The Pantry That Started It All
This fall, I’m finally refinishing my wood floors — which means it’s time to share our pantry renovation plans. For me, that pantry was where this whole project started. The pantry is original to the house — beadboard walls, a vintage set of drawers, and so much personality. When we had to disassemble our Folk […]
Design Rules I Follow at Old Silver Shed
Over the years, I’ve found myself returning to the same handful of design principles again and again — not because they’re strict rules, but because they consistently help a room feel balanced, welcoming, and thoughtfully put together. Whether you’re furnishing an entire home or simply refreshing a room, these are the design guidelines I rely […]
Creating a Collected Home
A collected home has a sense of history and individuality that simply can’t be replicated by purchasing everything from one store or decorating an entire room all at once. A visitor will sense your story the moment you walk through the door. Here are my tips on how to create a collected home that feels […]
Oak Flooring for Kitchen Island and Fireplace: A Perfect Match
When we built our home at Old Silver Shed, we made decisions we always knew we’d come back to. The answer to our biggest design challenge turned out to be oak flooring to wrap the island. This kitchen and dining room refresh happened slowly, nudged along by a wood sample carried in my bag […]