Merging Styles in a Victorian Outside Chicago, IL

I don't know which I'm drooling over more. This entry, or this kitchen from a recent Design*Sponge house tour.

Thanks to all of you that weighed in on my hot water heater conundrum! Earlier this week we realized our hot water heater was leaking and the drips were extinguishing the flames. So, we had no hot water and we were leaking gas - no good! I took to Instagram for your feedback and the results were split pretty 50/50. Some of you are pro tankless while others are pro classic tank. We ended up selecting a water heater that fit our needs and we're back to enjoying hot showers. I'll share more about how we came to the water heater conclusion later!

Artist/illustrator/writer Adam J. Kurtz came out with a new book! I'm basically a collector of his work now that I've pre-ordered his new one. It's only $8, so get in on that! I mean, Alanis Morissette reviewed it.

Pests around the house are the worst. So, this is the solution I want.

I had the pleasure of hangin' with blogger/interior designer/artist/funnyman Orlando Soria at an art opening featuring one of his paintings this last weekend. The world has only seen the one piece, but I can't wait to admire the rest of his series.

Are you sick of me talking about how much I like the movie, Get Out? Well, I watched the director's commentary, the deleted scenes, and the alternate ending this past week. #fan

trullbrook residence kitchen 90% reveal!

The kitchen at the top of this post is the bee's knees, but this kitchen from Sarah Sherman Samuel is basically my dream kitchen. Black, white, brass, copper, marble, wood! It has all of my favorites in one cohesive space.

I've got a touch of the travel bug, so I'm trying to push myself to leave the house (super hard for an introverted homebody!) to explore and take vacations that aren't too hard on the wallet. I live a mere 20 minutes from the US/Mexico border and have never taken a weekend trip to enjoy this neighboring country. Well, until now. Check my Instagram Stories this weekend to enjoy Ensenada, MX with me.

What are you up to this weekend? Anybody else traveling?

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Where I’ve been, shooting on film, my dream house, retro costume inspiration, energy rebates, a magic cake, textiles I don’t need but want, a lampshade DIY, my best defense against mosquitos, a new podcast, what’s killing home remodelers, best decision-making advice, overheard parenting, Little Women on acid home tour, best marble etch remover, and more.

Colorful Primary Bathroom Addition Reveal

If you like florals and color, this bathroom is for you. If you don’t, well, maybe scroll through and you’ll be converted? Or not? Either way, here’s the reveal of a bathroom addition that’s finally here - after a whole three years of construction.

Margot's Second Backyard Birthday Party

My baby is two! Time’s flying… we wish we could slow down these years… I can’t believe she’s two… and all those other cliché things to say. We celebrated her second trip around the sun in our backyard with a small gathering of friends.

What I’m binge watching, the things I ordered for summertime fun, an incredible legacy, ranking films, a dozen things to say to your kids daily, design decisions, sibling bonds, and more.

Reveal of My Craftsman Bungalow Repaint!

I have such love for my historic house, but I’ve shamefully been neglecting the exterior paint. The tired finish was peeling and the faded colors did no justice to the architectural beauty of my 1915 craftsman bungalow. It was time for a change - a transformation that would honor the home's history while infusing it with fresh energy.

A Year of Backyard Growth

The thrill of renovating outdoor spaces is they always get better with age. We overhauled our backyard last year and the plant growth during this last trip around the sun is wild! Get ready for lots o’ photos.

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