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Jan 14, 20245 min read

Integrating 2024 intentions with our diy kitchen

By far the most exciting part of 2024 for our home has been our kitchen refresh. I wrote about this briefly in my newsletter last week...

Apr 17, 20231 min read

newsletter announcement

Announcement! I've decided to try my hand at longer form writing on other aspects of life outside of mid-century design and start a...

Apr 12, 20232 min read

spring projects

I took a little “home improvement” break after we brought home our Brittany puppy (now 10 month old), Linus and have been focused on...

Mar 15, 20232 min read

guest bathroom update

We are finally updating our guest bathroom! This is our largest bathroom on the upper level with a bath/shower combo. This bathroom is...

Feb 12, 20233 min read

WINDOW TREATMENTS

When we bought our home in June 2021, I was convinced that all of the changes we needed to make were “cosmetic.” I was thinking paint,...

Oct 10, 20223 min read

a backyard for entertaining

When we bought our house last year, I was thrilled by the space for outdoor entertaining - upper and lower decks, a sizable, grassy...

Aug 29, 20222 min read

summer reflections

The calendar tells me that fall is just around the corner, though you wouldn't know that from the 91 degree days we are battling in the...

Jun 29, 20222 min read

the new powder room

Our powder room has been a long time in the making. This room is just off the entryway of our home and greets guests when they arrive....

Jun 9, 20221 min read

palm springs take 2

I'm back from a two month hiatus (wedding, honeymoon, life) with plenty of MCM content to kick off summer. We enjoyed a week long trip to...

Jan 4, 20222 min read

painting the interior of your home

We painted the interior of our home and I couldn't feel better about that decision. We saved probably close to $8,000 by doing it...

Dec 28, 20212 min read

a mid-century holiday

I say this nearly every year but I can't believe the holidays are behind us and we are stepping into a new year. This year was especially...

Nov 19, 20214 min read

Tips for the first time homebuyer (MCM or otherwise)

Having purchased our home six months ago, I've had a chance to reflect on what went well and what I would have done differently. We love...

Nov 8, 20214 min read

the mcm lover's guide to palm springs, ca

We just spent eight days in beautiful Palm Springs, where we will be getting married in May at the O'Donnell House. We used the trip both...

Oct 11, 20212 min read

Catching up

I very much thought when we bought our mid-century modern in Holmes Run Acres that I would have oodles of content for the blog - and I...

Aug 26, 20212 min read

indoor and outdoor planters

As we cruise into fall, I want to ensure we are surrounded by luscious plants on the inside and outside of our home, especially plants...

Aug 24, 20212 min read

dining room vibes

When we bought our house, the dining room was my biggest concern. The prior owners added onto the home about twenty years ago and they...

Aug 4, 20211 min read

statement art

My mom came to visit last weekend to see the house and help us get settled. We spent a significant amount of time at Merrifield Garden...

Jul 28, 20212 min read

Paint colors and we're overwhelmed

Wow, it's been a whirlwind the last few weeks and we have been BUSY getting acquainted with the house and the neighborhood while throwing...

Jul 2, 20212 min read

4th of july reading

The Fourth of July holiday is upon us and I'm heading to a ranch in Colorado with Ryan and my family for eight days before we make the...

Jun 28, 20212 min read

living room inspiration

Now that we OWN A HOME, the designing can begin. Ryan and I have been spending our free time combing through Pinterest, Instagram, and...