*This post is in partnership with Sezane, but all thoughts and selections are my own. The holidays are here and with that can often come the stress of gift-giving.  There are some people in my life who are easy to buy for – those who are clear about what they love and don’t always buy themselves the things they desire when they see it.  I am unfortunately not that person, ha!  I know I am challenging to give to, so I thought it would be fun to put together a guide for that woman in your life who might be like me. Candles – Who doesn’t love a wonderful candle?  From a d ..read more

*This post is in partnership with Sézane but all opinions are my own.  I have amassed quite a collection of outdoor furniture over the years.  Much of it is secondhand, pieces I’ve picked up at thrift stores or found on Facebook Marketplace.  There is less concrete to cover with seating in this backyard than there was at our last house, but I still love so many of the sets and wanted to hold onto them.  Instead of keeping it all near the house, I thought it would be fun to tuck tables and chairs and benches into the woods. This little set with the Greek key details could pr ..read more

*This post is in partnership with Sézane but all opinions are my own. My favorite season is upon us – dress season!  Nothing is more easy and breezy than a dress as the weather warms.  I love to wear them anywhere and everywhere.  These looks are effortless for errands or pool cover ups in tennis shoes or flat sandals, and you can dress them up with heels and the perfect bag for church, a summer wedding, or a night out.  These items from Sézane will be workhorses for me.  The quality and comfort is there in every piece!  Scroll to the bottom for all of the links h ..read more

*This post is in partnership with Rocktops.  All thoughts, selections, and opinions are my own. Kitchens are often the most utilized space in any home. From food preparation and cooking to time spent around the dining table, this room sees a lot of action. It’s also typically the most expensive room in any home due to the investment in cabinets, counters, hardware, and appliances. When envisioning a kitchen for our new build, I aimed for a design with lasting power. While many man-made materials claim durability, I couldn’t ignore the natural stone that has adorned buildings and sidewal ..read more

*This post is brought to you by Delta Faucet. Like so many people, we put off our main bath renovation for years.  We focused on the areas of the house that “mattered more” and that others got to see and enjoy.  When we first moved in, the bathroom was a bright blue. I painted the walls a creamy white right away, but otherwise we’ve just been living with the space as is for the last seven years.  I always planned to gut the space and give it a whole new life, but when we decided to list our home this spring that changed.  We could have put a lot of work into a full renova ..read more

$20 later and I finally found some buffet lamps I like for this spot! I could have spent hundreds of dollars a year or two ago and got something new that I was happy with, but waiting and keeping my eyes open brought me to these beauties that check a lot of the boxes. If down the road I find something I like more, it was a small investment. I can easily sell them and make a profit to pay for the next pair. When you thrift, you can evolve your home and style slowly and inexpensively, all the while being more thoughtful in what you consume and how you spend. Join us @thriftwiththemakerista to le ..read more

I’ve always wanted a Bombay chest. I have a small, simple, black version I bought new after we got married 13 years ago, but it’s not the same as a secondhand one with stone top and inlaid wood. This piece isn’t as old as you may think, but the price was right and the scale is good. And that marble with the ogee edge is so substantial! At 6’ wide and 3’ tall, it’s a great size, one that works well here and will be nice in the next house too. The hunt and more details were shared in the Thrift Club! My love of thrifting is always fun to join.  Do you @ThriftWithTheMakerista? Join Thrift ..read more

I’ve been on the hunt for a really good nativity for the living room for a few years. Something either very neutral or very traditional – European in nature and classically painted. My aunt came into town, and she is always such a thoughtful gift giver. Not knowing I’d like to have one, she showed up with this nativity set. It doesn’t fit in the living room, but is the perfect scale and color way for the playroom. The resin pieces make it a great little play set for Domino too!   My love of thrifting is always fun to join.  Do you @ThriftWithTheMakerista? Join Thrift Club for $35 ..read more

Two ways I love to do seasonal decor unexpectedly: using unusual colors and elements to deck out traditional decor like trees and garland (look out for an example later today!), and bringing in traditional colors within everyday objects. This time of year I’m finding myself drawn to reds and greens and highlighting them. I always have the phone, but the poinsettias really add another nice pop. The champagne bucket kicks them up a notch too! Switching neutral books for more festive colors feels good. And vintage pieces, like the architectural base, bring color and character. The gold details fe ..read more

This year I went vintage and understated for Christmas in the dining room. I got a small, live tree and stuffed it into a pot of floral foam and then set that in this outdoor urn. I strung 300 twinkle lights, then added vintage ornaments. Many of them were my grandma Rose’s, who passed away over a decade ago. She was very thrifty, and some of the ornaments are only functional because of some scotch tape repairs. The rest were thrifted. From shiny brights to beaded satin, they all have character and a story, which is why I love them so much! I thrifted the candle holders from a German couple’s ..read more