House Rules Book releases April 23

One Sane Space

One Sane Space

When we move, after unpacking toilet paper, lamps and paper plates, my goal is to try to get one room somewhat setup. This week I was able to almost set up two rooms! I’ll share the room we call The Pink Room today.  The Pink Room is the first room you see...
My Paint Colors

My Paint Colors

Sharing my paint colors today. ⁠⁠⁠⁠Remember, most of these images will look different to you on your phone, than they look in my actual house. Always get samples and see how they look in your home.⁠⁠⁠⁠The bossiest parts of our home are the green metal roof, white...
I’m Dreaming of a White Chimney :: You Gotta Get That Quote

I’m Dreaming of a White Chimney :: You Gotta Get That Quote

I think I’ve mentioned how I’ve been finalizing colors to have the rooms on our first floor painted.   Well, I gave myself a deadline of last Friday to contact our painter to come give me a quote, and when he stopped by on Saturday, I also asked him if he...
One Way to Let Your House Speak

One Way to Let Your House Speak

From time to time you’ll hear designers talk about listening to their home and letting it guide their future decorating decisions. It’s a great idea and something we should all strive to do, but how exactly does it work?  Here’s one way...
Are You Using Vines?

Are You Using Vines?

I’ve been in love with Clematis Armandii, a flowering evergreen vine, for almost ten years now.  It started when I saw this post from Cottage and Vine. A swath of white flowers and dark green leaves over her front door had me...