Hello friends, whatcha up to this weekend? Tomorrow morning, I’m driving a group of my fitness buddies to the Tough Mudder in Sacramento. I’m just a spectator for the event but perhaps they’ll inspire me to give it a go next year! :) Sunday I’m flying to Vegas for a few days, I’m overseeing the…
Up in the studio above my garage there is a little kitchen and I was looking at it this week thinking it’s time for a few upgrades in that space. I painted the cabinets white a few years ago and I’m still happy with that, but I believe the kitchen could look better if I…
The last week of school is always the craziest week, isn’t it? There is always so much to do at the schools before the kids are released for summer vacay. Once they’re out we’re headed to Santa Cruz for the weekend. I haven’t visited that beach town in a few years and it’s always fun…
I’m helping some new clients decorate their home. It’s a new marriage for both and they’re starting from scratch with new furniture as part of a fresh start. One area we’re working on together is the entry, you can see the model home’s entry here. I’m steering them away from that bland look and encouraging…
Hello friends! As you know I love love LOVE to travel, and a few weeks ago returned from a 12 day trip to Scandinavia. That region had been on my bucket list forever and I absolutely loved every minute of my visit. I traveled there in late April so it was still cold and required…
It was such an honor and a pleasure being one of the featured designers in the most recent One Room Challenge. I’ll admit, it was a lot of work but it so worth it! I’m still enjoying waking up in my refreshed master bedroom every morning. As you know there were Guest Participants (over 250…
I added chrome base club chairs to my master bedroom because the combination of navy fabric and shiny metal appealed to me. Counter stools are available in all shapes and styles, but the ones that have caught my eye lately add a bit of bling. We add metallic finishes to spaces with hardware, lighting, and faucets, why not with the…
This is kitchen renovation #2 completed in partnership with the Committee on the Shelterless (COTS), a local non-profit that services homeless people in my community. This home is used as a transitional home for our veterans. (I featured the first home’s kitchen makeover and family room in January.) This galley kitchen was challenging in its design…
I just returned from a trip to the mountains and wherever I go I’m always checking out the local architecture. We stayed in a little chalet that had rustic wood paneling and some kitschy decor, but it was cozy and warm and a nice retreat for a few days. Mountain homes can be predictable in…
The week went by so fast I could barely catch my breath. I had my little nephews at my house (1 and 3) so my brother could escape with a wine country getaway. I was reminded how hard it is to have toddlers, you can’t get anything done! I don’t miss that stage :) I’m…
It’s been three years since I rounded up my favorite sources for affordable rugs, so I thought it time to do another list. It’s hard for me to spend a lot of money on a rug. When I add together the wear and tear that comes from kids and pets on top of my everlasting…
I wrote an article for Glidden on trending green paint colors and wouldn’t you know the very same day it was published, Pantone announced ‘Greenery’ as Color of the Year. I had a feeling it would be green! I confess I’m not a fan of the yellowish and very vivid hue they named (I prefer gray greens and…
Happy holiday weekend! I’ve been busily prepping for a gathering of friends coming over next weekend. Also picking up last minute gifts, you know the regular things we rush around doing this time of year. Last week I gave a dresser in my guest room a refresh with the help of Modern Masters and their…
Whenever I go to Vegas to hang out with my collection of cousins we always spend an evening around the dining room table at someone’s house drinking wine and playing a game. Over Thanksgiving we played Loaded Questions which kept us all laughing for hours and making up hashtags to go along with our new…