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Continue reading →: The ClosetA few years ago, I had what I truly believed was a brilliant idea: add a closet to my dining room. If you’ve ever lived in an old home, you know closets are basically unicorns—rare, elusive, and highly coveted. Houses like The Jewell House were built in an era when…
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Continue reading →: The Isabella SuiteI bought The Jewell House because it had everything I was looking for and more. It was essentially a jewel. My jewel. The market at the time was slim pickings and not my taste. I was looking for charm and warmth, but I was finding so many of these old…
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Continue reading →: Très Chic at the Jewell HouseHow a European Love Story inspired a French Garden Bridal Soirée When my friend, Heather returned from a whirlwind European adventure last summer—filled with rich food, fine wine, and café-lined canals—she was glowing. It wasn’t just the magic of travel; it was the surprise engagement to her longtime boyfriend, now…
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Continue reading →: Chandelier Not IncludedI find so much joy when one of my posts sparks a memory for one of my readers. I wrote a post about the French Empire chandelier that I drove three hours away to purchase for my farmhouse. Afterward, a friend of mine reached out to tell me the story…
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Continue reading →: Turning the PageYesterday was another year around the sun, but quite honestly I wasn’t really hyped up for it. I typically love birthdays. I feel seen and heard and I love feeling special even for that one day. When I’m working I usually take a personal day on my birthday so I…
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Continue reading →: Going the Extra MileThe Jewell house has lofty, elevated ceilings that feel as if you can breathe big when you walk into a room, especially with the floor to ceiling windows. My little Lowell house in Colorado had eight foot ceilings which felt a little closed in, so these soaring ceilings at Jewell…
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Continue reading →: A Magical Winter Wonderland Transforms the Cape Fear RegionWhen I moved down South to the Carolinas to live the beach life and flee from the Colorado winters I never imagined I would see images like this again. I thought my days of shoveling snow and driving in icy cold conditions were in my rear view mirror. I was…
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Continue reading →: Wrapping up 2024: A Look Back and a Warm Welcome to the New Year.As I look back and reflect on the past year I want to take a moment before turning the final page of 2024. I had some high notes this year but also some hard hits. This was not the year to celebrate my successes, but rather to appreciate and learn…
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Continue reading →: Reviving a Vintage Cast Iron SinkLet me tell you about this sink!!! Cast iron sinks have been around since the mid 1800’s due to their practicality and durability. They are timeless and prized for their vintage and rugged appeal. I found this particular sink at my favorite salvage store in Wilmington my mom even commented…
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Continue reading →: The Jewell House: A Vintage Home Restoration StoryOn April 30, 2022 I purchased this beautiful Jewell of a house. I call it The Jewell House because the Jewell family are the sweet souls who saved this old farm house from demolition. There is so much history and stories within these walls and I’m excited to dig deep.…
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Revitalizing History: A Journey Through Vintage Design and Timeless Charm
Welcome! I invite you to follow along as I revitalize my historic home by bringing in vintage finds and restoring the home to reveal its timeless charm. The Jewell house has a tall tale and I’m thrilled to finally tell her story.
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