Brynne, Author at The Gathered Home

Little Details: Peacock Lamp

September 13, 2013 by Brynne 2 Comments

Today I want to share a little detail with you. Sometimes it’s the little details that make you the happiest. This one was so simple and so long ago (see if you can spot it in our first apartment), but still makes me smile, so I thought you might draw some inspiration from it. You… [Read More]

Currently: The Living Room

September 11, 2013 by Brynne 10 Comments

I thought I would give you guys a peek into our living room as it currently stands (very in-progress) as long as you promise to keep in mind that I just moved things into the room to prepare for our cocktail party, and haven’t “decorated” anything. For starters, here are some iPhone shots of the… [Read More]

Drink This: Mango Whiskey Smash

September 9, 2013 by Brynne 1 Comment

Last week, I ordered the book “Nikon D3000 For Dummies”. I’ve owned my DSLR camera for several years now, and it was time for me to learn some more about it! Even though I literally read the owner’s manual front to back, I had no idea how to use so many of its settings. I… [Read More]

Found: Metal Faux Bamboo Table and Chairs

September 6, 2013 by Brynne 5 Comments

I think these chairs are just too darling! I love their proportions, and lament the fact that those metal backs are ridiculously uncomfortable. I swear that I will find comfortable faux bamboo chairs to keep for myself one day! I’m just wildly in love with the idea of painting these white. Mmm, those swivel bases!… [Read More]

Would I Paint It?

September 4, 2013 by Brynne 9 Comments

When I posted about the vintage carved china cabinet I recently acquired for a friend, I mentioned my aversion to the idea of painting such a piece. I was pleasantly surprised to see that all you guys who commented agreed with me! I see so many people jumping on the “paint it!” bandwagon when it… [Read More]