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June 6, 2017 home tours

Blogger Home Tours: Lemon Stripes

The month of June calls for a sunny and summery home tour, and Julia’s home (the lovely lady behind the popular lifestyle blog Lemon Stripes) fits this description perfectly!

 

Like many of the bloggers I know in real life, Julia and I first met several years ago at a blogging event in New York City.

At the time, Julia lived in NYC and I lived in Northern Westchester.

Fast forward to today and now we both live near each other right here in Connecticut.

I know you’ll love Julia’s bright and cheerful coastal style.

For sources and paint colors, be sure to stop by her blog.

And, if you’re looking for some great baby and nursery room inspiration, be sure to follow Julia as she’s expecting her first baby this summer!

Thanks for sharing and congrats Julia!

 

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April 26, 2017 Connecticut Home

Most Frequently Asked Questions

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Most Frequently Asked Questions About Our Home Decor

Today I’m tackling the top questions I get regarding my home.

Maybe these questions are something you’ve been wondering as well, as some of them are quite broad, while others are very specific.

(For more general questions about blogging, you can find my tips and resource page here!)

The top home interior design questions:

1. What material are you’re kitchen counter tops? Are they marble? How well will this wear over time?

ANSWER: Yes, the counter tops are marble. They’re white Statuario Altisimo marble and the edges are mitered (built up) to create a thicker visual look.

As a result, (I think) there are some chips and dings on some of the edges which does bother me a bit.

However, I don’t regret the decision to go with the marble.

At some point I plan on repairing the chips. I’m also trying to be a bit more careful when using heavy pots and pans.

There’s also some uneven staining from either lemon juice or vinegar.

This doesn’t bother me at all.

The short answer is yes, for an expensive finish they don’t wear as well as other stones or counter tops.

Because I love the look, I would choose it all over again!

See Also: Marble vs. Quartz Countertops

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