I have been feeling myself inching towards complete and absolute exhaustion, but the overwhelming simplicity and warmth of this beautiful home in Sweden gave me just the boost I needed. It’s soothing design is like getting an instant shot of comfort in the veins and as soon as I saw it I felt so inspired! I…
How to Style An IKEA Shelf :: Adding Warmth + Character
Hello, everyone! I hope you all had a wonderful weekend! We had our huge moving sale, which was a wonderful success and oddly enough, we kind of liked some of the rooms feeling a little less full afterwards. But enough about moving. Let’s chat IKEA shelves! While Ikea may not be known…
How to Win A Design Duel
He’s a born and bred country boy, she’s a suburban girl turned lipstick wearing, high heel donning convert. He wants rustic and industrial, she wants classic and elegant. (Clearly I am not referring to my husband or myself. Obviously.) But what course of action do you take when a design duel breaks out at home? (and…
Fifty Shades of Greige in This Cottage Kitchen
It’s hard to go against the beat of the drum sometimes, but this inviting cottage kitchen is proof that fifty shades of greige can still live on in our modern world. Do you remember when these colors were soooo big not even five years ago? Ruts sound messy and few people aim to get…
15 Ways To Live Like A Modern Nomad :: Restless Daydreaming
Perfect golden Sunsets, Long strolls through Ancient Cities, Sunrises on the top of a mountain, Breakfast with exotic spices, Dinners with a faint breeze in the air— the nomadic life boasts nothing short of romance. Being a nomad is about not knowing where you are going to wake up tomorrow and not not…
I will look back on my messy life and know that I lived.
It’s not that I have always appreciated a little messiness. Actually, I am a bit of a recovering perfectionist. I prefer for my shoes to be clean and shiny, my hair in place, and my lipstick applied just right and my kitchen cleaned up. Let’s just say that I like things in…
Bunny Decor :: Taking the Rabbit Beyond Easter
It’s not easy informing a seven year old that his dream of owning his very own bunny rabbit is a bit atypical and downright unfeasible at the moment. I have to give him credit, though. The kid doesn’t back down. Months have passed since he made his very specific request: The bunny would need…
Lemon Cake :: Tips For Making An Easy Gluten Free Cake Recipe
Whether you need gluten free recipes for yourself or want one in your back pocket for when you entertain, I’ve got some easy gluten free cake suggestions that will make your life SO much easier and save you tons of time. One of my best friends cannot eat gluten or milk and when…
A Royal Copenhagen Easter :: as fresh as a breeze, as deep as a deep secret
As our time here quickly winds down (4 weeks + 2 days left), I have found myself spiraling into a panic as I realize that there are so many things that we haven’t seen yet and a slew of things that I have to do again (and again!) because I love them…
Are You Gridding Me? Thanks, Homey, for the Grid Obsession
I don’t spend much time thinking about grids. Quite frankly the thought bores me… or at least it did until I discovered Amy Kim’s blog, Homey Oh My. Now, thanks to her, I have fallen down a rabbit hole of Grid Obsession that I am certain can only be rectified with a…
The Digital Mood Board :: Shades of Grey + Bohemian Vibe
Carolina and Cory are making some serious progress on their major home makeover here in Copenhagen. The walls are being prepped for new electric, plumbing, and will be seeing their first coat of paint very soon and the kitchen has been gutted. (Isn’t it all so exciting?!) With the renovations moving quickly,…
How To Throw A Teen Birthday Party When You Are Packing…
The logical reaction to a birthday when half your house is packed up already (or waiting in the moving sale pile) is to make polite excuses to your child and take her out for a fancy dinner. I rarely do anything logical. And pinterest has seriously upped the pressure. My daughter’s “Celebrate”…
