I’ve been REALLY itching to edit, donate, clean, scrub and just GET MY SHIT TOGETHER. The summer always makes me really antsy to clean house and get organized- maybe it has something to do with the heat and humidity and the desire to have less things? As I prepare to spend some time doing this, I wanted to share the things I love for the purpose of keeping house- both things that bring me joy (this counter cleaner, this candle) to the nitty gritty like food storage containers and stain cleaner. I hope this feels helpful and inspirational to kick start your own “get my shit together” mission! All links (and some more goodies like a great steamer and iron) all HERE.

Of Note:

• The Heirloom Tomato is my favorite summer scent, in the fall I swap to the Cece candle and handwash from Homecourt for a cozier vibe.
• I use regular scent free laundry pods for the kids (kept in these glass containers), but for my sheets I use the Beauty Sleep detergent (and linen spray) and my clothes this Santal version.
• I have very high cabinets and this is the nicest looking step ladder I can find, since I have to leave it out.
• Little joys- decanting things like pasta, chocolate chips and such into these WS glass containers and all our plastic baggies into this wooden organizer.
• In my pantry cabinets we’re using these clear bins to keep things grouped and tidy- in closets I like to use these baskets on shelves.
• I like these woven lidded baskets for extra toilet paper and feminine products next to the toilet.
• A pretty toilet brush totally elevates the powder room.
• I got these dish towels and love them- great feel, absorbency and cheap enough to toss when they get gross.
• I added all of these into my makeup drawers and junk drawers in the kitchen.

ALL LINKS HERE!

The Rivet Wall Mirror has been years in the making – from the first sketches I shared with the Cooper Classics team, I knew I wanted a Second Empire or Neoclassical style wall mirror with rivets. I have probably hundreds of images of vintage and antique mirrors saved, and the Rivet is a combination of a few of my favorites, featuring a gilt gold frame, raised rivets and box/outset corners. Looking back at some of the original inspiration and sketches, it’s fun to see how it’s evolved.

The Rivet is so adaptable – fits with many different styles, from traditional to modern, and can go anywhere.

The Rivet Mirror now available on Gates & Co., One Kings Lane, Shades of Light, and other retailers.

Table 1: So in love with this tablecloth, which would be great paired with classic cabbage dinnerware and monogram napkins (that look super fancy, but are from Etsy!). Use potted plants as a centerpiece so you can reuse them!

Table 2: So much good cabbage dinnerware in pink and white at Target (I saw it last week, have both in my cart)! Salad plates, wine glasses and napkins are all Target, paired with higher end dinner plates and tablecloth for a high/low mix. Swap in rechargeable mini lamps instead of candles.

Table 3: Starting with a great vintage-inspired tablecloth by Heidi Caillier that I want very badly. Paired with our horn vase and woven charger for a grounding, earthy accent. Add in splatterware to keep it casual and also these Gnori look plates that are MELAMINE!

Table 4: This blockprint tablecloth from Etsy is a stunner. Paired with brown and blue accents and natural materials, as well as a potted fern centerpiece make it springy but also rich.

It’s not even close to spring but I am already itching to freshen things up. This time of year really can be a drag – the dirty snow, grey skies, cold temps… but spring WILL come and since the retail cycle is so nuts, all the spring stuff is OUT already!

Some faves I’ve saved recently- lots of rattan/wicker, pale blues and warm neutrals. Feels fresh but grounded. ALL LINKS HERE.

I get the most questions from you guys about two types of rugs: very simple broadlooms and vintage sourced ones. 99% of the time it’s almost always one of those two, more the latter. We source a TON of antique and vintage rugs for our projects- I’m not sure I’ve done a project without at least one! And while many come from rug dealers and showrooms, lots come from Etsy too! I just snagged a new runner for my kitchen on Etsy for $75! Vintage runners and rugs are workhorses- they hide traffic, stains and really are tough while looking delicate.

So here are some great finds (all links and even more rugs all HERE) from Etsy!

Sconces are a fabulous way to add illumination and personality to walls – and not every option needs to come from a trade-only designer source. In fact, I’ve found some truly amazing options on retail sites recently and wanted to round up options – some as low as $70! I love that even retail outlets are personalizing sconces with patterned shades straight out of the box! Of course you can also order custom shades on sites like Etsy (shop 1, shop 2), and sources like Pooky (which also sells amazing rechargeable sconces you don’t have to hardwire) have a ton of options to choose from to pair with their sconces.

Shop all these sconces (and more) HERE:

If you find roundups like this helpful, please leave a comment with other items you’d love to see!

Admittedly I have NOT designed many yellow rooms in my career – it’s just never been my favorite color historically (yellow paint being one of the hardest colors to get right in my book). The guest suite above was the most yellow space I have photographed I can share- which is not a lot of yellow. But if 2025 was the year I fell back in love with red, 2026 is going to be the year of me and YELLOW. I’m finding myself saving a lot of rooms done in yellow on IG and have a pile of yellow fabrics I’m loving on my desk. All of a sudden I get really excited when a client suggests yellow for a room! So I pulled together some favorite things I’ve found in this tone. All the links can be found HERE.

How do you feel about yellow? Are there other colors you want to try out in 2026 that maybe used to be on your “no thanks” list?

Here are some favorites for greenery and accents:

And some favorite faux trees, accompanying accents and ornaments:

Of Note:

• Invest in a good fake tree- this one looks amazing and a good balance between sparse and full.
• Also invest in really good faux garland, especially anything at eye level – Afloral’s Norfolk Pine and this faux cedar are my two favorites.
• I buy all widths and types of velvet ribbon in a palette – last year was all copper and neutrals, this year a mix of brown, blue and olive green. I like both vintage frayed velvet like this and wired ribbon as well.
• I love a good tree basket- I love that this one is hinged so you can put it on AFTER the tree goes in the stand!
• I don’t swap out pillows or decor for Xmas other than sheets for the kids and an occasional throw – like these.
• Our “kid tree” is a bit of a freestyle event, but the tree in the living room is MINE! LOL. I like to have a few sets of consistent ornaments like these glitter stars and tonal balls– and then mix in funny and collected ornaments from over time. This ornament is speaking to me this year.

From the fanciest mahjong set to the coziest washable throw that still looks chic – we’ve got a little for everyone here. Happy shopping!

A pox on all our houses – the dreaded boob light is a contractor favorite, especially during the late 90’s/ early aughts, and it’s time to get rid of them! Cheap and efficient but ugly and unnecessary today as there are so many flush mount and semi-flush mount options. A slew of you asked me for alternatives to these as it can be overwhelming when needing to replace a bunch of them in a single residence. A few rules of thumb:

• smaller sizes ones in a hallway or closet can be replaced with schoohouse type fixtures or smaller semi-flush lights.
• If there is a single light in the center of a bedroom, look at wider style flushmounts or perhaps a semi-flush mount if the light will fall over a bed and you can maintain head clearance.
• In a larger room, look even further away from a flushmount and try a wide hanging fixture on a short stem like the two below. We also have hung wide armed chandeliers on a single chain ring close tot he ceiling to make a bigger statement.

Click images below for links to all these alternatives- ranging price greatly, but all better looking than the $25 boob (no shade to boobs themselves, they are great).

*Last fixture is not hyperlinked, click here.

And a few more non-boob options from our portfolio…

Right now with the heat and the humidity (and global anxiety and stress), all neutral and natural feeling items are calling to me — so I did a nice roundup of things that have caught my eye that fit the bill! Click images for links.

I’ve been looking forever for the right shade of red for the bedding in Henry’s room, and I believe we’ve nailed it. The Poppy Red is the ideal balance of classic and playful.

And while the Poppy Red is great in a kids room, it also works SO well in a grown up space. To illustrate my point, I put together a design scheme featuring the Poppy Ripple Collection. Much to my own surprise, I’ve been incorporating more and more red into our client designs – it feels so fresh and current.

Click the images for links!

I also wanted to share a pretty scheme using the new Navy Ripple, which is so classic. Click the images for links – except for the Kristin Blakeney art, which you can see here.

Thanks for your continued support – can’t wait to see how you style the Poppy and Navy in your own homes!

SERENE & STREAMLINED

COLORFUL & COZY