Author name: stephanie

I love to read and design so bringing those two things together is a favorite pastime with design books. The inspiration I get from these fuels my creative spirit and I often find a color, shape, or vignette that I want to incorporate into my house or just have fun checking out different design styles

When I created my wreath round-up I wanted to buy the one below but unfortunately, it was sold out by the time I decided to commit. Since then, I have seen hoop wreaths popping up on blogs and thought that I would try to create my own since I had many of the supplies and

It’s time for another Amazon round-up of favorite things I have purchased recently. With Covid, I know that most people are shopping online more but I have to say that my Amazon shopping has remained consistently high. It is such a great marketplace to find nearly anything you want/need and the customer service is fantastic.

My husband spends most of his waking hours in the office which doubles as a work-from-home space (full-time currently) and an after-hours gaming retreat. He had been asking to remodel the office in our Redmond, Washington house for years but I resisted because the existing office was very craftsman, like the house, and I worried

The word nightstand makes me think of a sentinel who stands watch while I sleep. While I like the idea of this, it is also a bit creepy, so perhaps it is best that a nightstand just a great place to hold nighttime essentials and maybe a lamp and a small plant or frame. Below

New table lamps are a great way to add some style and function to a room. Light from a lamp can really create a mood whether you want to watch a movie, listen to music, or just hang out with the family and the end of the day. Just because your current lamps turn on

While flush mount lights are great for bedrooms (see some options HERE), the master bedroom deserves a bit more drama associated with a chandelier if you have at least 10′ ceilings. A chandelier also adds style – think of it like bedroom jewelry unless you are like me in which case it can be the

I recently relocated to Newport Beach, CA after living in Washington for over 23 years. The most difficult thing I left in Washington is my 21 years old son who is a Senior at the University of Washington getting a degree in computer science and who will be working at Amazon after graduation (sorry, proud

Once upon a time, an electrician came to my house to install some lights and he looked at the old light and said, “ah yes, the old boob light.” Not a fairy tale, real life. He did not even blush and I thought it was the most accurate, and hilarious description ever. If you do

Your entry welcomes guests inside and is generally an area you walk past in your house frequently so make it count! While entries come in many styles, shapes and sizes, the goal is to create a welcoming space that says something personal about the people who live there. Plus, entries are generally small spaces so

Joke: What’s black and white and red all over? Answer: A newspaper. I only know about 5 jokes and for some reason, that one has stuck with me but let’s talk black and white rugs. I recently had the opportunity to purchase a bunch of rugs because my new house has 100% wood and tile

My youngest son’s first word was ooh ohh which was his way of saying dog as he was trying to imitate their barking. He then proceeded to ask for a dog nearly every month for the next 16 years until his dream came true. Well, kinda true – he had gotten specific over the years

Does your kitchen need a bit of a pick me up? New counter stools are a great way to add a more modern look and can provide a great place for people to grab a quick meal or join someone in the kitchen without being underfoot. Below are a few tips to consider when shopping

These three light upgrades were so easy and have made getting around the house in the dark so much easier and safer. I would be surprised you don’t have room for all three of these in your life.  Automatic light switches The closet in my new house came equipped with hard-wired motion sensor lights. I

If you answered quickly, I expect you said no, but upon second look you might be surprised. After paint, lighting is one of the cheapest ways to update the look of a room so I was very excited when I decided the dream light I had been eyeing for months would be perfect in my

How did we ever survive before Amazon? I have been known to purchase everything from furniture to toothpaste on Amazon and the only drawback I have found is dealing with all the cardboard. We now have weekly recycle pickup which helps but I always feel guilty sending it away curbside. Before we dive in, I

Plants help bring a bit of the outside in and are great on tabletops or filling empty corners. If you do not have a green thumb or are worried about added maintenance, you need to check out faux plants – trust me, the right ones are so good. I used to be a 100% real

My new house is a soft contemporary design with all of the walls painted a very light grey and the color pallet is mostly black and white. While I love this fresh look, I feel that the house is missing a bit of color and the powder room will be the easiest place to add

I have always loved interior design. When I was thirteen, I started rearranged the furniture in my room frequently, making my own décor decisions, and completed my first DIY project which was a stick-up corkboard used to physically pin-up (yeah, before Pinterest kids) my décor and fashion inspiration as well as teen crushes (Kirk Cameron,