This post might be inspired by the respite from numerous days of rain that we've been having here in the Carolinas. Today the sun is shining beautifully! Yellow ochre was my "it" color for Fall and it is still holding first place for Summer. It doesn't seem like I am...
What are your plans for the weekend? There is rain and possible thunderstorms in the forecast for the entire weekend, so I might have to delay my gardening plans... Instead, I'll try to finish reading this amazing book. Have a wonderful weekend friends! xx*...
It's been awhile since I've taken you inside a Parisian apartment. They never disappoint and this one featured today is quite swoon-worthy! I am drooling over all the furniture and that deep blue velvet sofa is so delicious! OMG, these velvet chairs! really...
*This post is sponsored by Bassett Furniture but all thoughts and opinions are my own. It’s amazing the impact new furniture can have on a space! I recently had the pleasure of partnering with Bassett Furniture to give the sunroom a refresh. I couldn’t...
sourceInstalling an outdoor shower has been on our to do list for awhile. The hubby especially is obsessed with the idea of installing an outdoor shower and have even carved out a spot in the backyard that he thinks is ideal. Can you imagine soaking up the sun's rays...
Sometimes a little rainbow motif is all it takes to add immediate cheer to our lives and spaces. These 12 spaces provide great examples of this. I love how the addition of the rainbow motif above enlivens the space (source) and add contrast to the white walls. A...
Over the weekend, I was busy pulling weeds from the garden as I excitedly planned what flowers I would be planting this year. Gardening is one of my favorite activities and I find it to be therapeutic too. When I look at our outdoor space as it is pictured above and...
A loss of a loved one is never easy and although my mother-in law would've recently turned 90, it doesn't make it any less painful realizing that she is no longer here. Nonetheless, I do take solace knowing that she lived a long and full life and was deeply...
If you're looking for a bit of weekend reading, I am over on the Society6 blog enthusiastically sharing about that maximalist life in my interview with Danielle. You can read it HERE Have a great weekend everyone. xx images: Lea Hartman
Do you remember when I unveiled the bedroom refresh earlier this year? I mentioned in that post that I might have the perfect art piece for behind the bed, and it couldn't be more perfect! It's like it was custom made specifically for this room, the colors go so...
Valentine's Day is just around the corner and I prefer a low key celebration at home as it's usually so overcrowded at the restaurants, plus it can also be a pain to find a babysitter. Do you love to thrift? I sure do and almost everything featured on the tablescape...
This post is sponsored by American Women’s College, all opinions are my own. "...And I feel like what I've learned from this whole experience is, women, we’re nurturers, that’s what’s expected of us. We have our children, we have our husbands if we're lucky...
It's no secret that color excites me and though it may seem that I am always redoing our bedroom, the green version has actually been in place for awhile(well, maybe not that long). Anyway, toward the end of last year, i felt it was time for a change and I kept...
This light filled apartment in Seattle is very easy on the eyes. There is a quiet elegance about each space and it is clear that each object was meticulously placed. There is a sense of calm as one goes from room to room despite the evidence that the interior designer...
Viktoria Dahlberg The brutally cold nature of this Winter has definitely left me digging deep into my cozy bag of tricks-think plants, soft blankets, ambient lighting via candles and twinkly lights. Though during the day time that morning light does wonders to lift...