I am often told I have a talent for finding the cutest mugs! It’s hard to resist one when I see it. Selecting my morning mug or asking my guests which one they want is a long standing tradition around our house. Since I’m often asked where the mugs are from I wanted to share […]

In the east end of Toronto, a new architectural project seamlessly blends innovative design with the natural contours of its landscape. The four-bedroom, single-family Neville Park residence, conceived by the Canadian studio Reigo & Bauer, is set within a unique gully that features steep slopes on both the front and rear of the property. The […]

Arguably the “biggest” time of year to discuss color is fall. It’s when all the fashion trend reports hit, when paint companies and the like start releasing their Color of the Year, and generally when everyone starts talking about what might be waiting for us when the calendar crosses over. Of course, trends don’t just […]

Last year, Chris wanted to do a fall low-country boil outside, and he wanted to invite 15 people over. He said, “I’m just going to send out a text.” I said, “Wait, let me make an invitation!” When someone receives an invitation, they get the feeling that this event means something to you. I think […]

Ron Radziner was aware of architecture early on, but one particular Frank Lloyd Wright building in his home state of California piqued his interest. The Hollyhock House was Wright’s first Los Angeles commission, completed in 1921 for his client, heiress Aline Barnsdall. Barnsdall eventually donated the house and surrounding land, which is still a public […]

Happy Sunday everyone! The floral mural on the art bar with artist Rachael Jackson has begun and it’s already looking SO GOOD. You might be able to catch little sneak peeks on Rachael and Em’s Instagram stories if you’re interested:) Then we had a VERY important birthday this week – our dear Gretchen turned 30!! […]

Bowls (similar) | Platter | Copper Candlestick (similar) | Taper Candles | Wooden Serving Utensils | Plaid Tablecloth (similar) Late summer hits, and it’s like the world collectively moves on to fall. But there is still an abundance of tomatoes and bright greens at the market. And it’s actually the perfect time of year to […]

Apple has taken the wraps off the new iPhone 16 series, made up of the iPhone 16, iPhone 16 Plus, iPhone 16 Pro, and iPhone 16 Pro Max. The devices come after months of rumors, and, surprise, it turns out many of those rumors were true, including those related to the iPhone 16 series’ design. […]

We’ve refinished hardwood floors in 5 of the 6 homes we’ve owned. That doesn’t make us professional floor refinishers, but as homeowners and DIYers, we’ve developed expertise for what to expect, what pitfalls to look out for, and how much refinishing your hardwood floors might cost. So in this post, we’ll answer all of your […]

We all love summer, obviously. But as a team with birthdays exclusively in September and October, we are also big into the fall:) And let’s be honest, a massive perk of feeling that first intoxicating fall breeze is getting to comfortably wear your fall jackets. It’s a part of the fall joy. What’s not to […]