Finished Gradient Dresser for Penelope’s Nursery
Back in my previous life as a Sociology graduate student at Vanderbilt I was a big fan of a blog … Continue Reading Finished Gradient Dresser for Penelope’s Nursery
Refinishing the Stairs Part 1
We figured the wood stairs would be in worse shape than any of the bedroom floors because they endure the … Continue Reading Refinishing the Stairs Part 1
Monnik Beer Company and Louisville City FC
Javier and I are finally expanding our food & beverage horizons in Louisville. Last year we found a handful of go-to favorite … Continue Reading Monnik Beer Company and Louisville City FC
Back to the Bedroom Refinishing…
Utter contentment is chilling on the couch in between two big cuddly dogs listening to “An Elegant Affair” playlist on … Continue Reading Back to the Bedroom Refinishing…
Quick Trip to Cinci
Javi and I took a quick day trip up to Cincinnati on Saturday to visit Danielle, Chris, and Embry in … Continue Reading Quick Trip to Cinci
Vintage Brass Decor Obsession
I’m not sure if it’s one of those things where I love it so now I see it everywhere or … Continue Reading Vintage Brass Decor Obsession
Bilingual Parenting!
As we continue to prepare for the arrival of Penelope by fixing up the house, preparing the nursery, attending parenting … Continue Reading Bilingual Parenting!
Polishing Brass Hardware
Over the last week I’ve been working on refinishing an old wood dresser that has been in my family for … Continue Reading Polishing Brass Hardware
New digs in Louisville!
It’s safe to say it’s been the craziest roller coaster of a year ever for me and Javier. In January … Continue Reading New digs in Louisville!
Buena Buena update: Vintage Summer
Now that Derby is over, my brain has officially switched into summer mode. It’s a byproduct of growing up here; … Continue Reading Buena Buena update: Vintage Summer
Derby week 2017
Before I get into this, I have to admit we Louisville folks get tunnel vision when it comes to Derby and … Continue Reading Derby week 2017
Spring in the Shop!
It’s spring in my shop! Here are a few of my favorite items in the shop that usher in the new season; … Continue Reading Spring in the Shop!
Goodbye Sweet East Nashville Home
Gather ’round and let me tell you a tale of house hunting in East Nashville in 2011. Back then, the only houses … Continue Reading Goodbye Sweet East Nashville Home
Louisville St. Patrick’s Parade
Back in March 2008 when Javier and I had only been dating about a month we took a trip from … Continue Reading Louisville St. Patrick’s Parade
March Madness Threads
How how how is it already March 6?! I don’t know if it’s the week-by-week political shitstorm or the early arrival of … Continue Reading March Madness Threads
Caring for Phalaenopsis Orchids
Most people know that I love orchids and, fortunately for me, Leslie developed a love for the plants too (although … Continue Reading Caring for Phalaenopsis Orchids
January and Minimalism (the documentary)
I’m so happy right now – January is my jam. I am a little bummed that the holidays are over and I hated … Continue Reading January and Minimalism (the documentary)
Last week in Chile
We’re back home in Louisville now, but I am only just getting the photos downloaded from our last days in … Continue Reading Last week in Chile
Heat Wave
It’s hot in Santiago. It’s too hot to write, too hot to move, too hot to cook, too hot to … Continue Reading Heat Wave
More from Santiago
Food and family continue to be the main focus over here. We’ve spent every morning playing with Ignacia, every afternoon coloring … Continue Reading More from Santiago
Return to Chile 2016
We are back in Santiago with Javier’s family! The last time we were here was in 2014 for Macarena and … Continue Reading Return to Chile 2016
