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Helpful Tips When Commissioning Artwork

How To Get The Perfect Piece For Your Home

I absolutely love every aspect of selecting artwork for my home. I enjoy searching for eclectic pieces and beautiful treasures and then finding the perfect spot for them. I recently told you about an incredibly talented and inspirational artist, Jessica O'Neill. When I was searching for a painting to hang above my fireplace, I knew I wanted to commission her for this project. We love the gorgeous piece she painted for my master bath, and I always receive compliments on it! Artwork above the fireplace is a main focal point, so you want to make sure you find the right fit. I began by looking through all of her paintings to see what kind of piece I wanted her to create. I loved the color palette of a painting I found online that she designed for her parents,…

Del Sur Artisan Eatery

Springtime Dining In The Heart Of The Village

I love that spring time always brings not only warmer weather, but also the much anticipated time change. The longer days make me want to spend as much time outside as possible! I look forward to enjoying time with Casey after we're finished working while their is still plenty of sunlight. We spend time in the Village all year long, but you can always tell when it's warming up outside by the influx in hustle and bustle. It's no wonder why the Village is one of the most popular spots on the island--it has great restaurants, the St. Simons Lighthouse, the Pier and a beautiful waterfront park. The village also hosts many antique and art festivals throughout the year. There's always something fun going on in this area! When we go on date nights, or are entertaining out…

Our Visit to Pinterest

A Private Tour of Pinterest

If you've been following along on our Instagram adventures, you may have noticed that Kelli and I were recently in San Francisco. At the beginning of the year, I had the opportunity to present alongside Nikki Bazzani, from Pinterest, at the Southern C. So we just had to connect with her while we were in the Golden City! She graciously offered us a tour of Pinterest, and I'm sure you can guess that we were quick to take her up on the offer! We toured two of their three buildings. One of which was their newer building on Brannan Street, located just a couple of blocks from their original space. Their work space is as inspirational as you can possibly imagine. The relatively open floor plan facilitates collaborative efforts. The newer building also houses a quaint marketplace where employees can…

My Start to Meditation with Welzen

The Perfect Starting Point for Your Mindfulness Meditation Journey

This past year, you may have noticed me referring quite a bit to achieving a better work/life balance. It was one of my New Year's resolutions and I think that in order to make a resolution stick, you have to revisit it throughout the year. So one of my goals is to be more mindful of the 'now' and start to meditate in an effort to unplug from work. I try my best to have a positive outlook on life and to uplift others. With that, I also have a heart filled with gratitude and appreciation. Having those qualities keeps me upbeat, but that doesn't mean I am immune to stress or anxiety. I worry just as much as everyone else does and at times, get anxious too. So I thought attempting meditation would be a very helpful tool for me. I…

catstudio Golden Isles Keepsake

Hand Embroidered Pillow Highlights The Golden Isles

You may know that we recently renovated a home in the Golden Isles. We've been here for about six years now since we moved from Charleston, South Carolina. We absolutely love it here and knew that we wanted to call this place our home for the long haul. A perk of living in the beautiful & laid back Golden Isles is that we're never short of visitors. They come to say hello, enjoy the afternoons on the beach, tour the St. Simons Lighthouse and sip cocktails at the Lodge while the bagpiper plays during sunset. This place is so special to us and of course to the residents and visitors who have been coming here year after year. Now all of my favorite things about these barrier islands (Avenue of the Oaks, Little St. Simon's Island, The…