Morgan Trade Co

One of the trickiest decisions when building a home is selecting metal finishes for things like plumbing, hardware, and lighting. In our house we are mixing polished nickel plumbing with forged iron door and cabinet hardware. We want the house to feel timeless and it’s really just what I’m drawn to. I’ll add some hints of brass in the form of lighting fixtures, but the majority of our plumbing is polished nickel from this One Collection. I am a big fan of “living” finishes like Unlacquered Brass, Bronze and Polished Nickel that will Patina and grow character over time.
Head over to and check out their Owl House featuring this plumbing collection and more beauty.

Incredible design by . Does it get more gorgeous than this?

This century-old oak tree sits in our future back yard. It has a sister tree (not pictured) and when Kosta and I first set eyes on them we were in awe. I can’t really describe it, but I think about what they have been through, the birds that have nested in them, the storms and droughts they have weathered.
The Oregon White Oak is a protected tree and can live to be 500 years old (way after we are gone). So far in this process, meeting with the arborists and biologist has brought me the most joy. What a cool job! There are protected wetlands below the ridge, so there has been a little extra due diligence we have had to do to make sure these areas are protected. I know we will have a beautiful life here, under the oak trees.