I love things. This feels like a terrible thing to say as I talk about living slower, choosing less, and going against the grain of our consumeristic culture, but the truth of the matter is, I love things. My husband is more of an experience person, but me, I like the tangible things I can hold onto to transport me back to a place and time. It’s easy to get wrapped up in just collecting things, but in my practi[...]
The holidays are approaching which means we’ve all got shopping on the brain. But what most people don’t think about is gifting art to their friends and family. There seems to be a bunch of myths around buying art and I wanted to extinguish those before it’s too late (as in, you miss out on getting your loved ones the ultimate gift!) Myth #1: You Can't Buy Art For Others Art is deeply personal. F[...]
I’ve alway had an eye for design. Even at 3 when I wore every piece of jewelry I owned, I had a vision for things. But design isn’t everything when it comes to creating a slow home. Yes, having a beautiful place that welcomes you in, is nice, but I’m more concerned about having a place that supports the way you live and then is designed well. (What can I say, I like pretty things). Function over fashion has[...]
Wallpaper is making a comeback. Now this isn't your grandmother's wallpaper. While florals and geometrics have their place in the wallpaper world, things have gotten a lot more exciting. Wallpaper is now just one more way to add story to your home along with color, pattern, texture, and just plain old fun. Whether you're choosing a bold print that make a statement or something subtle to up-level a room, wallpape[...]
The only mid-west fall I’ve seen was when I was 6-years old in Michigan and it was the tale end of it. We were spending Thanksgiving with my Aunt and uncle and their backyard felt like a magical land. Having come from the rocky mountains I was only used to aspen leaves but finding chestnuts and oak leaves made the season feel like a new world entirely. I remember going outside to collect as many fall things as[...]
I’ve never been one for Halloween. As a child I liked the costumed and the trick or treating but as I got older the holiday felt forced. It was a lot of skimpy costumes and drinking for no real reason. For some of you, this could be the breaking point of our relationship because I know how beloved this holiday is, but just hold on. A few years ago I learned more about Día de Muertos, or day of the dead and[...]
Limitations often create the greatest art. Through college and my early 20’s, I didn’t have much disposable income so buying new pillows, wreaths, or any form of holiday home decor wasn’t really an option. If I wanted to design a space that felt like home, I was going to have to get creative, and that almost always meant picking up some free home decor pieces from nature. Yes, the falling leaves, discard[...]
It is no secret that I LOVE wallpaper. I'm slowly adding it to every room and surface in my home. But that's not the only place you can add wallpaper to. In fact, you can pretty much add it anywhere you'd like. Get inspired with these design projects from designers all over the internet and see how you can add more pattern to your home! Wallpaper Bookshelf After wallpapering my office walls with this p[...]
The number one thing I notice in a home is what's on their walls. Whether it's wallpaper, art or photographs, I'm seeing how a home owner designs their walls and shares who they are with what they display. As someone coming into their home it's rare that I would be able to tell you which art are prints and which art originals but that doesn't mean that there aren't certain pros and cons to you as the buyer. What[...]
There are over 20-types of fabric to choose from, so I get it if you feel a little overwhelmed on where to start. Spoonflower has created a great guide for which fabrics to use based on the project you're working on, but if you know what you're looking for and just want to see your options, here is a laundry list of options for you to choose from. Linen Cotton Canvas Durability of linen with the softnes[...]