How to Refinish Dining Chairs: A Vintage Chair Makeover Step by Step

Sometimes we see an old piece of furniture and immediately think, It could be perfect if… And that is where the magic of thrifting really begins. I’m passionate about rescuing old furniture and giving it another…

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How to Add Character to a New Build: 10 Ways to Create a Collected, Timeless Interior

If you’re wondering how to add character to a new build, the answer isn’t to make a brand-new house pretend to be old. My forever dream was to own a rambling, crumbling Victorian—preferably with ghosts…

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8 Elegant Fall Decorating Ideas for a Collected, Cozy Home

There comes a point every August when I start looking forward to fall. Not necessarily pumpkin fall. It may still be 85 degrees outside, the garden is at its fullest, and I’m certainly not ready to abandon…

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Dining on Ritz-Carlton Evrima: Our Favorite Restaurants, Memorable Dishes & Insider Tips

One of my biggest concerns before sailing on Ritz Carlton’s yacht Evrima wasn’t the itinerary—it was the food. Luxury cruise lines love to promise “world-class dining,” but after enough vacations, you learn that those words…

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Inside a Ritz-Carlton Evrima Terrace Suite: A Complete Tour & Review

After seven nights staying in the Ritz-Carlton Evrima Terrace Suite, one thing became abundantly clear: this wasn’t just a room where we slept. It became our favorite place on the yacht. It was where every…

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