Spicy Pineapple Crush-The Perfect Summer Cocktail
Summer is almost here, and you know what that means; it’s time to make a pretty summer cocktail. I love to test new drinks recipes with friends and see which ones are deemed worthy of…
City Farmhouse by Jennifer OBrien Has a Whole New Look!
If you’ve hopped on my website recently, you probably noticed that City Farmhouse by Jennifer OBrien got a makeover! I have to say it was long overdue. It is now easy to search and navigate….
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Brynn Swivel Chair From World Market Review
Remember the post I did a few weeks ago about finding the right swivel chairs for my family room? Well, I bit the bullet and bought two Brynn Swivel chairs from Cost Plus World Market….
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Large Outdoor Planters For Any Budget
Winter is slowly retreating, uncovering the splendid beats of spring. The sweet sounds tickle my ears and the smells tantalize my nose. With this new season brings an eagerness for summer and sometimes I feel…
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Family Room Reveal-Bridgerton Meets the Long Island Coast
Sometimes a design dilemma can serve as a catalyst for change. A perfect example of this is my fireplace. While some might find the ornate detailing appealing, I always struggled with its traditional aesthetic. Growing…
Favorite Swivel Chairs For Any Style and Budget
Years ago, when my sister suggested swivel chairs for my excessively large family room, I shuttered at the thought. I don’t know why, but maybe it had something to do with my vivid memories of…
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West Elm Hardware Hack-An Insane Savings Per Window
Many of you may not know this, but I worked for a design company in Denver many moons ago. Much of their business was custom window treatments and furniture. I learned so much about textiles…
Summer Sanctuary Patio With Target-Get the Look
I can feel summer coming, breathing, and speaking a little louder. It could be wishful thinking or because… I just returned from Florida and need it to be so. Every year like clockwork, right about…
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Painted Built-ins with Fluted Doors, I’ve Narrowed it to Five Classic Colors
In case you haven’t already guessed it by the number of paint projects I have going on, I am nesting. And it’s becoming a problem. Honestly, I do ALL the painting in my house but…
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The Green I Chose + Tips for Picking the Right Paint Color
A few weeks ago, I shared details of my family room refresh. I asked you all to vote on a wall color and rug. After I bought the paint samples home and tested them in…
Giving Ourselves The Praise We Deserve
We deserve to give ourselves praise, to sit in our victories, no matter how small or big, and tell ourselves we are enough more often. Honestly, I’m getting too old not to be kinder to…
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Come Vote on Paint Color + Rug-Living Room Refresh
We all know the easiest way to refresh a space is with paint. So I’ve been thinking a lot about this wall and fireplace in my family room. I want to make it all one…