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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]