Tag: home decor
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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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How Film Shaped the Way I Design
Long before I called myself a designer, I spent years of my life pouring over movie sets. I would actually try to pick certain movies based on how I thought the character’s home would look. I have quite literally said to my husband, “Let’s watch that movie. The house is incredible.” At the time, I…
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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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More Than Pumpkins: A Curated Guide to Fall Interiors
Autumn has a way of drawing us inward. As the air cools and evenings stretch longer, our homes naturally become the places where we gather, slow down, and savor the season. For many, that means pumpkins on the porch or a garland of leaves on the mantel—and those gestures are beautiful. But there’s also a…
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The Secret to a Timeless Kitchen
When I think about the perfect kitchen, I imagine a space that feels like it’s always been there: timeless, welcoming, and layered with character. That’s the heart of classic design. It isn’t about following the latest trend; it’s about blending the best of the past with the conveniences of today so your home feels collected,…
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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 Rooms 101: The Perfect Den
Let’s talk about a good den. A den can take on many styles—traditional, modern, or even an eclectic mix of furniture pieces that don’t fit elsewhere in your home. But no matter the look, there’s are a few essential qualities it must have: a moody ambiance, comfy seating, and warm light. A den should be…