Hi friends, it's Kate Cabiltes!I am a sucker for a charming neutral nursery and this beautifully constructed sanctuary featured on Bungalowis a true stunner. Decked out in neutrals and pops of metallics, this whimsical gender neutral spot is put together with items that can last well beyond infancy. The ever popular peacock mirror looks good in entryways and bedrooms alike and I know very few... Read more
I used to walk miles in my three-inch heels. Literally. My second year out of college, my commute to work was a two-mile walk, and back in those days I wouldn't dream of messing up my look with tennis shoes, so I just walked in the heels I was going to wear that day. Up to 4 miles. Every weekday. In heels.At some point I realized I was an idiot because: a) foot and back injuries, b) damage to... Read more
Happy New Years all, Kate Cabiltes again!There are so many looks trending in the mid century or minimalist categories nowadays that it's hard to narrow down your scheme. This vignette captured by Brooklyn photographer Nicole Franzenemulates minimalist but bold with its contrasting blacks and whites and several large statement pieces. By focusing on the idea of "less is more" but choosing... Read more
Happy New Year everyone! I hope you had a wonderful holiday season. It was a fun one for us - lots of family, lots of good meals and quality time. But I have to admit that I'm ready to get back to our routine and as with years past, I am so ready to take down the holiday decorations and get our house back to normal. While spring and outside projects (painting! gardening!) are right around the... Read more
I bought a fun table for Lucy's room to go along with her love seat back when we were doing the One Room Challenge. Caning is super popular right now and I love the texture it introduces into a room. I chose the Bodega Side Table from Selamat Designs. Here it is on our original concept board. I love the way it looks here.If you haven't taken a look at Selamat'sofferings yet - so much cool stuff... Read more
Happy Holidays all, Kate Cabiltes here!As a host with holiday guests you know of certain must have guest essentials to stock the room with, but striving to outfit a room in a cozy way can make all the difference in truly making guests feel comfortable. The country home of Ashley Putman featured on Southern Living several years ago (as well as numerous other blogs and publications including Lonny)... Read more
Hi all. Well, you've seen the nitty gritty of how Lucy's One Room Challenge room came together. Another one of my favorite pieces in her room is the table lamp from Barbara Cosgrove Lamps. Lamps are a really hard part of the design process for a lot of people. So many spaces rely too heavily on overhead lighting, but table and floor lamps are key to making a space feel finished. They add an extra... Read more
I am not going to lie to you: this PJs-as-fashion moment is speaking to me. Not in the way that the athleisure moment speaks to me -- I wear my workout clothes to work out, thanks. More in a kind of elegant-yet-comfortable way that can translate to the office, or (dare to dream) Date Night.Any fashion enthusiast worth her salt will post some caveats around PJ-dressing. These are my Top Three:Ni... Read more
As we enter the height of winter, that means one thing.... spring is around the corner! I know, it's hard to imagine as forecasts of snow are now on the horizon. But now is when you have to start planning your big spring projects. And here at Chez Davis our big spring project is going to be painting the exterior of our house. Just as a reminder here is what the outside of the house looks like now... Read more
Hi, it's Kate Cabiltes!I have been obsessing over Scandinavian interiors the past few months and with winter approaching the coziness of many scandi-style homes is bringing me endless inspiration. This dreamy living room spotted on Pinterest is filled with layers of texture and pattern making it a bit busier than your typical Scandinavian room that is characterized often by minimalism. The... Read more
One of my favorite things about Lucy's room is her new bed. I love the Jenny Lind bed from Land of Nod but what I really like is how comfortable the entire bed due in large part to her new Leesa Mattress. There are several companies out there that offer a foam mattress that ships to your door and that you can try for 100 days. Leesa's mattressis definitely the best of these options. Here is the Read more
Hi Everyone! It's hard to believe that Lucy's room is done. I've been thinking about all the other projects I need to tackle this winter in the house - some not fun (like tuck pointing our basement foundation walls) and some exciting - like sourcing art for our living room. Speaking of art, what did you think of the art selections in Lucy's room? I loved the gallery wall and Erika Huddleston's... Read more