I recently did a segment on open shelving for Amazon Live, where I showcased three open shelving setups: monochromatic, organic, and pastels. Knowing how to approach styling open shelves can be tricky, especially when you’re looking to add color. Don’t fear, I’m here to share some easy ways to infuse color into your open shelving and bring a spring feeling into your home. Plus, as all these ideas are under $30, they are an affordable way to give your home a vibrant refresh for spring. Open shelves with art colorful bold canvas pink yellow Prop Art When styling open shelves people often overlo ..read more

It has been six years since I last decorated our guest bedroom. It’s located in the eaves of our cape cod style cottage, so it’s quite small and has slanting attic-like ceilings with a really cute dormer window. I love rooms like this as they feel so cozy and remind me of my childhood spent in my gran’s thatched cottage in England. It was built in the 1500s and so all the doors and ceilings were low and the angles wonky. That’s why cute little bedrooms like this bring back good memories. Plus, I enjoy the challenge of decorating characterful spaces rather than huge boxy rooms. I really leaned ..read more

Today I’m sharing three decor items that I think every kitchen should have, these will help make your kitchen feel warm and inviting (On some links I earn an affiliate for the sale): Table Lamp  A table lamp (1) is a fantastic addition to any kitchen surface. First and foremost, it adds warmth and texture. Kitchens often feature hard, shiny surfaces, so a lamp with a soft shade is the perfect way to introduce coziness. Additionally, a table lamp provides excellent task lighting. Personally, I prefer using a low-wattage bulb, such as a night light bulb, to keep a gentle glow when I’m no ..read more

Choosing an exterior paint color for your house can be really tough, right? You want your home exterior to be so many things: smart, clean, current, eye-catching, welcoming, to name just a few. It can be hard to balance these things: if you go too clean or smart, it leaves the home feeling cold, but if you go too bold the colors can make the home look like a theme park ride. All my tips and these views are my own but this post is sponsored by my friends at DURA. I love DURA paint because their colors are well curated. Don’t get me wrong, there’s plenty of choice but not too many colors that ma ..read more

My whole ethos is Make You Smile Style, which means style that makes you feel good, whether that’s an outfit or a room you are decorating. One thing I have learned from our renovation is that the layout of a bathroom is so important, and it’s key to get it right in the early stages of the reno. In partnership with Ferguson Showrooms I’m going to share some of the things I have learned about bathroom layouts. Plus, I’m sharing the products I used in my renovation from Ferguson Showrooms.  What I love about Ferguson is that they have such a great range of Delta Faucet products in a wide var ..read more

Today’s post is in collaboration with Design Home. If you love interior design, or just want to see what the game is like, then check out the game on the Apple App or Google Play stores. It’s really fun to play: there are daily design challenges where you use products from real stores and brands to create luxe 3D spaces. Best of all, there’s no lugging heavy furniture or boxes around so you can relax on your sofa while you play. Here are some three tips to help get your home ready for the New Year: 1. Florals for January The holiday decorations have come down, you’ve cleaned up all the tree ne ..read more

Let’s get real: smart home tech is a staple feature in most households. Personally, I love it! From being able to remotely change the temperature to following along with a recipe while I cook, it helps streamline my life. However, smart home tech doesn’t always fit with my design aesthetic; I won’t lie, no matter how helpful it is, I don’t want to see it! There are a bunch of great design options and colors on the market now, however, if, like me, you have some spaces in your home that are heritage in style then a modern device just doesn’t fit.  Also, I think technology works best when y ..read more

This year I was so happy to be one of the 12 designers for the second annual show house called Living by Design. I had the pleasure of designing the front entry and backyard. My goal was to create a calming, California-meets-Mediterranean retreat that encapsulated that easy-breezy, barefoot feeling of being on vacation but in your own private garden. I hope this gives you some California garden inspiration. Through my designs I blend the convenience and comfort of American design with the ease and charm of European styles, with lots of zones and cozy break out areas, such as the conversation c ..read more

This post is sponsored advertising content with my friends at State Farm®. All views are, as always, my own. Summer is here, and whether you have just bought a new home or been a homeowner for a few years, I wanted to share some of my summer home maintenance tips which I’ve found help me keep my home looking great. Plus, my friends at State Farm have helpful home advice from their Simple Insights that can help keep your home safe this summer. 1.    Hydrangea and plant secrets One of my favorite parts of summer on the east coast is seeing my hydrangeas in bloom. I have them ..read more

I recently revealed the bathroom in Scandi barn and today I’m excited to share the wet bar, which is located in the great room living space of Scandi Barn. I designed the wet bar to give us space to prepare drinks while entertaining, as it sits in the largest space in the house. This is in partnership with Delta. Wet Bar Mono Chrome Modern Delta Faucet Wet Bar Mono Chrome Modern Delta Faucet The wetbar is located against a dramatic black wall, which is why I went with contrasting glossy, white cabinetry, organic, concrete countertops, and a floating white oak shelf. This adds warmth to the r ..read more