1. Starting With The Small Decor Items When styling your bookshelves, always start with your largest items first. It’s much easier to decorate around larger items and work in the smaller than the other way around. It’s a great idea to start by grouping your items by color/ finish and then pick the largest from each group to distribute on… View Post
It’s arguably the most wholesome show on television. It’s full of charming contestants, and tasty challenges – oddly calming compared to American cooking TV. But if you’re left wondering what to watch watch after the Great British Baking Show- you’ve got a lot to choose from! The Great British Bake Off or GBBO is called The Great British Baking Show… View Post
Finding authentic Italian food at the grocery store in the United States isn’t as easy as you’d hope. Often an item labeled as “Italian” is pretty different from what you’d actually eat in Italy. Plus, when you can find authentic imported foods, they’re usually expensive! Since my husband (who is from Rome, Italy) and I haven’t been back to Italy… View Post
Pretty castles always remind me of my favorite fairy tales, but there is something even more charming about pink castles! Here are the prettiest pink castles and palaces from all over the world that will make you feel like you’re in a storybook! And the coolest part? You can visit them in real life! #1. Craigievar Castle, Scotland We’re starting… View Post
Wondering how to decorate around a TV make it look better? These large black boxes aren’t exactly the prettiest, are they? If you’re sick of staring at an empty wall, these 5 genius ideas will show you how to style your tv wall with personality. Decorating around a tv is one of the trickiest problems in design, and I’ve had… View Post
The history of Europe is so fascinating! Especially as an American, I feel like I’m always in awe of visiting places that were around long before my country was even an idea! Since many of us are delaying our travel plans, I was thrilled to be invited on a virtual tour of Europe, alongside the European Travel Commission! As a… View Post
When we moved into our house, I was so excited about our built in bookcases. They were a blank slate, and I instantly knew the trend of wallpaper on bookshelves would be perfect to try in this space! Since these shelves frame our fireplace in the eat in kitchen, they’re the focal point of the room. They have nice trim,… View Post
Looking for ways to make your bland or dated home shine again? If you’re interested in a house makeover there are some simple ways you can add style and make your home look more expensive. Working in the luxury home rental and estate management industry – I’ve seen how even some of the most expensive houses on earth can still… View Post
Why are garden follies so magical? These tiny structures have captivated our imaginations for centuries, and helped us get lost in beautiful landscapes. If you’re curious what constitutes a folly- there isn’t a precise definition. Folly architecture is more “you know it when you see it”. Follies are ornamental and whimsical, and one thing is for sure – a Folly… View Post
