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Get the look: Chinese Chippendale Chairs
If there’s one thing I keep seeing pop up every time I turn around, it’s a Chinese Chippendale chair. I just got back from High Point market in North Carolina, and Chinese Chippendale influence was...
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High Point: Day 1
Today I’m giving you an inside peek into High Point Market, where tens of thousands of buyers and designers descend on the tiny cute town of High Point, North Carolina twice a year. As a part of the...
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Home Tour Wrapup
We survived the neighborhood home tour this past weekend, and it was a fantastic weekend for us. Naively I hadn’t really thought about how much work it was going to be to participate both on the...
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High Point, Part 2
Today is part 2 of 3 in my High Point spring market wrapup (see part 1 here). By day 2, I was a little better mentally prepared in what to expect. And I also remembered to have cash for parking this...
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What I’ve learned about outdoor furniture (& a Craigslist patio update)
In our nearly 11 years of marriage, we’ve had a little experience with outdoor furniture, primarily in the form of miscellaneous umbrellas, dining tables and chairs. And sadly, it almost always sits...
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10 Multicolor Pillows I’m loving right now
Being the color lover I am, I’m thrilled with the current trend of multicolor pillows. If one color is good, then a dozen colors can only be better, right? Here’s a roundup of ten multicolor pillows...
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11 easy updates to your patio
We’re in the midst of updating our backyard patio, especially now that Archer is big enough to enjoy playing outside. We found a pair of chairs and a low outdoor coffee table on our local Craigslist...
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19 Stylish Beds that Will Make You Feel Like a Grown-Up
You’re at that stage in life: it’s time to have nice, grown-up bed. You work hard and you’re past the days of hand-me-downs from great aunt so-and-so or the headboard from your college days. No! You...
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Snap these up now @ the Nordstrom Anniversary Sale
There are some mega-good finds at the Nordstrom Anniversary sale. I thought I’d do a little roundup of some of my favorite colorful decor finds. Because it’s the dead of summer and sometimes you need...
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Creative Souvenir: Design-Loving Details from San Francisco
Do you buy souvenirs when you travel? As a kid, I loved finding souvenirs when we’d travel — that perfect little memento to take home and remember what we’d seen — but souvenir shopping as a decor...
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One Room Challenge: Week 1 (the Before)
The One Room Challenge officially kicked off yesterday and today all the rest of the participants are linking up to talk about their big plans for the upcoming weeks. This will be my first time to...
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One Room Challenge: Week 2 (accessories!)
It’s week 2 of the One Room Challenge (see week 1). This week I worked on lining up some accessories for the room and getting the new Dash & Albert Regatta rug* laid which has already made alllll...
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Color Crush: Pantone’s Riverside Blue
I’m sure you’re no stranger to Pantone’s color missives. This fall, they released ten gorgeous colors that they’ve deemed the hot hues in fashion as we head towards the end of 2016. But! I wanted to...
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Easy DIY Boxwood Wreaths
If you’re looking for a quick & easy Christmas DIY that doesn’t cost all the dollars, then I have the craft for you! I love a beautiful boxwood wreath and a few years ago I splurged for this West...
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Holiday Home Tour Pt 3: Candy Color Tree
It’s the final part of my Holiday Home Tour (see part 1 and part 2). Earlier in the fall I heard someone say that all anybody really wants at the holidays is sameness. That made me pause – it’s the...
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13 Small Christmas Trees to Make you rethink the large thing
Whether it’s a lack of space or just an aesthetic preference, there’s something to be said for going with a small Christmas tree. I’m particularly charmed this year by small potted Christmas trees; it...
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20 Stylish Swing Arm Sconces: The Ultimate Roundup
Swing arm sconces are having a major moment right now in the design world, and I’m no exception. Last week I showed you the brass swing arm sconces that I installed at the lake house, and I thought it...
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Nour El Nil Luxury Nile Cruise? SIGN ME UP
On Instagram last week I stumbled on the beautiful Nour El Nil – a collection of luxury Nile River cruises. The photos are mesmerizing – it’s like the most exotic cruise you can imagine and straight...
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24 of the best natural woven baskets
You can’t beat the style & storage that you get with woven storage baskets. I’m a huge fan for the natural texture and visual interest they bring to a room, not to mention the practical aspects...
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Minted Personal Styling
Editor’s note: This post is sponsored by Minted. Thanks for supporting the brands that keep Pencil Shavings going. As a designer, I consistently hear from people that they are struggling to figure out...
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