First Refresh Of The Year

Words by Carla Thompson
Photography by Stefanie Keeler



Our fire place is one of my favorite
features in our 1920s home.
My first refresh of the year will be the
built-in shelves attached to the side of the fire place.
We all know styling shelves can be so hard and tricky!
Hopefully it won’t take me long
to find the pieces I love.

How Soon Is Too Soon?

Words & Photography
by Cassie Arnold



How soon is too soon to start making
monochromatic heart shaped sugar cookies?
Asking for a friend.

These Bells

Words & Photography
by Amanda Pahls



I originally hung these bells up
as Christmas decorations...
but I don’t think I’ll be taking
them down anytime soon.

I Set The Tone

Words & Photography
by Shelby Goodman





Been at this stay-at-home-mom gig long enough to know that I set the tone for how our days go. My attitude, my actions, my patience level, cause a trickle down effect. And it’s a big responsibility when you think about how day after day it adds up to years upon years.

Been at this stay-at-home-mom gig long enough to know that I set the tone for how our days go. My attitude, my actions, my patience level, cause a trickle down effect.

Really wanted to be annoyed when stripping and washing the window seat cushions got added to my list early this morning, but instead I helped them make this area into a racetrack, and that one small choice really made this Monday less Monday-ish.

A Space That Feels Just Right

Words & Photography
by Steven Fingar



Let’s set the record straight. My living room is an integral part of my home, used as both a work space and personal oasis. Balancing those energies can sometimes be tricky, especially after shifting into freelance work more steadily. I often use my Vitruvi products to set the tone of my day to create a positive and healthy space - one that just "feels right".

My living room is an integral part of my home, used as both a work space and personal oasis. Balancing those energies can sometimes be tricky, especially after shifting into freelance work more steadily.

Especially in a bustling city, I think it's important to have a place where you feel comfortable and at ease in order to unwind at the end of the day.