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Since our living room has no overhead light, we need to rely on lamps! I went on a hunt for a round table lamp with a pleated shade and had the hardest time finding one in the size and color I needed. So in the process, I bookmarked a bunch of favorites I thought I would share in case you too are on the hunt for a good one! 24 modern traditional table lamps in all varying price points!

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I found this helpful cheat sheet for types of lamp shade styles on Homestratosphere.

(Our last bedroom using these ceramic lamps)

There are quite a few reasons I love adding lamps to a room. Table lamps or desk lighting can offer ambient lighting, creating a warm and inviting atmosphere in a room with a softer, more diffused glow than overhead lighting. This helps make the space feel cozier and more comfortable.

(Our son’s old room using a textured ceramic table lamp for the night stand)

Table lamps can also provide focused lighting and functionality where needed like desks and nightstands. They can also help add height diversity to a room when you are in need of some visual contrast and balance. I finally decided on this lamp from Lulu and Georgia, and although it is smaller it was just the character punch I was looking for!

You can find other round ups and design guides we have done here.

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There are so many different paint options available, and it can be hard to know which to use for your home projects.  Gabe used to paint as a side job, so I asked him to share his honest opinion about the pros and cons of the most commonly used paint. We are breaking down the price, quality, and coverage in today’s guide to the best paint brands for home interiors.

Generally when it comes to paint, you get what you pay for. I find it is always worth the extra cost up front to purchase a quality brush, roller pad, roller frame, and paint rather than the most “economical” options. Not only will your paint project look better in the end, but your painting experience and efficiency will be more positive as well. We have often found that paying for the higher quality paint means less mistakes and less coats needed resulting in time and money saved! 

Key terms to better understand paint quality
Hide – The paint’s ability to hide stains or previously used colors. The more drastic the color change the more coats may be needed to hide the previous color.

Open time – The time it takes for the paint to become tacky once applied. The more tacky the paint becomes the harder it is to blend and level, and the more apparent roller marks and brush strokes will be.

Coverage – How smoothly the paint applies to the surface as well as how far the paint will spread before seeing the old paint underneath. 

VOC levels – Each of these wall paint line formulas have low VOC levels and are safe to use in your homes. An odor may still be present for a short time while the paint dries. The trim enamels will have a slightly higher VOC level, with the hybrid versions having the most. These levels are still drastically lower than past used formulas and oil based trim paints.

Sheen – We generally prefer to use an eggshell sheen level for wall paint because it is just flat enough to hide imperfections, but also has just enough gloss to brighten. It is also easier to clean and more durable than a flat. Satin, which is one gloss step up from eggshell, is generally our second pick. As a rule, the more sheen, or glossiness, the paint has, the more wall  imperfections will be noticeable.

Farrow and Ball – $130 – $150 per gallon
Farrow and Ball is a boutique paint company that has focused on quality over high selection. Their color selection is limited compared to other paint manufacturers, but they have a detailed color formulation process which results in a beautifully curated and timeless line that is hard to replicate. Their paint is deeply pigmented giving the color a depth and richness in any light that most other paints cannot compete with. F&B’s flat paint is the best flat on the market when it comes to beauty, especially in their Estate line. Their Modern line has more sheen across the board compared to the Estate line and therefore has a higher level of washability and durability. I find it very easy to work with as it has good open time. The hide and coverage is very good. I find it generally will take one heavy coat followed by a light touchup to get the job done if there is not a drastic color change. Highly recommend it for that  room where you really want to make a statement. There are a few Farrow & Ball showrooms in a couple major US cities, but most often the paint is purchased online.

Samples: Farrow and Ball offers free color card booklet online if you want to see all of their paint colors in person. They also offer small paint tub samples for $8 ea.when you are ready to test them out!

Clare – $65 per gallon 
Clare has quality paint at a competitive price, and their paint is zero voc. It has good hide and coverage, but I was a little disappointed in the limited open time and its ability to level out and tighten. Because of this I feel the need to work faster than usual.  I also found that it had a tendency to splatter, so I recommend using a high quality roller pad (I prefer Purdy Marathon) over a standard cheap roller pad. You will generally need two coats. On the plus sid,  Clare paint seems to be a very durable/washable wall paint and has held up well, especially to the wear my boys put it through in their room. It is only sold online, and all their paint is color tinted at the time of production rather than at the time of purchase.  This means you will never find tinting variations between cans of the same color, which can sometimes happen at a paint store when tinting occurs at the time of purchase.

Samples: Clare Paint offers their full color deck of swatches for $35. You can also order 8 x 8 in. peel and stick swatch samples for $3.

Sherwin Williams – Duration $80 per gallon (but is often discounted to $50 – $60), Cashmere is generally about the same price as Duration.
My experience with it over the past few projects with Sherwin Williams Duration line is that while it has great open time and good durability, the overall hide and coverage has been lacking. It has a good deal of splatter even with a good roller. My last job using Duration took three full coats on top of a full coat of high quality primer to reach full color and evenness. On the plus side, once on and cured it does really well handling high traffic areas. Sherwin Williams Cashmere lays down a smoother, more even coat and has the best coverage of their lines. However, Cashmere is not as durable as Duration. 

Samples: There are free 2 x 3 in color chips available online as well as 8 x 8 in. peel and stick swatches online for $3.95 a sample. You can also order smaller pots of paint in store or online for $8-$10.

Behr – Ultra $45 per gallon
Behr’s Ultra line is the best easily acquired budget choice, being sold exclusively at Home Depot. It is still a quality paint that you can have confidence purchasing and using. It has good hide, durability, and leveling for the price tag. It’s open time is decent, but not amazing. Is it as easy to work with, as washable, or able to hide previous paint like Benjamin Moore’s Aura? It is not. Will it give you the depth of color, leveling, and durability of Farrow and Ball’s Modern line? It will not. It is a step below most other paints on this list in nearly all categories, but it is also the most economical choice that still produces high quality results at a very competitive price point. I have no problem working with it in a pinch, or if my preferred brand is not available. Expect to apply two full coats for full hide and protection. 

Samples: Behr offers peel and stick paint swatches for $2 ea. as well as small paint pots for $4 ea.

Benjamin Moore – Aura $95 per gallon
This is hands down my favorite wall paint. In my experience, Benjamin Moore’s Aura is the most durable, easiest to clean, smoothest, and easiest to work with interior water based paint. It has a wonderful ability to hide the undercoat.  The coverage is second to none, and I have rarely needed more than one coat to hide the previous wall paint.  When I have needed more than one coat it is usually due to a drastic shade difference between the two colors. Keep in mind that two full coats will always provide more durability. Aura does not dry too fast and therefore levels and smooths out very well. It is on the expensive side when compared to most of the paints mentioned above, but due to its hide and coverage abilities, I find that I use less cans per project than with other less expensive brands, so the cost seems to generally even out.

Samples: You can purchase their complete classics color deck online for $30. They also have 4 x 8 in. peel and stick swatches available for $2.50 ea., and paint pint samples for $6.

Our most recommended trim paint 

When purchasing a trim paint it is important to look for a high solid, durable enamel because trim, doors, and baseboards generally take more abuse than walls. Trim enamel will generally have more sheen than wall paint, so using a product with good leveling capabilities is important as well. If in a house that is 20 years or older, I will always use denatured alcohol to check for oil based paint on the trim. If oil based trim paint was previously used you will need to scuff and prime with an oil based primer before applying a latex enamel. Always scuff the surface of the old trim enamel whether it is oil or latex to ensure proper adhesion of the new paint. 

We generally prefer to use a semi gloss for trim, doors, and baseboards, and generally a Satin for furniture. I prefer to use my HVLP sprayer whenever possible to provide the smoothest finish, but the paints below will all do well with a high quality soft 100% nylon brush or fine low nap mini roller. (See our post on best paint sprayers for every project.) When it comes to trim paint, it is critical to use high quality tools to achieve the best possible finish. Use long even strokes to apply, and once applied do your best leave it alone.

Benjamin Moore Advance – $75 per gallon
Advance is my preferred choice. It has low odor, applies evenly, and has arguably the best smoothing characteristics of readily accessible trim enamels. It has great durability and will not yellow overtime. The only downside is that it has a longer recommended time between coats to ensure the product fully cures. 

PPG – Advantage 9000 – $80 per gallon
Advantage 900 is my second choice for trim enamel due to its durability and even sheen, but found that it gets tacky a little faster than I prefer. I also found it will sometimes crack once cured when applied over the top of a high elasticity caulk that has not fully cured. On the plus side, this has the best adhesion over oil based paints, but does have a stronger odor. Unfortunately PPG changed the Advantage 900 formula a couple years ago, so I cannot speak for the newly revamped product.

Sherwin Williams – Emerald Urethane – $100 per gallon (but is often discounted to $80)
Emerald Urethane is a great choice for trim paint due to its durability, flow characteristics, and workability. It has a reasonable recoat time, and does reasonably well directly over the top of oil based paints, but I still recommend using an oil primer if painting over an old oil based trim. It can be inconsistent in sheen level. It seems that lighter colors using the light base appear to have less sheen in satin than the deep base. It will also have a stronger odor due to its hybrid characteristics. 

Sherwin WIlliams – ProClassic – $85 per gallon (but often discounted to $70 or below) 
I have used Pro Classic extensively, and at one time it was my go to trim enamel. A few years ago the formula was changed causing me to move on to Ben Moore Advance, but it is still a quality trim paint that I am comfortable using in my home. It flows and tightens very well, but is softer than others mentioned above and is therefore slightly more prone to scuffs. I find it is also a little more prone to runs/drips.  There is a hybrid water based alkyd version of ProClassic that is a great choice as well to provide more durability, but at the cost of a stronger odor.

Above are my top recommended paint tools and supplies. You can find several of these at your local paint stores or Ace Hardware. I think this covers it! Please let us know if you have any additional questions in the comments.

Room photos by Joseph Bradshaw, Design by IHOD

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(Mysterious Benedict Society – full of color inspo!)

I am coming out of the post-move whirlwind, and looking forward to getting back to sharing with our IHOD community here! We took the summer months to help our kids adjust to all of the changes in our life. Since we hope to be here for many years to come, we have been taking time to think through how we can highlight the original beauty of this home, while also adding some more functionality for our family.

I have a mind that never stops turning. I love problem solving spaces, and scheming design plans. It can be hard to turn off my mind at times, and instead of being tempted to rush into project after project this go around, I would like to practice just enjoying this home for what it is. Since sharing home renovation and design is part of our work, it does allow us to spend more time on our home and share what we learn. We do really enjoy the process:)

I have always loved the escapism cinematography and set design can provide in movies. I incorporated a lot of color into our last home, but it feels even more fitting in this 1860’s home! Old European homes have the most stunning architectural details and colors, so period dramas are the best places to dive in. Pride and Prejudice for example is a continual stream of rich color tones and decor. (Anyone else want a tour of Pemberley?)

I am the 1990s version of Emma stan! However, the recent adaption was the most glorious color story masterpiece to get lost in. I loved studying every architectural, costume, and cinematic elements. The scenes from this movie were filmed in actual estates throughout England.

I have always loved Nancy Meyers set designs because they feel so integrated into the movie you almost can’t tell that anything was even styled! They feel warm, inviting, and homey. Who wouldn’t want to cozy up in this cottage?! All created for the movie The Holiday. Other notable Nancy Meyers sets to take note of? The 90’s traditional classic home of Father of the Bride, and the Napa Valley and London homes styled in The Parent Trap!

(Kathleen Kelly’s brownstone apartment – Nora Ephron’s You’ve Got Mail)

So I guess you could say the design direction and color palette of our new old home is period drama with a side of Nancy Meyers;) Let’s get started!

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We use LED flameless candles year-round for different seasons, and I have loved that warmth they have brought to our home. I don’t have to worry about little hands reaching for them, and they add a much needed ambient light in the evenings. I am going to go ahead and share our favorites…

ONE // TWO (These work well with lanterns!) // THREE (similar to our mantle candlestick holders)
FOUR (We clip these onto our tree.) // FIVE // SIX // SEVEN // EIGHT (I love that these look and feel real, and they have an easy-to-use remote!) // NINE (We put these in our windows during the holidays.) // TEN (I also love this vintage set of 12 candlestick holders!)

I have been impressed with the battery life of these LED flameless candles. I usually don’t have to change them more than once per season! Most of these come with a little remote, and to my surprise, one remote worked for them all. I have used these window candlesfor a few years now, and they are set to a timer so I don’t even need to turn those on at night.

I love finding decor items that are timeless, and work year after year and in any room. Haven’t felt the need to buy anything new this season! Hope you enjoy!

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This is the first time we have gotten to see the wisteria over our pergola in all it’s blooming glory. A late frost killed all the blooms last year, and we never got to see the flowers. I am completely in awe every morning, and it has been a beautiful visual to the feeling of coming out of a long hard season. We wanted to share some of our favorite spring blooms today + some of the planters and patio furniture we used out back!

Gabe has the ability to retain all kinds of plant info, while I seem to struggle how to remember to say the word ranunculus. I am grateful he loves to learn and practice all things landscape and gardening. It makes it fun for all of us to enjoy his edible landscape experiments. Chiara dutifully flowers the strawberry beds knowing pretty soon some will be sprouting for her to snitch.

Here is our list of flowers and sedums we have used over the last few years to create different patio pots:

Double Begonias
Hydrangea (may need some protection from hot midday sun depending on region)
Bougainvillea (not hearty below 40 deg)
Geranium (two types, common and trailing)
Sunpatiens
Dianthus  (3 different types)
Creeping Jenny (trailing)
Autumn Brilliance Sedum
Petunia
Phlox
Clematis (that violet vining flower in the back right corner)
Tricolor Sedum (trailing filler)
Alyssum (creeping/trailing – some are full sun, some are not as sun and heat tolerant. Check label before you buy!)
Calibrachoa (mounding/trailing)
Wishbone flowers (mounding/trailing)
Everblooming/Everbearing Strawberry
Verbena
Mona Lavender (may need protection from hot midday sun in some regions)
Lobelia (creeping/trailing flower)
Creeping zinnia (mounding)
Dragon’s Blood Sedum (trailing filler)
Firecracker sedum (Trailing filler)
Ranunculus

We found our strawberry bed from someone who hand builds them locally. They keep them high off the ground away from rabbits. We use this netting to cover they sprout fruits to keep the birds out. One of you even said painting some rocks red can trick and deter birds from eating the fruits. “Hey kids! Want to paint some rocks?”

ONE // TWO // THREE // FOUR // FIVE // SIX // SEVEN
EIGHT // NINE // TEN // ELEVEN // TWELVE

Pots and planters can be pricey, but many will last for years if they are the right materials. You can also can find pretty affordable options at Home Depot. I am including a bunch of options above that would hold your spring blooms well, and hold up outdoors.

We moved all of our outdoor furniture from our old home, and thankfully had just the spot for it. Under the pergola is an outdoor set from Article we have had for a few years now. It has held up exceptionally well, and is very comfortable. I found the barrel chair set at HomeGoods which another great place to check for outdoor pieces. This is the area that feels like an extra outdoor room that provides some heat relief in the warmer months. The downside is that it requires weekly trimming and leaf blowing so it doesn’t get overrun by wisteria and leaves!

ONE // TWO // THREE // FOUR // FIVE // SIX // SEVEN
EIGHT (similar) // NINE // TEN // ELEVEN

I found our patio bistro chairs at Target a few years ago, but have seen similar styles pop up recently so linked those above. I have LOVED this outdoor table for many purposes. The kids do a lot of outdoor crafting here, and we also do many meals out back during the spring and summer. The table is weather proof and has held up really well.

When it comes to outdoor rugs, I recommend polypropylene material. We have gone through a few and those last the longest and are easiest to clean and dry. This is the outdoor rug we use under the pergola, and so far no mold problems even with all the shade it gets!

Spring is the best season in Tennessee. The bugs aren’t too bad yet, the mornings are cool and the afternoons warm, and everything is blooming. Let us know if you have any questions about the above – happy to help if we can:)

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We have been working on the girls’ room in between the kitchen and other projects, and I have actually loved the slow layering vs. an all at once design. Before moving forward on other textile decisions like the curtains and bedding, I wanted to see the rug in the space. The rug arrived yesterday, and you better believe the first thing I did this morning was roll it on out!

(Chiara wants to do everything I am doing lately. My little assistant.)

As a long time admirer of Anna Rifle Bond’s work, I did cartwheels when Rifle Paper Co. sent over their new rug collection to preview. Veronica actually helped me pick out which one she liked best, and that would work in their room. This Willow Sky rug was one of her favorites. Azelie’s two main requests for this room design was pink walls (we compromised with pink chairs) and butterflies. I was making plans to incorporate butterflies on the stencil wall or on wall art. When I unrolled the rug today, I noticed something I hadn’t before…..butterflies! I couldn’t believe it. I cannot wait to show Azelie when she gets home from school. Felt like a little God wink.

ONE // TWO // THREE // FOUR // FIVE // SIX // SEVEN // EIGHT

It’s actually hard to find a good floral rug these days, and these are about the extent of what I could find that are a similar whimsical style. These all would be magnificent in a bedroom.

Custom IKEA Pax wardrobe inspo // Butterfly art // Floral art // Bunk beds ( FB marketplace find!) Curtains // Table // Rug // Chair 1 // Chair 2 // Sconce lights

Custom IKEA Pax wardrobe inspo // Butterfly art // Floral art // Bunk beds ( FB marketplace find!) Curtains // Table // Rug // Chair 1 // Chair 2 // Sconce lights

I would like to do a table instead of two desks so there is room for all three girls to craft or do homework. I loved the scallop chairs and sconces (need to find similar ones that ship to the U.S.). I had plans to buy second hand everything for this room, but turns out that is everyone’s plan right now. Thus, I cannot for the life of me find the wardrobe or daybed options we are needing. Instead, I have plans to work with Gabe on some IKEA pax wardrobe and daybed hacks.

I already have window treatments ordered and these golden yellow curtains up to test out in the room. Debating which color will go where, but sticking with the original color palette goal of deep blue green, mint, golden yellow, and deep blush pink.

Which are you digging for the curtain color? I still have the bedding to figure out so that may influence the deciding factor for me!

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Remember when I used to blog about style? That was a great creative outlet for a while, but truth be told…being in front of the camera makes me really uncomfortable so I don’t miss it! I also started to move towards more simple capsule wardrobes to avoid excess. My sister Gianna and I scoured the internet to find options you can mix and match to build your own fall capsule.

SWEATERS

ONE // TWO // THREE // FOUR // FIVE // SIX // SEVEN // EIGHT // NINE // TEN // ELEVEN // TWELVE // THIRTEEN // FOURTEEN // FIFTEEN

DENIM

ONE // TWO // THREE // FOUR // FIVE // SIX // SEVEN // EIGHT // NINE // TEN

ELEVEN // TWELVE // THIRTEEN // FOURTEEN // FIFTEEN

Jeans are hard. I would rather try before buying, but since I rarely have time to go to stores anymore I have plaid the buy/return card toooo many times. I realized Express denim are great for the price, but better for those of you blessed with long legs. Abercrombie offers Short, Regular, and Long lengths so I usually have better luck there. AG and Paige designer denim fit really well and are high quality, but I usually need to wear heals. Anyways, included a range of price points and styles here!

BOOTS

ONE // TWO // THREE // FOUR // FIVE // SIX // SEVEN // EIGHT // NINE

TEN // ELEVEN // TWELVE // THIRTEEN // FOURTEEN // FIFTEEN

I finally learned that you get what you pay for when it comes to shoes. It is worth getting the leather pairs that outlast all the rest. (Boots are my weak spot.) I love the mid shaft length for my height, and the flat ankle boots are my go to for every day.

I actually like to do capsules for my kids as well. With a big family, it can be overwhelming to keep up with clothes so minimal is how I keep it under control. It seems easier for them as well to keep their drawers from becoming bomb explosions. Have you tried capsules? Natalie Borton is a great one to follow for ideas! Hope this post can save you time hunting for the right pieces this year!

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