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I love it when a plan comes together. I wanted to reinvent our courtyard into a dining space for the fall months, and searched high and low for a dining table in the perfect size, style, and price. I finally found the perfect piece, I link to it below. But first, take a look at the faux burl wood tray I created with two colors of acrylic paint and a spray painted gloss finish. Last week I wrote about burl wood trending again and attempted a similar look with paint on a smaller scale, creating this faux burl wood painted…

Happy September, it’s my favorite month! I love this time of year when it’s still warm out but you can feel fall in the air. I ordered an outdoor dining table for our courtyard so we could enjoy meals al fresco for the next few months. I’m setting it up later today with linens and flameless hurricane candles so it’s ready to go when dinner is served. In just a few days I’ll be celebrating my silver wedding anniversary. Whaaaatt??? I know, crazy! We’ve been married 25 years so we’re taking a trip to Maui next week where we spent…

Burl wood is a unique yet recognizable pattern that’s trending in design. Burl wood has been used in antiques for centuries but is captivating interior designers and furniture makers yet again, popping up everywhere in retail and in the online marketplace. burl wood media console Burl wood has a distinct appearance, it originates inside a tree’s growth, known as a burl, that forms on the trunk or branches of a tree. These growths occur when the tree undergoes stress or injury, such as from a virus, fungus, or physical damage. As a result, the grain patterns in burl wood are…

New floors can dramatically transform your home, boosting aesthetics and functionality. But with a vast array of choices at Taite Floor.org, navigating the selection process can feel overwhelming. Fear not, fellow floor enthusiasts! Here’s a guide to steer you clear of common pitfalls: 1. Ignoring Your Lifestyle We all love that plush carpeting, but is it ideal for a high-traffic kitchen? Consider your daily routines and who uses each space. Opt for durable options like tile or laminate for entryways and kitchens that endure constant wear and tear. In contrast, cozy carpets might be perfect for bedrooms or living rooms.…

For anyone who wants to get a jump start on fall decorating, below find a collection of six free art prints I created for your personal use. Swap out any of your 8×10” or 11×14” frames with these autumn leaf and wildflower prints, free to download from the website, simply click on the links below the framed images and you can download to your desktop, laptop, or phone. Print any of these 8×10 images at home with your printer or follow this tip for printing inexpensive art the same day at a local printing service like Fed Ex or Staples.…

Believe it or not, some companies have already begun to announce their 2025 Color of the Year! Since we love tracking and predicting these selections each year, we thought we’d start a post to keep track of each selection as they come out (which would be much easier to reference the following year when we make our predictions instead of googling around to find them all). Will blue be big again like it was in 2024? Will any of our guesses even be remotely close? You can read below to follow along – and check back for updates as more…

What a lovely week its been back home with my family. I got the opportunity to reconnect with a few girlfriends on Friday, we drove past vineyards through golden hills out to downtown Napa where we did a little shopping and wine tasting, it was lovely since I hadn’t seen them for a few months and we were able to catch up on each other’s lives. Fall is just around the corner so I’ll be pulling out all the cozy seasonal decor and buying the annual fall candle to add scent to our home. I have a lot of flameless…

The air is getting cooler here in Northern California, it makes me want to pull out all my cozy autumn decor and layer it around the house. I started playing around with a fall mantel with some new taper candlesticks, I’d like to buy a few more so I can light them up all in a row while I relax in our living room this autumn. All of my research led me to this collection of sculptural tapers and pillars to consider for your fall displays as well. greentree beeswax (three colors) / totem tapers (four colors) ribbed pillars ribbed…

Guessing the Color of the Year is one of our favorite pastimes. We did it for years on our podcast and now we keep up the tradition on Instagram Stories. And every time the next COTY announcement season rolls around, we like to see all of the previous picks in one easy place. So here’s a snapshot of not only every 2024 Color of the Year, but also how they compare to each company’s previous selections. Buckle up, fellow color nerds! As more and more companies jump on the color forecasting bandwagon, we’ve decided to focus on the major paint…

What a perfect way to end the summer with these images from our breezy primary bedroom at our home in Florida. This was a budget makeover, I repurposed the main pieces of furniture and didn’t buy too many new things other than the bench and mirror and some new IKEA cabinets to update the wardrobe niche. Many of the trends in interior design right now are moody darker traditional interiors, but I didn’t want that at all for the space where I sleep. I wanted to wake up in a light and bright space layered with soft blues but in…