Sweet, serene spaces
From time to time I get so frazzled and caught up in my life, the daily to-dos, projects I'm working on, etc., all the while feeling like I am accomplishing nothing, that I wonder if I am living up to my full potential (no), doing anything meaningful with my life, or making a difference in the world... which I...
Happy Friday and Blissful Bedrooms!
I've had a cough for almost 3 weeks now, and better half is coming down with some flu-like symptoms, and nothing puts you on the mend quite as well as SLEEP. Not that I need much to make my somnolent, but there is nothing like a falling down on a beautiful bed in a serene and beautiful bedroom...
Lots of...
Only the real thing? Or reproductions okay? Where do you stand
It's a hotly contested subject in most industries, especially fashion and design. Is it okay to buy reproductions or "inspired by" pieces? Or is it a no-no?
There are so many fabulous furniture designers that I love, Jacobsen, Saarinen, Knoll, and Gray. The problem. Budget. I'm don't yet have the savings that allow me to invest in an authentic piece....
A stunning barn for our wedding! My wedding date and venue revealed!
I am so excited to announce that Chris and I have selected a date and venue for our ceremony and reception!We were originally shooting for a Fall 2013 wedding, but as everything we were interested in was already booked, we are now having our wedding on May 24, 2014 at the Mathwig Estate Event Barn in Thurmont, MD!Here is...
The complete kitchen
What Exactly Is It That Your Kitchen Lacks? For me, it's ventilation, natural light, and counter space. Since I rent however, there isn't too much I can to to fix these issues. When your kitchen has everything it needs, it just works. Cooking is a more streamlined process, and entertaining is more pleasurable than stressful.
A Table/Island If your kitchen is...
How to live greener in the city or suburbs
I was born and raised a country girl, growing up on a 200-acre farm on Maryland’s Eastern Shore. I thought that eating veggies from the garden every summer, apples from our trees in the fall, and composting all of our organic matter was how everyone lived. After living in NYC for a few years though, I realized how difficult...
Living room love.
Just a little eye candy today for possible the most lived-in room in the house, the living room! This is where your lifestyle really dictates the arrangement of your space! Like to have people over? Multiple seating arrangements invite people to sit and chat.via Sarah GilbaneLike to snuggle? These chairs would be great! Boyfriend would love it...
Make it yours – bring your style into your home!
Most of us would probably like to be described as stylish, though not everyone has the same opinion of what is stylish. All the same, here are some ways to bring out or attain your style in your home.The Entertainer Some people earn the title of a stylish person by throwing unforgettable dinner parties, backyard soirees, etc. We’ve seen in...