Bedding Refresh: How to Layer a Beautiful, Comfortable Bed
There is no better treat than climbing into bed at the end of a long day and feeling completely at home. Learning how to layer a bed beautifully is one of the simplest ways to transform your bedroom into a true retreat. Comfort and quality matter deeply to me — investing in the right layers […]
ART IS EVERYWHERE
Tips for Finding it, Framing it, and Displaying it Art has always been part of my life. Years ago, I invested in gallery pieces — works I still love and artists I still admire. But these days, I search differently-looking for pieces worth framing as art that feel personal and meaningful I don’t spend a […]
Upstairs Projects at Old Silver Shed
Every year, we start out with the best intentions, and somehow maintenance projects take over, leaving the more fun ideas waiting their turn. This year, I’m making a point to change that. I have a few projects planned, and the first one I’m tackling is my upstairs, kids’ bathroom. I also wanted to share a true “lay […]
The 5 Senses: January Reset
Welcome to Sunday Senses Happy New Year! This past year was a busy one! As I think about the new year, my first priority and goal is to slow down. This shift in perspective allows me to spend more time doing the things I love and may have missed over the last year. One of […]
Chicken Cutlets and Orzo with Fresh Basil, Tomatoes, and Brie
Looking for a tasty and always-satisfying dinner idea? This chicken cutlet recipe is it! It’s a favorite in our household, and many of my friends love it too. This dish is great served family-style or plated individually. Enjoy! Ingredients For the Chicken: For the Orzo & Tomato-Brie Mix: Instructions 1. Prep the Chicken 2. Cook the Chicken […]
Sausage Pasta Fagioli With Spinach
This recipe is credited to GoodHousekeeping.comFall is officially underway, which means soups and stews will soon be back in rotation. This chunky and flavorful soup is a go-to in our house, and I love that it offers a twist on a classic. Here’s how to make it! PREP: 15 minutes plus overnight to soak beansCOOK: 1½ hours […]
Let’s Talk Pickies
“Pickie- boards” and I go way back, ask anyone who knows me! The great thing about them is they’re easy to prepare, the bad thing about them, they can get expensive. I follow a few simple rules…first, this is usually a pre-dinner course so I don’t like to overload the board. I’ve collected antique wood […]
Weekend In Philadelphia
A few weeks ago, we took a trip to Philly to help our daughter move into her new apartment in Rittenhouse. Something about the whole Philly experience just makes me smile. We were listening to Teddy Pendergrass singing ‘Wake Up Everybody’ and gazing out onto Rittenhouse Square from our perch at the Rittenhouse Hotel, and […]
Glamping, Old Silver Shed Style!
Hi! It’s Nathalie! My mom asked me to write this blogpost about the glamping weekends we’ve hosted at Old Silver Shed for 2 years in a row now. The first was a combination undergrad/grad school party. My friends and I all left our senior year of college in a rush as the pandemic started, and […]
Worth the Wait…
Back in 2008, we finished our home enough to move in —and it was a bit like glamping. We made the best of it because our rental lease ended and we had no choice. We had only one working bathroom in the house. Our primary suite bathroom was not even close to functional but I […]