My absolute hands down favorite flooring choice for a home is real wood, even more than engineered hardwood. I love the look and feel of real wood in a home, in family rooms, bedrooms, anywhere. Real wood has the warmest look and a softness underfoot that tile and vinyl can’t really compete with. But today…
Yesterday I spent the day in San Francisco with my client, her full scale home renovation is underway and we’ve made some exciting progress! The bathrooms are nearly complete and the kitchen cabinets will be installed soon, it’s all coming together beautifully and I cannot wait to share these spaces with you! I have a…
I’m up in the mountains this weekend with a group of girlfriends, we do an annual trip to the snow in Lake Tahoe every year and the group of us is having a ton of fun! It’s been in the news lately that there are health benefits to hanging out with your girlfriends, but isn’t…
Last week I spent a eight days on a whirlwind trip to Australia and the flight is a long one, it’s just under 15 hours from LA to Sydney! For international or long distance flights I have my routine down to maximize rest and comfort. For my fellow travelers, today I’m sharing the kit of…
It’s a wet week here in Northern California, we’re getting a ton of rain and snow so I’m hunkered down indoors and taking the opportunity to catch up on my to do list. I’m also finishing up the remodel of my teen daughter’s closet and will be sharing that soon! Behind the scenes I’m working…
Thanks so much for the positive feedback and comments on my latest bathroom makeover! For most of you, the black and white tropical wallpaper was the big hit! When designing bathrooms, if I’m not covering the walls with tile, then I’m likely going to use wallpaper! The peel & stick varieties are easy to install…
One of my goals for 2019 was to spend more time making art. This wasn’t just a casual idea made on the fly, I’ve been thinking about this for months. I always feel so good when I’m channeling my inner artist, it’s therapeutic isn’t it? I think it’s connected to when we’re kids and we spent…
Here we go, starting a new year! I’m a little late in getting this post up, it’s hard to get back to work after a lazy week off, but I’m finally feeling recharged and ready to go. :) This time of year always feels so good to me, the promise of a fresh start and…
Christmas greetings! I’m settling in for a few days of merriment with friends and family just like all of you out there. I’m happy to be most of this week relaxing in my coziest clothes and catching up on shows I’ve been meaning to watch. Sending you all warm wishes for a very Merry Christmas!…
Holiday hellos friends! Tonight’s is the last of the holiday parties to attend, then I’m going to settle in for a week of preparation before Christmas arrives. My brother and his family will be visiting from the east coast next week, and I’m really excited to see them since they live so far away. No…
I had the fortune of a getaway to Oahu last week. It was an impulsive trip for therapeutic reasons, and I decided when I went I was going to spend as little as possible while still enjoying the beauty of the island. My focus was to feel the aloha and appreciate the magic of Hawaii without…
Weekend greetings! I’m headed back home to California today after a much needed getaway. Hawaii is always so good for the soul and I feel so refreshed and ready to take on the upcoming holiday season! I gathered so much inspiration while I was here, everything from artwork to hotel lobbies to tropical botanicals. I…
I finally clicked “order” on a pair of blue club chairs I’ve had my eye on, they arrived this week and I really love them. They’re the perfect size and dose of color I needed to create a cozy conversation area. I also changed up the mirror on the mantel, I used to have one that…
Happy weekend everyone! It’s been an unusually busy one for me. Between the high school homecoming game and dance and sleepovers and soccer games, I didn’t have much time to sit still. I did have the house to myself on Friday night for a few hours so I watched this post war film on Netflix curled up on…