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All The Kohler Faucets We Used In My Brother’s River House
One of my biggest goals around my first “new build” was ensuring that it didn’t look “builder grade,” especially since my brother wanted it to be visually simple and not “fancy.” If we didn’t customize the finishes to the exact right amount, it could look basic, but too much could look overly designed (for what…
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A Few Early “Almost” Holiday Outfits That Are Possibly Year Round
For the recent Holiday shoot (that was shot in early October) I struggled to find anything that read as “Christmas” but found a lot that felt “holiday adjacent” (i.e., festive, pops of red, or even just slightly more elevated than my usual denim/denim/scarf vibe). Here are some cute holiday outfits if you are starting to…
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Farmhouse Living Room Update: The Sofas I Designed For The Space Are Here (And So Many Changes)
I “finished” the living room over 2 years ago, and while I was never 100% happy with it, I couldn’t put my finger on what/why, and loved it enough (and we had to shoot it for a magazine, so yes, I might have chosen some things based on timing). Now I want to be clear…
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Our Fresh And Easy 2025 Holiday Decorating Ideas That Will Get Your Wheels Turning
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Ready for my personal holiday decorating schedule? (Remember that my job alters a typical process, so NO PRESSURE). Ok, October: start gathering inspiration, new ideas, and any new pieces you want (good stuff can sell out). November: it’s dark/wet outside, so it’s fun to start adding greenery and twinkle lights (yes, faux for us inside,…
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Our Guest Cottage Update: How Much Will The Foundation Repair Cost???
Happy national “Reveal Your Foundation Repair cost” day. Brian advised against “cost honesty” (because he is my ultimate protector, which I appreciate), but I’m going to share some real numbers, similar to the asbestos and lead removal quotes (thanks for the feedback there). My hope is that these numbers can provide educational information for others…
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How Much Will It Cost To Remove Asbestos And Lead Paint From Our Guest Cottage (+ What I’m Willing To Do Myself To Save Money)
OK, lead and asbestos info coming at you – and before you click away, I know this stuff might sound boring, but it’s actually riveting because I can see all the dollars we are saving. I’m GIDDY. In past gut renovations, I would have just relied on our professional contractor to hire the experts to…
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12 Really Good Small Online Decor Shops To Make Your Home Unique
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When I originally thought of this online decor shops post, it was because A. I just shot my house, and getting to show off all of the special things I’ve collected over the years makes me SO happy, and I want others to feel the same about the things in their homes. B. Both Pierce…
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The Great Fall Boots I Own And Love
Fall boots, historically my favorite of all the “shoe” drops, are dang good this year (if not more expensive due to what I think is tariff inflation). But man, do I wear them a lot, even my over-the-knee boots that I’ve had for three years (which takes any winter outfit from basic to date night…
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Team News: A Big Magazine Spread Of My Brother’s House And A Recap Of Our Team Retreat!!
Y’all. My brother’s river house has a 10-page spread in the October Better Homes & Gardens issue!!! I was terrified to pick it up, TBH. Here’s how it works (at least here’s how I do it). I shoot these projects and create a big old pitch deck to send out to the magazine that I…
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Cozy Fall Sweaters I Love
Cozy season is upon us, with “sweater weather” certainly being my favorite top du jour (likely worn while eating a soup). I found a few sweaters that I love in different styles (for different occasions), but all to feel comfortable, and many are pretty affordable. We were out at the coast all week, and it…