The house of silver lining

Today I'm sharing glimpses of our home as we Shelter in Place. Our home has become a sanctuary now more than ever as we are called to STAY HOME.

house of silver lining home tour

I’m just a big bundle of nerves as I’m about to present to you the BIG REVEAL of our brand new modern black and white oak kitchen at The Forest Modern!!! When I started designing our new custom home over two years ago, I had no clue what I wanted our kitchen to look like. I...

Welcome to our Christmas home tour 2020! Our home is dressed in simple holiday style with a mix of modern and traditional design elements.

If you are planning a kitchen renovation, consider a Butler's Pantry for a hard working space for storage and function with a high end look.

The Forest Modern is moving right along! Last week excavation began and this week the forms will be set in preparation for the foundation. Dirt and dirt hills may not be all that exciting for you, but it means progress to something UH-MAZING!! I’ve been dreaming up this home for a year and it is...

Hardcover coffee table book by Natalie Walton. Still is an interiors book that invites readers to take on the philosophy of the SLOW movement. Living sustainably, local, organic; and whole. It talks not just to the question of the physical structures we choose, but also the surrounding environment, and what effect that can have on general happiness and wellbeing. Still includes about a dozen case studies featuring escape homes and owners who live according to these aforementioned principles…

I am soooooo excited to FINALLY be sharing our just completed and the BIG reveal of The Forest Modern outdoor living space!!! You guys! This project has been a tremendous labor of love that the whole family worked on! I did the full design and the hubby and our boys helped bring it to life. They...

Kitchen design tips on creating a contemporary design kitchen that is practical and beautiful. Featuring rift sawn white oak cabinetry and floating shelves.

My go to resource for all thing home design is Wayfair! They are currently having their 48 hour clearout sale so now is the time to update your home!

ABOUT ME Hi, I’m Shauna! Welcome to the blog where I share interior design inspiration from our custom home, The Forest Modern, plus two new design build projects to be completed in 2023. We also have a beach cottage next to the gulf in beautiful Naples, FL. We bought it as a fixer upper and...

Welcome to our Christmas Home Tour 2022! A simple yet beautiful style that fills our home with the joy and magic of the season.

The House of Silver Lining: The Forest Modern: First Look at Our Hearth Room + Ten Statement Coffee Tables

Thank you for stopping by to tour our home! Truly a labor of love. The Forest Modern is a completely original, custom design from architecture to floor plan to all the millions of details that go into creating a home that is unique to our family. With no original vision on what this home would...

I’ve been slowly working on designing the finishing touches of our mudroom over the past few months. Rather than waiting for the final reveal, I thought I’d give you a little “design in progress” update to see how far it has evolved. Let’s take a look back at what I was working with. The black...

Welcome to our Fall Home Tour! I'm sharing practical styling tips for transitioning your home into Fall and into the holiday season.

A scandinavian Christmas style kitchen paired with an elegantly, bold black dining room in our Winter Wonderland Christmas Home Tour at The Forest Modern.

Winter Wonderland Christmas home tour featuring simple green Christmas trees in contemporary living room and cozy family room.

Hello and welcome to our very first Christmas tour in our new home, The Forest Modern!! I’m so excited to open up our home to you this holiday season as I’m participating in the Styled For The Season holiday tour along with a fabulous group of bloggers! For those hopping over from my dear friend, Bree’s home...