Hi there, I hope you had a great weekend! We went to Louisville for a wedding. It was one of my best friend’s from college and so I got to spend time with so many old friends, it was the best! And, Louisville is actually pretty cool! If anyone’s interested in things to do there I’m happy to share.
Read moreProject in Process: Insulation
As I’ve mentioned before, this house is 107 years old. It was built in 1910 and has so much charm from that era: the built-ins, the eight-inch baseboards, the heart pine floors and the nine foot ceilings all make my design-heart race. But, along with the amazing details that come to mind when we think of an old house are some other things that are not quite as exciting.
Read moreRecovering the dining room chairs: phase 1
So, Xan’s had this table for a while that his dad bought long long ago that he loves. It’s a beautiful mid-century teak dining table that fits 4 and can expand to seat up to 8. We didn’t take it to San Francisco with us (#didntfitinthecar).
Read moreKeyless Entry: Why We Installed a Keypad Lock on Our Door
Okay, so about a month ago Xan and I were going to my parent’s house for the weekend, which is 4 hours away. He left work a couple hours early and we hit the road in time to have dinner with my parents.
Read moreMy interior design process: Steps for a room or whole house
Today I’m going to take a step back and talk about my design process for a room (and it works for a house too). It’s definitely a big picture look at design and it’s a huge help in getting an end result that I’m happy with.
Read moreAn Everyday Table Setting Idea for Summer
Hi everyone, I hope you’re enjoying your Memorial Day and remembering the reason we get the day off to rest, reflect, and honor. I read a post recently by a veteran friend and it said not to wish people a happy memorial day, because the reason for the day is not actually a happy one.
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