I Have To Put Holes in My Wall
And Other Joys of Home Ownership
A few weeks ago, I decided to go through my home inspection report from 2020 to see what minor things still needed to be dealt with. Somehow I missed that my galvanized waste lines were at the end of their life (my house was built in 1941 so this tracks), which is a BIGGIE. To avoid future flooding and major problems, walls are going to need to be opened from my basement up to my 2nd floor to replace the vertical waste lines. If I had paid more attention to this previously, I would’ve dealt with this when renovating my guest bathroom since walls were already opened on the 2nd floor. You live and you learn with homeownership, right?
One solution might be that I can just put in access doors where the walls are opened up behind the fridge and in an upstairs closet, so I don’t have to re-drywall and paint walls. It’s not glamorous, but it has to be dealt with. Sometimes house stuff isn’t fun and it’s annoying. But that’s why we dream of future interiors and changes to our decor, right?
Here are this week’s interior finds...
1. Cushion Luna Pink/Red ($139) 2. Rainbow Cutlery Set ($130) 3. Trinket Box ($31) 4. Cheetah Faux Hide ($215) 5. Napkin Bundle ($25) 6. RHODE Bath Mat ($45) 7. Mirella by Leslie Weaver ($195) 8. French Delphine Table Lamp ($396) 9. Zig Zag Chair ($499)
10. Mini Clear Bubble Vase ($200) 11. Patara Bar Console ($595) 12. Marble Round Side Table ($799) 13. Arcs Trolley ($345) 14. Giant Pink Donut Stool ($245) 15. Fixed Ceiling Down Shade ($120) 16. Pitcher with Fruit Designs ($50) 17. Bamboo Flatware Set ($30) 18. Natural Ash Spade Chair ($995) 19. Valentina Round Marble Accent Table ($161) 20. Jardin Embroidered Linen Napkins ($160)
Lately I’m into soothing interiors with lots of texture; I’m finding myself drawn to blush tones, which is so not me (I’m a blue girl)…
1. D'Erlanger and Sloan (designer), Lucas Allen (image) 2. Caroline Riddell (designer), Paul Massey (image) 3. Victoria Barker (designer), Tom Griffiths (image) 4. Kate Guinness (designer), James McDonald (image) 5. Salvesen Graham (designer), Chris Horwood (image) 6. Rachael Gowdridge (designer), Christopher Horwood (image) 7. Graham (designer), Chris Horwood (image) 8. Natalie Tredgett (designer), Christopher Horwood(image)
1. Nicole embroidered linen and cotton-blend voile maxi skirt ($524) 2. Mecca Bias Skirt ($125) 3. Lavanda Petalo Skirt ($260) 4. Kemala Palm Straw Hat ($88) 5. Sundazed Summer Elissa Shorts ($115) 6. Black Violet Bag ($65) 7. Emmie Pants ($178) 8. Utility Column Skirt ($400) 9. The Tortoise Mini ($225) 10. Nolan Leather Sandals ($85) 11. Shirtdress ZW Collection ($80) 12. Mitos Braided Leather Sandals ($155)
13. Linen Blend Pleated Pants ($60) 14. Safari Print Shirt ($48) 15. Buckled Sandals ($50) 16. Blue Yard Off-White Blouse ($198) 17. The Rei Set ($395) 18. Susan Leather Sandals ($192) 19. Navy Linen Tie-Front Rebecca Shirt ($128) 20. White and Flame Stripe Terry Towel Skirt ($98) 21. Gucci Perfume Bottle Necklace ($498) 22. Striped Travel Organizer ($30) 23. Natural Fiber Maxi Hat ($60) 24. Polly Shirt ($385) 25. Le Foulonne S Handbag ($620)
If you know me, then you know I’m obsessed with Wimbledon. I am not a morning person, but during Wimbledon you will catch me waking up at 6 am to start watching matches. Nothing else can get me up that early, ever.
Here are some Wimbledon inspired finds…
1. Tennis Court Crewneck ($40) 2. Run Star Trainer Sneaker ($90) 3. Bisous Quarter Zip ($158) 4. Keds x Recreational Habits Court Sneakers ($100) 5. Popover Sleeveless Shirtdress ($298) 6. Brooklyn Heights High Rise Skort ($50) 7. Tennis Love Slim Needlepoint Cuff ($48) 8. Ciele Dress ($495) 9. Tazmin floral- print Swiss-dot textured cotton-blend midi dress ($656) 10. Prep School Ankle Socks ($18) 11. Wimbledon Print ($295) 12. Racer Dress ($175) 13. New Balls Please Tote ($96)
Current Obsessions
Barbara Streisand former townhouse for sale
Really enjoyed this interview with Marissa Cox on living abroad
“I want to worry less and be astonished more. About pickled eggs, about finding a gym class I love, about having a body that can move, about the small little shelf by my front door designed just for my keys, sunglasses and other bits. I’ve always wanted a little shelf just like that.” -Madeleine Dore
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This is genius. You have a gift.