Gardening had never really been on my radar. Until March 2020. Stuck at home in a rapidly changing world, I needed something to distract me from the unfolding global pandemic. When the world shut down, I pushed existing projects aside (didn’t we all?). As I realized we’d be stuck at home for quite a while,…
Have you ever looked at a picture of a room and just felt like it “worked”? And then wondered how on earth to recreate it? If you’ve flipped through home design magazines and scrolled through Pinterest thinking, “I can never make a room look like this,” don’t despair. I have four letters for you: ONBB….
I always have an ear to the ground for the latest trends, and the beginning of the year is a perfect time to do a round-up of my predictions for the next big thing. In 2023 these are the things I think we’ll be seeing a lot of: Of course, there are some things here…
Last week I shared how to care for metals in your home. This week, let’s chat about wood furniture! First things first: different types of wood require different types of care. So before you get started on cleaning, make sure you know what kind of wood you are working with. It’s always a great idea…
First things first, we totally owe you an update on the hall bathroom project, but in normal Whitney and David fashion, the project has more delays. This time we’re waiting on shower and sink finishes and we PROMISE to share those updates when we have some. However, we aren’t ones to only have one…
I love scouring antique shops and estate sales for the perfect additions to my home (or for my space at Mockingbird Manor). But often, when I find copper, brass, or silver treasures, they need a little TLC. Today, I’m sharing how to care for metals in your home. So if you love shopping second-hand but…
Is one of your 2023 resolutions to make your house more of a home? If you’ve been staring at blank walls and furniture you don’t love for too long, I’m here to help! If you’ve been hanging around this blog for any amount of time, you know that interior design is one of my true…
Front Door Santa goes a long way back. Back before I had kids. Before I was married. Back in those days, I babysat some pretty special kids. I’ve always liked to encourage those around me to stretch their creative muscles, so one night, near the holidays, I decided we needed to get crafty. So, we…
Many of us are getting ready to host guests for the holidays, and I know you already have a lot on your plate (Decorating! Shopping! Baking cookies! Making magic!) so I wanted to give you a quick checklist for making your home guest-ready! Welcome & Wi-Fi A vintage welcome sign or a framed welcome poem…
