Home is my favorite place to be. I thrive when I’m in my own space which is curated to my personal needs. I like my space to be neat and tidy, almost unlived in, but not cold. I invite you into my home with my Castle on Lydell series, where I talk about the projects I’ve done in my house to take it from “mostly move in ready” to the total Olivia Oasis. We spend so much time in our home, so why not make it a haven? I hope you find some inspiration to take into your space, to make it feel uniquely you.
Ah, the heart of the home. A good kitchen can make or break a home, and I’m sure we’ve all seen it happen on House Hunters. The home really centers around a kitchen. After all, it’s where we cook nourishing meals for our loved ones. …
A common theme while designing the Castle is decisiveness. I had a clear vision of what I wanted for each and every room. It’s hard to explain it. I knew I wanted the original character of the home to shine through. And, it’s almost like …
Welcome back to the Castle on Lydell. It’s been awhile, but like I mentioned in my last post, designing the perfect space takes time. Today I’d like to welcome you to my dining room. Let’s call it the belly of the home: it’s where we …
They say the kitchen is the heart of the home. If that’s the case, then I’d say the living room is the arms. It opens up and wraps it’s visitors in a warm and cozy embrace. The living room invites people to truly “stay awhile”. …
I’m a very aesthetic person. I like the rooms in my house to reflect a certain “vibe”: cozy, inviting, relaxing. When I moved in with Scott I had no uncertainty about his main floor meeting these expectations. The master bedroom however, had me in a …
My mom has been thrifting since she was my age. She would go to auctions and estate sales and bring new life into pre-loved pieces. I guess you could say my love for thrifting is genetic. My favorite way to spend time with my mom …
Moving into Scott’s house was a surprisingly easy transition. Because I’m a planner I already knew where most of my furniture and decor was going. At the end of the move, the office and bedrooms had an extreme transformation, while some rooms were left rather …
When my mom was fresh out of college in her first apartment she got hooked on refinishing furniture. She found joy in giving unwanted pieces a fresh start. She’s refinished dining chairs, dressers, tables, bed frames and more. To this day she still finds fixer …
I keep saying it, but I’m so happy to be in my own apartment. In my last post, I said that I was going with a completely new style when decorating this apartment. I also went with a new way of finding my furnishings. Instead …
This past week I moved into my new apartment. I say new, but I should really say first. This is my first time living by myself, and I could not be happier! My last apartment experience was a nightmare, so I’m thrilled to be living …
