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Where I dig into all things home.
Mar 26, 2025
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What color (life) phase are you in?
Reath Design's Frances Merrill on taking risks and learning to love blue.
Feb 13
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I held off on buying dinnerware until getting these 39 (!) recs
And the nutty, boozy cake I’m making to serve on them.
Feb 6
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When a house is “done” but not yet a home
What happens after the drop cloths roll up and the crew rolls out.
Jan 31
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This design duo revived an iconic Sea Ranch home
The couple behind Hawkins New York leaned into simplicity.
Jan 23
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The one thing I regret not bringing from NYC to Ojai
Plus, a lemon marmalade recipe to brighten up breakfast.
Jan 16
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For me, creature comforts should mean no critters in my home (gah)
Rats and snakes and mountain lions, oh my.
Jan 9
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We took the slow route to moving in
On roadtrips, renovations, and enjoying the "journey."
Jan 2
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New home, new year, new (kinda) me
Plus, a spicy citrus salad to ring in 2026.
Dec 26, 2025
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What this creative director learned from visiting other people's homes
Kelsey Keith on green tile, layered spaces, and sauna design.
Dec 19, 2025
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My kitchen design hinges on this simple method (in 8 sketches)
Plus, a rich, salty hot chocolate to make for the holidays.
Dec 12, 2025
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Timeless home design books to gift (or keep)
With recs from Big Salad, Mad About The House, and more.
Dec 5, 2025
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In defense of perfectionism (even while renovating, ha)
And a zesty salad dressing to cut through the post-turkey daze.
Nov 28, 2025
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Inside a 650-square-foot cabin made with straw and cork
Christene Barberich shares her small space marvel (along with vintage collecting tips!).
Nov 21, 2025
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A top-to-bottom renovation, design finds, and hard life questions—the nitty gritty of creating our home in Ojai, CA. Plus, input from experts and all of you! A researched, opinionated resource from Amanda Hesser of Food52, Schoolhouse, and Dansk.
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