This is a collection of design tips and tricks from my years being a Style Spotter and from my Stylemaker honor over at Better Homes and Gardens
Large outdoor planters are a statement piece and can be a wonderful and layered focal point to any outdoor space. For the past few years I’ve been collecting large outdoor planters and planting perennials, herbs…
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…
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…
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…
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…
City Farmhouse is open for design consultations, online or in person. Think of me as your design bestie there to help you plan your dream space. You’ve been asking for years, and up until now,…
Paint and color are at the forefront of every homeowner’s (or renter’s) mind, especially when it comes time to decorate. Yet, it seems to be the most difficult to narrow down and create a color…
Over the past few months of creating Nancy Meyers-inspired content and posts, I’ve learned one thing: that I’m not the only super fan out there. The cozy, organic, casual aesthetic she has created with her…
Picking the right paint color never seems to get easier, but it helps when you see examples and how they’re used together. My niece just bought her first house, and much like me, she likes…
I’m a little last in sharing my Coastal Christmas family room and front door. But better late than never, right?!. Plus, I have a very good excuse. I worked with Home Depot this year to…
All this talk about books and writing has me looking inward. Last week, I was honored to attend the Better Homes and Gardens annual Stylemaker event. This was my ninth time attending this event, and…
I can still remember how frugal I was when I became a homeowner for the first time. I would save for months to buy one big ticket item for the home. Being a child of…
