I’ve dabbled in listening to podcasts before but now that I’m in the suburbs, I listen to them nonstop as I do a lot more commuting via car and train. It gives me a chance to relax, zone out and sometimes, think. When I listen to a good podcast, I feel productive–maybe because I learned […]
As I’ve delved into interiors and started sharing more here on the blog and our living room has been my real pride and joy. I picked out these couches right after we moved in; we had freshly painted walls, the old fireplace (see the before & after here), and all I knew was that I […]
I’ve tried a handful of meal kits and I enjoy the new recipes and portioned ingredients, however, my schedule is all over the place and sometimes I don’t know how many times I’ll eat at home in a week. Well, there’s great news for that–Home Chef is now available at Mariano’s stores! Do you know […]
I originally didn’t intend to change the mantel in the living room of #thisoldtudor. I liked the contrast of the dark wood against the whitewall. But the more we lived with it, the more I realized it was just too small for the room. The mantel is a focal point of any room ad our […]
Another day, another decision to be made in #thisoldtudor. Home renovations are stressful yet addicting. And look at that beaut of a bathroom. Sometimes, I can see a room’s potential; but I’m no designer, so much of the time, I can’t. When I saw this bathroom for the first time, I thought, ‘oh dear God, […]
It’s here! Our first somewhat big project in #thisoldtudor. I was really excited to tackle this first floor powder room. It seemed like such a small room and how expensive could it be? Well, let me tell you: it adds up quickly. However, I was able to find some cost savings by finding an extremely […]
As you know (because I post about it on IG stories quite often), we’re slowly making our house a home. And if you’re new to these parts, welcome! To sum it up: we moved to the northern Chicago suburbs (read more about why we did it here). I’ve never given additional context into what we […]
chandelier / sconces (not pictured) / similar table (mine belonged to Eric’s grandpa) / cane back chairs OR I also love these / rug (just bought – it’s AWESOME and a great price) / art (found this on Minted and it’s a local artist from a neighboring Chicago suburb!) Here’s a sneak peek into how my dining room is coming […]
