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DIY Ideas and Tutorials
As much as I like helping my friends and family, nothing would please me more than giving others the confidence to try to do for themselves. So what if you mess up? That’s part of the learning journey. So grab a tool you’ve never used before and let’s go!
Recent DIYs
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How to Build A Simple Wall Shelf
Want to add some shelves in your kitchen or bath? No need to buy pre-fabricated shelving – it’s pretty easy to create custom shelves yourself! This can be made into a very beginner-level project for those of you who are nervous about using a saw by taking your measurements to the hardware store and asking…
How to Help Kids Who Can’t Reach the Lights
My 4-year old is old enough to know when she needs a light turned on, but too short to reach all of our light switches. Anyone else have this problem? For a year, we heard a lot of “mommy, can you come turn on the bathroom [playroom, hallway etc.] light for me? I researched ways…
Cook & Entertain
I’m an event planner by day, DIYer by night, so I love to host a gathering. Here you’ll find anything from tips to table setting ideas, to recipes for your get-together.
I rarely follow recipes; rather, I prefer to read a few for suggestions and then mix and match. See the irony here? Well, I’ve done my best to record the steps as I make them, but feel free to make ’em your own, too!
Recipes & Entertaining Ideas
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Garden Party Inspired Transitional Rosh Hashanah Table-Scape Ideas
In the nearly 20 years that I’ve been setting my own Rosh Hashanah table, the theme has been basically the same: fall colors of maroon and gold, lot’s of apples, and a mix of wood and ceramic materials. But since returning to Atlanta, I’ve hit a conundrum: with the temps still in the 80s and…
Honey Multi-Grain Challah Recipe
If you know me in real life, you know that I struggle to follow a recipe. I’m more of a toss it in and hope for the best kind of gal. But so many people regularly ask me for my challah recipe that I decided to make it more consistent and write it all down….
Decor & Design that Speaks to the Soul
Furniture and objects that tell your story or your family’s story, are always better than stuff from the big box stores. Hand-me-downs are the best, but you can capture a similar vibe with thrifting. I say, embrace vintage, collected, and whatever makes your space feel like you.
Latest Projects
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How to Make Your Guest Room More Comfortable
This summer, we got to experience both having overnight guests again, and being other people’s guests! So fun to get back to “regular” life a bit. But this time, I took notes — what would’ve made the stay a little more comfortable? How can we all incorporate these ideas into our guest spaces, no matter…
My Favorite Floral Wallpapers
While researching a floral sketch peel-and-stick for my entryway, I thought I’d share a collection of some of my favorite floral sketch wallpapers that I’ve been eyeing. They’re so graceful and subtle enough that I imagine it would take much longer to grow tired of them, as compared with something bolder. Hope they inspire you…
Let’s Garden
I’m over the moon for cottage gardens, and I love growing fresh produce, but I wasn’t born with a green thumb – I asked questions and learned skills that I’m more than happy to share with you.
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Cottage Garden Inspiration from the North Carolina Mountains
We just came back from our annual trip to the North Carolina mountains (near Boone) and I gathered so much cottage & woodland garden inspiration for y’all! Most of these do best in sun-part shade, but the hosts can handle a bit more shade. This is my favorite style, and luckily, lots of these species…
Woodland Moon Garden Favorites
This spring, I’m setting up a moon garden around a bistro table set for some awesome clients, who also happen to be my neighbors. She’s a photographer and prefers mostly neutral floral colors so she could use the space for shoots and not have to worry about the flowers clashing with her clients’ outfits, which…
Meet the author
Welcome! I’m Rachel
I believe our homes are meant to be a haven, and spending time at home should feel like an everyday vacation. The things we put inside of them should be functional but should also tell the stories of who we are and inspire us to be our best selves. Vintage furniture, travel souvenirs, and use of color are my love languages, and I love using them to make a home that speaks to my soul. Please join me as I work to turn my house into a collected and colorful retreat!