Meet Georgina. Secretary desks aren’t exactly rare—but finding one that still feels this good is a different story. There was just enough detail—and just enough potential—to make me think twice about how I approached it. An antique secretary isn’t just another dresser or cabinet. It has presence. It has purpose. And it has just enough… Continue reading This Antique Secretary Was Too Good to Ignore
I was so sure it was tiger oak. Not in a casual way—more like that quiet confidence you get when you’ve seen enough pieces to recognize something good when it shows up. The grain had that movement. That depth. The kind of pattern that makes you pause a second longer before scrolling past or walking… Continue reading Is it real tiger oak? Here’s what I found.
One of my favorite parts of thrifting is spotting the pieces most people would walk right past — and imagining what they could be with just a little creativity. On my summer thrift store visits, I grabbed these 5 items for less than the cost of lunch and came home with a handful of gems… Continue reading Before & After: Thrift Store Makeovers You’ll Love
My friend’s bedroom was in desperate need of a refresh. The walls were tan, the bed felt lost without a headboard, and the space was so large that everything seemed to just float. She admitted she didn’t even know what her style was, which made it tricky to know where to start. At first she… Continue reading Budget Bedroom Makeover: Blank to Beautiful
We've all been there: the thrill of the hunt at the thrift store, a potential treasure catches your eye – a vintage armchair, a charming side table. Visions of weekend DIY projects and a perfectly restored piece dance in your head. But hold on, there's one crucial step before you race to the checkout with… Continue reading Thrifting this weekend? Do the shake test.
I hijacked Christmas this year. At almost 1 am, I donned my boots & coat and hauled the wrapped gifts that traditionally get placed beneath our Christmas tree in the living room to a smaller tree all the way out in my soul shed. Two nights ago I felt a little twinge of something missing.… Continue reading The night I hijacked Christmas…
A big surprise in my inbox this month! I was asked to collaborate with https://www.redfin.com on a home design article about making over an attic space. Given my many hours thinking up the she-shed space, I could see the connections. There are so many considerations when rethinking an attic space. Here are some that came… Continue reading Thinking Up the Attic Space
Well, I definitely want to do this again. I mean it's a lot of work, but when you see the results...it's hard to come by tall side tables like this on their own. I've always wanted to turn the vintage ends of a desk or vanity into bedside tables. When I spotted this beauty at… Continue reading Desk Upcycled to Farmhouse Nightstands
Spring is coming! Do you know what that means? I'm that much closer to building a dream: my she shed, my soul shed, my space for blessings. Not only for me and my family, but hopefully others as well. I made another leap today. I ordered a bed! This bottom right area of the shed… Continue reading Shed Area 1: Chats & Naps
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