We officially have some furniture in the living room! It’s not quite complete yet, but I have gotten a lot of questions about our coffee table, couches and pillows, so I thought I’d answer a few of those questions here.

I have had my eye on the seagrass woven coffee table from Ralph Lauren for years– it’s incredible, but very pricey! I hunted for so long and just couldn’t find anything that compared. I was being stubborn because I knew that style, shape and size would be so perfect in our space. That is… until RH came out with one very similar. I am pleasantly surprised with the quality and LOVE how it looks in our room. A good reminder to always hold out for what you’re envisioning!

Our upholstered furniture is all Lee Industries, which I highly recommend if you’re looking for high quality furniture at a good value. They are extremely comfortable and long-lasting thanks to their hand-tied springs, spring down wrapped cushions, and hardwood frames. Plus they are all made in the USA and are highly customizable.

My designer pillow secret (not really a secret) is ETSY! You can find so many stores on Etsy that sell pillows with designer fabric that are more affordable than most other places. You can shop some of my favorites here. Remember you can always message the seller to see if you can order a specific size that isn’t shown, add piping, or change to double sided. A lot sell them single sided with a plain linen backing– nothing wrong with that, it’s totally personal opinion!

We are in the very early stages of planning a large landscape project at our new home, so I am actively searching for images that reflect the look I am going for. We’re going to first create a master design plan with an architect, and then will likely do construction in phases. We won’t have everything complete for years (and years). It’ll be a long process… but a very fun one that we are looking forward to!

Our home has a New England farmhouse feel, so I’m playing off of that. My design aesthetic definitely leans classic New England, so this property was a dream for me. The house was built in 1940 and hasn’t been changed much, so I’m hoping to maintain a lot of the old character and charm.

Below are some images I’ve found for inspiration. Hope you enjoy them, too!

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You will always find at least a few myrtle topiaries in my house at any given time. They make a wonderful house plant– if you care for them properly, you will enjoy them for years to come! I’ve learned to really love caring for these finicky (I mean beautiful and classic!) little ladies and often get questions on how I keep mine alive and thriving. Here are some top tips:

• They love sunlight! You don’t want them sitting outside in direct sun all day long or they will dry out very quickly, but they definitely need great daylight. In the winter months, consider moving them around your house if they’re in an area that doesn’t get much sunlight. A sunny windowsill or side table near a window are great spots. Keep off a mantle if you’re burning fires or else they will fry.

• Water, water, water! Especially in the warmer months (or in the winter if you have your heater running constantly), they will dry out really quickly. At some points, you may need to water once a day, or every other day. Although, be careful not to water too much! You want the soil to be evenly moist, but not soaked constantly. I’d say average is 1-3 times per week. A quick test is to wrap your hands around the pot– is it really cool to the touch? If so, then it’s probably watered adequately.

• Trim! These cuties like to be maintained and do really well clipped into shapes. I keep mine in balls and trim about once a month. Snip at the branches and do not cut the leaves.

• From about March through September, use a mild liquid fertilizer about once a month.

• Your myrtle will likely come staked and tied– make sure to keep it this way to maintain its shape.