It’s the holiday season, which means you may find yourself hosting more friends and family for dinner to celebrate this wonderful time of year. To make the most of catching up with those you love, it is essential to prepare your dining room before all your guests arrive. Here are three charming ways to get
Entertaining
Fall Dining Room Decorating Ideas That Will Wow You
If you’re like most people this time of year, you probably spend a lot of time entertaining in your home. Whether it’s just family or a larger group, the dining room is often the setting for holiday meals and family celebrations. A dining room is where you can show off your style and taste, not
Read More
Our Home Reno
Grasscloth Parlor Reveal
I have never been happier with the result of a project quite like this. After a mishap with ordering too little of the grasscloth and finally finishing the install, I can honestly say- it was worth the effort. This modern traditional parlor is better than I could have ever imagined it and I’m looking forward
Read More
Our Home Reno
Spring One Room Challenge Week 3: Art Glorious Art
I used to have rug commitment issues but now I have art commitment issues. In my early days of living on my own, I could have a room completely furnished (and art hung on the walls) and still be lacking a rug. I just never met a rug that spoke to me (within my budget).
Read More
Entertaining
6 Effortless Tips to Host a Spring Brunch with Taittinger Champagne
Spring is the perfect time to dust off your quiche recipe, make a strawberry dessert, and open a few bottles of Taittinger Champagne for an outdoor spring brunch party. Whether you’re hosting for two or twenty, these tips will help you host a spring brunch with ease this coming season.
Read More
Our Home Reno
Spring One Room Challenge Week 2 – I Hate The Paint
Well, that didn’t take long. I suppose I should have done a tester before I mocked up the boards for the parlor refresh. What looks good on paper does not always look good on the walls. French Gray is out… but here is what I’m considering and why the change.
Read More
Interiors & Exteriors
Spring 2022 One Room Challenge: The Parlor – Week 1
This week kicks off the Spring One Room Challenge which means I’ve got a fire lit under my butt to finally add some panache to the Parlor. As you may remember from this post, we renovated our 110-year-old condo in 2019 and have been slowly filling in the nooks and crannies (like the dry bar
Read More
Interiors & Exteriors
How I Used Instagram to Start a Vintage Resale Shop and Earn Over $25,000 in 10 months
During the height of the pandemic, you may have noticed a lot of Instagram resale vintage shops popping up. One of my friends Nicole who runs the Grandmillennial Shop was the inspiration for me to start my own to test the waters to see what products my audience would be interested in buying if I
Read More
Interiors & Exteriors
Modern Traditionalist Home Decor Under $50
For me, bringing decor items into my home takes extreme consideration. After running my vintage resale shop (gone for now but not forever!), I made a rule that if I didn’t love it for my home, I would not buy it to resell for my customers. This made me extremely considerate as to what is
Read More
Entertaining
5 Ways to Create a Spring Floral Bridal Shower Party
When the sun begins to shine and the flowers are blooming, we know that spring showers will soon bring forth the most beautiful blossoming colors to our yards and patios. It’s also the best time to host an event for a couple-to-be overflowing with fresh ingredients and refreshments to match. With our friends at Cakebread