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It's been a while since my last post, but rest assured—I haven't been sitting still. Like many creative people, my interests tend to overlap. While I'm still working on select interior design projects, much of my energy this summer has found its way outdoors. I've been producing new garden tours for The Nosey Gardener, exploring how everyday gardeners create beautiful, personal spaces that reflect who they are. At home, I've been rethinking my own landscape, learning (once ag

As winter comes to a close and we patiently wait for warmer weather, gardens waking up and trees beginning to leaf out, we have been living in our homes in a more focused way. Long days inside have a way of revealing what works and what does not, and just as importantly, what drives you crazy or challenges the flow, organization, or furnishings in your space. This stretch between winter and spring is also when we naturally shift into spring cleaning mode. It is often still to

I recently learned a new word: hygge (pronounced hoo-gah ). It’s a Danish concept centered on coziness, comfort, and contentment—especially during the darker months of the year. As I read more, I had a quiet realization: this wasn’t new to me at all. I’ve been living this philosophy my whole life. I just never had a name for it. Hygge is about welcoming winter rather than resisting it. Instead of battling the darkness and cold, it invites us to soften our surroundings, slow

The holiday season can be joyful… or overwhelming. With constant sales, endless inspiration online, and the pressure to make everything “perfect,” it’s easy to lose sight of what matters. But a wonderful holiday doesn’t require more — it requires intention. Here’s how to simplify your season and make room for joy: 1. Clear the clutter. A calmer home sets the tone for a calmer season. Before decorations, guests, and baking supplies arrive, make space. Clear counters, pare dow

This gardening season has been one for the books. It started with endless weeks of rain, which left everything soaked and soggy. Just...

While my roots are firmly planted in home and interior design, a new creative branch has grown in an unexpected direction—and I’m excited...

If you’ve followed my work in home and interior design over the years, you know how much I value thoughtful living—whether it’s reflected...

As I reflect on my goals for 2024, I’m excited to say that I achieved everything I set out to do. My ambitions revolved around making new...

This summer, I immersed myself in two gardening books that repeatedly mentioned Monticello, igniting my curiosity. On a recent journey, I...

In the realm of interior design, there's a special art to transforming challenging spaces into functional and aesthetically pleasing...

Welcome to your oasis of relaxation – the screened porch. A space where the gentle breeze whispers through wicker furniture, easy plants...

Layers create detail. In this example, a nook offers an opportunity to be something. After exploring ways to use the nook, my client...

I've been making sourdough bread since June of 2023. The process has been a creative journey which evolved into sharing loaves on boards....

There is an art to successfully mixing patterns. In this example I'll walk you through the process. For this window seat I want to...

January is the time to look back and reflect on experiences in order to outline the year ahead. As I mentioned in a post from August, my...

After a two-week trip in our motorhome from Wolfeboro to Abingdon VA, Knoxville TN, Lexington KY, and Clayton NY I captured several...

Three plus years ago, the pandemic forced all of us to take a look at life in a new way. My husband I and are both self-employed so we...

When working with clients I'm always looking for pieces to coordinate with the style and color scheme. In addition to incorporating new...

There are times when one product won't provide all of the solutions to a problem. Here are examples where I combine one or more products...

Small spaces require precision when choosing new furniture. One piece that is too big can create a problem to the flow. In this example,...