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HOW I FOUND THE COURAGE TO FOLLOW MY DREAMS

HOW I FOUND THE COURAGE TO FOLLOW MY DREAMS

Changing careers – well, it’s hard at any age, right?  It’s especially hard at 38 when you have two kids, a husband, a big expensive house and you choose to walk away from a 6 figure successful entrepreneurial business to start over.  Trust me, because I’ve done it.

Prior to being a decorator, I was a photographer.  I spent over 10 years photographing children/families and I absolutely loved it.…

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High Design for Real Homes

High Design for Real Homes

We all browse those magazines with beautifully designed spaces, gorgeous architecture and wish that our home had the lines and built in charm that we see. I know that I look at houses designed by the top designers with unlimited budgets and envy the old beams, built ins and original flooring. I look around at my city home where the rooms are leaning and the projects are endless, and I wish that…

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That dreaded recliner... the good the bad and how to work with it.

That dreaded recliner… the good the bad and how to work with it.

We’ve all been in a house that has one of these, or maybe you have one in YOUR house!  No matter, you know it when you see it – that deep, overstuffed, oversized pocket of absolute comfort with a tricky mechanism on the side that can catapult you into next century or leave you stuck for hours to bask in the overstuffed bliss of reclining.  I get it – they are so comfortable.  And most often they…

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Before and After

Who doesn’t love a good before and after? I LOVE a good before and after! Especially when I’ve designed the after and know how much effort and love the homeowner has put into making the space absolutely perfect.  This is such a beautiful transformation – I just had to share it with you as a little testimonial to how some simple advice and vision can transform a space from already beautiful to…

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How far? How high? How big?

How far? How high? How big?

Have you ever been rearranging your home, moving furniture around and wondered to yourself “how far should the coffee table be from the sofa?” or “how many barstools can I fit at the kitchen island?”  or “how high is your nightstand supposed to be?”   If you have, then you’re in the right spot! This post is about DIMENSIONS.  Everything you need to know – the guidelines for nightstands, end…

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Two blog posts in ONE WEEK?  I know you want some of what I’m drinking, right?  ;)

Things are slowly piecing together in the Tudor House.  This has been the week of deliveries to the MAX.  Living Room Chair that everyone but me thinks is uncomfortable? Check.  Coffee table that was black when it arrived and is now a pretty gold?  Check.  Dining Room chairs? Check. times 6.  Cheap frames for cheap…

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the good bad and minimized.

the good bad and minimized.

Have you ever had one of those moments in life where the universe slaps you in the face and screams “get with the program girlie!!!”? Either by subtle little messages or one big tragic incident, or even in your wine induced dreams. In my case the skull is thick and the messages bounce right off until a pattern hazily emerges before my eyes. At this point, and ONLY at this point will my self…

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Design Coaching – Why, What and How.

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Sliding Door Roundup!

I don’t know about you, but I absolutely love the texture and depth that a good barn door brings to the modern home. It’s an interesting, creative way to add texture and privacy while still being stylish. In the beginning when the designers and DIY’ers were going crazy with sliding or barn doors, they all looked really really rustic, right? You saw a plethora of stained, rough wood in grungy…

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Friday Favorites

In the spirit of keeping things simple, I thought I would share my favorites this friday. Kitchens, anyone? Feast your eyes on these 8 gorgeous spaces. Sources linked below the images.

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You know you wanna, right?  Weekend warriors unite!  Who’s working on their kitchen this weekend?

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STUNNING use of wood in a kitchen. Those pendants, those stools- and no upper cabinets. Love it all. 😍😍 @luxemagazine #kitchen #kitchenlife #kitchenlove #kitchenenvy

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In honor of yesterday's historic ruling, Rainbow Stairs - love really does win. Every time. So happy #SCOTUS realized that. So thrilled for my friends who have been waiting and waiting for their love to be recognized. #lovewins #rainbow #rainbowstairs source: Indulgy #history #onelove #decorating #decorate #spiralstaircase #stairstories

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downsize for a larger life.

downsize for a larger life.

If you haven’t read on here or on Instagram, we are getting ready to move. In the 18 years since we met, my husband and I have relocated 6 times for his career.  SIX?!?  It’s true.  While most people would faint at the thought of this, we revel in it.  The opportunities afforded to us via these moves have been incomparable, and we’ve truly enjoyed the journey.

As we ready ourselves to embark on…

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Good morning Instagrammers!! I am spending today MINIMIZING! I tackled our glassware this morning. This is it. Every glass we own is in this picture! I went to stemless wine glasses for double duty as juice glasses, I am down to just six coffee cups, and despite my better judgement the hubs talked me into keeping 6 tall beer glasses for the guys. I don't know about you, but I LOVE an organized kitchen! So much so, that I created a little guide to jump start your own kitchen organization. This guide is exactly the method I used to drastically change my kitchen's contents 6 months ago. It's not without work, or purging, but it is worth it in the end! Link in profile. #organize #organized #openshelves #kitchen #kissthecook #kitchenlife #kitchenlove #kitchenware #kitchendesign #minimize #simplify #purge

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@smalltowngirllife started a fabulous new hashtag! #moveitupmonday - showcasing older posts for your new followers! Girl, I love that!! This is our home office #1 - we have two offices in our house right now - I had to give up this space to the hubs temporarily while he gets his ducks in a row for our potential relocation. I miss my pretty gold walls!!!! I keep telling him that he is the worlds most stylish engineer in this room. He keeps telling me he is going to put a keg in the corner with a recliner to "man it up". 😆😆 Because everyone asks: the wall was taped and painted by yours truly. Admittedly, I had help from my friends Pinot and Grigio. 😉 The paint is Martha Stewart vintage gold at Home Depot #office #chevron #goldwall #gold #diywall #walltreatment #homeoffice #workathome #homesweethome #IDCDesigners

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STUNNING kitchen on Domaine Home. That backsplash!!! Wow!! And those floors! 😍😍 #kitchen #kissthecook #kitchenlife #homedecor #interiordecor #interiordesign #chevronfloor #herringbone #rustic #whitekitchen

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I absolutely LOVE this pink wreath as the accent. I did a little "oh!" When I saw this! The perfect example of how all neutral with just ONE poppy color can make such a statement! I found it on Pinterest, but the link went spammy- so if you know the designer, please feel free to tag/mention them for credit! Its gorgeous! 💕💕 #popofcolor #hotpink #livingroom #interiordesign #designer #homesweethome #icouldlivehere #neutral #athome #gorgeous