July has felt like summer break—minus the actual break.

Between project milestones and client meetings we've been soaking up the season at every available moment. A lot of time by various bodies of water, celebrations , and plenty of inspiration drawn from the season. We’ve got a few exciting projects wrapping up, some new ones just beginning, and lots to look forward to as we head into August.

For the home- Lately, I’ve been feeling a little uninspired by mainstream design—it’s all starting to feel so beige and impersonal. I’ve been craving more depth and character: bold color, playful pattern mixing, and whimsical details. With that, and everything else I’m working on, I’ve been especially drawn to bringing in fun fabrics wherever I can. I’ve also been working on a bathroom renovation guide that’s been inspiring me with unique shower designs and enclosures—bet you didn’t even notice all the shower curtains tucked into the mood board!

In the kitchen- Because we’ve been on the go so much lately, we’ve been trying to cook at home and eat clean whenever we’re there—while still keeping things interesting. A few recent favorites: salmon with chimichurri and sweet potato, honey habanero chicken with charred broccoli, and an arugula peach salad with steak that I’ve probably made a few too many times. I’ve been loving all the seasonal fruit—wild blackberries, watermelon, and peaches have been on repeat. And for the weekends, a peach basil margarita has been hitting the spot.

In the garden- If you’ve talked to us in the last month, you’ll know we’ve been troubleshooting some major tomato issues this year. Honestly, I haven’t given up completely and am still testing out a few theories. I think it all comes down to a lack of crop rotation and our hugelkultur bed entering its second year of decomposition, which is creating wetter soil—definitely a learning lesson for the future. Thankfully, a few tomato plants in other beds are thriving. On the bright side, our peppers are finally coming in—and we’re about to have an insane amount. The cut flowers have also been thriving; so many dahlias are blooming or just about to, which is a big change from last year. I’ve been collecting seeds from early-season flowers like poppies and sweet peas, which is exciting because we’ll get to re-use them next year. I’ve also started drying some blooms for my fall and winter wreath-making.