THE JOURNAL

Caroline Diani Shares How She Creates Comfort While Staying at Home

While creating structure in my workday is key to staying productive, cultivating a comfortable and serene space brings me joy and inspiration. As we continue to spend more time indoors, I'm finding...

Caroline Diani's Farmhouse Update - Guest Bathroom Remodel Part 1

When Jeffrey and I purchased our 1752 Dutch colonial farmhouse in upstate New York almost four years ago, we knew we had our work cut out for us. We vowed to preserve as many of the historical deta...

A Montecito Home Finds It’s Perfect DIANI Living Elements

At DIANI Living, our clients become our family, and we love working hand in hand with them to help create their dream homes. One of our clients was gracious enough to open the doors of their Montec...

A Fall Basket Styled by Caroline Diani

When it comes to seasonal decorations in my home, fall is one of my favorite times of year. And with October in full swing, and Halloween just around the corner,  I’ve been playing around with elev...

Caroline’s List of Fall Essentials for the Home

Enjoying life’s little pleasures is what fall is all about. This time of year always brings about a particular feeling, a feeling the Danes call “hygge” —  a coziness for the soul. When the leaves ...

Inside Caroline Diani’s Santa Barbara Home

Many say, “home is where the heart is” and as Jeffrey and I travel back and forth to the Hudson Valley, I couldn’t agree more. In my last blog post, I gave you an update of our upstate New York far...

Caroline’s Farmhouse Update + Travel Home

My favorite time of the year is Fall, and there’s no place I would rather be than our Hudson Valley Farmhouse in upstate New York. The slightly cooler days, early evening light and overall cozy vib...

Winter Design Inspiration

This time of year has me turning inward, reflecting on future projects and spending more time indoors. The cooler temperatures, stormy weather and shorter days inspire me to gather inspiration from...