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23 March
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The Curio Press Story – How it all started

Hello! I am Alexis!  I am a mother, wife and the owner for the creative enterprise, Curio Press. The designs are a reflection of my personal style…classic floral with a preppy twist…oh and I absolutely love PINK! I have lived…
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14 September
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Antique Dresser Turned Foyer Table DIY

This dresser has been an adventure from the start. I originally found it on Facebook Marketplace and loved the clean…
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22 August
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If you had asked me a few weeks ago what my plan for Emma’s party was this year, I would…
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Our new house was finished in December of 2020 and had very little in the way of furniture. We had…
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Answering some FAQ’s •What paint did we use a Answering some FAQ’s •What paint did we use all over the house? White Dove by Benjamin Moore •What finish of White Dove did we use? All walls in all rooms and trim are eggshell, the ceiling is flat and the cabinets are a satin finish. •Why did we pick White Dove? We wanted a warm white! •Why did we pick Benjamin Moore? The paint covers so well which allows you to get away with less coats. •Why did we use White Dove all over? It gives such a clean look using one color all over and it allows for everything to be uniform.
Our Primary Bathroom was the first space I designe Our Primary Bathroom was the first space I designed when we started the home building process and is still my favorite room in our house! I think because it needs minimal decor to look put together and is a space to escape and do the self care that I often neglect!
Answering my most frequently asked question! Answering my most frequently asked question!
After the color of the walls, drapes and shades ar After the color of the walls, drapes and shades are my most sought after info. Here are all the details I can think of! ROLLER SHADES - CUSTOM: Most of our shades are rollers to save cost & because they mostly disappear into their cassette when open. They are all the same light filtering fabric which is a similar to a linen with a chain for opening and closing. The exact fabric is Graber Riverbend Natural. ROMAN SHADES - CUSTOM: There were a few places I wanted the shades to remain partially open all the time, but add softness to the space. I always liked roman shades, but didn’t want anything too dark in color or that would block the light. We went with a paper-like woven material that reminds me of classic bamboo shades, but with a bit more subtle of a texture. They are all hand lifted - so no chain or motor. CURTAINS: Anywhere I can put curtains I did! I love the look of white linen curtains that puddle on the floor (then you don’t have to measure as much!). The curtains in the main floor are all true, lined linen, but upstairs we did faux, unlined linen to save costs. The white blends with the walls and adds softness and filters the sun coming through without any darkening. Technically all the curtains can close if we wanted to, but I usually keep them open and use the shades for privacy. I personally like full bunches of fabric on either side, so almost all our windows have 2-3 panels PER SIDE so they look nice & full. I didn’t want to spend all that money all upfront, so I bought them over time - but if you do that just be warned that the fabric color shade may vary from order to order due to dye lots and if you really need an exact shade (like me) you would want to order them all at once. All my curtains are hung with golden / brass colored rings on matching rods. You usually will need drapery hooks as well for hanging!
Slowly, switching things up for fall and by switch Slowly, switching things up for fall and by switching things up, I mean, just changing my throw blanket to something darker. It’s taking some time to get used to the darker fall colors but it’s growing on me! What are your thoughts?
Architecture was my first passion - I decided to b Architecture was my first passion - I decided to become an architect when I was 7 and while in school I developed a habit of always starting my designs with the stairs. I ended up choosing to own a printing biz instead but my design habits stuck with me! Our stairs are the central axis of the home and everything else is arranged around them. They are also the most prominent feature when looking from outside. I wanted them to function as a source of natural light for all 3 levels and be open enough to make the levels feel connected. The only downside has been needing an extra wide gate to keep the dogs corralled!
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