Posts by Katherine
How to Choose the Right Exterior Lighting
Upgrade your exterior lighting fixtures to improve your curb appeal and refine the look of your house! Tips to choose the right outdoor lights and your questions answered. The jewelry of the exterior… A beacon to the front door… A defining feature of your home’s look… Yes, outdoor lighting can be all of those to…
Read MoreHow I Kept My Sanity During IVF
7 strategies to deal with the stress of IVF: here’s what worked for me! Staying sane during IVF is difficult at best! There are so many worries, so many stressful situations, so many uncomfortable medications and procedures. Not to mention all the mountains of information and scary statistics. In the previous post, I shared our…
Read MoreOur IVF Journey
*Trigger warning: this post may be traumatic for those experiencing infertility and miscarriage. I’m sharing my experience with IVF honestly and in some detail. I hope it helps those facing a similar journey. Just about 7 months ago S. and I started our first IVF (in vitro fertilization) cycle. An ultrasound on January 6th kicked…
Read MoreBest Dressed Guest
My summer dress picks for all the weddings on your social calendar! I am so thrilled to attend my dear friend’s wedding at the end of July. She has found her match, and I couldn’t be happier to see her tie the knot. Of course after receiving the invite I immediately started hunting something to…
Read MoreRococo Revival: A Pink & Green Tablescape
Taking inspiration from the feminine, flirty florals of the Rococo to set a pink and green tablescape with Limoges china, cabbage ware, Rose Medallion, lacy linens, and pink peonies! Let’s celebrate summer! I recently scrolled across this delicious piece of advice on Instagram via @thedanishway, originally from @iheartintelligence, and I felt so empowered to re-focus…
Read MoreInsta Shredded Chicken 3 Ways
Make lunches and dinners a little easier this summer with my quick recipe for Instantpot shredded chicken. I’m sharing 3 ways to use it for quick tasty meals! Summer time is here and the living should be easy…at least in the kitchen! With kids out of school, vacation plans, guests, and outdoor events I know…
Read MoreWhy I Love a Folding Screen
A look at the history of the folding screen and 8 ideas to use them in your home. Do you feel a chill draught about the knees? Autumn de Wilde’s 2020 Emma Mr. Woodhouse certainly did! He found the perfect mobile yet decorative solution too…a folding screen or as the French called it a paravent…
Read MorePhones Off – Glamping in East TN
Enjoy camping, but wish you had a few modern amenities? You must go glamping! Disconnect to reconnect! We’re going on a camping trip We’re going to turn off our phones! Down a winding road we go, Through mountains, and streams, and dales. We’re going on a camping trip We’re going to turn off our phones!…
Read MoreAt the Breakfast Table with V&B Petite Fleur
Let’s breakfast in style! An intimate breakfast table inspiration for leisurely mornings at home using Villeroy & Boch’s Petite Fleur dishes and white peonies against a blue and white theme setting. The coffee machine is purring away and champagne waits on ice. Some weekend mornings call for a slow start with a beautifully laid breakfast…
Read More3 Things You Should Know About Chinese Blue & White
Curio IQ Series: Let’s take a short and sweet lesson in antiques! Here are the 3 things to know for a better understanding of Chinese blue and white porcelains: Shop this peony ginger jar here In this week’s Curio IQ Series, I’m discussing the 3 things that make collecting blue and white Chinese porcelains challenging…
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