Happy Friday 9/4/20

Happy Friday and happy Labor Day weekend! Do you have any plans? This unofficial end to summer is always a favorite weekend for us, and despite the fact that it will look a lot different than in years past, we’re excited for one last hoorah before school starts. We’ll be bbq-ing and enjoying the warm weather and spending time with family. Happy Labor Day!

Our Farmhouse master bedroom

More from the week…

16 design ideas to steal from the Shakers. I’m mildly obsessed with the Shakers and their simple and beautiful structures and this was fun to read. (remodelista)

Keeping a love for school alive. We’re trying, right? (nytimes)

How cool is this secret bookcase door? (@landedinteriors)

I’m always on the hunt for old homes with beautiful wood trim because I’m on a secret mission to convince folks to like their wood trim…have you noticed?! Steve Cordony’s beautiful old home does not disappoint! And if you want to see more wood trim, I collect tons of inspiration on this Pinterest board. (@stevecordony, Pinterest)

Okay this blew my mind: why specializing early doesn’t always mean career success. The discussion applies to kids too and totally changed how I’m viewing sports and hobbies and the 10,000 hour rule. (tedtalksdaily)

Do you have an easy go-to meal? This is our’s - it’s healthy, inexpensive, and we make it at least twice a week.

Living in a tiny house with four kids…and they all share a bedroom. I find this totally inspiring! (thevintagebucket)

Should rugs stay out of the kitchen? I’m torn…what do you think? (wallstreetjournal)

Kendall Jenner’s home is actually really cool and so not what I expected. (archdigest)

I listened to ‘the Tatooist of Auschwitz’ this week while we were working at the Dexter House and oh my. It’s haunting and beautiful and 100% worth a read! (amazon affiliate, indiebound)

Have a great weekend!