Happy February, it's Kate Cabiltes again!I am a complete HGTV fan and worship any home designed by Joanna Gaines. This cozy space by Gaines lined in white subway tile backsplash and open shelving is farmhouse kitchen heaven! It boasts carrara marble countertops with a farmhouse sink and is filled with various rustic accoutrements like hanging pendant lamps and loads of wooden and cast iron serving... Read more
Hi Folks. I hope you enjoyed the reveal of the Urban Farmhouse Kitchen. I love how our decorative hardwareadds a touch of luxury to to what would otherwise feel more simple clean and a tad rustic. The kitchen is open to the living and dining areas so today I wanted to show you the rest of that space. I absolutely love how it turned out. It's clean, boho farmhouse and really a unique bespoke space... Read more
Hi Everyone. It's been a while since I posted about our Urban Farmhouse project. I finally went out to LA toward the end of last year and finished up the accessorizing and styling and shot the house for my portfolio. Now it's time to share. First up is the kitchen. I absolutely LOVE how it turned out and am more than a little jealous of my clients' space. If you recall here is the design plan from... Read more
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