Journal

Why homes started to feel disposable
There was a time when most things in a home were expected to stay. Furniture was repaired, reupholstered, passed on, or moved from room to room as life changed. Pieces accumulated slowly, and homes developed character over years rather than being completed all at once. Somewhere along the way, that shifted. Furniture and décor became easier to buy, easier to replace, and often cheaper to discard than repair. Entire rooms could be furnished in a single weekend. Trends moved faster, and homes began to change as quickly as wardrobes. None... Read more...
Mixing eras so a home still feels cohesive
One of the questions I’m asked most often is how to mix pieces from different eras without a room feeling confused, accidental, or cluttered. Many people feel they have to commit to one style: mid-century, contemporary, antique, coastal, minimal - and stick to it. But the most interesting homes rarely follow one period. They’re built slowly, with pieces added over time. The key isn’t matching eras. It’s making sure the pieces speak the same language; when different objects sit comfortably together, it’s usually because they share something deeper: tone, material,... Read more...