Posts by Katherine
2024 Christmas Garland Kits
A festive statement Piece that will last years to come! Jolly Blossoms Garland Kit Want to take the guesswork out of your mantel decor this holiday season? Order one of my Christmas Garland Kits and bring festive magic to your home! I’ve dreamed up two classic holiday styles this year that I can’t wait to…
Read MoreTips for Designing a Nursery
How to design a nursery: 10 Tips to create a nursery that is both pretty and practical! Living and using our nursery in various iterations over the past 8 months, I’ve learned a few keys to creating a functional baby’s room that still feels whimsical and attractive. A nursery doesn’t need to be sterile and…
Read MoreOur Green Woodland Nursery Reveal
Transforming an outdated bedroom into a peaceful green woodland nursery with cozy vintage vibes perfect for our baby boy James. Whimsical – Handsome – Traditional 9 months in the making…………..no not baby James — our nursery! LOL I’m all for slow thoughtful design, but I’ll admit this nursery renovation and decoration dragged. In the end…
Read MoreIn My Mom Uniform Era
What to wear, eat, join, and buy postpartum for a thriving 4th trimester! Having a baby is hard work, but I bet you knew that! Everyone does, but the reality of it doesn’t really hit until several weeks after you’ve given birth. The overwhelming elation and joy of his arrival has quieted and the visits…
Read MoreWhy 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…
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