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A few years back, I bought a thrifted lamp and I had the idea to use it on my kitchen countertops. I don’t know exactly how it came to be, and it wasn’t necessarily something I’ve seen before, but it felt right. In the evening, I love turning off the overhead lights and turning on […]

Recently, I came across an image of a beautiful room, engulfed in a mural, much like the study–but it was a formal dining room. It was so beautiful and I momentarily thought OUR STUDY COULD BE A FORMAL DINING ROOM. But, then I came back down to reality and the truth of the matter is–in […]

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From the very beginning, Stoffer Home Cabinetry designed our kitchen hutch, including these brass rail details that I’ve been drooling over (see the full plans here). This whole corner is definitely a whole moment within the kitchen and can’t you see why? I love having a designated place to display our serving platters and copper […]

Since moving to North Carolina, I’ve been asked if and how my home style has changed. What’s really the difference between our last “modern cottage” and this “modern colonial?” That’s a great question, I would love to tell you my thoughts. Paint Color: Pigeon by Farrow & Ball Dining Table | Vase | Stems | […]

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Reading this back, I realized this might sound like a sponsored post, so to be clear–IT’S NOT! My sister, Andi, turned me onto Pura in our last house. I bought two devices to prep our home to sell, because it’s true what they say, smells can leave a lasting impression. Honestly, I wasn’t immediately sold. I […]

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