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*...
This Paris Apartment Will Make You Swoon
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...
Sunroom and Living Room Refresh with Bassett Furniture
*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...
10 Inspiring Outdoor Shower Ideas
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...
Add a Dose of Cheer with Some Rainbow
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...
Planting Season and a Look Back at Our Patio Makeover with Home Depot
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 Deep Loss that Took Us Back Home to Jamaica
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...
That Maximalist Life
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
I Found The Perfect Art Piece for My Bedroom
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...
A Stylish and Romantic Valentine’s Day Dinner At Home Using Mostly Thrifted Pieces
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...
Make This Your Best Year Yet-The Self Care Approach
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...
A Bedroom Update with Pantone’s Color of the Year 2019
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...
Quiet Elegance in Seattle
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...
These Bedrooms are Dripping With Cozy
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...
A Home Brimming with Bright and Happy Color
This home brimming with fun pieces, bright and happy color in every room is sure to brighten your day, especially if you've been enveloped in sunless skies as I've been for the past couple days. It's been quite depressing really. I love how happy this home makes me...