When I was growing up I remember everyone always hating on wallpaper. “It’s so dated,” “It’s looks like a grandmas’s house,” etc. Well it appears this is a trend that might be here to stay. This makes me so happy not only because it’s a wonderful way to add color and pattern to a room, […]
Category Archives: Design
Welcome to the dining room at Foxcroft Estate! While designing this room, I was very inspired by my grandmother’s country style. I’ve always loved her Warren Kimble prints and cozy design choices. I was also very obsessed with the idea of a red and green color scheme without feeling “Christmasy.” I think this goal was […]
We wanted our vacation rental home, Foxcroft Estate, to be super kid friendly. So when deciding what to do with this small basement room I had the idea to do a kitschy vintage playroom. This was one of the last rooms we worked on in the house and it all came together in 72 hours. […]
Design, Etiquette, Food, Travel
Hosting & Being Hosted – My Tips For A Very Considerate Holiday with Apt2B
Etiquette and entertaining are two of my most favorite topics. Ever since I was a little girl I dreamed about a Nancy Myers esque version of adulthood that involved dinner parties, “day to night” dressing (sadly, this part of the dream never panned out), and creating a beautiful home. My friends at Apt2B asked me […]
Welcome to the formal living room at Foxcroft Estate! I love the transformation of this room and am always amazed at the impact color and pattern can have on a space. Of course the most obvious change we made is ripping up the carpet and revealing the original hardwood from 1948. We also installed ceiling […]
While Foxcroft Estate was built in 1948, the basement wasn’t dug out until the 60s and 70s. I kind of think of the upstairs and downstairs as different homes in some regards. The ground floor is very traditional with one fairly cohesive theme. However, the basement has multiple themed rooms that have their entirely own […]
Welcome to Apt2B Presents: Retro Revival, the culmination of a year-long partnership with designer Emily Vallely-Pertzborn who undertook the complete overhaul of her husband’s circa-1940s multi-generational family home in Des Moines, Iowa. Apt2B furniture and decor marries Emily’s bold, eclectic creative energy to resurrect a dated and drap estate. Throughout this series, the designer is […]
I’m so excited to share more about one of our biggest sponsors at Foxcroft Estate, Apt2B!! Apt2B provided all the furniture in our home with the exception of some vintage and antique pieces. Their pieces blend so well with the vintage style of the home and I’m obsessed with the amount of color options they […]
Sometimes I really love setting an elaborate table and having a thought out menu for guests but sometimes I just don’t feel like it. This doesn’t mean the getting together is any less special or important to me, but life can get hectic. This is why I think it’s so important to have some “fuss […]
This past Summer we tied up the renovations at mine and my husband’s vacation rental home called Foxcroft Estate in Des Moines, IA. For more info on the story of this home you can check out this previous blog post. We partnered with Rejuvenation on our front porch lighting and furniture and I’m so pleased […]