When you think back on some of your favorite memories, how many of them were made around a table? Some of my fondest memories include a birthday dinner on a porch in Maine, an outdoor beach picnic with friends, and our family’s yearly holiday open house dinner. There’s something about cozy gatherings and a shared … More Bring Kindness to the Table this Spring with Serve Kindness
At the moment, Kyle and I are loving living just outside of Boston in a small condo by the water. It’s the perfect amount of space for the two of us, and we’re so lucky to live where we do. That being said, I always keep my eye out for other homes and condos on … More Style Stalker: Portsmouth Condo
One of the things I love about Instagram is that it allows you to find and connect with likeminded people who love design. For quite some time I’ve enjoyed following @thejoshuatreehouse. The Joshua Tree House is a project between husband and wife team Rich and Sara Combs. They’re working to restore and decorate a 1949 hacienda … More The Joshua Tree House
For a while now, I’ve been dreaming of painting our bedroom a dark color. Black might seem like a bold choice, but when done right, it can be very elegant. Now that we’re homeowners and can do anything we want to our walls, we decided to go for it! In prep, I pulled inspiration from … More Decorating with Dark Paint
The Inn at St. Botolph is a boutique hotel nestled in a quiet neighborhood in the South End, located in a 19th century brownstone. It blends in seamlessly with the homes on Saint Botolph Street and lets guests live like locals during their stay. The Inn matches the charm and character of Boston’s South End. … More The Inn at St. Botolph
I’m at the stage in my wedding planning where most of the big decisions have been made and now we’re down to the nitty pretty details. Yay! In my search for accessories that will make the ceremony and reception one of a kind, I’ve come across lots of great small companies that can help me do … More Silk & Willow
Summer is on the way and with it comes dreams of light, breezy linens for the bedroom. I’ve been browsing through Frette’s website and just love their spring and summer collection. It’s full of the luxurious hotel-quality linens that Frette is known for, but it also has bright splashes of modern color and whimsy that take … More FRETTE Collections
Recently I had the good fortune of collaborating with a stellar creative team to throw a Saturday night Scotch Tasting. Kathryn Yee of Bash Studio was the creative genius behind the event and she invited me to provide some of the vintage props and decorative touches. Her official title is “event curator” and details are … More Scotch Tasting at the W
On Saturday as the snow was falling here in Boston I settled in at the computer and spent some quality time (with a drink in hand) working on my online shop. I’ve always wanted an online outlet for my pieces since at the moment I’m only able to do pop-up markets here in Massachusetts. Instead … More Pop & Circumstance Online Shop
Let’s plan extravagant parties all year, every year, shall we? My life has recently been consumed with wedding planning. Now with a lot of the bigger items checked off the list it’s time to get to the fun part….the details! These are the small touches that make my heart beat a little faster.
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