Creating a home that’s lived in and loved in

Sense of Spencer is here to inspire collecting and creating a personal home through creativity and thoughtful details. With a mix of dreamy inspiration and practical tips & curated finds, the guide makes it easy to discover decor you love and style it to make your home uniquely yours — a place where you can live your best life.

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Side table with vase filled with flowers, lamp and pretty mug beside a bed
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I’m a Brooklyn-based interior stylist, writer, mom, and wife of an Englishman, which is convenient for me as my style is heavily inspired by English interiors. I’m from Connecticut and grew up surrounded by antiques, flowers, and beautiful things, all of which factor heavily in my life today. I practice what I preach — I’m in the process of transforming my rental apartment into a cozy, characterful home and documenting every step.

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