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Valentina’s Seven Favorite Sofas
One of the most common design questions that I hear from people is “How do I know which sofa to buy?” The options are almost endless, which is both exciting and terrifying. “What if I choose the wrong one?” Choosing the right sofa is huge because it’s the centerpiece of most living…
The Weekend Tasks for July 15
This weekend is all about finding pleasure in the small things. Sometimes life is big and crazy and there’s a real beauty in enjoying the simple things. I encourage you this weekend to enjoy the fruits of the season, make some small updates to the home, make a new cocktail, try a…
Our Favorite Amazon Items from June
We’ve been long-time users of Amazon for all kinds of items over the years. To be honest, we never really purchased much from there in fashion or home goods, but that has changed. Last year they reached out and asked us to try hosting Amazon LIVE events and we said we would…
Valentina’s Poolside Outfit Recipe
SUMMER IS HERE AND IT’S POOL TIME When you combine 95+ degree weather, three kids on summer break and long sunny days you end up with a fair share of pool time. We have an amazing neighborhood pool and we love it because while the kids swim we do our best to…
Our Weekend Guide for July 4
We’re looking forward to a longer weekend with the family for July 4. We have a lot going on with design projects and lots of editing but this weekend we will definitely be taking some time to relax, enjoy each other, work in the garden and take some “me” time. You can…
Our Favorite Home Essentials from Amazon
We talk a lot about interior design and how painting, decorating and styling can change the look and feel of your home. We love these conversations and honestly, we geek out on them all day long but it’s not the only way to change a room. People ask us all the time…
My Favorite Summer Dresses from Amazon
I love a good summer dress! The summer is hot here in Atlanta and I love being able to stay a bit cooler while still looking fabulous! We’re taking a few trips this summer and after two summers of minimal travel I’m ready to update and upgrade my summer dress collection. I’ve…
Our Weekend Tasks
We’ve recently returned from a trip to Copenhagen, Denmark. We shopped at all of our favorite stores, bought some of our favorite items and explored this city that we love so dearly. We also spent the day at Tivoli Gardens, a cultural icon in the heart of the city. The center of…
9 Curtain Mistakes And Budget-Friendly Ways to Fix Them
Curtains are so important. They’re like the “bangs” of our home. And just adding bangs to your hair, it can be easy to make a mistake. Today, I’m sharing lots of tips and tricks to get your curtains in your home looking fabulous! Curtain Mistake #1- Choosing Synthetic Fabrics Since your eye…
How We Bring Modern Design Into a Traditional Space
We recently completed the design of the main living spaces in our Lake Hartwell lake house project. This home dates to the 1990s, but was built and originally designed to be a manor home. Our primary goal was to preserve certain traditional elements throughout this manor home while updating it for a…
Valentina’s European Vacation Shopping Guide
We’re visiting Denmark this week and I’m so excited to be on the road (plane) again! Like most of us, the last few years have seriously impacted the amount of travel we’ve done. We’ve done our share of local travel over the last two years but this is our first international trip…