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This Week’s Finds

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Happy weekend, friends! It’s been a cold and rainy one here in Western Mass, but the change of temperature brings a welcome break from our normally busy weekend schedule. Our coziest blankets are out, the house smells of freshly baked apple pie, hot tea and honey, and we’re all curled up with our favorite books, enjoying the quiet, and the rain. Over the last couple of weeks I came across a few items on my virtual shopping sprees, and thought I’d share my favorites with you. They are an assorted bunch: a stunning English country home decorated by antiques dealer Max Rollit, a lovely beach house on the shores of Rhode Island, the former home of Max Sinsteden, a beautiful set of botanical prints, a metal drinks table (like the one that holds my coffee as I write), newly released design books, a cozy mystery by Anthony Horowitz on my nightstand, and more. I hope you see something you like! 

A set of 6 framed botanical prints 

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Shop Trudie – American Country Style, Reimagined

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Happy Friday, dear friends! In case you missed it on social media, I have a wonderful piece of news to share with you: Earlier this week, my Insta pal, Katie Taylor Armour, of the blog Katie Considers, launched Trudie, an online shop with a delightful take on American Country style. Inspired by the nostalgia for a slower pace of living and the charm of American country style, Trudie reimagines classic homewares in a playful and colorful new light. The brand’s first collection launched on September 12 and contains a variety of hand crafted home essentials, made with organic textiles that are 100% free of harmful chemicals. From ruffled napkins to hand-quilted patchwork throws in fresh prints and cheerful color combinations, Shop Trudie answers a need in the market for items that are rooted in the past, yet modern in the way they are designed, produced and marketed. Enjoy 10% OFF your first order by joining Truly Trudie. 

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Renovating a Cape Cod Style Cottage | Living Room Updates

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Happy almost weekend, dear friends! I hope you’re well! This week has flown by, with a ton of good intentions on my part to write, yet few actual free moments of quiet solitude to gather my thoughts and share with you some fun happenings & things I’ve been contemplating for our home. Several of you have asked to see the painted fireplace as it sits in the living room, surrounded by furniture and nicknacks, and since you’ve asked so nicely, here it is: 

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This Week’s Finds

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Hello, friends! How’s your holiday weekend so far? I hope you have something fun planned to celebrate the not-so-fun end of summer. We’ve only been back to school for two whole days, and here I am, writing the second blog post of the week 🙂 This week’s finds are a curious bunch: books, textiles, home tours (I know you like those), youtube videos… Let me know what you think. First on my list is a two-part tribute to the late design legend Robert Kime. Filmed as a preview to the October 2023 auction of Kime’s personal collection, the two videos honor a lifetime of influential work, and an impressive network of meaningful friendships.  Incredibly touching…

 Robert Kime | The Personal Collection Part 1

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An Easy Way to Hang Art

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Happy September, friends! I hope you’re well! It’s been a while since our last conversation but I’m still here, and have a fun little project to share with you. If you have a wall in your home that’s needing a bit of love and attention, or just some prettying up, perhaps today’s little story on hanging art will give you some ideas.

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