Tag: Classic
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How I Create a Collected Home (and How You Can Too)
The collected look is often misunderstood. People see a finished room and assume it all happened at once. One lucky shopping trip. One perfectly styled afternoon. A very large credit card bill. That has never been my experience. When my husband and I were first married, we had very little furniture. Not “intentionally minimal,” just…
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What European Interiors Get Right That American Homes Forget
There is an ease to European interiors that is hard to replicate and even harder to fake. You feel it the moment you step inside. The room does not announce itself. It does not try to impress. It simply is, comfortable in its own skin, layered with time, and quietly confident. American homes, on the…
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The Collected Living Room: Where Stories Settle In
If the kitchen is the heart of a home, the living room is its memory keeper. This is where stories linger, conversations stretch, and personal history quietly reveals itself. A collected living room doesn’t feel staged or overly considered. It feels known. The most compelling living rooms are layered with objects that suggest a life…
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The Collected Kitchen: Staples That Make a Home Feel Storied
When decorating your kitchen and dining room, there are certain collectibles that take a space from boring to storied. The kitchens that feel the most inviting are rarely the newest or the most “finished.” They’re the ones that look like they’ve been gathered slowly—layered over time with pieces that carry warmth, use, and a little…
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Bathroom Refresh: From Stark Gray to a Classic Cottage Multi-Use Space
Sometimes, a home refresh starts with the most unexpected things—in our case, a broken washing machine. When our washer suddenly gave out, my husband (who is a jack of all trades) knew he could fix it. As he began to disassemble the stackable washer and dryer, I realized this was my golden opportunity. I had…
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Classic Rooms 101: Part 3, The Bedroom
Welcome to part 3 of my Classic Rooms series! I’m thrilled to continue this project and share it with you. I also want to express my gratitude to those of you who have been following along from the beginning. Your kindness and encouragement mean the world to me! This summer, I’ve been focusing on updating…
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Classic Rooms 101: Part 2, The Living Room
Welcome to this cozy and inviting space where elegance meets comfort! Join me as we get into Part 2 of my Classic Rooms 101 series! Today we are studying The Art of Neutral Living Rooms. Get out your notebook… or, you know, save this post! If I were to design the ideal classic and neutral…
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Classic Kitchen Essentials
Click the links below to find the absolute essentials for a classic looking kitchen!