BHG Stylemaker-A Decade Long Honor
After a decade of being invited to the BHG Stylemaker event, I am still honored and humbled. Looking around the room at all the insane talent, I often wonder, “How did I get here?” In…
Book Contract With Alcove Press
Well, I did it! I sold my first novel, HOUSE IN BLOOM! Eek, I still can’t believe it! After five years of blind hope, countless rejections, and deciding that giving up wasn’t an option, I…
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DIY Burled Wood Frames
Good ole craft paper for the win! This project blew my mind in the best way, of course! After seeing the comeback of burled wood frames, I wondered if I could make a version myself….
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Best Way To Preserve Pumpkins
I head to the North Fork every fall for pumpkins, usually sometime after the BHG Stylemaker event. My favorite spot to stop is Krumpski’s on Main Rd in Southold. I typically get about 16-20 of…
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Paper Mache Pumpkins For Under $5
Ever since my last paper mache project, I’ve been itching to do another. The last time I made the viral bowls, they were sold on Anthropologie and Studio McGee. They ranged online from $20 to…
Most Realistic Faux Pumpkins of The Season
Faux pumpkins have come a long way in the last few years, haven’t they? Some of them look so realistic that you can’t even tell if they aren’t the real deal. That makes the quandary…
6 Books You’ll Need If You’re Thinking Of Writing A Novel Or Memoir
Everyone has at least one book in them—or that’s what they say anyway. I just think the idea of writing an entire book can be uber-intimidating and downright scary, to say the least. But it…
Coastal Aunt Aesthetic-Putting A Name To This Timeless Trend
Meet the new aesthetic taking summer by storm—the Coastal Aunt. She’s the prequel to the Coastal Grandmother. She’s a girl’s girl, chic and well-traveled. She may be single or not, but one thing is for…
Book Update-We’re On Submission, So Now What?
I’m officially on submission with my second book! I’m hoping the second time is the charm! It’s been a challenging journey, to say the least, but one thing is for sure: I’m glad I didn’t…
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Coastal Grandmother Aesthetic-What You Need To Know This Summer
If you are a huge Nancy Meyers fan like me, then you’ve heard of the term Coastal Grandmother Aesthetic. It originated a few years back from TikTok, of all places, and since then, it’s gone…
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Best Solar Patio Lamps + Snippets of Summer
Ahhh…. summer. What could be better? Absolutely nothing! The scents, the soothing cadence, the cool night air, days in the sun, and time on my porch. I finally finished my outdoor spaces, and now it’s…
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A Resort That Feels Like You’re in a Nancy Meyers Movie
It’s officially summer, and with that comes the urge to travel. So, if you’re looking for an East Coast getaway that feels like you’ve stepped back in time, maybe to the fifties to Kellerman’s. Or…