A garden with your coffee at Cosmic Saltillo

February 24, 2024 I’ve been wanting to visit Cosmic, a coffee shop and brewpub in South Austin, for a few years, mostly because of the landscaping (shown at Central Texas…

Bedroom Tell-All: 5 Things to Remove, 5 Things to Add

This week we’ve covered all things bedroom, from how to create a dark, moody, romantic environment to tips for renters improving their primary bedroom. I wanted to end the week…

Contemporary cottage garden style – the power of the 70/30 rule – Medium sized garden

February 24, 2024 Posted in: Garden style and life A contemporary cottage it blends traditional cottage style with ‘natural planting’, according to garden designer Tim Pilgrim. ‘It uses common plants…

courtesy of the scott arboretum (come ‘attend’ the awards virtually, for free!)

TO SAY SURPRISED would be an understatement. A lot. When I recently received the call from the Scott Arboretum at Swarthmore College in Pennsylvania that I had been named the…

7 Things You Wouldn’t Think To Spring Clean (or Replace)

‘Tis the season to think about decluttering, putting away seasonal clothes and all that jazz. But today we’re going to dive deeper into some lesser-known areas that homeowners may have…

Austin interior design showcased on the Tribeza Interiors Tour

February 22, 2024 I love interior design almost as much as garden design. And so every January, I look forward to entering some of Austin’s most inspiring and beautiful homes,…

Easter decorations for your home

Every year I tend to splurge for Christmas, but when Easter rolls around, I’m usually pretty spent. However, that doesn’t mean I don’t like to add a little festivity to…

Creating a dark, moody and romantic bedroom

Ever since the first house we bought, I’ve always gravitated towards a moodier bedroom. I think they are so romantic. But also, a dark, romantic bedroom is more of a…

Spring refresh: transform your bedroom with the help of colors

As the winter months begin to fade, it’s time to transform our homes from cozy cold-weather-inspired spaces to something brighter for the spring and summer seasons ahead. In my bedroom,…

6 Ways to Upgrade Your Bedroom: Renter Friendly Edition

Our bedroom has changed a lot when we painted it and added decorations, but not everyone can make big changes to their rooms. I wanted to put together a quick…