A Quick Way to Up Your Bedroom Game

After being away from home for a good stretch, do you ever come back and look at your space with fresh eyes? It's almost as if you've stepped into someone else's space, suddenly able to appreciate all the good things, and really notice all the trouble spots. I'm definitely in the throes of decorating self …

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Kitchens

A Peachy Keen Kitchen Makeover

I may be back in the office this week, but an overabundance of jet lag, emails, photos to edit and a general denial that my summer in Italy is over has made it a bit tough to get back on my blogging game. For that, I apologize. I'm determined to chip away and get eager …

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Home Tours

Home Tour: Vacation Vibes for Life

Hi friends! It's been a hot second, but after nearly a month in Italy (did you follow along on Instagram??), I'm finally back stateside. Now I must admit it was never my intention to abandon the blog while I was traveling, but la dolce vita just kind of swept me away and …

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Home Tours

Home Tour: A Picture Perfect Summer Escape

Finding your personal design style can feel like an impossible task. Sure you can find those that fit into easily defined boxes, traditional, modern, minimalist, craftsman etc, but that is touch boring. I know my style has evolved over years into what I'm now loosely defining as modern European casual. It's a thing right??

But …

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Ideas to Steal

Idea to Steal: Coffee Tables a’ Noir

There are myriad opportunities to make a bold statement in your home, from bookshelves to artwork, lighting or flooring. But some of those choices can be rather expensive and permanent. It's always nice to find opportunities for a quick change that will have major impact. Case in point, your coffee table. Everyone has at least …

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Decor

A Tile Collection Made in Instagram Heaven

I never really paid much attention to tile until I had to make so many decisions about it. I think we have seven different types of tile in This Old Victorian. Sure, you can go with your standard grade white subway tile and do ok, but why not grab the opportunity to do something …

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Bedrooms

My Upgraded Bedroom Design

I feel like I've been mighty quiet about the status of our house for quite some time now, but it's because I've actually been a rather busy bee, determined to finish This Old Victorian once and for all (you can catch up on what turned into a nearly five-year process right here).

After …

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Bathrooms

Five Easy Bathroom Updates to Refresh Your Space for Summer

I always love taking advantage of a fresh season to refresh a space in my house. But there's no need to break out the big renovation tools right before you dash off on summer vacation. The bathroom is one of the easiest spaces to spruce up - and I would argue one of the most …

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Gotta Getaway

Ciao, Italia – the Ultimate Summer Vacation is Happening

If it feels like I've been a little MIA of late, there's quite a good reason. One week from today I will be stepping on a plane departing for Italy - for an entire MONTH!

I know, it sounds insane. It feels insane. But it is happening. I'm packing the whole family, yes the four-year-old …

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