As many of you know, we have a lot of outbuildings on the property – each of which are competing for “most falling down” – most of them “tying for biggest winner”. We are equal parts grateful and daunted by the forever projects on this property (“neverending” is the word we use, sometimes with a positive inflection, sometimes less so). Each one is a mini-renovation. In fact, I got the quote back for the garages that I wrote about a couple of weeks ago and let’s just say the scope of that project has been cut down in 1/2 – AT LEAST. And yet each one is an opportunity to have some fun and incr ..read more

I know I’m about to make a bold statement here but we’re amongst friends, right? I can be bold? I’m really quite smitten with a new style for me and claiming it’s the new Modern Farmhouse. Now, I’m not saying it’s so trendy that it *is* replacing the ever-popular shiplap-clad suburban favorite, but what I am implying is that it *should* steal its crown. Before I tell you what it’s called, let me back up just a minute (mostly, I’m buying myself time…you’ll see why): An inconvenient thing happens when you’re as obsessed with interior design as most of us around these parts: you fall in love wi ..read more

This Monday is all about mothers (and grandmothers and people who are like mothers to us). I know this may feel a little early, and in full disclosure, it was meant for the end of the week but we needed to do a last-minute swap (only for exciting reasons I promise:)), BUT how good would it feel to know what you wanted to do or get for your mom this year a couple weeks ahead of time? Let me tell you, GREAT. So like we did a few years ago, we wanted to get the real low down on what moms actually wanted So we hit up Instagram for some suggestions. As you will soon see it was an incredible and t ..read more

Happy Sunday everyone! We had a BIG design week in Portland for some exciting things coming up (sorry to be a tease but we just want you to know THINGS ARE HAPPENING!) Aside from that we are patiently awaiting getting to be in Mexico for a few days together. Yes, Emily is the best boss and really knows how to pick a place for brainstorming. 22 days and for sure not counting:) Links?? Let’s go! This week’s house tour is one we’ve been talking about all week! Our beloved Pierce & Ward designed Emma Roberts house and it’s a cozy, warm, layered space. How do you all feel about it?? From Emil ..read more

I hadn’t been to Old Navy in years, mostly because it’s not at the mall that I frequent and Brian buys most of the kids’ clothes at Target. WELL… NO LONGER. I was honestly blown away by how good some of the stuff was. I, of course, vowed to buy NOTHING because I don’t have the lifestyle anymore to need as many different clothes, especially nice work clothes but not only did I find some great pieces for those of you who do leave the house for a job where you need/want to look nice, but there were a few pieces that I literally couldn’t not buy. If you want to read my philosophy of consuming RE ..read more

The sun has started to really shine now that we are well into April so it was only natural that our next Fix it Friday was outdoor-related. I know many of us have been “meaning” to fix up our patios, balconies, decks, etc for probably years now, so how about we make it actually happen during this one? Full honestly, mine needs a very laborious deep clean. But if you are starting fresh (and hopefully kinda clean) then here are three reader-submitted entries that I hope will inspire you. Now, I chose three more budget-friendly ones to show you that you can do a lot for less. However, outdoor f ..read more

Coffee table books: let’s talk about them! They’re dense, often expensive, but the good ones are SO worth the price of admission. As a voracious reader-turned-design fanatic, I’ve collected my share of big ol’ tomes – so today, I want to show you my fifteen favorite coffee table books. The catch? They’re all ones that I’ve learned from! Let’s be real: a lot of coffee table books are photo-heavy, but my current budget is dedicated towards the titles that are both beautiful AND helpful. Below, you’ll find the books that taught me how to spot good vintage, how to mix patterns, how to identify A ..read more

Welcome to a dream outdoor patio situation that I had the honor to style and shoot a few weeks ago. If you think you recognize this it’s because it’s the outdoor space of the Bay House, built by the owners of ARCIFORM and Versatile Wood Products (Anne and Richard, respectively) and we showed a sneak peek last year here. Their creativity and genius in this particular house is what made us decide to hire them for our farmhouse. But when we originally shot the interiors (two years ago now) the outdoor furniture hadn’t arrived yet so we got to go back a few weeks ago (now that the weather was ni ..read more

We’re back with the last installment of what Jess cleverly coined “Curtain Call” (she’s a punny queen, that one). The final Curtain Call, if you will. As I promised in my original post—read that here for context and some helpful curtain rules I laid out—today’s adventure involves window obstructions. We’re talking A/C units, random pipes, radiators, and ceiling slopes. I’m the first person to tell anyone who asks me that a lot of times, curtain coverings are a personal style choice. If you like something dreamy and dramatic, go with full-length drapes. Want something modern and crisp? Opt fo ..read more

Well, the day is finally here and I hope you’re all prepared! It’s been a long time coming and I know we’ve all been anxiously awaiting it: tax day. Did you do them? If the answer is yes, congratulations! Your reward is this post, where I finally reveal just how I was able to use fabric as wallpaper in my bedroom makeover. It’s completely renter-friendly and won’t break the bank, so you can spend your return on something fun, like a tropical vacation, instead of hiring a professional installer, after paying $100/roll for wallpaper. If you’ve been following along since last week, I sincerely ..read more