That piece could use some serious TLC. I mean, it’s definitely a piece. (A piece of something).

How do you finish a wood piece to match your home’s overall design aesthetic? So glad you asked.

It’s almost Christmas already?? How did this happen?

You’re into that rustic chic, antique-y design aesthetic? So are we, friend. Reclaimed, shabby chic, distressed, whimsically beat up, tastefully destroyed, weathered, aged, repurposed, reused. Not just words to describe the decor you’re passionate about. They’re a way of life. Making old things new. Breathing …

You LOVE your table. It may not be perfect, but it symbolizes most of the things you deeply care about. Family. Friends. Feasting. Real talk. Making meaningful new connections. Winning at games. Hospitality at its most authentic. Not just a house, a home.

You step outside in the morning and you’re NOT sweating. It’s remarkable. How did this happen? Is it fall? Apparently. Better start decorating before you get ambushed by Christmas.

Pallets. So hot right now (Hansel?). Reclaimed wood could not get any more beautiful… or free. The weathered character is unmatchable. The juxtaposition of raw, grey, sun-kissed wooden slats against your sea salt or mindful grey is rustic modern design aesthetic at its best.

Handcrafting a gorgeous table, but wanting to save some cash in the creative process? 100% hardwood tables cost the prettiest of pennies. 100% soft dimensional lumber-made tables are THE most cost effective, but are usually stained on top to yield a more expensive aesthetic – …

Beadboard Confessional Confession: we’re incapable of moving into a house and not renovating something. It’s practically a family tradition. Or a family addiction. I guess we need rehab. Or to rehab another room in our home to get our (non-literal) fix. Our disorder could use …