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I’m never alone for long before my tiny, furry companion tracks me down. She does a full swat team sweep of the house until her eyeballs are on me, and honestly, sometimes it feels good to be loved so obsessively. Room sources are linked here 👉🏼 http://liketk.it/2P9vS #liketkit @liketoknow.it

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All of my favorite things from this past month! The most flattering swimsuit, a savior for pilly sweaters, an awesome sale on the best winter boots, a perfectly glowy highlighter, and more!

Homemade salad dressing MVPs…a mini blender and these no leak Mason jar lids. A simple but huge upgrade to the rusty metal lids we all have piles of somewhere 🙃 #ltkhome

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Four of my favorite cute sneakers. A go-with-anything wardrobe staple that give perfect casual cool vibes to any outfit.

A few things I’ve been eyeing that will be making their way to me soon!

Scalloped mirrors - the prettiest way to reflect light and add a little visual interest to your walls! #LTKHome

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A few neutral wallpaper options that caught my eye recently, including the one I wound up using in my entryway! #LTKHome

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Black, white, and neutral entryway sources with gold lighting. Classic, new traditional style. #LTKhome

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I’ve tweaked a lot of things in this room, my family room, over the past eight years and I’m feeling so very, very happy with where it’s landing. The most recent update was the addition of linen pinched pleat curtains, which add so much softness and warmth and depth to the room. I priced out custom curtains but the ones I wound up getting are a stock item and they’re absolutely gorgeous quality for about a fourth the cost of custom! Linked here in my Like to Know It account, along with other items you see in the room

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I’ve been up since 2:45 a.m. with a sick pup and am taking a moment here to drink my coffee and resolve not to be a bitchy monster to my family today because it’s not their fault I was up all night. I already snapped at Scott over something absurd and then apologized and decided that I don’t want to be that person today. Mind over matter, right? Right??? I can do this. So can you. Hope you have a nice day 😘 Dexor sources are here 👉🏼 http://liketk.it/2PdPc #liketkit @liketoknow.it

Some amazing sales happening right now on pieces in my kitchen eating area - the cabinet and table are 50% off, pendant is 25% off, rattan chairs are 20% off, and the faux eucalyptus is always priced low and is the best fake I’ve ever seen! You can find links to the cabinet and table in my most recent blog post. All the sales are ending soon so hurry hurry if you have your eye on anything! http://liketk.it/2Lx0C #liketkit @liketoknow.it

We’re hosting Scott’s work Christmas party here tonight so I’ll be running around buying ice and finishing up odds and ends today. This back part of my kitchen is currently a bar and the rest of my house looks like a bomb went off but my to-do list is made and I’m ready to do this 🎉 Hope you have a great day! Kitchen chairs are linked here 👉🏼 http://liketk.it/2IkcT #liketkit @liketoknow.it

These glass trees are made near where my husband grew up and they are one of my most treasured Christmas decorations. I actually leave them out year round on the built-ins in my dining room and then put them front and center at Christmastime. They’re a perfect Christmas gift so if you have someone left on your list, you can still order them in time for Christmas delivery here 👉🏼 http://liketk.it/2IfH7 #liketkit @liketoknow.it

Can’t believe I’ll be filling those stockings in less than two weeks! I have SO MANY BOXES piled in the mudroom right now that I need to make time to go through and sort and start wrapping 🎁 you can find a link for the big gold bells I used on my mantle here 👉🏼 http://liketk.it/2I4Rx I always get questions about them and they are SO GOOD. Really substantial and eye catching but not heavy at all, and a great price for a set of three. #liketkit @liketoknow.it

I almost sold this vintage velvet chair a few months ago and am feeling pretty glad I didn’t lose my mind and go through with the because it’s so darn pretty 💛 Some room sources are here 👉🏼 http://liketk.it/2HXE3 #liketkit @liketoknow.it

First thing I do every morning is turn the lights on this tree and they don’t go off until I head up to bed at night. It makes me so happy to have twinkling in the background of my days ✨🌲 I used all ornaments I had from past years but added some pale pink ribbon to the tree this year to change it up a little. Ribbon is a great, inexpensive way to alter the look of your Christmas tree year to year without breaking the bank or taking up tons of storage space when the holidays are over. My tree topper might look like a ball of fire in this photo but it’s actually the prettiest Moravian Star tree topper I’ve ever seen 😍 Tree topper is from. you can shop pieces in this photo with this link 👉🏼 http://liketk.it/2HRHX or in the @liketoknow.it app. #liketkit

All of our peonies and roses and irises are in full bloom and I’m basically beside myself with happiness. Scott and I built this deck and he designed and constructed the patios on either side a couple years ago and we use these spaces even more than we’d hoped we would. Which makes all the literal blood, sweat, and tears sooooo worth it. I think I only cried once, when a cement mixer toppled over on me after a long day of pouring concrete footings in 100 degree heat. But now it’s all joy 🥰 You can find links to our dining set here 👉🏼 http://liketk.it/2Cwzl #liketkit @liketoknow.it

I’m flying to Chicago in a few hours for a girls’ weekend with my college friends and have packed exactly zero things at this point. Where even is my suitcase? What I am NOT doing before I leave is sweeping the family room clean of toys because I suspect I’ll be coming home Sunday to some messes anyway so why bother?! Even with hot pink plastic doll vehicles on the sofa, I’m loving the new view into the living room, where I decided to move my spool chairs 😍 Sources are linked here 👉🏼 http://liketk.it/2CmaJ #liketkit @liketoknow.it

I’ve got a sofa sticking halfway into my entryway right now and this feels like a metaphor for where my head is lately. I’ve been feeling a bit stuck - writer’s block, project paralysis, just a general state of unrest and not sure which way to turn first. Maybe if I sell the sofa and get it out of here my brain will also snap into focus?! 🤔 I’ve linked sources here - http://liketk.it/2CkEI - well...not the sofa, but you know, it doesn’t actually go here and I’m selling it anyway! #liketkit @liketoknow.it

The last of the new furniture for my living room is being delivered this morning and then it’s time to put the finishing touches on this room! I have new sconces to install here above the mantle, wainscoting for the walls, and a few odds and ends to gather up and put in place. Note the hot pink plastic Barbie mobiles in the background. #reallife All the products for this room are linked here 👉🏼 http://liketk.it/2Ca3Y Barbie’s furniture not included. #liketkit @liketoknow.it

Our pool club opens for the season tomorrow at noon and I am EXCITED, you guys! The weather looks totally gorgeous for the weekend, not warm enough for me to go in the water, but it still makes me so happy to have the pool open 🏊‍♂️ ☀️ By August I am OVER packing a pool bag every day but right now I’m basically euphoric about it, especially when my beach towels are such lookers. These tasseled pretties are included in @serenaandlily’s big Memorial Day sale. I linked my favorite picks from the sale here, as well as my current favorite neutral sandals and striped dress from @themotherchic’s recent collection with @gibson. It’s so soft and beautiful and dreamy! Sizes are picked over right now but they often restock so keep checking back! I hope you have a happy long weekend! Yay summer!! http://liketk.it/2C2Wz #liketkit @liketoknow.it

Who wants 20% off at @serenaandlily?? Yeah, me too! They sent me a few of the must-have accessory of the summer, their Sydney beach towels, to get me excited about summer and their big Memorial Day sale, but honestly I don’t need any prodding to be excited about either of those things. I put together my top 15 picks from the sale (swipe left to see them). If you’ve had your eye on something this is a great time to snap it up at 20% off!! http://liketk.it/2BZEt #liketkit @liketoknow.it

Barstool options similar to the ones in my kitchen, but about half the price! http://liketk.it/2BRRl #liketkit @liketoknow.it

I love you more today than yesterday. I am, of course, speaking to the deep green velvet sofa who now lives with me. If possible, it’s even better than I’d hoped (isn’t it a delight when that happens?). It’s soft yet firm, comfortable yet stately, modern yet classic, and the color is TO DIE FOR. Also the price is truly phenomenal for the size (88.6” long) and quality. And if green isn’t your thing, we can’t be friends anymore. Just kidding 😘, the sofa also comes in charcoal grey and a slightly teal-y blue thatvare very beautiful too. Can’t wait to share more of this room with you as it comes together!! (see yesterday’s post for the plans). I linked the sofa here, or check my Stories for a Swipe Up. http://liketk.it/2BPJl #liketkit @liketoknow.it

It’s been five years coming but I’m finally finishing our living room and I’m REALLY excited about it 💃🏼 I planned the whole room around this deep emerald green velvet sofa, which is being delivered today. It’s very possible that I will lie down and pet it for the rest of the day after spending the past few months daydreaming about its gorgeousness. I’ve linked all sources here 👉🏼 http://liketk.it/2BOds and I’ll share progress photos with you as it comes together over the next few weeks! #liketkit @liketoknow.it

Remember a couple months ago when my daughter’s antique bed snapped and I didn’t know whether to repair it or buy something new? Well, I bought something new. I actually shared a little peek of it a few weeks ago (swipe left to see it again). I loooooove spindle beds, which is what I wound up getting for her. I found lots of great spindle bed options when I was shopping for hers and compiled them all in one place in case you’re in the market for a new bed too. It’s such a classic, pretty style and I found good options for all different budgets. You can find links to all of them here 👉🏼 http://liketk.it/2BHzG #liketkit @liketoknow.it

Today is a GEM of a day (especially after what feels like a solid month of rain) and it has me feeling extra excited for pool and beach days ahead. I found four great swimsuits this spring and am sharing them on the blog today. I snapped photos of me wearing them too so you can see how they fit (swipe left). This was definitely a step outside my comfort zone, but I hope it’s helpful, and I kind of figured it’s not that different than walking around in a swimsuit at the beach, right?! All the suits I bought this year have good top support and good bottom coverage because I am too old and set in my ways for a cheeky bottom to ever grace this bum 🙅🏼‍♀️ And they’re all SO CUTE. I think it’s going to be the summer of ruffles for me 💙 All the suits plus my two favorite sun hats and pairs of sunglasses are linked here 👉🏼 http://liketk.it/2BEHG #liketkit @liketoknow.it And click the link in my blog post for more details on all the suits!

I’m working on a post about easy care plants, ones that you can *almost* forget about and still keep alive and looking good. Who else is a recovering black thumb??? 🙋🏼‍♀️ Sources for my guest room here are linked 👉🏼 http://liketk.it/2BvcY #liketkit @liketoknow.it

I just added these leopard flats to my shoe wardrobe. I’ve had them in red suede for several years and they’re one of my most-worn shoes. The pointed toe makes your legs look longer and they can be dressed up or down. I sized up 1/2 a size for comfort. I also grabbed this sweater on sale recently - can you see the button detail at the cuffs? Totally elevates it a notch above your average cotton spring sweater. The fitted shape is great with my favorite boyfriend jeans (except they’re not actually boyfriend jeans, see the highlight in my Stories for details!). Links to everything can be found here 👉🏼 http://liketk.it/2B6zv #liketkit @liketoknow.it

I’ve spent more time this past month working on elementary school projects than I have since...ummm...I was in elementary school I guess? Trying to get everything checked off the list before we head out for spring break! The past two days I was helping my 4th grader with a family immigration project and pulled out a photo of my Italian great-grandparents around the time they got married (swipe left to see it). The story goes that my great-grandfather, Giulio, immigrated to the US, made some money, then went back to his hometown in Italy to fetch his intended wife. But her father said she wasn’t next in line, so Giulio could marry his oldest daughter or else go on his merry way. So Giulio basically said, “Okay,” and he married my great-grandmother 🤷🏼‍♀️ (unrelated...room sources are here 👉🏼 http://liketk.it/2B568 #liketkit @liketoknow.it

Alerts about @wayfair’s big Wayday Sale seem like they’re coming at me from every angle. I’m not working with them to promote the sale but I did check it out and 😳😳. There are some GOOD deals, you guys. I ordered this new dining set for my deck (down from $1629 to $384 with free shipping. I mean...what?!? It’s outdoor metal, and I’ve realized after a few years of having outdoor furniture that outdoor wood products just do not last in New England unless you tarp everything at all times when it’s not in use and I‘m just not up for that level of maintenance. I have an outdoor wicker and metal seating set that has lasted beautifully so that’s what I’m sticking with from now on! I linked the things I purchased here, plus some other sources for my deck 👉🏼 http://liketk.it/2B4kc #liketkit @liketoknow.it

I’ve got a girl with a sore throat on the sofa and it’s a dreary, rainy day outside. I see movies and snuggles in our future and I can’t say I’m sad about either of those things. Sometimes a slower start to the week just feels right. Sources here 👉🏼 http://liketk.it/2B0hL #liketkit @liketoknow.it

Do your kids ever walk down the stairs in the morning and immediately start squawking at each other?? Like over the most inane and ridiculous stuff? We’re having one of those mornings and I just had to walk away and take a few deep breaths to regain composure because it is such a BLAH way to start the day. And that all has nothing to do with this photo really, except that I‘ve come to sit here in my guest room while I meditate my way back to a better mental state! Sources for the room are linked here 👉🏼 http://liketk.it/2ATMJ #liketkit @liketoknow.it

I accidentally electrocuted myself over the weekend while replacing the switches and outlets in my daughter’s bedroom. Not badly, I’m totally fine, but it feels kind of awful when it happens! ⚡️ I might just shut power to the whole house to finish the job today. In less electric news, I also moved this pretty velvet chair to her room this weekend and it looks so pretty there 💙 It’s such a striking chair and super comfortable too. Also one of those gems that looks just as nice from the sides and back as it does from the front. I found it in a ton of different colors and linked them all here 👉🏼 http://liketk.it/2AQWG #liketkit @liketoknow.it