Lighting + Small Pieces
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Splurge vs. Save: Lighting
We’ve all been there, for some reason lighting is intimidating. Maybe it’s the electricity element, the fact that some fixtures are hardwired, or just that you’ve always rented and never had to even know the difference between a sconce and flush mount fixture. But spending more money doesn’t necessarily mean you get a better result. What’s important is that you end up with gorgeous fixtures that don’t blow your budget, that are appropriate for the space you’re filling, and you LOVE LOVE LOVE them when it’s all said and done. Here are a few of the most popular styles – and a splurge or save option for each. Some of…
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Tour the Trailer
Our trailer was the first piece of real estate we owned. We gutted it and made it our own, all the while keeping in mind what we thought would appeal to the most buyers. We listed it, held the open houses, agonized over the showings, and eventually we sold it! As an added bonus for us and as a huge compliment to our design, the buyer asked if he could purchase all the furnishings as well as linens, kitchen utensils, etc. He bought almost everything (some things were sentimental and came with us)…right down to our silverware. A year and a half after the flip was over, we can happily…
- Decor + Furniture, Finding Your Style, House Tours, Lighting + Small Pieces, Shopping + Sourcing, Space Tours, Trends
Tour the Farmhouse
Our new farmhouse is our pride and joy! We renovated the entire house last spring just in time for the summer season. And we get to share it each summer with travelers who are looking for somewhere to stay in Montauk. I love hearing our guests’ impressions of our home and the little details we focused on when pulling it all together. One of the ways we afford to have a home in Montauk is by renting it out in the summer. I grew up in this town, but since then, prices have skyrocketed. And the real estate market didn’t really experience the recession as strongly here as the rest…
