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GIFT GUIDE FOR THE HOSTESS WITH THE MOSTESS

If you’re looking to spice up your hostess gift game this year and bring something other than your favorite trusty bottle of wine, then you’ve come to the right place. That’s not to say a bottle of wine or champagne is a boring hostess gift. In fact, they’re great, especially when accompanied with a gorgeous velvet ribbon bow and personalized gift tag. But if … Read More GIFT GUIDE FOR THE HOSTESS WITH THE MOSTESS

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GIFT GUIDE FOR THE DESIGN LOVER IN YOUR LIFE

Is there someone in your life who has everything? Or someone who has impeccable taste who you’re too scared to buy for because they’re anally particular? My family is probably reading this and nodding their head thinking that I fit this description to a T. Well lucky for you, I have you covered for gift inspiration. I am annoyingly picky, and I can decisively … Read More GIFT GUIDE FOR THE DESIGN LOVER IN YOUR LIFE

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MY HYPOTHETICAL THANKSGIVING TABLESCAPE

If you’re bestowed with the responsibility of hosting Thanksgiving dinner, then let this post be your inspiration for your inevitably stylish table setting. If you missed my shopping guides on table settings to impress even your pickiest relative, be sure to check out volume I, volume II, and volume III because they have a lot of great product recommendations. Now let’s get into it. … Read More MY HYPOTHETICAL THANKSGIVING TABLESCAPE

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A THANKSGIVING TABLE SETTING TO PLEASE EVEN YOUR PICKIEST RELATIVES: volume III

The third and final volume of A Thanksgiving Table Setting to Please Even your Pickiest Relatives is here! If you missed Volume I and Volume II, then be sure to check them out because hopefully there’s something that fancies everyone. Obviously, the star of the show here is the set of Estelle Colored Glass coupes in all their amber smoke glory. The brown dinner … Read More A THANKSGIVING TABLE SETTING TO PLEASE EVEN YOUR PICKIEST RELATIVES: volume III

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A THANKSGIVING TABLE SETTING TO PLEASE EVEN YOUR PICKIEST RELATIVES: volume II

Welcome to Volume II of A Thanksgiving Table Setting to Please Even your Pickiest Relatives. If you missed Volume I, check it out for more inspiration. Because Volume I was teeming with warm shades of terracotta, rose, blush, and delicious browns, I wanted to go in a different direction with deep olive greens and brushed golds. The green tones give a soft, organic feel, … Read More A THANKSGIVING TABLE SETTING TO PLEASE EVEN YOUR PICKIEST RELATIVES: volume II

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A THANKSGIVING TABLE SETTING TO PLEASE EVEN YOUR PICKIEST RELATIVES

It’s November 8th, which means we have an upcoming holiday to look forward to. Yes, I mean Thanksgiving! Now don’t get your panties in a wad and misinterpret that to mean I don’t appreciate Christmas. Your girl LOVES getting in the holiday spirit, but only after Thanksgiving has its shining moment. If you’re looking for inspiration for your Thanksgiving tablescape, look no further. Your … Read More A THANKSGIVING TABLE SETTING TO PLEASE EVEN YOUR PICKIEST RELATIVES

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MY LOWKEY, NON-CHEESY HALLOWEEN DECOR

If you’re not the type who wants big blowup spiders in your lawn and fake bloody corpses in your home for Halloween, then you’ve come to the right place. My approach to Halloween decor is simple, tasteful, and as non-cheesy as possible. I shared my curated shopping list of elevated Halloween decor in this post and this post, but I wanted to show some … Read More MY LOWKEY, NON-CHEESY HALLOWEEN DECOR

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ELEVATED HALLOWEEN DECOR YOU ACTUALLY WANT IN YOUR HOME

Welcome to Volume II of my curated Halloween decor picks. You can find Volume I from last year here. All of these selections will add a spooky, yet classy Halloween touch to your home. Because we don’t need a pillow that reads, “Witch, please” to decorate for the holidays 😉 I own and love the black tapered candles from Amazon. They’re unscented and come … Read More ELEVATED HALLOWEEN DECOR YOU ACTUALLY WANT IN YOUR HOME

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EFFORTLESS ACCESSORIES TO UPGRADE YOUR KITCHEN

Black serving paddle board | Marble and light oak serving board | White pedestal bowl | Dalmatian print kettle | Smeg electric kettle | Marble utensil holder | Wooden cooking utensils | Black marble circular serving board | Black and light oak circular serving board | Fluted salt and pepper mills | Matty Matheson: A Cookbook | Pasta cookbook | Marble cookbook stand | … Read More EFFORTLESS ACCESSORIES TO UPGRADE YOUR KITCHEN

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THE INTERIOR DESIGN INSTITUTE GRADUATE STATUS: unlocked

Alas, I can finally make my return to the blog after what feels like a lifetime. I decided to take a hiatus earlier this year because I wanted to focus solely on my design studies. I had enrolled in The Interior Design Institute back in August 2021, but I found myself making little progress because I was getting sidetracked by the blog and my … Read More THE INTERIOR DESIGN INSTITUTE GRADUATE STATUS: unlocked

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OUR SMALL, AVERAGE, DISHWASHER-LESS KITCHEN TOUR

No one asked for it, but I’m finally sharing the grand tour of our small, average, dishwasher-less kitchen. That’s right. Dishwasher-less. That’s a dagger. Aside from forcing us to scrub dishes and robbing us of thirty minutes every day, this kitchen serves us well. I added a few functional accessories that liven it up, and I’m pretty happy with the result. For instance, my … Read More OUR SMALL, AVERAGE, DISHWASHER-LESS KITCHEN TOUR

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FIVE WAYS TO ELEVATE A COOKIE-CUTTER HOME

Okay, so your house looks nearly identical to every other house on the block. You moved to the neighborhood for the good school district, the price was right, or maybe you thought the neighbor was really cute. Regardless, your house feels a little lackluster, and you’re looking for ways to add character and make it look more custom. Welp, you have come to the … Read More FIVE WAYS TO ELEVATE A COOKIE-CUTTER HOME