Weekend Reading 9.4.21

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Happy holiday weekend! I’m headed to San Francisco for the weekend, the weather is always so good in September. I’ll be having dinner downtown to celebrate our wedding anniversary and taking a long hike through the Presidio tomorrow.

Things are progressing fast on our flip project. The kitchen cabinets are installed, now we’re waiting for countertops. The bathrooms are nearing completion too! I’m looking forward to sharing those transformed spaces very soon! Wishing you all a lovely weekend, I’m sure we could all benefit from a few relaxing days.

Favorite links found this week:

Modern meets farmhouse style in this family friendly country property.

So pretty: the sand dune tile in this bathroom reno.

Styling perfection using wood and natural textures.

So in love with this kitchen backsplash.

This budget kitchen makeover shows the power of paint and new countertops.

The interior of a crumbling Italian structure transformed into a contemporary retreat.

DIY crepe paper flowers with Halloween flair.

Low cal dinner recipes filled with fall flavors.

Venice is implementing new restrictions and fees to combat overtourism.

Vacation rental of the week: these boutique apartments on the Gold Coast.

Did you miss our previous article…
https://distancebetweenplaces.com/?p=285

Fall Decorating: Preserved & Dried Botanicals

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Welcome September! Summer is turning to fall, can you feel it? I love decorating with green plants all around, but I wanted to add some preserved botanicals for the season.

Some preserved ferns and floral buttons arrived yesterday so I arranged them and created a delicate fall display. These are dried botanicals, not artificial stems. My feathery ferns and friendly floral buttons feel wispy and boho and will last the entire season.

preserved fernsfloral buttonsset of vases

More preserved botanicals and dried flowers for fall decorating below!

coastal yarroworange floral buttons

bunny tailcraspedia bunch

seeded eucalyptusbird of paradise

pink billy buttonspink hydrangea

star grassfeather grass

natural lagurusasparagus

reed grassbraken fern

red eucalyptusreed pampas grass

eucalyptus bunchdune grass

weeping willowbanksia

Did you miss our previous article…
https://distancebetweenplaces.com/?p=279

Weekend Reading 8.29.21

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My kids are happy back at school, it’s nice to see them smiling at the opportunity to be social and sit in classrooms again. Our family has begun looking for a new home to purchase and having serious discussions about selling the home we live in. It’s been a wonderful home and where I raised my kids, but we’re feeling the need to downsize and plant ourselves in a new container. There’s no rush, but it’s an ongoing discussion and a leap we will take when we find the right home.

Everyone in California is closely watching a huge wildfire get closer to Lake Tahoe where several friends of mine live and many cool communities exist. Lake Tahoe is a gorgeous place we like to visit year round and a favorite vacation spot for many Californians, so it’s very sad and scary what’s happening and we’re praying the firefighters can contain it. These are strange days we’re living in.

Favorite links found this week:

Beautiful medley of natural wood tones + black windows and cabinets in this California home.

Classic architecture and modern furnishings blend in this home with neutral tones.

Black and white mix with natural textures in this lovely home renovation.

Get to know the original influencers of mid century modern lighting design.

The beauty of “Covid hair” and the return of natural gray.

How digital addictions are drowning us in dopamine.

Why creativity is key to healthy aging.

 Garbage time v. quality time.

Coco Chanel’s best quotes on life, love, and fashion.

Made me laugh: this satire about the popular “gather” and “live laugh love” signs.

Did you miss our previous article…
https://distancebetweenplaces.com/?p=278

Weekend Reading 11.7.21

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Happy late fall weekend! This week I had extra energy and was feeling really creative so I made homemade ravioli from scratch, created new artwork, and gathered everything I’ll need for my Thanksgiving table.

I have a thoughtful DIY gift idea to share later this week. I’m also working on the flip investment property behind the scenes. It’s nearing completion and I am hoping to share the hall bathroom soon, it’s looking so good! I just need to install the plumbing and mirror and it’s complete, but I’ll wait to share the kitchen and master bathroom in the new year.

Favorite links from the week:

The furnishings and lighting in this Memphis home are so good.

So cute and creative: this botanical Christmas village.

DIY hacks for faking stone, marble, leather, and cement.

I love images of destination weddings, these pictures from Lake Como are dreamy.

I bought two of these hoodies and I’m about to order a third, they’re fitted and so cozy.

17 ways to make last year’s Christmas decor look like new.

Why do planes fly at 36,000 feet? Here’s the answer.

I’m a big fan of Stanley Tucci, here’s what he’s doing for Thanksgiving.

The charming history of sending Christmas cards.

Did you miss our previous article…
https://distancebetweenplaces.com/?p=277