As far as design trends go, it sort of feels like white kitchens are a thing of the past and warmer, woodsier, darker and more natural or contemporary kitchens are making a comeback HOWEVER, I sort of view white kitchens as a clean slate and depending on the materials used, offer a timeless look that …
Home // A New Lake House and Renovation Project!
LOVECATS! I’ve missed you! Life has been unsteady… April was a dumpster fire but the flames have been extinguished and I’m working on rebuilding and rising from the ashes. Could I use ANY MORE metaphors in one sentence? Probably…. but I’ll spare you 🙂 After almost a month of silence and self care, I finally …
When I Think Of You, Baby, Nothing Else Seems to Matter
What I’m Wearing… * Shiny leggings from American Apparel I think… also seen here a few years ago * Ivory sweater… this sweater is in my cart right now. I need new sweaters desperately! And I like when they’re on sale 🙂 * Faux fur dusty rose coat by BB Dakota… this coat looks very …
A First Look at My New Office! My Desk Area – Before & Afters
Lovecats, I can finally share at least part of my new office and my level of excitement is off the charts! I’ve been working in my new office every day this week and though I’m still trying to get used to a new schedule, I am loving every minute of it! I smile when I …
My New Office Renovation Progress Update
Happy Monday Lovecats! I hope you are well 🙂 It’s been two months since we started renovating my new office and that means it’s two months longer than I wanted it to take to finish it. But you know what they say about renovation… it always takes twice as long as you think it will …
Another Day to Make A Stand… oh woah
What I’m Wearing… * Lee denim unionalls… also seen here… I also have them in army green and honestly, though I love living in these, I’m excited to explore my closet again once my office is done and give my wardrobe a reboot! * Vans, obviously * Marc Jacobs bag * Barton Perreira sunglasses * …
New Mountain A-Frame Office Color Palette & Mood Board
Well, my excitement for renovating and decorating my new office was put slightly on hold this week when on Monday evening, after spending a good part of the afternoon painting (priming) the exterior of the A-frame, I started feeling under the weather. And then for the days that followed I basically sat at home on …
Dogwood Tavern Renovation Stage 1 // Opening Up The Space
I SO wish I could have shared the renovation of the old Royal Oak into Dogwood Tavern with you in real time, but alas, I was forbidden. I ONLY wish I had not listened and done it anyway because I think these would have been a lot more fun to see as they were taking …
Dogwood Tavern Restroom Renovation // Before and After
Now that Dogwood Tavern is finally open (THANK THE GOOD LORD) I can give you little insight into the renovation process, and I’m beginning with the restrooms. Why you ask? Because it’s the easiest place to start 🙂 We signed the lease on the building and it was finalized around November 2016 and by December, …
Royal Oak to Dogwood Tavern // Before – Renovation
If you happened to have read this post then you’d know that along with two amazing partners, I’m opening a bar/restaurant up here in the mountains called Dogwood Tavern… AND I’M RIDICULOUSLY EXCITED ABOUT IT. It all began late last summer and by the end of October we finally secured the amazing space in Blue …