April 25, 2023 Beach Homes

Beach House Renovation: Kitchen and Dining Room Reveal

I’m so excited to finally share our Rhode Island beach house renovation with you!

All of these beautiful “after” photos are by Jane Beiles.

Jane photographed both the house in its beautiful natural light along with some great outdoor spaces.

The problem was simply narrowing down which images to use here…ultimately I had to break this down into two parts.

Today will be part one which features our kitchen and dining room.

exterior New England shingle beach house.
The back of the original house which we didn’t need to change at all.


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The problem was simply narrowing down which images to use here…ultimately I had to break this down into two parts.

Today will be part one which mainly features our kitchen and dining room.

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April 22, 2023 Get the Look

The Best Pantry Organization Ideas from the Pros

An organized kitchen pantry not only improves function but also elevates the look and feel of the space.

Done correctly, it can help you visually keep track of food items you use the most, thereby streamlining trips to the grocery store.

Today I’m excited to bring back my favorite organization pro, Emily Maiocco from Next Level Organizing.

Emily just finished our pantry organization and it came out perfect!

So, I asked her to share her best organized pantry ideas here today.

pantry organization ideas and top product picks
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April 20, 2023 Home Decor

5 Unexpected and Fascinating Benefits of House Plants

Aside from aesthetics, turns out there are so many unexpected benefits of house plants.

house plant in home office

5 Unexpected Benefits of Indoor Plants

From succulents to peace lilies and spider plants plus all the potted plants in between, house plants are a beautiful addition to any home or office space.

You probably already know that indoor plants improve air quality and help you breathe more easily.

Science has proven house plants absorb carbon dioxide in the living space they’re placed in.

In fact, both the Peace Lily and Snake Plants are known as an air purifier.

But, there’s also plenty of other benefits you’ll experience when you add a touch of greenery to your home.

Here are a few of the most fascinating advantages of being a “plant parent.”

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