Last Thursday I sat down with my good friend Larina Kase, one of the most sought-after designers on the Main Line. We've featured her here on the blog before, and it's always a treat to catch up and get her thoughts on design trends, finding your personal style and where to splurge (and save!). Read More
Yesterday on IG Live I chatted with my friend and sought-after Main Line designer Erinn Wiley (you can watch the entire segment here!). Erinn is known for her masterful color mixing and pattern pairing, and her former home in Villanova beautifully showcases her bold, yet approachable style. She is Read More
Friends! The Serena & Lily Main Line Design Shop has opened in Haverford, and I'm like a kid in a candy store! After YEARS of drooling over the brand's catalog and Web site, it's a dream come true to see all the products I love in person (and styled to perfection, no less). As I tweak the Read More
Last week on IG Live, I sat down with my favorite contractor to pick his brain about home renovations, including average costs, ideal timing, improvements that give you the best ROI, how he prepares estimates and those annoying supply chain issues. You can watch our entire convo here. For those Read More
In addition to refreshing my home and closet for spring, I like to schedule a deep clean. I LOVE how fresh and bright my house feels afterwards! (See below for a fabulous house cleaner recommendation; she's available for regular AND single cleanings.) I also thought I'd share several cleaning Read More
I first "met" designer Taylor DeBartola on Instagram, where I was drawn to his bold, elegantly designed interiors. His work has been featured in House Beautiful, Conde Nast Traveler, Houzz and Apartment Therapy, and (lucky for us!) he recently relocated his design firm TD Interiors to historic Read More
I've been busy prepping my home for spring by bringing in new patterns, scents and colors! I always like to switch things up with the season, and spring is the perfect time to make everything lighter and brighter. Below are a few of my favorite ingredients for a simple home refresh, including a set Read More
Welcome to a new feature I'm kicking off on social media and the blog, where I spotlight top Main Line designers and pick their brains about their favorite projects, design tips, local shops and more. My first "guest" is Larina Kase, founder of Larina Kase Interior Design and one of the most Read More
For many people, the kitchen is the heart of their home. But what happens when you find a house you love, but the kitchen breaks your heart a little? Maybe the layout works well, but the cabinets are too dark, the backsplash is too busy or the fixtures are dated. Enter the kitchen face-lift. While a Read More
Is your home experiencing an identity crisis? Maybe your family room skews traditional but your kitchen is sleek and modern, or your dining room is bathed in neutrals while your foyer is bold and bright. At the end of the day, each room is shouting, but none can be heard. A cohesive home, where each Read More