From time to time, Gentle Readers, a TikTok follower will send a question that really gets me thinking. The gist of a recent question was: What if you do something to your house and you HATE IT?! That was all the information I was given. Intriguing, right? One thing is true no matter what the…
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The best (easiest) pillow arrangements for beds
Oh, Gentle Readers. Anyone who says the pandemic is over hasn’t stopped by my house recently: 3/4 of our household is COVID-positive right now. I have been spared so far, but I fear my luck can’t last forever. Sigh. ANYway, for obvious reasons, BEDS have been very much on my mind. Beds and the pillows…
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Before and after: Home makeover in Virginia!
Hello, Gentle Readers! In the previous post, I included a photo of a bedroom we designed in Virginia. I thought you might like to see some “befores” and “afters” from that project, so here’s a makeover special! The client didn’t want to replace EVERYthing. Just most things. You’ll see what we kept and what we…
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How to mix patterns: breaking it down
I have been so surprised and delighted by the wonderful response to my little “Design Dilemmas” on Instagram reels and Tiktok, Gentle Readers. Thank you! Several of them have been about pattern mixing, so I thought I would try and capture the takeaways for those of you who prefer to read rather than watch. 1.…
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Bonnet House: Wild, whimsical, and more than a little wacky
Two posts in a row about house museums, Gentle Readers! Thank you for indulging me. You know I love a good house museum. This one is called Bonnet House, and John and I discovered it on a mini-break in Fort Lauderdale a few weeks ago. (“Discovered” may be a strong word…the property was literally next…
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