Design

Home is more than a place—it’s a feeling. We’re inspired by spaces that feel grounded and welcoming, warm and minimal. Our design approach leans into the wabi-sabi beauty of the imperfect, seeking a deep connection with the objects we bring into our homes.

Spread the Love with this 5-Minute Valentines DIY

Our friend Chelsea of Go Forth Creative is one of the most talented gals I’ve ever met. The design work she creates for clients is jaw-droppingly beautiful, and her personal projects are equally inspiring. When Chelsea started printing and posting these “Give A Nice Note” fliers last year, the first thing I thought was, “Why […]

Printable Bookmark Valentines

I created these four cheeky bookmarks as party favors for our romance novel book swap this February. Download our free template below and create your own super cute bookmark Valentines this year. Add a tassel to the end to give it a special touch! photographed by kristen kilpatrick It was so fun brainstorming cheeky phrases […]

I’m Addicted To This Podcast Series, A Miracle Foot Treatment, & More

For today’s edition of I’m Addicted To, I’m sharing the podcast series that’s inspiring me lately, and the miracle (not an exaggeration) treatment that has turned my calloused feet into something almost fetish-worthy. Also, Jenn’s popping in with a crazy new product that is bringing her rebel fantasies to life. Keep scrolling, and keep an eye on my Instagram […]

A Ceramicist In Another Life

We all know that it’s never too soon to start saving for retirement, but is it premature to start planning my post-retirement career now? Ever since coming across this tour of a beautiful ceramicist’s studio a few weeks ago, I’ve been fantasizing about life at the pottery wheel. It would all take place at my […]

5 Things You Should Know Before Buying Window Treatments

Window treatments are the kind of thing that have a huge effect on a space, but may not necessarily be the first thing you notice upon entering a room. When it came time to select our window treatments for #CSBungalow, we were working within a pretty specific set of needs: we wanted them to offer […]

10 Hotels That Are Budget Friendly But Still Cool

Is there ever a time of year when you’re not planning your next trip? I find it inspiring how much our culture has embraced travel in recent years, finally following the lead of our friends across the pond in realizing how much it can truly enrich life. And with design-forward boutique hotels taking the place of […]

You Won’t Believe This Thrifted Chair Makeover

Today we shared my home tour on the blog, and though truly every piece of furniture in the apartment comes with a story, this project was too good not to share. I scored this leather sling chair on Craigslist a couple years ago — cool right? The leather was worn when I bought it, but it […]

Our Teacher’s Lounge Makeover is Live!

If you caught this post from a few weeks ago, you know that amidst the holiday madness, our team has been taking time out this season to participate in HP‘s #ReinventGiving holiday campaign. When we moved into the #CSBungalow, we were reminded of what a huge impact our surroundings have on our mental and emotional state, […]

How to Tell Your Story with Your Home

Have you ever decorated a corner of your home just like a Pinterest board, only to find that in the end it was… missing something? I spoke with Jeanine Hays of the design duo AphroChic about this, and while she admits that Pinterest is wonderful for inspiration, home is all about who we are. “In a […]