Let 2021 Spring commence! Am I right?? After the year we have had and being inside all winter, there’s certainly pressure to make this Spring and Summer of great weather one to remember! In my opinion outdoor entertaining will be the cornerstone to just that. I have received a lot of questions lately on outdoor furniture and how to make selections for your patio or deck. I put together some guidelines to help navigate that question:

2020 led us to some unexpected turns which forced many to convert their whole home to the equivalent of the catch-all drawer; a work from home office, classroom, cooking space, and gym. With all our different aspects of life compiled into one space, it is certainly a challenge to stay organized. We are hopefully on an upward path to normalcy, but in the meantime let’s focus on starting off January by organizing the home and family to feel a little more structured and prepared for whatever may be next.

I’m at the age where a lot of our friends are getting married and having kids, but the announcement of a baby on the way never gets old. In my mind there are stages: the feeling of disbelief, the excitement, and then the realization that they are in the process of creating a freaking human and there is so much joy coming in so many ways.

The holidays are fast approaching. There are presents to buy, meals to plan, and trees to decorate. Hosting guests doesn’t always get the attention, but it’s worth putting some thought into to make sure everyone is in their top holiday spirits. Check off the notes below to make sure your home is in tip top shape this year - and some of my favorite finds to help set the stage!

We all want that perfect paint color; the one that makes our home look like it belongs on HGTV and wows our guests as they step in. There are a lot of articles that will tell you the best colors to pair together for any given style of house, but the problem is every house is different. The light (natural and not) will have such a drastic effect on how every paint color looks in each room that it’s hard to say how the paint in someone else’s house will look in your application. Read on to hear a few tips to help you make that selection.