Throw pillows are definitely one of my decor weaknesses, but they can get pretty pricey especially for a beautiful vintage option. Luckily, there are a lot of good spots for less expensive throw pillows now. My go to’s are H&M Home, Etsy, occasionally Zara Home and even places like Urban Outfitters can have cute pieces […]

Long before my obsession with English interiors started, it was all about France. French culture and interiors have had such a big influence on my design style and lifestyle in general. It could be a Parisian apartment or a rustic countryside home, I love it all and have so much appreciation for the colors, textures […]

Accent lighting in general, but table lamps in particular are one of my favorite functional home accessories. There is something about a pretty lamp than can almost serve as an art piece in a room. Often many of the rooms I am drawn to, especially English interiors have a plethora of lamps in varying heights […]

One of the seemingly straightforward, but surprisingly tough design challenges I have come across is what to put under your tv if it is not above a fireplace or in a built – in. It used to be very common to have a lower media stand, but now there are so many beautiful alternatives that […]

I have had this blog post saved as a draft for far too long, so I am very happy I finally got around to hitting publish. I get asked a lot of various interior related questions, but one that tops the list time and time again is how to mix wood tones. I totally understand […]

source Collecting inspiration is truly one of my favorite pastimes. I love diving into a good magazine (and still tear out pages), making mood boards and spending far too much time on Pinterest and Tumblr. I did a post on gathering inspiration last year and I post a Monday Inspiration series almost every week, but […]

I have always had a real weakness for a pretty striped chair. There is something about the eternally classic look that seems to be the perfect accent in just about any room. Custom patterned chairs can be incredibly expensive and I don’t often find a lot of ready made pattern options that I love online. […]

Over the years I have received quite a few messages asking about suggestions for your living space when you are not quite ready to make big investments. We have all been there, whether you are in a college apartment or your first place out on your own – you know your home is temporary, but […]

Ina Garten’s East Hampton kitchen is bar none my ultimate dream kitchen. I have been saving images of her “barn” for years as it personifies an inviting kitchen design. I love the warmth of the putty wall color, the dark soapstone countertops and the simplistic yet perfectly placed accents. When it comes to kitchen designs, […]

If you have been here for a while, you know white bedding is pretty much a staple for me. Even with a black cat I have always preferred a crisp white bed opposed to something with a bit of pattern or color. However I know that is not realistic for everyone and I recently had […]