The Good Stuff
(all of it)
This is the library. Everything we’ve covered, organized by topic. Start anywhere– or pick up where you left off.
The Framework
These four lessons are where everything starts. Before the color palettes and the art and the details, there’s a framework. A way of thinking about your home that makes every decision after this one easier.
Color
How I build palettes, choose paint, and use color to make every design decision easier.
Color Confidence
It’s Not As Much Color As You Think
If you’ve ever looked at a colorful room and thought “I could never pull that off”, this one’s for you. I’m breaking down our living room piece by piece to show you just how little color is actually happening. It’s less than you think. It always is.
Color Confidence
Baby Steps To A Colorful Home
You don’t have to do it all at once. This article is about starting small– a lamp, a pillow, a painted frame– and letting those small things add up into something that feels completely and specifically yours.
Color Confidence
When Choosing A Paint Color, Go Quieter Than You Think
The biggest mistake people make when adding color is reaching for the loudest, most obvious version of a color. Here’s why the quieter version is almost always the better one– and the two colors that taught me this.
Color Confidence
It’s Only Paint
Scared to commit? Here’s the thing: worst case, you repaint it. This is the article I wish someone had handed me years ago. It’s about giving yourself permission to just go for it.
Color Palettes
Why You Need A Color Palette
Not sure what a color palette even is or why it matters? Start here. This is the article that makes everything else make sense.
Color Palettes
How Many Colors Should Be in Your Color Palette?
Not too many, not too few. Here’s how to think about the size of your palette and why getting this right makes everything easier.
Color Palettes
How To Use Canva To Build A Color Palette
A simple, practical walkthrough for building your palette digitally, no design experience needed.
Color Palettes
The Easiest Way To Build A Color Palette
Have a rug, a piece of art, or a fabric you love? Start there. Here’s how to pull a palette from something you already own.
Color Palettes
Our Home Color Palette
A look at the color palettes we use throughout our home– one for upstairs, one for downstairs– how we chose them, and how they work together across the whole house.
Color Palettes
How I Actually Used My Color Palette in Our Living Room
How I took our palette and applied it to the living room– decision by decision, color by color.
Paint
When Choosing A Paint Color, Go Quieter Than You Think
The biggest mistake people make when adding color is reaching for the loudest, most obvious version of a color. Here’s why the quieter version is almost always the better one, and the two colors that taught me this.
Paint
Understanding Undertones
Every paint color has a second color hiding underneath it. Here’s what undertones actually are, why they matter more than most people realize, and the simple trick that makes choosing the right white so much easier.
Paint
How To Test A Paint Color
Testing a color properly is one of the most important things you can do before committing to a full room. Here’s exactly how I do it and why you’ll never paint a swatch on your wall again.
Paint
Paint Finishes
Matte, eggshell, dead flat– what the finishes actually mean, how they look on walls vs. trim, and which ones I use in our home.
Paint
Why I Use Farrow & Ball
I’ve only ever used one paint brand. Here’s why, and what makes their colors work the way they do.
Art & Frames
Finding it, framing it, and putting it everywhere. No art degree required.
Finding Art
How To Find Art You Love
How to find art you love for your home, from thrift stores to Etsy to your own kids’ drawings. A practical, pressure-free guide to filling your walls with things that actually make you happy.
Finding Art
Where To Shop For Art
Sharing my favorite places to find art you’ll actually love, from Etsy search tips to Instagram artist finds, thrift store hunting, and why the best pieces might already be in your house.
Finding Art
25+ Art Prints To Add Color To Your Home
A curated roundup of colorful art prints that actually make an impact — the kind of pieces that set the mood of a room and give you a color story to build from.
Finding Art
Art & How I’d Style It: Man in the Yellow Hat
Starting with a single print by Harrogate House Interiors, here’s how I built a complete room palette– paint colors, furniture, and accessories that all work together beautifully.
Finding Art
Art & How I’d Style It: Slow Mornings
One colorful piece of art. A complete room palette. This is how I use something I love as the starting point for every design decision– paint colors, furniture, accessories, all of it.
Framing Art
What To Look For In A Frame
Not all frames are created equal– but that doesn’t mean you need to spend a lot to get it right. Here’s what to look for, what to skip, and how to choose a frame that makes your art look its best.
Framing Art
Do you actually need a mat?
Everything you need to know about mats– when to use one, when to skip one, and why it probably doesn’t matter as much as you think.
Framing Art
Where to Find Frames
Sharing my favorite places to find frames for any budget, from thrift store hunting tips to online brands.
Framing Art
How To Paint A Frame
My exact process for painting frames– the paint I use, how many coats, and why an imperfect paint job looks completely fine once it’s on the wall.
Framing Art | DIY Projects
DIY Bobbin Frame Tutorial
Bobbin frames– the ones with the cute beaded border– add so much personality to a gallery wall, but the price tags on larger sizes are hard to justify. This is a step by step guide to making your own at home with just a few supplies, including everything you need and exactly how to do it.
Hanging Art
How To Hang Art
My process for hanging art confidently– when to use Command Strips, when to reach for a nail, and the paper trick that takes all the guesswork out of placement.
Hanging Art
How to Plan & Hang A Gallery Wall
My step-by-step process for planning and hanging a gallery wall, from laying everything out on the floor to the last piece on the wall.
Hanging Art
Tips & Tricks For A Gallery Wall
Building a fun and colorful gallery wall might seem daunting, but with a few tricks and techniques, you can transform your space into a joy-filled wall. Here’s your guide for just that!
Our Home
The room by room walkthroughs are on the site for everyone, but members get the full story. The real numbers, the why behind every decision, and the things I’d do differently.
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