Abbey Goes Design Scouting 101

Finding beauty in everyday moments, auction and shopping finds, plus design history and creating a home you love

Welcome! ✨You'll love Design Scouting if you're into:

• Finding beauty in everyday moments

• The stories objects tell

• Thoughtful approaches to creating a home

• A good auction find

• Nature as daily inspiration

• The intersection of design history and personal narrative

What You'll Find Here

Sunday Letters 📮
My weekly newsletter is full of design finds, great articles, things that make me laugh, and what I’ve been cooking lately. Imagine us sitting in my sunroom (former hot tub room, long story!), sharing discoveries and stories over coffee.

Daily Dose of Green 🌿
Every morning, I share one image of nature - a landscape painting or photograph - delivered quietly to your inbox. Think of it as a moment of visual meditation before the day begins. If you want to receive this daily email, select the "Daily Dose of Green" section in the Substack settings here!

Ask Abbey 🕵️‍♀️
(For paid subscribers) Do you need help finding that perfect vintage lamp or solving a tricky design puzzle? This feature is where I offer you my design scouting skills!

Auction Finds 🔎
(Paid subscribers have early access) Join me behind the scenes at auctions, where I share finds and insider tips before the hidden treasures go under the gavel.

Cabinet of Curiosities ✨Deeper dives into how objects and spaces hold our stories - from stories of my grandfather's WWII compass to how our sense of self evolves alongside our homes, along with a collection of beautiful moments and unexpected treasures.

A Note From Me to You ❤️

In my years of writing about design, I've learned that the most meaningful spaces are built slowly, thoughtfully, with intention and care. I believe in letting relationships unfold naturally. I invite you to explore this space at your own pace. Read the free posts, follow along on Instagram and Pinterest, or click through the Sunday newsletter shopping links (where I may earn a small commission on some items).

If you find yourself returning here, opening these letters with anticipation, and discovering ideas that spark something in your own home and life - then perhaps we're building something special together. Your paid subscription would help nurture this growing community, allowing deeper explorations and more meaningful exchanges about how design shapes our lives.

But, like any good design choice, there's no rush. Let's see where this journey takes us.

Ready to Start Exploring?

Here are a few favorite posts to get you started: