We’re down to the wire on this spring’s One Room Challenge with only one week left to get it all pulled together. And to be honest, I’m a little nervous about if it’s really going to come together in time!  (Follow-up on Week 1 //  Week 2 //  Week 3 // Week 4 if you’re just […]

This week was all about details as we got wallpaper installed and accessories lined up.   (Follow-up on Week 1 Week 2 Week 3 if you’re just tuning in, and welcome to any new readers! I’m Rachel and I’ve never met a color I didn’t love. I’m an interior designer, blogger, and mom in Oklahoma City.) ENTRYWAY WALLPAPER The biggest […]

Editor’s note: This post is sponsored by Minted. Thanks for supporting the brands that keep Pencil Shavings going. As a designer, I consistently hear from people that they are struggling to figure out what to put on their empty walls. I completely get it – art can feel overwhelming and sometimes cost prohibitive, or like […]

A few housekeeping things happened last weekend at Carlton Landing, like hanging some new drapes in the living room and continuing my slow-zhush (yes, this is a term I just made up) of the master bedroom. I’ve had an ever-increasing pile of things on my dining room table to take to CL now for weeks […]