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Our Artist’s Loft
Last weekend we moved into a new place. It’s not a big space, in fact this is probably the smallest apartment we’ve ever lived in, but it’s cause for celebration all the same! It’s the start of a new...
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Cinco de Mayo Party
Are you throwing a Cinco de Mayo party this year? As it turns out I will be hosting a DIY craft party at Anthropologie the morning of the fifth but I’m sure to have a margarita or two afterward! How...
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The Hospitable Pineapple
Pineapples have long been the symbol of hospitality and welcome in the homes of hostesses. So, I find it a welcoming sight that the ever classic pineapple is making a resurgence in prints and...
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Crane & Canopy Giveaway
The hardest part of living in a tiny 400 square foot studio (yes, you read that correctly) is the obvious lack of space! Every item in our little abode is working double time as multi-purpose pieces....
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Throwing a Proper Barbeque
Last weekend I had some of the best home cooked barbeque in memory. Tri-tip and pulled pork, straight out of the backyard smoker and served up with spicy, sweet & tangy barbeque sauce. I was pretty...
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Beautiful Bugs
Delicate pinned butterflies, gilded beetles or sweet honey bees, I love all of these beautiful bugs in home decor. On my recent trip to San Francisco I purchased a beautiful pinned Papilio Lorquinianns...
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A Warming Summer Inspiration Board
From roasted summer tomatoes to beautiful warm burnt orange tones for the home, my inspiration boards have been filling up with warming shades lately. It may be the heat of summer or just my...
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Farm to Table Party
I would absolutely love to host a farm to table party. The simplicity of eating outdoors, the ambiance of an intimate table with friends, plenty of local and seasonal foods, and of course lots of great...
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Breakfast in Bed #Choiceisyours
Jason and I both have completely different sleep styles. He sleeps on his back while I sleep on my stomach. Jason snores, I don’t…at least that’s what I claim. I like to sleep in and Jason is an early...
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Setting a Metallic & Wood Thanksgiving Table
Some holidays have better color palettes than others, wouldn’t you agree? Like Christmas for example…so much better than the orange and brown tones of Thanksgiving decor! Ironically, there is so much...
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Trim the Tree with Four Homemade Garlands
Decorating the Christmas tree is one of my favorite things! This year I kept my usual collection of ornaments packed away and trimmed the tree with homemade garlands of white popcorn, sugared...
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Gifts for the Hostess & Baker
Still finishing up your Christmas shopping? Well you’re not alone. This season seems to have flown by in a whirl of festivities and has left me little time for good old fashioned retail shopping. I...
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Pineapples Foster + A Le Creuset Giveaway
You know it’s a good day when you’re eating a bowl of Pineapples Foster over vanilla ice cream and giving away a set of Le Creuset cookware! Yes, two of my favorite things are all wrapped up in this...
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Spring Updates for the Bedroom
Spring is on it’s way and I am already anxious to freshen up my home. For starters I’m ready to turn my cozy sleeping quarters into a light and relaxing escape. It’s time to pack away the wooly...
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Make-Your-Own Relaxing Room Spray
Spring is just over a week away and I’m more than ready to open the windows, dust away the winter cobwebs, and refresh my home with a good dose of spring cleaning…and a little refreshing room spray....
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Spring Updates for the Bathroom
A few changes can make a big difference in small room such as a bathroom. A new mirror, fresh set of colored towels, or updated shower curtain can transform a drab bathroom into a fresh new space to...
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Spring Living Room Updates
Lately I have been incorporating more and more Kelly Green and Lemon Yellow into my living and dining room decor. In our small apartment, one small color change can make a huge difference! Recently I...
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Vintage Barware
One of my great loves is shopping for vintage kitchen accessories. Huge shocker? I don’t think so. From vintage barware to jello molds, ice cream cups, and dishes, I am always on the lookout for pieces...
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Setting a Mismatched Table
For years (before getting married) I believed that the only way to set a table was with matching sets of dishes or china. Of course, when we got engaged, I registered for a lovely set of everyday china...
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Being “The Hostess” + a Giveaway
This past weekend I had the honor of representing Darling Magazine’s “Hostess” persona at their Create + Cultivate conference. I lead a room full of 90 talented, beautiful, and inspiring women in a...
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