I love a good design challenge—and this one had me seriously second-guessing myself. The other night, Jack turned to me and asked, “Do you think you could design a full room for under $1,000?” I paused. Honestly? I wasn’t sure I could pull it off. I mean, let’s be real—I adore designer pieces and…
How to Make Your Patio Look Like a Million Bucks (On Any Budget)
I’ve got al fresco on the brain! The weather is finally warming up, and we’ve hit that sweet spot of the year—warm enough to dine and lounge outside, but not so hot that you feel like you’re melting into your chair. And let me tell you, we are so ready to take full advantage…
V’s Boozy Blueberry Muffins
Musings on Being Bold
Wow! Anyone else is awe that we are already 5 months into 2025?! These Spring days are flying by but they are full of sweetness and sunshine, afternoon thunderstorms, and flowers blooming and herbs spilling out of their pots… and I find myself savoring each one of them as though it’s the…
Celebrating Mom in Style: The Ultimate Mother’s Day Gift Guide
I’ll never forget the moment I realized my mom wasn’t some superhero from another planet—she was a real person, just like me. It hit me when I brought my daughter home from the hospital. Holding that tiny human in my arms, I finally understood just how much love, sacrifice, and heart my…
Marble Is the Moment—Here’s How to Add It to Your Home Without Renovating
Marble is totally having a moment right now—and honestly, it deserves the attention! This timeless material has been gracing our homes for thousands of years, and yet it somehow keeps reinventing itself. While many of us grew up seeing marble on floors, countertops, and maybe a fancy bathroom vanity or two, its…
Musings of the Spring Home
The roses are all blooming this week and their fragrance is literally lingering in the air. It may actually be my favorite event of the entire year. If you are… shall we call it… botanically baffled… then you know that even just the fact that the roses survived another year feels like…
The Interior Design Rule I Refuse to Break
Let’s just say it—I have a type. I try to branch out, I really do. But at the end of the day, this girl knows what she likes: bold, dramatic accessories that stop you in your tracks. I mean, if I have to think about it? Debate it? It’s a no. The right piece has…
Modern, Chic, and Totally Unapologetic—This Style Shift Is Everything
I’m having a major Modern Girl moment—and honestly I think we all have a little bit of that energy in us. Think of it like this: Barbie wasn’t just one thing. She rocked city glam, nailed countryside chic, and still stayed true to herself. That’s how I live too. Some days, I’m all about…
Musings on Staying and Living Young
Staying young isn’t about stripping naked and running into water fountains at 2 in the morning. (Not that I ever did that when I was young.). But there is a spirit in those who seem to attain this seemly unattainable dream… as if they drank from the fountain of youth and now…
Modern Design Just Got a Glow-Up—and You’re Going to Love It
It probably won’t surprise you to hear this—but I’m completely obsessed with modern design. After living in Scandinavia for six years, that clean, minimal aesthetic became more than just a design style—it became a way of life. And guess what? It’s making a major comeback right now… but with a twist. This new wave…
The Drama Is in the Details: How I Turned Bookcases into a Dream “Destination!”
Styling bookcases might just be my ultimate happy place. I’m not even kidding—I could spend all day arranging and rearranging shelves. There’s something so satisfying about playing with height, depth, and layers to create a space that’s both beautiful and personal. The magic of bookcases is that they can whisper or shout—they can quietly…
