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Saturday night was very special. On Saturday night I went to the launch party to celebrate Matthew Mead’s new magazines – Matthew Mead’s Upcycled Style (which my home and blog are featured in) and Matthew Mead’s Decorating (his brand new issue that is filled to the brim with gorgeous homes and styling ideas). Matthew and…
When I think of summer. I think of magical, sun drenched days. I think of English gardens bursting with roses, foxgloves, sweet peas and lilies. Gardens that might also have the odd fairy living there. I think of warm sand and cool waves. I think of castles to be built and ice cream to be savored….
Earlier this week, I shared some fun, beachy pots I made from materials from Michaels! I just love them! I can’t wait to share how to make them at my local Michaels this Sunday from 1-4pm in Hanover, MA – click here to RSVP. I’m one of 100 bloggers who are getting their craft on…
I’m so excited! We’re gonna have so much fun this week! This SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 16TH from 1-4pm, I’m joining Hometalk and Michaels for an in-store PINTEREST PARTY at the Hanover, MA location. YOU’RE ALL INVITED! RSVP to my local event here. If you’re not local, no worries 100 other bloggers are taking part across…
It’s time for the first installment of our Creativity Over Coffee series for 2019. I’m so excited to introduce you to my friend and super talented artist, Becky O’Toole of The Pink Frame. I remember seeing Becky O’Toole’s beautiful paintings for the first time. It was at Joye in Scituate Harbor, small seascapes, which perfectly…
I have journals full of thoughts and project ideas. Writing down my goals helps me keep on track. I thought I’d share my goals for 2019. As I sit here, the curser is flashing…. On off, on off… goals… goals… goals… What to write?!? The pressure of putting it on paper (or rather the…
I can’t believe summer is almost over and the boys will be back in school in a few short weeks. Today I wanted to share about our upcoming Staycation, Reloved and Simply Living (magazine features). First up, the blog is gonna be a bit quiet this week. We plan on putting our laptops in a…
In the summer, when it’s hot, so hot you want to jump in the freezing Atlantic, I crave salads. This corn summer salad is one Conor and I made up. We love to experiment in the kitchen, he tells me he wants to be a chef one day. I realize his desires might change as…
“Christmas waves a magic wand over this world, and behold, everything is softer and more beautiful.” Norman Vincent Peale This post contains a few affiliate links, if you purchase through the link, the item does’t cost you more but I would get a percentage of the sale. For more read my full disclosure policy. Thanks…
This year I’ve really experimented a lot with faux finishes to mimic nature. I love taking MDF or simple pieces of wood and making it look distressed, aged or a completely different material all together. Actually as you’re reading this, I’m currently on a plane on my way to Atlanta for the Haven Blog Conference….
This post is sponsored by Smart Tiles. Notice anything different about our kitchen? I’ll give you a hint here’s a look at the kitchen when I painted it back in January: See the difference now? We added subway tiles! For years I’ve dreamed of having a subway tile backsplash. DREAMED. In our first home we…
I partnered with Royal Design Studio on this post, I used their products to create a festive Cinco de Mayo tablescape. Can you believe May has arrived and, with it, one of our favorite holidays?!? Cinco de Mayo! My little guys LOVE tacos, burritos, quesadillas, rice and mock cocktails! We celebrate Cinco de Mayo every…