Journal
The Journal — Read Before You Renovate
Materials, budgets, upkeep — the lessons we've learned, written down.
43 articles
The Room Diary
The Living Room That Took Two Years
Discover why the best rooms in a home are the ones that refuse to be rushed. In ...
Sunday Swatches
My Sunday Ritual: Coffee, Swatches, and the Fabric Book
Discover how designer Caroline spends her Sunday mornings away from client deadl...
The Soft Touch
The Throw Pillow Formula: Three Sizes, Two Textures, One Rule
Discover the simple formula to style your sofa like a professional designer with...
Little Hands, Big Style
Why I Stopped Buying “Washable” Everything
In a quest for a bulletproof family home, Caroline once chased every promise of ...
Lowcountry Light
Why Charleston Porches Are the Best Room in the House
In most of the country, a porch is an afterthought—a narrow strip of concrete wi...
The Soft Touch
How to Read a Curtain Like a Designer
Discover how to read a curtain like a professional designer without ever picking...
The Room Diary
Welcome to the Ellington House — Here’s Why This Blog Exists
Welcome to Ellington House, a personal design blog by Caroline chronicling life ...