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…
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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…
BHG · Budget Decorating · Seasons · Summer
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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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…
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Design Consultations Open-Think Of Me As Your Design Bestie
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,…
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No Fail Way To Pick The Perfect Paint Color + Palette
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…
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Nancy Meyers Inspired Patio From Walmart
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…
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The Perfect Earthy Coastal Paint Color Palette
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…
Coastal Christmas Family Room + Front Door
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…
BHG Stylemaker + My Arc Through The Years
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…
The Egg Chair-The Only Chair You’ll Need For Your Outdoor Space
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…
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Amazon Outdoor Favorites
Well, we made it through another winter! And I, for one, would like just to skip over the early parts of spring and get to the good stuff. By good stuff, I mean flowers, warmer…