10 Yard Sale Tips to Discover Hidden Home Decor Treasures
I discovered one of the best yard sale finds ever? When I opened the lid I discovered a treasure trove of vintage finds. A while back I mentioned “collect calling” to the twins and they stared at me blankly. Collect calls? You know—I told them. A long time ago when you went into a phone booth and didn’t have any...
The Ultimate Rug Buying Guide: How to Choose the Perfect Rug for Any Room
A rug can instantly define a space — but choosing the right one isn’t always easy. //. these linen euro shams //. this ruffled gingham bedding //. these striped pillows //This is a whole post about where we started and where we are going and how sometimes without warning?You pivot right in the middle of a design plan.If you are...
7 Expert Tricks to Make Faux Greenery Look Lifelike in Your Home
Faux greenery is trending — and with a few tricks, no one will ever know it’s not real.”Looking for realistic faux greenery? Here are some amazing tips to make it look so real, you might forget and water them.// faux greenery branches // white flower branches (similar) //In my never-ending quest to summerfy the house, I’ve been searching for realistic...
How to Keep Your Plants Watered While You’re Away: 8 Vacation-Proof Hacks
Heading out of town but worried about your plants? With the right tricks, they’ll thrive while you relax.”Wondering how to keep plants watered while on vacation? I struggled with this until I found the perfect solution. Here’s my best secret.It’s that time of year again.Dipladenia time.My favorite plants that I share with you every year that last forever and bloom...
DECORATING 17 Beach Decor Ideas For Any Room
Looking for simple and easy beach decor ideas? Here are 17 ways to add a little beach to any space this summer.It’s official.We are back up here at the CAPE, and my heart is so happy. I walked down to the beach last night and put my toes in the sand and watched the sunset.Another beach summer has begun.Remember this...
RECIPES The BEST New England Clam Chowder
RECIPES The BEST New England Clam Chowder 28 Comments Looking for the best clam chowder recipe? Here’s our family’s clam chowder recipe we’ve made for years–the perfect taste of New England. // blue and white stripe dress // crochet flower shoes (similar) // If I could describe my big extended family in one word? It would be TRADITIONS. Yep. We...
7 Stylish Ways to Decorate a Dough Bowl for Any Season
Dough bowls aren't just for baking — they make a stunning centerpiece for any room.Looking for simple ideas on how to decorate a dough bowl? Here are several ideas to decorate throughout the year. I have a giant dough bowl that makes its way around the house.Affectionately called the rowboat by my husband.I adore it and it gets on...
Le Doyenné Restaurant & Guesthouse: Farm-to-Table Dining & Design
To be filed under the perfect overnight adventure from Paris: Le Doyenné is a destination restaurant and farm—with guest rooms—on the grounds of Château de Saint-Vrain. It’s a culinary lab for Australian chefs Shaun Kelly and James Henry, both of whom have made a splash in their adopted country: Kelly served as head chef at the Australian Embassy in Paris;...
Bright London Bathroom Design: Sunshine Bath Inspiration
Ever since we featured The Rose, a new hotel in the seaside town of Deal in East Kent, England, we’ve been thinking of the boldly colorful rooms and baths designed by Harding & Read and stylist Michelle Kelly. The retro-looking bath in Room Seven, a botanical-inspired guest room, particularly caught our attention with its vintage mint green fixtures and French...