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I was in awe when I saw this. 😭🤍 Had no ide

I was in awe when I saw this. 😭🤍

Had no idea this was located in the Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum. The most beautiful and interesting museum I ever did see.

The chrysanthemums were in full bloom.

Stay tuned for Part 2.

Fun facts:
This is where the biggest art heist happened in 1990. Still unsolved today.
Anyone named Isabella gets in free.

Have you been?

#gardnermuseum #isabellastewartgardnermuseum #boston #thingstodoinboston #travels #bostonhiddengems #whattodoinboston #ustravel #exploreboston #traveltips

The last piece of the puzzle for our petite entry.

The last piece of the puzzle for our petite entry. And just in time for Halloween.

We installed the @originalbtc Christie 36 pendant and we couldn’t love it any more. It is handcrafted in England of fine bone china with a glossy finish, is sculptural and just so pretty. It’s the perfect addition to our entry, or should we say vestibule because it sounds much more refined. Haha.

Swipe to see the warm glow it emits when it is turned on.

These pendants would also look great over a kitchen island or dining table.

Every space needs something handmade (the pendant), something black (the frame), something patterned (stripes and herringbone), something with texture (basket) and a little brass (the cabinet and door hardware.) #designertip

Also swipe to see where we started with this awkward and ugly space. We totally reconfigured it, installed a built in closet, herringbone tiles, painted our front door and changed the glass and hardware.

I’m still thinking of adding wallpaper in here. I have coveted a small scale Schumacher wallpaper for ages. Hmmm.

PS I bought the poster at the Museum Picasso in Barcelona and it’s an original poster of when the museum opened in the 60’s. I carried it on planes, trains and automobiles just to get it home. Art doesn't have to be expensive but it has to be meaningful.

Let me know if you have any questions about the pendant or the space.

#frontentry #entrywaystyling #cottagecoreaesthetic #homewithrue #sodomino #housebeautiful #beforeandafterhome #homeremodel #homerenovation #originalbtc #farrowandball

JOMO: The joy of missing out. I have always been a

JOMO: The joy of missing out. I have always been a homebody at heart especially as I get older. 🏠

There’s nothing like creating a home for you and your family that you love and you never want to leave. I was just away for ten days and opening my front door upon returning was like a big giant hug. Do you feel that way too?

If not, DM to start the conversation and hire us to create a sanctuary for yourself.

And the biggest #designertip I can give you when renovating and decorating your home (besides hiring a design pro to make sure you don’t make costly or ugly (haha) mistakes), is to not follow trends. Just because everyone and their uncle has a cream, curved bouclé´sofa, doesn’t mean you have to have one too. 🙊 Your home should be as unique as you are.

Happy Sunday friends. I’ve been off social media for a few weeks and it’s been the best thing for my mental health. Highly recommend.

PS Can you spot the recent changes we made?

#homeremodel
#homewithrue #sodomino #cottagecoreaesthetic #oakvilledesigner #housebeautiful #homerenovation #kitchendesign #englishkitchen #jomo

Today is World Mental Health Day. 🩷 As many of

Today is World Mental Health Day. 🩷

As many of you know my husband took his life eight years ago.
It was completely out of the blue and no one knew he was struggling.
This is what I would tell him if he were still here today.

Your thoughts are not facts. That inner self critic can be deafening and the stories we tell ourselves are untrue.

Things will look different in the morning.

We will get through this.

Seeking help is not a weakness.

Reach out to a friend, colleague, family member, anyone who will lend an ear and offer support and kindness.

Plan something to look forward to. The anticipation of it is sometimes better than the actual event.

Spend time in nature.

It’s ok to not be ok.

You are not worthless.

You are not a burden.

Please stay.

All of us have had mental health struggles sometime in our life - as teenagers, after a death or loss. I certainly have struggled with anxiety, panic attacks, sadness, melancholy, overthinking, feeling inadequate, never measuring up etc. throughout my life. I know I’m not alone. You’re not alone.

Let’s keep talking about our mental health struggles (and if you don’t have any, you are blessed!) Let’s try and end the shame around not feeling our best self. Life is so precious and so short. Let’s make the best of this one life.

Vanessa xo

#worldmentalhealthday #mentalhealthawareness #suicideloss #mentalhealthmatters

Kitchen Renovation Before, During and After. ✨

Kitchen Renovation Before, During and After. ✨

There are hundreds of decisions that go into a kitchen renovation starting with getting the layout right.

These clients wanted an island but didn't know if it would work because it's a narrow space. The awkward peninsula was an eyesore.

After the layout, it's time to choose finishes, fixtures and appliances.

It can be so overwhelming but we're here to help.

DM to start the conversation if you are thinking about a kitchen or whole home renovation. Or click the link in bio to complete our Contact page.

#kitchendesign #kitchenremodel #kitchenrenovation
#oakvilleinteriordesign #homewithrue #sodomino #housebeautiful #beforeandafterhome #cottagecoreaesthetic #englishkitchen

But it's a healthy addiction right? 🤗 As an in

But it's a healthy addiction right? 🤗

As an interior design pro, I believe the kitchen is the heartbeat of the home. It’s where we gather, create, and connect.

One of these kitchens is my sister's and when it was finished she said "now I look forward to being in my kitchen and cooking." She forgot how much she loved to cook.

From layout to lighting, every detail in your kitchen matters. A well-designed kitchen isn’t just beautiful—it changes how you live.

My design process blends creativity, function, and your unique style.

Ready to unlock the potential of your space? DM to start the conversation to work with me in person or virtually.

#kitchendesign #kitchenremodel #kitchenrenovation #oakvilledesigner #cottagecore #oneroomchallenge #beforeandafterhome #housebeautiful #sodomino #homewithrue

New obsession ✨ There’s a reason I waited alm

New obsession ✨

There’s a reason I waited almost 2 years to install a ceiling fixture in my entry. Rome wasn’t built in a day after all and as an interior decorator, I couldn’t find exactly what I was looking for - something unique, something handmade, something charming.

I have long been a fan of @originalbtc so when they reached out to partner with me, I didn’t hesitate.

Original BTC is a family owned business based in Oxfordshire, England. All lights are handmade by skilled craftspeople in the UK where they have ceramics, glass and metal factories.

This is the Christie 36 pendant with a bone china shade and their signature cotton braided cable. It’s exactly what I didn’t know I needed.

I can’t wait to share it with you when it’s installed in the next week so stay tuned for the reveal as well as an evolution of our small entry.

#unboxingreel #interiordesign #homerenovation #homeremodel #beforeandafterhome #housebeautiful #sodomino #homewithrue #cottagecoreaesthetic #entrywaystyling #foyer

Front Door Before & After ✨ We finally got arou

Front Door Before & After ✨

We finally got around to painting our front door and changing out the glass. The ornate iron in the glass wasn't our vibe so we had it replaced with ribbed glass. Much more simple and understated.

I had pinned a front door in this colour about 10 years ago and still love it. I was happy I was able to find a colour close to it. It's a beautiful blue/ green/ grey. Any guesses what it is?

We still have to replace the door handle and lighting and repair/paint the porch but it's a start.

What do you think? Please don't say you like the Before better. It just wasn't my vibe. 🤗

#beforeandafterhome #frontdoor #frontdoordecor #falldecor #housebeautiful #sodomino #homewithrue

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