I’ve spent years trying to convince myself that each piece was special enough to overcome the awkward disruption of harmony throughout the open living space. I felt justified with this theory when I heard Nora Ephron say - “the bag was a color that went with nothing and therefore went with everything” in, I Feel Bad About My Neck. During the renovation I’ve re-examined and modified my theory in light of new evidence, my house feels cluttered and incohesive.

I’m rounding the corner on a ten-month structural renovation that’s been in the planning phase for the last several years. The majority of the budget was focused on replacing, upgrading, and transforming the areas that made the most sense while walls were open and permits were circulating like confetti on New Year’s Eve.

I’ve been shopping for rugs on eBay for over a decade. It’s my number one source for one-of-a-kind vintage rugs!

Let’s chat about the systems that help run our homes. The not-so-pretty and often confusing choices we make result in either years of satisfaction or regret.

I’ve been shopping for rugs on eBay for over a decade. It’s my number one source for one-of-a-kind vintage rugs!

We are not going to lie…we’re worried!