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Holiday House Guests
For many of us, the holidays mean welcoming family into our home for several days. As it has often been easier to have our family come to…
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NYC Favorites
I used to live in NYC…on the Upper West Side. After a southern detour (to Charlotte, NC), I now live a 45 minute train ride outside of… More
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Holiday Treats
Better than eggnog! Here’s the Gingerbread Milkshake by The Kitchn, that you can make for the whole family with just 4 indgrients. Cover one gingerbread cookie with 1/2 cup… More
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Habitat – The Field Guide to Decorating by Lauren Liess
Like many others, I first became aware of Lauren Liess and her laid-back and accessible approach to design through her blog, Pure Style Home. I’ve enjoyed watching,… More
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Welcome, Fall
Welcome, Fall!! I love a change of season and having the house dressed to greet it! With an unseasonably warm September, most of my plantings are still… More
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Fall Inspiration – Outdoor Decor
We’re having a beautiful week in the Northeast, so I treated my sons to lunch at Terrain’s outdoor cafe. The food is true farm-to-table and both beautifully… More
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Sights of Seattle
Seattle has opened up her arms really wide and welcomed me in. From blue skies and cool temps, a special dinner at Ted Kennedy Watson’s weekend home,… More
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The Pillow Bar – Sweetest Dreams
Who doesn’t love or desperately want a good night’s sleep? I know I do and in my search to improve my zzzzzzzzzzs, I stumbled upon The Pillow… More
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New Find – The Loveliest
It might have been the pink door that drew me in, but actually it was a set of monogrammed cocktail napkins on Instagram that caught my attention…. More
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In The Navy
How was your holiday weekend? Fun and relaxing, I hope! Between spending time by the water, the color scheme of the weekend and a conversation about navy… More