Here we are. Writing a foyer post in 2026 when my last truly detailed update was in 2018. Gulp. If you figure out where the time goes, please let me know. Looking back through photos recently, I stumbled upon a picture of our foyer on move-in day in 2009. I had nearly forgotten what it… Read More
A couple of years ago, I reimagined our formal living room with the goal of turning this rarely used space into a place where we can truly live. A room for entertaining friends, relaxing with a book, playing a game, having a drink, or watching a good movie. It’s now one of our favorite spots… Read More
After (not so) patiently waiting the thirty days for the paint in the new cabinets to cure, I got the faux grasscloth up both in the dining room and kitchen. It is a subtle difference, especially in photos, but I love it. I love how it looks behind the white, silver and crystal. The kitchen… Read More
I said I wouldn’t have another kitchen update for a few weeks, but here we are one day later. Ever since the Society Social faux grasscloth wallpaper arrived I’ve been chomping at the bit to do something with it. Well, I had a couple of hours free Saturday and dug right in. I watched a… Read More
I was so excited to hear the painters had an opening in their schedule and were able to squeeze us in. This wall looks so much better with the drywall patched and paint. I do plan to wallpaper this part of the kitchen, but the paint has to cure for at least 30 days. And… Read More
I’m back with one last update before we take a pause for a couple of weeks as we wait on the painter. Today the electricians finished up their work. Here was their list: The lights I chose for the kitchen are these: Anna Dasher positively glued herself to one of the electricians. He seemed to… Read More
Today’s progress was finished in a snap, but really makes a difference. The counter is in! I went with the same Cambria Berwin we have in the rest of the kitchen and mudroom. I love it so much, it’s also in our bathroom. And Mother and Daddy-O have it in their kitchen. It has the… Read More