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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Transforming an outdated bedroom into a peaceful green woodland nursery with cozy vintage vibes perfect for our baby boy James.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 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 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 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…
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