The the little things. I was thinking about that earlier when I was putting my spaces together. We’d spent the morning collecting pine cones and twigs and adding candlelight and leather and fur and velvet and wicker. Jack kept running downstairs to our little shelves where we stash all the things and…
Creating Everyday Magic: Our Dining Room Decor for Fall
There’s something so special about the dining room this time of year. Fall always inspires me to slow down, savor, and make the ordinary feel extraordinary—and for me, that starts with the table. I’ve always believed that setting a table shouldn’t just be reserved for holidays or special occasions. Every day deserves…
How to Make a Modern Home Feel Cozy: 9 Designer Tips
Cold. Soulless. Lifeless. Those are not words any of us want to use to describe our homes, right? When we walk in the door, we want to feel that ahhh moment — cozy, warm, inviting. But what if you love a more modern interior design? Clean lines, simplicity, sleek finishes — they’re gorgeous, but…
8 of my Tried & True Sculptural Vases That Bring Instant Drama (and Style!) to Every Room
You know that feeling when you enter a room and your eye immediately zeroes in on something a little extra—that perfect piece that quietly steals the show? For me, sculptural vases are that something extra. The curves, textures, architectural lines—they’re like mini artworks that instantly elevate a space. I’m constantly scouting for the right…
Musings on Creating a Cozy Home
Hello, my beautiful friends! What a wonderful time of year it is… just days away from the cozy season being in full swing and for me, the anticipation is nearly killing me! I can’t stop thinking about the warm, furry blankets, the candlelight, the fire going in the fireplace, a pot of…
Fall in Three Shades: Caramel, Cream & Chocolate
When fall arrives, it doesn’t just whisper change—it wraps us in warmth, texture, and indulgence. And this season, I’m swooning over three palettes that feel like the ultimate fall wardrobe for both your home and your closet: Caramel, Cream, and Chocolate. Each one has its own personality, its own mood, and its own…
Modern, Cozy, and Classic: Pottery Barn Nailed the Perfect Mix
If you’re anything like me, you adore the warmth and familiarity of the classic home—but you desire an updated or contemporary look. You want spaces that feel lived-in, welcoming, and timeless… without tipping into kitschy or outdated territory. Classic and fresh, warm and modern, cozy and chic…..ahhhh, this is the combo we’re…
Musings on Decadence
Bon Weekend! I’m so excited for the weekend ahead! I don’t know about you, but the weekends for me are all about little splurges… finding little moments to indulge and be a little decadent! Whether it’s a dark piece of chocolate, a long bubble bath, a book by the fire (weather permitting…
Falling for Fall: My Favorite New H&M Pieces 🍂
Every year, when the first hints of autumn start to whisper in the air, I feel this irresistible pull to refresh my wardrobe. And this year, H&M’s Fall collection has completely stolen my heart. From the moment I slipped into these pieces, I knew they were going to be my go-to staples…
My Mom’s Famous Baklava
Baklava has always been more than dessert in my family—it’s a tradition, a love language, and a little bit of magic all wrapped up in flaky, golden layers. Some of my earliest memories are standing on a stool next to my mom in the kitchen, carefully laying out sheets of filo dough…
I Said I Wasn’t Decorating for Fall… Then August Happened
In July, I swore I wasn’t going to decorate for fall this year. I told myself I’d wait… savor summer… keep things simple. Then I’d skip right to Halloween… because I’m so excited about Halloween! And then August rolled in with its golden light and cooler mornings, and—well—you can guess what happened….