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 […]
Finishing Touches-Tying Together our Living Room and Workspace with Serena & Lily
Adding my vintage desk to the window corner in our living room was brilliant. Creating this little side office made practical use of the corner; I use it, my guests use it and my kids use it- it’s like an at-home WeWork area. The only problem was that my existing living room rug was not […]
Easy and Breezy…..
As you already know, for years, I struggled with finishing our master bedroom. I never quite felt inspired enough, having made a few mistakes in there, and never really addressing them. The wood wall that divided our dressing area from the main room was an issue. The contractor mistakenly used walnut instead of oak; and […]
Scratch That! ( Built from Scratch, Again.) Correcting Mistakes in Our Master Suite
Sponsored Post – Sawyer Mason One project in our home that was daunting was re-addressing our Master Bedroom Suite. In theory, it had all the makings for a great Master Suite: We found beautiful vintage french doors (with glass) for the entry. I loved how they allowed for natural light to carry though into the […]
Beach House Essentials, Getting Ready for Summer with Serena & Lily!
Living by the beach on Cape Cod, Summer is everything! And gearing up for this summer season, (hopefully this year with lots of friends and family), I’m pulling out some of my favorite Serena & Lily products. I love Serena & Lily, they understand the casual, coastal lifestyle. I can rely on them for high […]
