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Valentine’s Day at Home: Romantic Table Setting for Two

Looking for some creative and fun ideas for celebrating Valentine’s Day at home? I’m sharing a romantic (and easy) table setting that’s perfect for creating a wonderful date night at home, along with tips to make it extra special!

For us, Valentine’s Day dinner has mostly been an ‘at home’ affair. We’ve often found the over-crowded and over-priced restaurant meal to be a bit much, and if it falls on a weeknight, not all that convenient either. So years ago we started making it a ritual to stay in and have a romantic night at home. read more

Friday Favorites – Weekly Inspiration

Welcome to Friday Favorites, a series where we share our favorite decor, design inspiration, shows, recipes, fashion finds and more! And though it won’t all be French, some of it definitely will!

My husband left town today for a week so I’ve got a whole roster of bachelorette activities planned. No, not any partying or bar hopping, haha. Bachelorette = lots of design shows, Pinterest and magazine perusing, along with no cooking and maybe some antiquing and walking with friends. Oh and of course, some online shopping! In other words, heaven! read more

How to Decorate Using Odd Numbers: Design Basics

Did you know that one of the most basic rules of decorating is that you should decorate using odd numbers? Whether it’s a small vignette or a large wall grouping, odd numbers are more pleasing to the eye.

I’ve had conversations with many of you over the last year and one of the things you’ve asked me to talk more about are design basics. From the right rug size, to how to place furniture, to basic design rules, these are things that so many of you struggle with. And I get it! I also struggled with a lot of the same issues for years. But through trial and error in my own home, lots of design study, as well as working on other homes in my design business, I feel like there is so much I have to share with you! read more

Friday Favorites – Weekly Inspiration

Welcome to Friday Favorites, a series where we share our favorite decor, design inspiration, movies, recipes, fashion finds and more! And though it won’t all be French, some of it definitely will!

Well, it’s been a busy January here already, with one of the kids still home, my husband’s birthday happening, and of course, my many cleaning and organizing projects! So far I’ve organized the pantry, all the kitchen drawers, the hall closet, and I’m about to tackle the spice drawer. I joked on Instagram yesterday that I hadn’t done any work, bill paying, or household chores since tackling all that, haha! read more

Winter Decorating Ideas that Will Warm Up Your Home

Does your home have the winter blahs? Today we’re sharing winter decorating ideas that will help warm up your home and banish the blues!

I love the feeling of a fresh start in the new year. The Christmas decor comes down and everything feels clean and simple. But I must admit, sometimes it can feel a little too simple. read more

Friday Favorites – Weekly Inspiration

Welcome to Friday Favorites, a series where we share our favorite decor, design inspiration, movies, podcasts, fashion finds and more! And though it won’t all be French, some of it definitely will!

First off I’d like to thank all of you for your comments last week! There were over 200 of you, and I’m overwhelmed by your kind words. I can’t tell you how happy I am that you love the series and the blog, and that you’re here! read more