Four Entertaining Staples
One way to save money is to invest in multipurpose items that you will use for years to come while spending far less on items that will not last past a few seasons. When it comes to entertaining, there are four staples that can be used in countless ways - dressed up...
Graceful Favorites: Week 47
I have been looking for a tree or branch to display jewelry and I have been unhappy with the traditional jewelry trees I have recently seen online and in stores. I recently came upon this coral jewelry tree in the clearance section at West Elm and I fell in love with...
A 1970s Florida Ranch Home Gets a Southern Cottage Update
After Matt and I sold our first house, we were looking for a forever home. We visited a few houses that we liked, but most were on the upper end of our budget and we were nervous about debt. So we were thrilled when we heard that my parents’ neighbor was considering...
Gallery: A 1970s Florida Ranch Home Gets a Southern Cottage Update
We knew when we purchased our house that it was well-built but to be updated. The cabinetry and most of the finishes were original from the 70s and a broken pipe had flooded the flooring. We went to work removing all of the existing cabinetry. We completely...
The Graceful Dwelling Home Featured in The Florida Weekly
Matt and I finished the majority of our major renovation work at the end of January. We finished most of our furniture work at the end of March. I posted photos of our house online and the editor of the Naples Florida Weekly asked if she could feature our house in...
Graceful Favorites: Week 46
I was perusing the internet one day and came upon this decidedly amazing fireplace screen. Matt and I were thrilled when we purchased a house with a fireplace (which is difficult to find in Florida and often impractical). Since the weather doesn't often dip below 65...
Welcome to the Graceful Dwelling
Welcome to The Graceful Dwelling! My husband, Matt, and I have lived through two fairly major renovations and we want to pass on our newfound knowledge so others can learn from our accomplishments and our mistakes. This blog will take you through the three major...