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Artist. Renovator. Old house romantic. Telling stories through tile, paint, and heart—with a little help from my pups and a lot of love for the process ✨

10/26/2026

Ten weeks of living with my sister and I now willingly leave the house to go to Pilates. Multiple times a week. I don’t know who’s in charge here anymore.

She’ll suggest we go somewhere “for the vibes” and I’m over here asking what we’re going to do there. The answer is enjoy ourselves. That’s the whole plan. I’m learning to accept it.

But some of my favorite parts have been the little things. Having someone to sit with on a rough day without needing to explain much. Catching each other saying something mean about ourselves. Her noticing when I put on an actual outfit instead of whatever I was painting in.

Turns out a “you look so cute!” really does change how you feel walking out the door.

And thankfully, we’re equally committed to stopping for a sweet treat. Neither of us is a difficult sell.

I knew I’d enjoy having her here, but I didn’t realize how much I’d enjoy doing regular, everyday life together.

Who’s the person who can convince you to leave the house when you’ve already decided you’re staying home?

10/25/2026

Why is a couch a two-person job until you decide it would look better on the other side of the room? Suddenly you’re moving it by yourself in socks.

Then the rug needs to move. And the chairs. Halfway through you’re sweating and wondering if you should’ve left it alone.

But once it’s done? You have to walk into the room six different times to admire it. Sit down. Try the other chair. Go see what it looks like from the kitchen.

Please tell me you do this too.

10/25/2026

I wanted a walk-in pantry so badly I convinced myself this was enough space for one. To be fair, I could get in there. I just hadn’t added cabinets yet 😂

The biggest thing was using wall cabinets instead of deeper base cabinets so I’d still have room to move. From there, I worked my way up, adding storage wherever I could and building what I couldn’t find to fit.

And because I apparently can’t leave a small space alone, it got a painted gingham ceiling, a floral curtain, and shelves for some of my favorite dishes. Just because it’s where I keep the groceries doesn’t mean it can’t be pretty.

There were definitely moments when I wondered if I was trying to squeeze too much in here, but now? I’m so glad I went for it. This little pantry ended up being one of my favorite things I’ve done in this house.

A little delusional, maybe. But this time it worked out.

10/24/2026

Some people knock walls down. I felt like this house needed a few back.

The living room opened right into the stair area, and I kept feeling like it needed something. I didn’t want to close it all off, but I wanted the living room to feel a little more tucked in.

These half walls and columns were the answer. You can still see the staircase, but now there’s a little separation. And staining the wood made the whole thing feel so much warmer.

It’s funny how adding something can make you realize what was missing.

Would you have left it open? Because I’d build these again in a heartbeat.

10/22/2026

this is why I have such a hard time understanding when people get rid of their old solid wood doors. I know restoring them is a lot of work. I’ve spent plenty of hours questioning what I got myself into. But then you start seeing those details again, and you remember why you bothered. These doors have been part of this house for almost 100 years. If I can save them, I’m going to.

10/20/2026

We live in a Cape Cod that’s almost 100 years old, and it’s been renovated several times along the way. Figuring out what was here to begin with has taken some research into Cape Cods and a little detective work with the details left behind.

From the stain colors to the simple molding profiles, I want what I add to feel like it belongs here.

The dining room window was no exception. The little diamond windows that used to flank our fireplace are gone, but I wanted to bring that detail back somewhere bigger, where it could really be appreciated.

Even the cross-back chairs play into it. Those X backs pick up the diamond pattern, which probably explains why I kept coming back to them.

I spend a lot of time thinking about things like this. Possibly too much time. But seeing those decisions come together, after having them live in my head for months, is pretty rewarding.

10/19/2026

Anyone else have to physically move all the furniture before you can decide if an idea works? I can think about it for weeks, but eventually I just have to push the couch across the room.

I liked this sitting room before, but I wanted to try facing the couch toward the dining room and kitchen so it’s easier to talk when we’re in different spaces. Finding room for both chairs while keeping the built-ins accessible and the walkway clear took a little experimenting.

Same furniture, a different layout, and now I need to live with it for a bit. What do you think?

The rug is the Nella from Joon Loloi x Amber Lewis, gifted to me. It’s so soft, and the greens, sandy tones, and little touches of berry feel effortless in here.

Comment “rug” for the rug link or “shop” for links to the other items.

10/17/2026

I’ve always loved color and pattern, but somehow I kept talking myself out of using them in my own home. What if it was too busy? What if I got tired of it?

Little by little, I started letting myself try. Patterned bedding, rugs, a checked seat, wallpaper, and eventually gingham on the pantry ceiling.

If you’re hesitant too, try a striped pillow, floral curtains, a patterned lampshade, or even a pretty pitcher. You don’t have to commit to a whole room.

Spaces evolve with time, and so does your confidence in decorating them. You’re allowed to try something, live with it, and change your mind. I’m just glad I’m finally giving the things I’ve always liked a place in my home.

What’s something you love but keep talking yourself out of decorating with?

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