It took over three years, but at last- it’s done! Our roof deck is the latest addition to our home renovation. With sweeping city views, you could see the Boston harbor, downtown skyline and beyond from our deck. The most amazing bonus is being able to see New Year’s and July 4th fireworks unobstructed! I … More City Views from our Roof Deck
Happy Friday friends! I recently hosted a little holiday lunch for some lovely ladies. I would love to entertain more at my home but it’s always under renovation so I feel it’s never the right time. I try not to stress over the whole ordeal so I choose dishes that are really easy to prep. … More Holiday Lunch at My Home
This past weekend, we went to a Christmas tree farm to get a tree for the kids’ bedroom. This is a holiday tradition that we just started last year for our little family. It’s fun for the kids and we also use the opportunity to take family holiday pictures. What better holiday backdrop than at … More My Holiday Bedroom
We haven’t hosted Thanksgiving dinner at our house in a very long time. This year, we are hosting again and I’m excited to establish some sort of Thanksgiving tradition with the kids. Zoey is six now and she loves to help out in the kitchen. We’ve already talked about the menu and we are keeping … More DIY: Mason Jar Holiday Candleholders
Happy Sunday! Today, we strolled the city for five hours and it was time well spent with the family. My work is demanding and the environment is fairly fast-paced so the weekends offer a good balance. Every Friday, I leave the office feeling accomplished no matter how crazy the week was. I look forward to lazy weekend … More My Spring Blossom Bedroom
Like most modern homes, at any given time— we could have up to six devices connected to wi-fi. I am the first to admit, occasionally I would allow my kids to go ham on their tablets so I could have some peace and quiet. I’m not sorry about it. Unless you’re responsible my kids and my … More Staying Connected
We are taking the kids Easter egg hunting this Saturday and they are so excited. This will be the third year in a row that we’ll be attending our neighborhood’s annual egg hunt. We’re establishing our own little family traditions and rituals with each holiday. The best gift about being a parent is living life through the eyes of … More DIY Paper-Napkin Decoupage (Spring Blossom) Easter Eggs
It doesn’t get more magical than when Spring arrives. We finally wake up to the sounds of birds chirping, there are all sorts of vibrant colors covering the ground, and as the days get longer— our weekend family getaways become more adventurous. It is also around this time that we look forward to gardening again. Our … More Springtime Magic
Isn’t this such a good time to start using the fireplace? The mornings are chilly and on some days, it’s damp and gray. Even better! Imagine lounging in a robe, flipping through magazines, listening to French jazz and sipping lattes while enjoying the warmth of a crackling fireplace. Ah- heaven! Unfortunately, most of our fireplaces … More White Fireplace Mantels
Life has been a tiny hectic as we are just settling in with Zoey going to kindergarten and me starting a new position. Our mornings are wild as we have to get everyone out of the house by 7:30am! Thankfully, the hubs is taking some time off this week from work to help with the … More Home Tour: A Charming Apt.
A few weeks ago, I shared the first part of the kids bedroom makeover. I highlighted their bed area. Today, I’m revealing the kids’ lounging space. It’s a section in their bedroom where they can lounge, relax, read and play. Providing a great backdrop is this gorgeous, whimsical birch tree forest wallpaper courtesy of Graham … More Kids Bedroom Makeover (Pt 2)
It’s hard to believe but Zoey is entering kindergarten this fall! In just a few days, her teacher is visiting us at home so the two can get better acquainted. We’ve been taking little steps to prepare Zoey for school and it has been exciting and fun but with a little bit of anxiety (for … More DIY: Crafts for Class
You know I have a thing or two for Swedish designs. Most of the home tours that I feature here are interior spaces from Sweden. I always fall in love over and over again. Here’s another one that I hope you can gain some decor inspirations from… Via, photos by Anders Bergstedt. In Instagram news- … More Home Tour: A Swedish Apartment
It’s finally here! The kids’ bedroom makeover is finished (except for a few little projects) and they are over the moon. They’ve been waiting forever to get the bedroom of their dreams and surely- mommy and daddy did not disappoint! One of the biggest dilemmas that we faced was whether or not to incorporate wallpaper. In the end, … More Kids Bedroom Makeover (Pt 1)
I love me a beautifully crafted flat lay. They are really popular on Instagram and you can find flat lays of all sorts- beauty, workspace, fashion, food, etc. To me, it’s a form of photography styling. Usually, flat lays consist of multiple elements in a shot where they are styled to be showcased either randomly … More Visual Storytelling via Flat Lays
Step inside this breathtaking Linnéstaden apartment where you’ll see lots of white, light and a beautiful play on muted colors. I am obsessed with the gray wall color and need it for my house prompto! If you have kids, there’s a bonus. Highlighted is a tiny kid’s bedroom that is to die for. Lesson to … More Home Tour: A Linnéstaden Apartment
This condo absolutely blows my mind. I would never dare do a black wall but somehow it works like magic here. Everything about this space is so beautiful and thoughtfully curated. It has been through several gentle renovations with all original details being preserved and restored as much as possible. The condo was built in 1899, … More Home Tour: A Brf Stinsen Condo in Gothenburg Sweden
Although there is no major work left to be done in our home office makeover, I’m still trying to make final decorations (organization) tweaks here and there. The most recent one was adding two shelves to a blank wall to the left of my desk. Initially, an art gallery of our family pictures first came … More My Office Shelfies
About two years ago, when we first moved into our dream home and started decorating, there was one thing I was certain of. No Wallpaper! A few rooms in our house had those really outdated flower-patterned wallpapers that were just dreadful and a real pain to remove. It never occurred to me to use wallpaper until … More Wallpaper Magic + $200 Wallpaper Giveaway!
Today’s home tour features this beautiful, bright and stylish apartment located in the cozy part of Old Masthugget, Sweden. My favorite space is the kitchen, it is to die for! Nothing else to say, I’ll let the pictures speak for themselves. Enjoy! Photographer Jonas Berg via Stadshem. In Instagram news- 1. This past weekend, we hung the … More A Home in Old Masthugget, Sweden
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