Eva Contreras

A quick BEFORE & AFTER of our breakfast nook progress. This is where I drink my coffee and check my to-dos list every morning, while everyone else is sleeping and the house is still and quiet I found the perfect table a few months ago on the side of the road and had a fun time refinishing it ; th...

Planning a summer refresh of the living room and new slips for the most comfortable chairs in the house Fabric option 1

Afternoon light in the garden

Favorite time of day The house is quiet, the birds are stirring, and the mist is lifting Happy Sunday Instagram!

Look who stopped by today for a cuddle sesh! Albus , spreading some good cheer

BEFORE & AFTER- Lupine & iris putting on a May show. Our little front garden flower patch is brimming with color and life. Pollinators and birds love my lupine, and so do aphids, just enough to keep me busy and on my toes. Swipe for a before image. Hard to believe this patch was grass only two su...

April light in the library #cafedesigninteriors

Morning light in the living room

Good morning, Insta! Chasing away the winter blues with a couple of new sewing projects, and some hot cocoa Wishing you a great weekend! #cafedesigninteriors

The cold New England winter is here, and to blame for my latest decorating adventures. I had a few yards of a blue and white chenille fabric, just enough to make a pair of thermal curtains for the family room French doors, which have been quite drafty this winter. My grandmother used to keep her ...

November morning light in the living room I have ambitious plans to tweak the fireplace trim today, inspired by this beautiful colonial style mantel (second image) Id seen in Mary Emmerlings book, American Country Classics. So far, fumbles and indecision - diy is hard I much prefer the planning ...

Be present in all things and grateful for all things. Maya Angelou Happy day to all! #cafedesigninteriors