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The holiday season can be joyful… or overwhelming. With constant sales, endless inspiration online, and the pressure to make everything “perfect,” it’s easy to lose sight of what matters. But a wonderful holiday doesn’t require more — it requires intention. Here’s how to simplify your season and make room for joy: 1. Clear the clutter. A calmer home sets the tone for a calmer season. Before decorations, guests, and baking supplies arrive, make space. Clear counters, pare dow

This gardening season has been one for the books. It started with endless weeks of rain, which left everything soaked and soggy. Just...

While my roots are firmly planted in home and interior design, a new creative branch has grown in an unexpected direction—and I’m excited...

If you’ve followed my work in home and interior design over the years, you know how much I value thoughtful living—whether it’s reflected...

As I reflect on my goals for 2024, I’m excited to say that I achieved everything I set out to do. My ambitions revolved around making new...

This summer, I immersed myself in two gardening books that repeatedly mentioned Monticello, igniting my curiosity. On a recent journey, I...

In the realm of interior design, there's a special art to transforming challenging spaces into functional and aesthetically pleasing...

Welcome to your oasis of relaxation – the screened porch. A space where the gentle breeze whispers through wicker furniture, easy plants...

Layers create detail. In this example, a nook offers an opportunity to be something. After exploring ways to use the nook, my client...

I've been making sourdough bread since June of 2023. The process has been a creative journey which evolved into sharing loaves on boards....

There is an art to successfully mixing patterns. In this example I'll walk you through the process. For this window seat I want to...

January is the time to look back and reflect on experiences in order to outline the year ahead. As I mentioned in a post from August, my...

After a two-week trip in our motorhome from Wolfeboro to Abingdon VA, Knoxville TN, Lexington KY, and Clayton NY I captured several...

Three plus years ago, the pandemic forced all of us to take a look at life in a new way. My husband I and are both self-employed so we...

When working with clients I'm always looking for pieces to coordinate with the style and color scheme. In addition to incorporating new...

There are times when one product won't provide all of the solutions to a problem. Here are examples where I combine one or more products...

Small spaces require precision when choosing new furniture. One piece that is too big can create a problem to the flow. In this example,...

What makes for a timeless design? My opinion is that simple and classic elements are timeless. I'll use my kitchen as an example which...

Examples of floor length drapery. In both spaces the rod extends past the window casing so that the stack back will not impede the glass...

Once a furniture plan is established, it is time to start looking for the pieces to fill the space. The most important task during the...