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…
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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…
The Weekend To Do for June 4
The weekend is here and it’s time to relax. Life has been a bit hectic with all of the end of school year activities and lots of design project. This weekend we’re heading outside to relax, have some fun as a family and enjoy the amazing summer weather. I hate surprises so…
Extreme Kitchen Makeover
When we helped Dr.Pharris purchase this home a few months ago this home was in a deperate need for an update. The kitchen had good bones and the cabinets were in good shape but the blue walls and stained island time stamped this space to the 90’s. Dr. Pharris is a few…
