When you cram a family into a small temporary apartment, having a shared bedroom is a necessity. We lucked out in two ways. First, our boys still like sharing a bedroom, so our teen girl got her own bedroom. Second, that the kids’ beds that were handmade in Morocco fit perfectly in the…
Is The Climbing House Garden A No-Go?
I was talking with a home inspector yesterday about a property and he said that the ivy growing up the side of the home needed to go… ASAP. I protested. But a Climbing House Garden is so European! It’s one of my favorite things about Europe, I practically squeaked. (I’m learning quickly that my…
My Dark Grey Home Office in Copenhagen
I really cannot believe that exactly six months ago we left our home in Copenhagen. The time has flown by and most days I’m too busy to even stop and think about our home, but today I want to give you a glimpse into my dark grey office. These photos are a little sample of…
Don’t Decorate In A Day. Design Slowly.
Rome Wasn’t Built in A Day. And Neither Should Your Home. Unless you happen to be one of the lucky few who has the budget to hire a decorator with a limitless budget, you are likely going to need to design slowly. A home takes time to procure but sometimes when we see shows…
Love It or Leave It? The VERY Ornate Fireplace
It’s not very often in the suburbs of Atlanta that you find an ornate fireplace like this one. In fact, this might just be the only one of its kind in the city of Atlanta… quite possibly the entire South. This ornate fireplace is polarizing, or so it seems. Buyers seem to either love…
A Swedish Home Styled To Sell!
Staging typically means taking the life out of a home, while styling is about putting it back in. It is about selling a lifestyle and a story… One of the best things for me about living in Scandinavia for six years was the immersion into the design world. Working as a stylist and…
Why You Might Want To Keep Up With The Joneses
We’ve heard all our lives that Keeping Up With the Joneses is bad. Really bad. But after spending a little time studying real estate, I’ve realized that actually, it might be good for you. I know. I’m blowing your mind. Hang with me. A basic principle of real estate is homogeny. Homes, in…
Why You Might Want To Buy A Barn
Remember when we were kids and one of the worst insults that could ever be thrown at you was, “What were you? Born in a Barn?” Nowadays, that would give you instant bragging rights! With shows like “We Bought The Farm” and “Living Country” gaining popularity, more and more people want to live…
TARTAN CHIC? Is That a Thing? I’m Buying It.
Do you remember when “Urban Cottage” became a thing back in the late 90’s? We were all talking about it down here in the South for sure. Shabby Chic went a little modern and Cottage Living Magazine followed quickly afterwards. We bought it. We loved it… And we’re still buying it. So Tartan…
Love It Or Leave It? Black Windows and Doors
“You want to do what?!” That was the look I got from my mom and friend recently while viewing a home that was in need of new windows. I had just mentioned that I thought black windows and doors would be incredible and they clearly were not on board. I sheepishly added…
Why Your Bedroom Needs A Power Bench
Power Nap? Power Lunch? Forget them. What you really need is the power bench. These boldly patterned beauties will not only give your rooms a serious punch of style and playfulness, they are also practical. Just think of all the ways you could use one… You will have somewhere to sit and chat with…
Atlanta Art Deco Home :: An Extraordinary Tour
To discover an Atlanta Art Deco Revival Home is like finding a rare treasure. In fact, the Evans-Cucich house, built in 1934 and named after its previous owners, is the only art deco style home in Atlanta. In this case, when people say, “They don’t build them like they used to.” They are absolutely right….
