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colorful bench
Design

Sarah’s Colorful Family Abode

Stepping into today’s colorful abode is at once breathtaking, inspiring, and like a big warm hug that invites you to sit down and stay awhile. That last part is no doubt due to the warmth of its owner, auburn-haired beauty, mother of 3, and talented Austin-based interior designer, Sarah Wittenbraker. Yep, Sarah would be easy to hate […]

mint kitchen
Health

How to Be Bold With Color

It’s one thing to experiment with wearing “the color of the season” when it comes to wardrobe decisions… but dressing our homes with color undoubtedly requires a more long-term commitment strategy. To help guide us on making bold color decisions in our living spaces, we consulted Austin-based interior designer Meredith Ellis for expert tips on how to tastefully incorporate color into […]

monochromatic nude board
Design

In the Nude

Does anybody else feel stuck in color story limbo these days? With spring on the brain, pastels are begging for their big seasonal reveal, but the freezing temperatures outside are making it impossible to put those winter shades to bed. As a result, I’ve found myself safely turning to not-so-colorful shades of nude. Whether it’s a pair of […]

10 most breathtaking loft spaces
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10 Best Loft Spaces

Living in a loft has its ups and downs. The pros: high ceilings, large windows and exposed brick or concrete walls. I was practically sold when I saw the open floorpan at our current home, and the industrial details like pipes and structural columns were the cherry on top. And then there are the cons: more wall space […]

Wellness

8 Ways to Worry Less

The more conversations I have with my girlfriends, the more I realize: women are natural worriers. We worry about little things (I woke up at 2am last night with my mind racing about the wood floors we’re getting installed!) and the big things (families, health, job security… the list goes on.) However unpleasant it might […]

modern interiors
Design

How to Fake It ‘Till You Make It

I’ll come out and say it, I’m not crazy about my kitchen. There’s nothing wrong with it per se, the cabinets aren’t dated and the countertops aren’t offensive. It’s not quite worth the time and resources to renovate, but it’s just not what I would have chosen. So what do you do when you don’t […]

exposed shelves Target registry items
Design

“Be Yourself Together” at Target

When I got married 5 years ago, I bypassed the special occasion china registry in favor of registering for a large selection of sturdy, everyday dishes. For me, it represented a future full of fun, casual gatherings surrounded by lots of people we loved — and it’s come true! Target’s newest campaign, “Be Yourself Together,” […]

Mod Valentine's Day Inspiration
Design

Modern Love

Happy (almost) Valentine’s Day, folks. We’re keeping the festivities going this week with lots more romance-inspired recipes, do-it-yourself crafts, and ideas to incorporate into your own V-day festivities. But first, this unabashedly lovey dovey inspiration board. Red has long been my favorite color, so I chose to keep this palette clean with little more than the […]

Design

Loft Life

The challenge of living in a loft is that you can see everything from every vantage point. And the beauty of living in a loft is that you can see every piece of art, every vignette, and every piece of carefully chosen furniture from every vantage point! Despite the potential for design challenges, I prefer the […]

beautiful bouquet
Health

14 Ways to Be Romantic

Adam and I celebrated our 5 year anniversary last June, and one thing I’ve learned over the years is the importance of showing little acts of romance — or even grander gestures once in awhile! It’s easy to become so comfortable with the person you wake up with each morning that you can forget to prioritize showing […]

pastel pinks
Design

Blush Pink

Raise your hand if you’re currently daydreaming of baked sweets, blush treats and pastel pinks. There’s just something about the blossoming shades of pink that embody February in the most quintessential way. And if it means that Spring is just one month closer — you can find me eagerly welcoming February’s pastel shades with open arms. Blush your way into […]

domino bed
Design

How to Fake a Headboard

When you’re working with a tight space, or a tight budget, a headboard can be one of those nice-to-have pieces that doesn’t quite make the cut. Don’t get me wrong I love the look of a low bed in the center of a sparse, white room, but in real life (and when you don’t live in […]

monochromatic wardrobe
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3 Easy Ways to Streamline Your Wardrobe

We’ve all been there: a closet full of clothes with nothing to wear. Sure, we have that handful of staple pieces that we couldn’t possibly live without, but the rest of our wardrobes can go untouched for weeks, months, or even years. I personally found myself in a dire state of closet disrepair a few months ago, around the […]