I know summer doesn’t actually begin until June 21st, but it sure feels like summer here in North Carolina!
Lately I’ve been drawn to pools that are a little more sophisticated and classy than the small-town Elks Lodge pool where I spent so many summer days as a kid. I love the look of little to no concrete deck…just plush grass and a few elegant lounge chairs.
Chocolate caramel shortbread bars. Yum!!
Ladies, stop saying you’re fine.
I’m loving this finished space. It’s giving me lots of inspiration for our unfinished attic!
The best wines for summer. Cheers!
This is old, but I saw it in Facebook last week…what kids have to say about marriage. Too cute!
How to decorate an event with flowers on a budget.
Decorative dating deal breakers. Do you own any of these?
The 5 things everyone has in their home, but no one actually needs. (Totally guilty!)
Is it time for vacation yet?
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My brother sent me the link to this house for sale in Raleigh, NC yesterday, and I was immediately smitten. He knows me so well. If only I had the money…or the time…or the desire to put my marriage through one of these again!! Ha!
Hi folks! Sorry for the radio silence around here lately. It’s been a hell of a week. But lately I’ve been thinking a lot about our stairs and what we should do with them.
For some time now, my favorite look has been the antelope runner. It’s got a splash of exotic, while still being fairly neutral.
I just can’t decide if the antelope is something I would get tired of in a year or two. The way I see it, we basically have 3 options.
One option is to go without a runner. If we go this way, I would want to oil the tops of the stairs to keep them dark and rich, and paint the front of the steps white. Clean, crisp, classic.
The next option is to go with a neutral runner. Now remember, neutral doesn’t have to mean boring. Neutral can include color variations and patterns, but it won’t stand out as a feature.
The last option is to go with a bold runner. Something with a little more pizzazz that makes the stairs stand out.
Now it’s your turn to let me know what you think! What would you do? Cast your vote below, and give me your thoughts in the comment section!
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If you live in Detroit, a local nonprofit could give you a house.
Father’s Day is coming up. Here’s a list of the coolest TV dads. For me, it’s a tie between Phil Dunphy and Mr. Feeny.
I’m adding this to my coffee table book wish list.
Just discovered this Instagram account. I seriously stalked it for about an hour 5 hours and had tears running down my face. Hilarious! (Warning: it’s pretty vulgar.)
And another pretty awesome Instagram account.
Loving this round up of home offices.
Kitchen envy.
20 signs you’re succeeding in life.
A great need for nothing.
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