There is just something about a New England Cape Cod inspired home. It's the simple, often white palette. The understated but entirely elegant approach to decor. And this home, designed by Rhiannon and Travis Hageman, the husband and wife duo behind Hageman Homes is nothing if not entirely cape cod lovely. You would never believe that it was their very first build, tucked into a chic neighborhood in Ontario. With photographs by...
If this pandemic has taught us anything, it's that we need space and time in our lives for something other than the mundane. That we crave the comfort of our sofa, that being with family isn't so bad, that taking up a new hobby can fuel the soul in more ways than we have ever known. So when Kir Tuben embarked on a day to learn all about flowers - from one of the Masters in the industry, the lovely...
I'm pretty sure that this next celebration is every child's dream come true. With vintage carnival rides and cotton candy, fresh popped popcorn and prizes for games won, there is not a single detail that has been overlooked. Planned and designed by House of Fete's founder, Marissa, for her own little boy, we are bookmarking this for future party inspo in a pretty big way! Photos by...
As a mom to three little ones, I only have 2 requirements in a home: a laundry room with folding space and a killer mudroom. If only I had Jacqueline Chiarot's total mudroom reno to use as inspiration when I discovered that our dream home had exactly neither. Read on to see how Jacqueline gave her small space a total makeover that is both purposeful and pretty, then keep going to see my top picks for rigging...
One look at the teddy bear holding a bouquet of balloons and I melted. Throw in a stunning blue + white backdrop, the most darling sweets and treats a girl could want and details and details and details for days and well...you have yourself a baby shower that has perfection written all over it. Designed by Amavi Events with images by...
So many of us dream of renovating an older home. One with good bones and stories of generations past baked into the very floorboards beneath. Where families have grown, love has outlasted time and the pure workmanship is something to awe inspire. Honoring the old while embracing the new is exactly what Emily Davis Interiors and...
Any party that has the word Wild in it, is a party where I want to be. And this little number, whipped up to celebrate the cutest twinsies on earth, is all spunk and style. Using a bright, poppy color palette and pom-poms for days, Mom - who happens to be the lead behind the incredible event design firm, A Good Affair - set the ton for a day filled with food, fun and a good ole fashioned walk on the wild side.
With three little ones running underfoot, I can tell you that in this house...kids reign King. Even their bedrooms get more TLC (albeit, most of said TLC is in cleaning and making beds) than the rest of the house. Which is why I'm so thrilled to hear that the talented design duo behind beloved Newport Beach, CA-based Pure Salt Interiors, has launched a new kids decor line - called...
I am IN LOVE with this project. So much so, that it just might be my favorite of all time. Ceramic floral mirrors are really popular right now but we wanted to take that trend right into Spring - and since most days I'm short on time - I wanted to simplify the project. So I gathered a variety of accessories - silk flowers, ropes, old butterfly christmas ornaments - and dipped them into paint. After you...
Whether you're whipping up these little beauties for your wedding favors or for your own home, crafting up candles is pretty much the most perfect quarantine activity ever. With super simple ingredients and a million ways to personalize, candle making has become a hobby that pays off in amazing smelling dividends. We're currently loving Vanilla & Clove, Beragamot & Plum, Amber & Patchouli and of course Pumpkin Spice...all oils that you can find on Amazon!
When I was little, my mom used to say "we could totally make that" to just about everything she saw, from ornaments to wreaths to exquisitely crafted holiday treats at our local bakery. I would roll my eyes as all sassy children do and quietly vowed that when I was a grown-up, I was going to BUY everything. But alas, as I grew up and started my own family, I quickly realized that per usual, my mom was right. Making is way more fun than buying, especially when it comes to holiday sweets and...
We've officially found our holiday table inspiration for this year! And while we're certain we won't pull it off nearly as spectacular as Beijos Events, it's the soft pastel palette, the decadence in design, the sweet (even a little girly) vibe that has us swooning. This dinner, celebrating The Art of Being Female and...
Confession. I basically have a prop room in my basement. Yep. I have six sets of gold flatware, hundreds of mismatched goblets and saucers, color coordinated throw pillows for every season. All from photoshoots past. It's pretty freaking awesome and means that come holiday time, I can pull together a table in 6 seconds flat. But it wasn't too long ago that I was pooling china and wine glasses with my sisters just to have enough, thus I know this isn't normal at all. All that said, no matter how...
If ever there was a home that embraced the idea of an intentional design, of carefully curated and thoughtfully planned decor, Laine & Layne's gorgeous Wintry home does to a T. And we couldn't be more excited that they are opening their doors to SMP and giving you guys a little glimpse into their beautiful, family first world. Oh and if you aren't already stalking them on insta ... you should definitely...
Here's the deal. It doesn't matter if you are entertaining indoors or out, in a pandemic or in the blissful time before, with 25 people or with 5. The foundation of a successful gathering is always the same. So, as we enter a holiday season that looks and feels so very different from years past, it's comforting to know that the basic rules of entertaining will always stay essentially the same. You might need to invest in a heater or package up your desserts individually, but for better or worse...
It's inevitable. Mistakes WILL happen. There has actually never been a single perfect Thanksgiving in the history of the world. Or at least the Larson household. While sometimes we can easily laugh off the imperfections (because we've had a lot of wine), usually there is at the very least a whisper of frustration that sneaks into the day. And by whisper, we mean a screaming match. Well not this year. Nope. We're crossing our T's and dotting our I's with a comprehensive Oh Shit Field Guild to a...
Welp. We are kicking off the 7 day countdown to Thanksgiving (plus or minus a few days depending on when you stumbled upon this awesome post). And with this year looking a little different from years past, it's more important than ever to make sure we are organized, energized and ready to kick some Turkey Day ass. Because there is nothing we need more in #2020 than a beautiful, seamless, totally happy day to remember that gratitude for the ones we love is the only center stage we need. And a...
Did you know that 9% of Americans choose to eat their pie crust first, before they start in on the filling? And did you know, that when asked if one would prefer a friend, a family member or a pie as their plus one, 29% chose the pie? Just kidding, I made that last bit up. But the first fact is definitely true (according to the internet) and is precisely why pie making, and more specifically #pieart, has become something of a fan-sport. It's the intricate layering of exquisitely cut dough, the...
Thanksgiving. Outside. What could possibly go wrong? No, no. We are not going to think like that. Instead, we are going to embrace the change and arm ourselves for the warmest, coziest, most covid-ly safe celebration ever. Today, we're breaking down some of the glaringly obvious ways to keep warm - with sources to snag everything - while also cracking the code on some of the more subtle, quieter ways to ensure your family stays toasty and roasty all day long. photo:...
I dare you to host a Thanksgiving without pie. Jammed together in a tiny studio apartment in NYC circa 2019 or spaced 6 feet apart on a chilly patio in #2020, pie-less (read: joyless) tables does not a Thanksgiving make. Preferably, served toasty warm with an a la mode finish. So. What's a girl to do when digging into said pie face first is no longer socially (or medically) acceptable!? Enter: The Hand Pie. Or the Muffin Tin Pie. Or Pie on a Stick. Or a p-icecream sandwich. Join us as we take...
