It’s time to reveal the space for the Spring 2020 One Room Challenge. Thank you for following along with me on this journey – what a wild ride it’s been! I’ve given my humble dining room a much needed refresh into a modern farmhouse haven! When I started, here’s what I set out to achieve: Install Shadowboxes Re-paint walls Add … Read More
Summer Edit | My Favorite Homeware Pieces from the Shop
Summer Edit | My Favorite Homeware Pieces from the Shop As Summer rolls in and the days grow longer, my mind drifts to beach side scenes. It’s usually around this time of year I find myself drawn to a coastal and bohemian design style. Think wicker and rattan accents, wooden accessories and pieces made of natural materials. Mix this with … Read More
Spring One Room Challenge – Week 7
Spring One Room Challenge – Week 7 Week 7 – we made it! I cannot believe we’re nearly all wrapped up on this season’s One Room Challenge. It’s been such a journey and I am so excited to reveal the room next week. Window Treatments But first – the window treatments! These have been a long time coming in this … Read More
Spring One Room Challenge – Week 6
Spring One Room Challenge – Week 6 I can’t believe we are in Week 6 of the One Room Challenge – time is absolutely flying by! I initially thought that it was a slower week than usual for the fifth week of the challenge, but looking back and comparing it to Week 6, it was actually very productive. I installed … Read More
Father’s Day Gift Picks from the Shop
Father’s Day Gift Guide from The Shop Father’s Day is just around the corner, so it’s time to start thinking about how to spoil that extra special guy in your life! Whether he loves golf, gardening or getting to the spa – the Shop has the perfect gift for every type of dad. For The Dad With His … Read More
Furniture Sale | Belaire Estates Model Home – Designed by Holly Volpe
I once heard a quote, “You should be able to read a great house just like a biography” and it got me thinking about the stories we can tell through design. What does a home say to you when you walk through the door? Is it welcoming? Is it a safe space? And how can different design aesthetics be used … Read More
Spring One Room Challenge – Week 4
One Room Challenge – Week 4 I cannot believe we’re half way through the One Room Challenge! 4 weeks in and the room is starting to take shape. For the Spring challenge, I am making over my dining room with a modern farmhouse aesthetic – it’s a much needed change and a room I have been dying to get to … Read More
Spring One Room Challenge – Week 3
Spring One Room Challenge – Week 3 It’s been a productive week! My new lighting arrived, and I’ve made all the final selections for the dining room which I’ll be sharing with you this week. The room is taking on a “modern farmhouse” vibe, with contemporary components tied in with romantic pieces. Architecturally, these are the components that I’ll … Read More
Spring One Room Challenge – Week 2
One Room Challenge Dining Room Refresh – Week 2 One Room Challenge Week 2 – here we are! Last week I revealed that the room would be taking a “Modern Rustic Farmhouse” vibe, mixing contemporary aesthetics with romantic pieces that look like they were plucked straight from the countryside. I’ll be keeping my hutch and dining room table, which … Read More
Spring One Room Challenge – Week 1
Dining Room Refresh – Week 1 One Room Challenge- let’s go! I am so excited to be participating in this years challenge. Given the current quarantine restrictions, I have been finding myself re-focusing my creative vision on my own home the last few weeks. So, I thought what better room to choose than my own dining room. It’s actually a … Read More