An Honest Review of the Loloi Rugs in My Home
As I was walking around my house the other day, I realized that I have not one, not two, but FOUR Loloi rugs in my home. They’ve become a go-to brand for me in the past several years and I thought I’d share my
Look I'm Loving: Painting Walls and Trim the Same Color
Last week, I spent a good chunk of time painting my son’s room as a part of updating it to be a “big boy room” and I decided to do something a little bit different: paint the walls and trim the same color.
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…
Designing a "Big Boy Bedroom" for Our Son
The time has come for our kiddo to transition from a nursery style room to a “big boy” room! He’s almost 3.5 years old and while he continues to happily sleep in his crib, I think he’s ready to make the change to a
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…
Pen + Napkin Project: The Adams Family Reveal
About a year and a half ago I responded to a “call” from Emily Henderson to join non-profit, Pen + Napkin’s group of designers nationwide to take on volunteer design projects for local families in need. The…
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…
A Very Special Design Project (We Need Your Help!)
I'm thrilled to announce a special volunteer project that I'm working on here in Richmond, VA with three other area designers. I'm teaming up with Habitat for Humanity along with an organization called Pen + Napkin…
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
Coastal Modern Kitchen Refresh Reveal
Our kitchen project is DONE! I’ve been dreaming of this day since we bought our house three years ago and I am so thrilled with how everything turned out. I can’t wait to take you on a little photo tour. Let’s take a look at
Save or Splurge: Furniture & Decor
Time to decide whether you want to save or splurge! This time around, I’ve got some modern coastal furniture and decor. I can’t wait to show you. Take a look at the graphic above and see…
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…