Seven things from Seven Years Ago that I still think are pretty cool
Often times I take photos of things that I love but they don’t fit with the theme of a post. Likewise, I …
How to choose between gray and beige for your bathroom update
One of my favorite avenues of design consultation centers around making homes safer and easier to maintain for those who just want …
January Favorite Photo
This photo is actually from last January. I didn’t realize how much I loved it until recently. The snow storms we’ve been …
My Collected Home message for the New Year: Don’t settle for nothing
I miss catalogs with content, decor magazines with high quality photography, the now cancelled This Old House publication when it showcased different …
Four ways the over sized chair is making a comeback
I’m all about cozy. My personal vibe leans more farmhouse cottage meets whimsical cabin. But cozy rooms sometimes lack the floor space …
A quick look back at 2025 and the potential of the year ahead…
As I look back over the year I am actually amazed at all the changes that were put in motion. Last January …
December Favorite Photo
This is so my Mom- 100% I went into a brief appreciation of her love for decorating her Christmas tree earlier this …
Christmas in the Mansion: A tour of two historic homes this holiday season
Last winter we stepped back in time at The Thern Farm in New London on a foggy winter night, and although I …
Six Unexpected Gift Ideas at Urban Evolutions
I pop in Urban Evolutions in Appleton from time to time and their showroom is always inspirational, but I would never have …
Christmas tree decorating trends: What’s your style?
When it comes to design articles on the internet there is a formula emerging that signifies the growing takeover of AI generated …