Some homes just get you at first sight, and this was one of them. Built in the 1960s on a breathtaking property, this ranch-style home had adobe walls, warm wood details, and incredible outdoor views, but the interiors weren’t quite living up to their potential. The homeowners loved the character of their home, but they needed it to feel more functional, welcoming, and refined. Instead of a full renovation, we took a thoughtful approach, embracing the home’s midcentury roots while adding layers, softness, and a touch of ‘70s cool. One of the biggest challenges? Filling the large, open spaces with...
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Book Report-2014
I come from a family of readers. I’ve read myself to sleep every night for as long as I can remember. I prefer reading fiction and, its my cozy ritual of escape from the stresses of today and before I worry about tomorrow’s to do list. The more I have going on, the more I
Thankful
Our first Thanksgiving as a new family wasn’t of the Norman Rockwell variety, but that’s not how we roll. The baby cried (a lot) and the husband worked, but nonetheless it was a great couple days with extended family in town. The ladies woke up early to join 30,000 of our closest friends to walk a 5k
X bench makeover
Earlier this summer a good friend of mine asked me if I wanted to give a good home to some furniture from her parent-in-laws’ estate. I love old pieces but I especially love furniture (or anything) with a meaningful story that was a part of someone special’s home. I took a couple pieces knowing I could
Cecily Newborn Photos
When CeCe was about 2 weeks old we had Penny Sylvia over to capture some photos of our little family. I just wanted a really relaxed shoot that was a bit of a time capsule of us in our new house. Just coming out of my postpartum fog I didn’t spend a lot of time doing my hair
Its a Girl!
Its a girl! Our beautiful and tough little lady Cecily Parker Plumb (CeCe) was born was born late Thursday night, September 18th at 8lbs. The labor was grueling and more complicated then I had hoped, but we all got through it together (with our incredible doula) and are much stronger for it. I hope to write
The waiting room
Its my Due Date Eve. I realize a ‘due date’ is arbitrary and really holds no meaning as to when a baby is likely to be born, but for me its something I wasn’t sure would ever happen, and have been waiting for for much longer then 40 weeks. Motherhood has always been a goal
