet cleared out enough by the end of the day so that I could roll the tall shelving unit into the closet. It seemed like a lofty goal, but I actually managed to get it done! Here’s a …

A New Striped Summer Kitchen Cafe Curtain (and How I Hang it in My Kitchen Island Barstool Nook!)

This Post May Contain Affiliate Links. Please Read Our Disclosure Policy here I hung a new kitchen cafe curtain last week and I love it! This is our first summer here in this home after our renovation so I am finally getting to do the things I dreamed about last summer when our kitchen was …

Studio Desk Makeover – Part 2 (It’s Just Not Quite Right)

I had a plan to give my desk a quick and easy makeover. I walked through most of the simple steps to get me from the before to the after in my head before I even started. Sure, there were a few unknowns that I’d need to figure out along the way, just like with …

Slow Decorating: How We Make Our House A Home

We were away last weekend celebrating the upcoming arrival of our new grand-daughter with friends and family. We had a wonderful time! Such a special season. Even though I was so sad to leave people we love, I always enjoy returning to my everyday rhythms and routines. Plus I couldn’t wait to set up a …

A Few Updates – Pendant Light Progress, Desk Accent Decision, and New Desk Chair Fabric Swatches

I’m still working on the pendant light to go over my desk in the studio. Every. Single. Day. But I am making progress, and I’m starting to see the light at the end of the tunnel. I really do think I can finish all of the components this weekend, but I’m not quite as confident …

Fabric Options For My Desk Chair (These Are The Swatches I’ve Ordered)

For about an hour last night, I seriously considered purchasing another desk chair for my studio. And because I’ve searched high and low for a green velvet high back desk chair with no success, I knew my only option was to purchase a chair from a place that will allow me to select a fabric. …