I recently had the pleasure of decorating an office space for a Mom returning from maternity leave. The space needed to function as a nursing space, so I wanted it to be a retreat where she could go throughout the day and relax and have some much needed privacy separate from her workplace cubicle. ( This is an engineering firm where my husband, Mark, is the office manager ) Because I was a nursing … [Read more...]
Lighting Guidelines for Dining Room Spaces
In design, there are times it's "acceptable" to break the rules, and other times when following them is not only beneficial, but necessary. There are a few guidelines to consider when adding lighting in dining spaces because it affects both function and ambience. The proper size, style, and type of lighting is key. Lighting has the power to make a small area appear larger and more grand, or it can … [Read more...]
My Favorite Space in Our Home
I am excited to share one of my favorite spaces in our home and what I think makes this space special and "home" to me. I was asked by Porch.com to be part of their #loveyourhome blogger series recently, and am honored to share it with you today! When we found our house and lot 13 years ago in a northern suburb of Atlanta, two of the key selling points of the house for us were the … [Read more...]
Pottery Barn Napkins Inspired Easter Table
Hi, Friends! Happy Thursday to ya! How's that whole Daylight Savings Time thing going? I sort of feel like I've been "off" since the time change deal last weekend. Things are in full swing around our house and it's been busy~ good busy, but busy nonetheless. My middle son has lacrosse practice every day and games every week, sometimes 2 with all the crazy weather we had a few weeks ago and trying … [Read more...]
How to Make an Orchid in a Rustic Bowl Arrangement
A few weeks ago, I found a really great Indonesian wooden bowl at Ross. I had seen them in the past and loved their rustic look and the way they looked with plants or floral arrangements in them. I bought it ( because as all you good shoppers know, it's better to buy it and later return it if you change your mind, than to not buy it at all, right?) not knowing exactly how I was going to use it, … [Read more...]
Christmas House Tour 2014
Today, I'm sharing our home for the holidays. Welcome, friends! Welcome to a house that is far from perfect, but is well-loved and lived in. This is our family's 13th year in this home...13 Christmases- wow, so many memories and seasons of life. Our oldest son started 1st grade when we moved to Atlanta from North Carolina, and now he's a Freshman in college. Our 2 younger sons were almost 2 and 3 … [Read more...]