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happily grey
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10 Jeans That’ll Make You Give Up Your Skinnies

I never thought I’d say it, but suddenly my favorite skinny jeans aren’t looking quite as current as I thought they always would. It shouldn’t come as such a surprise — I mean, haven’t pant trends fluctuated in a continual cycle since the dawn of, well, women wearing pants? Still, trying on that first pair […]

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DIY Citrus Wreath

There’s always a steady stream of books arriving at the office for review, and I’m definitely not complaining. Occasionally, one really stands out from the rest, like Ariella Chezar’s new book The Flower Workshop that arrived on our doorstep a couple weeks ago. We asked Ariella to stop by with the details on what turned out to be our favorite project […]

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How to Turn Your Bedroom Into an Oasis

I’ve painted my bedrooms various shades of turquoise, gray and purple over the years, and had all manner of colorful bedding and prints on the walls. As a child, and especially as a teenager, my bedroom was my domain to express my creativity. After college I painted my walls a dark blue and had velvet […]

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10 Incredible Pinners You Should Be Following

The fact that I actually get to use pinterest on the daily for my work is pretty much proof that I’m in my own version of a dream job. Of all my social media accounts, my pinterest feed is definitely my happy place. For me, it feels like pure exploration. Over the years I’ve discovered […]

inspired by spring showers
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Spring Showers

The weather in Austin couldn’t be better today. Mid-60’s and not a cloud in the sky, it’s truly the definition of a perfect Spring day. So would you believe me if I’d told you I wished it was raining? I don’t know when it happened, but over the last few years I’ve fallen increasingly more in love with […]

bold floors bring this whole bathroom together
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10 Best Colorful Bathrooms

When imagining my dream home, the bathroom is the spot that’s often hardest to pin down: would I choose a spa-like minimalist look or go with some bold color scheme that makes a statement? After spending a few hours down the Pinterest rabbit hole (research!), I realized that incorporating color into a room doesn’t have to be over the top […]

A dusty indigo and teal mood board
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Sunlit Siesta

I can still remember looking out the window of my childhood home and recognizing a certain quality of light that meant my mother would come looking for me soon. It was naptime light — the hot, still, mid-afternoon light of a Texas summer. As a child, this specific lighting would often inspire me to hide […]

swedish dining room - love the bright pop of orange!
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How to Fake a Formal Dining Room

I don’t have a formal dining table, my table functions as a workspace for projects, an area to entertain, sometimes extra food prep space, and more. So when I cook for family and friends I need to make an all-purpose surface and make it feel focused and a little more formal. This year my parents moved from our […]

Keith Holmes and Jennifer Matos
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Jennifer and Keith

The first thing you’ll notice about Jennifer Matos and Keith Holmes II is that they make a drop dead gorgeous couple. Both professional fitness instructors at the lake shore YMCA in Austin (Jenn is also weeks away from obtaining her cosmetology license), these two make a living inspiring other Austinites to look and feel their […]

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4 Quick Kitchen Upgrades (That Don’t Involve Marble)

I’ll be the first to admit – I love marble. Growing up a geologist’s daughter, rocks played a pretty prominent role in my upbringing and marble was always a favorite. It’s safe to say it’s been everyone’s favorite in recent years, and you’d be hard-pressed to find a kitchen in a blog or magazine that doesn’t […]

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Victoria & Lucy

I’ve never had the pleasure of meeting Victoria Smith of sfgirlbybay in person, but I swear it feels like we’re best friends. Not only was she one of the first bloggers I discovered when I entered this crazy world, but since then, she’s continued to delight readers with her modern bohemian style, her colorful point-of-view, and last […]

spring on our minds
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Here Comes The Sun

Only one week left in February, and even though we have cold and rain on the forecast for the next few days, I’m hopeful that once March 1st rolls around, we’ll have turned the corner to warmer weather. Any other optimists out there? To add to my impatience, I’ve been stumbling upon tons of gorgeous images that instantly fill […]

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How to Make Your Small Space Look Bigger

I know that for many, a big house with a big yard is the dream. But after living in all sorts of accommodations from houses to dorm rooms to apartments, I’ve found that I actually flourish in a small space. It forces me to have a place for everything – and to keep everything in […]