With so many incredible resources of inspiration, advice and expertise at our fingertips, it’s relatively easy to design a home yourself these days, but where it gets tricky is creating a space that feels truly authentic to you. Selecting materials and choosing furniture only goes so far, and without adding some special finishing touches, your space could end up looking and feeling character-less, like anybody could live there.

Building a business over the last 20+ years, has allowed me to learn and grow from amazing opportunities, plenty of hard work, and all the mistakes and mishaps along the way - which we all know is where the real learning comes into play. I've mostly kept my head to the grindstone, working solo for years until I grew to a place where I could take on a small staff. But even with that, there were times when I felt isolated as a creative female entrepreneur - especially working in the digital space, where we tend to feel connected to others, but often times, truly aren't.

There is something magical about original vintage artwork. They’re created from the imaginations and carefully honed skills of an artist’s hand, are completely one-of-a-kind, and have an energy and presence that no other decor object can have. Portraits have yet another layer of magic - the mystery of the model’s identity. Bringing a vintage portrait painting into your home is almost like adopting a new member of the family - an instant ancestor! They’re one of my favorite things to collect so I thought I’d share what I look for and where to find them, plus a beautiful collection of pieces that caught my eye!

One of my favorite items to source for my own home as well as for photo shoots are vintage rugs. They instantly add so much character, depth, and texture to a space - and give a home that well traveled look! It can be tricky to find good vintage rugs, and even harder to find ones that don’t cost a fortune. But I have a few tricks that will help you source them and handpicked a gorgeous selection of 15 neutral vintage runners - most of them under $200 with free shipping!

I know that styling can sometimes feel intimidating - especially when you’re faced with an empty shelf, table, or corner, and a house full of collected objects to select from, how do you know where to begin? In this post, I want to share with you how to throw together a quick vignette with just three objects. It’s an easy win that I like to think of as the stylist’s hat-trick!

Like you, I’ve been spending a lot more time in the kitchen lately. If I’m being completely honest, I’m sort of over it. There have been some hits and misses, and days where I have no idea what to make, nor care. How about you? I know that we’re all trying to make the best of things and keep busy, and during one of my many cooking/cleaning sprees, I had an idea to take note of my favorite kitchen items to share with you here. Over the years, these are the items that I love and use the most, and that make time spent in the kitchen easier, more enjoyable, and more efficient! Now, more than ever.