No room is complete without art on the walls. Artwork is the cherry on top, the frosting on the cake, the accessories to the perfect outfit – it is the finishing touch that pushes your space from beautiful to stunning. A few weeks ago I posted a photo from the “Commercial Street” room in the … [Read more...]
The Art of the Vignette
The early mornings before the shop opens is my favorite time. I get great satisfaction from turning the key in the lock, pushing open the door, and looking at all of the beautiful things standing tall and proud – just waiting for their new lives in your homes. I run my fingers along the … [Read more...]
An Ode to Blue and White
There are some iconic pairings that stand the test of time. Like peanut butter and jelly (still a viable dinner option after a long day in the shop for this working mama), Holmes and Watson, and of course Blue and White chinoiserie in home décor. This iconic color combo is having a major moment in … [Read more...]
An Affair with Artwork
Settling into our cottage has been a long and languid journey. It started with the Great Purge, when Dan and I let go of many of the furnishings that filled our larger home in Atchison. Because our cottage is so small, we could only keep the things we loved most. For Dan, it was all those books. For … [Read more...]
Cheers in the New Year
Even though our lake cottage is snug, during the holidays, we still manage to fill it with lots of family and friends. One of the keys to fitting in so many folks is to find ways to encourage everyone to spread out through the house, not just wedge into the kitchen like merry making sardines. At … [Read more...]
A Grow-With-Them Room for Boys
I predict that when Tammy and Tyler’s boys are 27, they will still want to live at home with their folks, just so they don’t have to leave their amazing bedroom behind. This welcoming retreat is designed to delight its current inhabitants – 11-year-old Carter and 8-year-old Sawyer – … [Read more...]