Journal

The Calm of a Cup: Coffee, Tea, and Everyday Rituals
The Calm of a Cup: Coffee, Tea, and Everyday Rituals
A gentle reflection on the small rituals that shape a morning — from the bloom of fresh coffee to the slow unfurl of tea — and the coffee maker that’s... Read more...
Objects That Feel Like Early Summer
Objects That Feel Like Early Summer
As May softens into early summer, certain objects begin to surface again—pitchers, bowls, glassware, and the pieces that quietly shape the season’s rhythm. A gentle look at the things that... Read more...
Why We Keep Reaching for Handmade Things
Why We Keep Reaching for Handmade Things
A quiet reflection on the comfort of handmade pieces and why their textures, imperfections, and human details continue to anchor modern homes. Read more...
As the Season Starts to Open
As the Season Starts to Open
Late May brings a softer kind of light, the kind that invites slower days, open windows, and the small rituals that ease us into summer. A quiet weekend becomes a... Read more...
Five Small Rituals That Make May Feel Like May
Five Small Rituals That Make May Feel Like May
May has a way of slowing the house down a little. The light shifts, the air softens, and the small things start to matter again. Read more...
Top 5 Ways to Style Vintage Glassware in a Modern Home
Top 5 Ways to Style Vintage Glassware in a Modern Home
Vintage glassware has a way of softening a room—catching light, adding color, and grounding a space with quiet character. Here are five simple ways to style it beautifully in a... Read more...
When Spring Brings Back the Softest Memories
When Spring Brings Back the Softest Memories
Spring has a way of softening the room — opening the light, returning familiar scents, and bringing back the quiet memories that shape how we create home. A reflection on... Read more...
When Spring Light Finds the Objects We Keep
When Spring Light Finds the Objects We Keep
Spring changes the room before we ever move a thing. As the light shifts, the glass, ceramic, and vintage pieces we live with begin to glow again. This Journal entry... Read more...
The Pieces That Hold the Light Just Right
The Pieces That Hold the Light Just Right
Light has a way of changing a room, and the right pieces make the most of it. Vintage glass, soft tones, and reflective surfaces bring a quiet warmth into everyday... Read more...
The Objects We Keep: Spring Reset for a More Intentional Home
The Objects We Keep: Spring Reset for a More Intentional Home
A gentle spring reset for the home. A look at the objects we keep, the stories they hold, and how one meaningful piece can shift the mood of a room. Read more...
The Quiet Beauty of Figurines in a Modern Home
The Quiet Beauty of Figurines in a Modern Home
In a modern home, a single expressive piece—a cobalt bird, a Lladró dancer, even a Boyds Bear—can bring warmth, color, and story in a way few objects can. Styled with... Read more...
Placing the Past With Intention: How Vintage Figurines Shape a Modern Home
Placing the Past With Intention: How Vintage Figurines Shape a Modern Home
A modern home becomes softer when a small vintage piece finds its place. In my latest Journal entry, I explore how figurines — tiny deer, bluebirds, sculptural forms — bring... Read more...
What We Keep on the Table Says Everything
What We Keep on the Table Says Everything
There’s a quiet honesty in the objects that stay out — the bowl that never moves, the dish that catches the light, the pieces that earn their place through everyday... Read more...
Color as a Mood: Building a Home That Feels Like You
Color as a Mood: Building a Home That Feels Like You
A quiet look at how color shapes mood, atmosphere, and the small moments that make a home feel like you. Read more...
When Time Softens the Table
When Time Softens the Table
A quiet look at how older pieces settle naturally into modern routines — and how a single teapot or cup can slow the pace of a morning or an afternoon... Read more...
The Quiet Impact of Color in Vintage Glassware
The Quiet Impact of Color in Vintage Glassware
Vintage glass has a way of changing the atmosphere of a room. When sunlight moves through marigold, cobalt, ruby, or smoky grey pieces, the color softens and shifts, adding warmth... Read more...
The Power of a Single Vintage Piece in Today’s Interiors
The Power of a Single Vintage Piece in Today’s Interiors
A single vintage piece can shift the feeling of a room, adding warmth, history, and intention to modern spaces. Read more...
5 High‑Impact Places to Style Vintage Pieces in Today’s Living Spaces
5 High‑Impact Places to Style Vintage Pieces in Today’s Living Spaces
Vintage pieces bring warmth and depth to modern spaces. In this post, we explore five high‑impact places in the living area where thoughtful vintage accents can elevate staging, enrich design,... Read more...
Vintage Collectibles: The Quiet Spark That Brings Modern Spaces to Life
Vintage Collectibles: The Quiet Spark That Brings Modern Spaces to Life
A curated mix of modern essentials and vintage finds, chosen for the quiet character they bring to everyday spaces. Each piece is selected with intention — something useful, something beautiful,... Read more...
Still Ruby After All These Years: A Tribute to Avon’s Cape Cod Glass
Still Ruby After All These Years: A Tribute to Avon’s Cape Cod Glass
A personal reflection on Avon’s ruby‑red Cape Cod glassware — from childhood memories of perfume bottles to a renewed appreciation for the collection’s craftsmanship and enduring charm. Read more...
The Art of Thoughtful Living: Small Gestures That Make a Home Feel Loved
The Art of Thoughtful Living: Small Gestures That Make a Home Feel Loved
A reflection on the small, intentional gestures that make a home feel loved — from vintage accents to modern essentials — and how thoughtful living brings warmth into everyday spaces. Read more...
Found Objects, Kept Moments: A Valentine to Vintage
Found Objects, Kept Moments: A Valentine to Vintage
A quiet reflection on the romance of vintage pieces — how worn edges, soft patina, and time‑held stories bring warmth, character, and intention into a modern home. Read more...
A Home Filled With Love: The Pieces That Make a Space Feel Chosen
A Home Filled With Love: The Pieces That Make a Space Feel Chosen
A home is built from the pieces we choose with intention — modern accents, vintage finds, and the small details that shape how a space feels. Wade Living brings together... Read more...
A Year in Scents: How the Zodiac Found Its Way Into My Home
A Year in Scents: How the Zodiac Found Its Way Into My Home
A home becomes itself in the quiet moments — the soft glow, the familiar scent, the small rituals that shape the day. At Wade Living, each piece is chosen for... Read more...
Why We All Have That One Corner of the House We Keep Fixing… and Why It Matters
Why We All Have That One Corner of the House We Keep Fixing… and Why It Matters
A small corner can say a lot about a home. The pieces we move, the ones we keep, and the ones we’re still figuring out all tell a quiet story... Read more...
Pots, Planters, and the Art of Intentional Greenery
Pots, Planters, and the Art of Intentional Greenery
A quiet look at how pots and planters shape a room—natural textures, warm forms, and greenery that brings depth and intentional calm into your home. Read more...
The Pieces That Shape the Rhythm of a Home
The Pieces That Shape the Rhythm of a Home
Some pieces quietly shape the way a home feels — the small, steady details you reach for without thinking. They soften the day, ground the room, and give your space... Read more...
Living With Texture: How Vintage Materials Warm Up Modern Spaces
Living With Texture: How Vintage Materials Warm Up Modern Spaces
Texture is what brings modern spaces to life. Vintage wood, hand‑glazed ceramics, and timeworn metals add warmth and depth, creating a home that feels layered, inviting, and beautifully lived‑in. Read more...
Bringing Cobalt Blue Into a Modern Great Room
Bringing Cobalt Blue Into a Modern Great Room
A look at how cobalt blue vintage pieces can bring depth, balance, and quiet character into a modern great room. Read more...
Curating a Home With Soul: The Power of One‑of‑a‑Kind Pieces
Curating a Home With Soul: The Power of One‑of‑a‑Kind Pieces
A home feels instantly more personal when it’s shaped by one‑of‑a‑kind pieces. Vintage objects add soul, texture, and meaning, bringing depth to modern spaces with their quiet, timeworn character. Read more...
The New Modern: Why Vintage Belongs in a Contemporary Home
The New Modern: Why Vintage Belongs in a Contemporary Home
Modern spaces feel most alive when balanced with pieces that carry history. Blending clean lines with vintage character creates rooms that feel grounded, warm, and quietly luxurious — a collected... Read more...
A Simple Guide to Mixing Vintage With Modern Decor
A Simple Guide to Mixing Vintage With Modern Decor
A thoughtful look at how vintage pieces bring warmth and balance to modern spaces — with simple ways to blend old and new for a home that feels calm, collected,... Read more...
The Beauty of Imperfection: How Vintage Pieces Bring Depth to a Modern Home
The Beauty of Imperfection: How Vintage Pieces Bring Depth to a Modern Home
A warm look at how vintage imperfections bring depth to modern spaces — adding texture, balance, and a lived‑in ease that makes a home feel more personal. Read more...
A Simple Ritual for Slowing Down: Creating a Calm Moment at Home
A Simple Ritual for Slowing Down: Creating a Calm Moment at Home
A moment of calm, made simple. Thoughtful essentials for home, body, and daily well‑being — designed to bring a softer pace to your routine. Natural materials, clean scents, and small... Read more...
Thoughtful Curation: How We Choose Pieces That Earn Their Place at Home
Thoughtful Curation: How We Choose Pieces That Earn Their Place at Home
Thoughtful curation is about choosing pieces that truly earn their place at home. By focusing on quality, purpose, and warm, modern character, each item contributes to a space that feels... Read more...
Five Modern Essentials That Make Everyday Living Feel Easier
Five Modern Essentials That Make Everyday Living Feel Easier
Modern essentials are the everyday pieces that bring clarity, comfort, and ease to your routines. These simple, well‑chosen items help create a home that feels calm, functional, and thoughtfully put... Read more...
How to Create a Calm, Inviting Home With Warm, Modern Design
How to Create a Calm, Inviting Home With Warm, Modern Design
Warm, modern design begins with simple choices that bring comfort and balance into everyday living. From soft textures to natural tones, these small shifts help create a calm, inviting home... Read more...
Everyday Aromatherapy: Simple Rituals for Real Life
Everyday Aromatherapy: Simple Rituals for Real Life
Discover Everyday Aromatherapy, a collection of handcrafted roll‑on blends made with organic botanicals and pure essential oils. Thoughtfully created for simple daily rituals, each blend brings a gentle moment of... Read more...
Handmade Warmth for Winter: The Story Behind These Chunky Knit Blankets
Handmade Warmth for Winter: The Story Behind These Chunky Knit Blankets
Handmade chunky knit blankets crafted in Nashville, TN, bringing soft texture, warmth, and modern comfort to your home all winter long. Read more...
The Warmth of Handwoven Texture in Today’s Modern Home
The Warmth of Handwoven Texture in Today’s Modern Home
Discover how natural textures and handcrafted details are reshaping modern table design. From woven placemats to simple everyday coasters, these pieces bring warmth, calm, and intention to any space—sparked by... Read more...
Welcome to Wade Living
Welcome to Wade Living
Wade Living offers a curated mix of home goods, personal‑use items, and select vintage pieces chosen for quality and everyday usefulness. The focus is on thoughtful curation, clear details, and... Read more...