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November 12, 2024

LESSONS from the southern living idea house

As Charleston locals, we were thrilled to have Southern Living Magazine's Idea House in our back yard this year. Farrah and I spent a lovely Friday afternoon touring the nostalgic Lowcountry farmhouse in Kiawah River. Nestled amid stately live oaks and swaying marsh grass, the house evokes a simpler time when the rhythms of life echoed those of nature. Abundant windows, expansive porches[...]

BOOKSHELF, HOME DECOR, ROOST STYLE

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November 11, 2024

New coffee table books for design lovers

Give me a beautiful design book, and I will happily while away a Saturday morning pouring over pages of glossy interiors. From strikin[...]

HOME DECOR, In The Kitchen / Entertaining

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RAISE THE BAR: ideas for easy entertaining at home

It's the weekend, and we've got a fun little post for you about entertaining at home. These days I'm inclined to favor a night in vers[...]

BOOKSHELF, HOME DECOR, IN THE KITCHEN, JOYFUL LIVING, ROOST STYLE

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a few of my favorite things + remembering A Good Dog

Can you believe Easter is right around the corner? Last week's time change kind of sneaked up on me, but the warm weather and extra ho[...]

HOME DECOR, JOYFUL LIVING

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February 6, 2024

Ten easy ways to elevate your space

If you've ever put your house on the market, you know the rush of activity that goes into making certain it presents well. After all t[...]

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seven tips for a stylish bath

Tile, plumbing fixtures, and free-standing tubs are obvious ways to make a bathroom feel luxe and indulgent. However, replacing these[...]

JOYFUL LIVING, ROOST STYLE

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December 11, 2024

hostess GIFT GUIDE: what to bring to your next holiday party

Have you heard? Esteemed cook, author and hostess extraordinaire Ina Garten never brings wine or flowers to a dinner party when she is[...]

JOYFUL LIVING, ROOST STYLE

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November 20, 2024

stylish separates for lounging around

My affection for loungewear started way back in the first grade when all I wanted to wear was a favorite Strawberry Shortcake track su[...]

IN THE KITCHEN, In The Kitchen / Entertaining, JOYFUL LIVING

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November 4, 2024

holiday bruschetta recipe

Butternut Squash Bruschetta Ingredients: 1 butternut squash 2 tablespoons of your favorite olive oil (try to find one that really enha[...]

JOYFUL LIVING, ROOST STYLE

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November 4, 2024

Bringing vacation inspiration home

While traveling this summer to Italy, I found myself thinking about how I could bring some of my favorite inspirations home. Charlesto[...]

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Table For Two – A Book Review

This is a surprising collection of short stories. They vary in subject matter and are all i[...]

Welcome to The Roost

Hatched during our quarantine garage workouts, The Roost is a product of our friendship and it's where you’ll find us exploring our shared passions for design, travel, books, and more. Although we have different backgrounds and perspectives, we are two birds of a feather who refuse to chase perfection. Given a choice, we’ll take messy and interesting over staged and airbrushed any day of the week. The past few years have reinforced our belief that a life well-lived begins at home. It’s our hope to inspire, entertain and encourage you (and ourselves) to live joyfully and in the moment.