Whole Home Lighting Plan in Brass
I get a lot of questions about lighting - what to choose for a specific space, how to coordinate different light fixtures, what finish to choose…you name it! It’s one of those topics that can be intimidating, but it doesn’t…
Five Simple Ideas to Refresh Your Home for Fall
Though I’d say I’m not one to change up much of my decor with the seasons, I do like the idea of bringing in a few touches when a new one rolls around. We’re lucky here in Virginia that we truly get to experience…
Highly-Rated Neutral Furniture & Decor from Walmart
I’m not afraid of mixing high and low together in a home, so when I’m sourcing pieces of furniture and decor, I could be looking at Serena & Lily one minute, and then hopping over to Walmart the next. Now…
Eight Good Swivel Chairs Under $1K
Swivel chairs are one of the greatest invention in the history of chairs. Ok, ok, that might be a bit dramatic, but they are pretty awesome! They have the ability to add to the functionality of a room by creating cozy…
My Favorite Blue Paint Colors
Y’all seem to have loved my post on my favorite light neutral paint colors, so I’m back with a new round - blues! I’ve also covered how I choose paint colors, which is a good post on paint strategy…
Styling a Console Table 3 Ways
I get quite a number of questions from folks about styling and I get it! Styling can be tricky and time consuming. Whether it’s bookshelves, a console table, or sideboard, it takes a little bit of an artistic eye and some knowledge about scale, balance, and visual weight to make it look beautiful…
My Current Favorite Etsy Shops for Pillows
Custom pillows are one of my go-tos for nearly every e-design project I do. Whether it’s a living room or a bedroom, going the extra mile to find the perfect pillows really makes the design feel unique and
Living Room Layout Ideas
One of my favorite parts of the design process is creating floor plans. It might sound strange, but I actually love mapping out furniture placement, figuring out flow, and then finding the right pieces to fit that plan…
Large End Tables Under $500 {A Roundup}
Sometimes it seems like you’re searching for a needle in a haystack when it comes to finding furniture for your home, doesn’t it? You might be able to picture what you want in your head, but for some reason, your…
How to Mix and Match Dining Chairs in a Coastal Modern Style
When it comes to choosing dining chairs, there are SO many options these days. It can be overwhelming! One way to narrow your search is to decide whether you want (a) all of your chairs to match, (b) to have…
Designing a Fun Powder Room - Two Ways
If there’s one space to take a few design risks in your home, it’s a powder room! These are often one of the smallest rooms in the house, they offer an opportunity to go big, use unusual materials, or experiment with…
Blackout Curtains: A Roundup & How to Hang Them
Ahh, sleep. One of those essential things in life that many of us probably don’t get enough of, but crave! Now, there’s a lot that goes into creating a lovely bedroom that’s set up well to maximize restful sleep, but…
"Design With Me" Around...This Bed
I’m back with the results of another round of “Design with Me!” Earlier this week on Instagram, I shared an upholstered bed on Stories and asked you to help me design the rest of the bedroom. I offered two choices for the other pieces of furniture for the space…
How to Choose the Right Table Lamp
A couple of weeks ago, a friend mentioned she has a really hard time choosing table lamps. How do you know what size works? What style to buy? Those are all great questions, and I’m guessing she’s not alone in…
Crate & Barrel: In-Stock and Quick Ship Furniture
These days, if you’ve tried to shop for furniture, you know how tricky it can be to find something that’s the perfect combo of the right style, the right price, and availability in a reasonable amount of time! Thanks to…