Posts by Katherine
Why I love Muddy Interior Paint Colors
The benefits of painting your interior with a muddy or muted tone and how to pick these subtle colors! Have you ever heard someone talk about dirty versus clean paint colors? Maybe they used the word muted or muddy to describe an earth tone? What they were describing is the chroma of a color –…
Read More6 Month Review: Baby Gear & Nursery Essentials
A look at the baby gear and products we’ve used and loved the most with a 6 month old. Well friends…we have finally hit James’ half year mark. I can’t believe he is 6 months old already. When mired in the colicky sleepless haze surrounded by dirty diapers and covered in spit-up, time was glaaaccciiiaaalll…
Read MorePlate ID: How I Research & Identify Antique Plates
Need help identifying your antique dishes? Learn my step by step method for researching and identifying antique plates! If you are a regular P&P reader, you know I have a keen affinity for plates. As I’ve said before and I’ll reiterate here…each one of these round beauties is a little work of art! And I…
Read More5 Tips to Style Your Sideboard as a Bar
Turn your sideboard into a chic bar with these styling tips! With Mother’s Day, wedding season, and summer soirées right around the corner, it’s time to plan your beverage situation for entertaining! Put your sideboard to good use as a bar or drinks station for an event or even on a more permanent basis. Turning…
Read MoreHow to Care for Your Handmade Rugs
My first real introduction to Oriental rugs was at the auction house where I worked several years ago. I was totally entranced by the vibrant colors and intricate designs. I asked our rug appraiser to teach me about the styles, quality, and history, and she graciously shared her knowledge, starting me on the path to…
Read MoreA Peek at Our Nursery & The Baby Gear We Can’t Live Without
A look at our green and white traditional nursery for baby James and the baby gear that has saved our lives the past 6 weeks! What a whirlwind the past 6 weeks have been as we welcomed our first baby to the world almost 6 weeks ahead of his 40 week due date. I cannot…
Read More3 Things You Should Know About Persian Rugs
Curio IQ Series: Let’s take a short and sweet lesson in antiques! Today, we are looking at the 3 things you should know before investing in a handmade Persian rug. The exotic magic of Persian rugs has captured the imagination and attracted devotees for centuries, and what’s not to love? The intricate patterning, the vibrant…
Read MoreMy Favorite Purchases of 2023
The best of 2023: products I discovered and LOVED last year! These are the top picks I’ll be buying over and over again! You know when you find that unicorn product or brand and it blows you away with its fit, style, efficacy, and/or charm? You’re a fan for life, and you’ll never go back?…
Read MoreChicken Wire for that WOW Mantel Garland
What I learned decorating my mantel for Christmas using a chicken wire base for that WOW factor sculptural garland look! Chicken wire…on the mantel? What? Have you noticed this floral hack making the rounds of IG and Pinterest? Me too! And I decided this was the year to try it on the stone mantel in…
Read More5 Tips for a Festive Christmas Table
Let’s set an elegant winter themed Christmas table for intimate holiday dinners and create a festive atmosphere! Good food, good drink, and a merry company of loved ones gathered around a beautifully set Christmas table make for that special holiday magic! It’s time to break out the festive linens, Christmas china, and good silver! Let’s…
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