Oh how destinations inspire me, whether I’m present at a new and unique place or dreaming from browsing online. I adore eating and drinking establishments that use tile in a dramatic way, I pin all the ideas for future renovations and bookmark them to refer back to them if renovating a kitchen, bathroom, or outdoor…
I’m on the hunt for a new headboard for my daughter’s room turned part time guest room while she’s away at school. I’m drawn to the channel tufted versions in pretty colors but then I fell down the rabbit hole of channel tufted everything and discovered so many lovely banquettes that were equally inspiring. I…
The term ‘wabi sabi’ has no direct English translation, rather it’s a Japanese aesthetic rooted in tradition. The word ‘wabi’ refers to harmony and tranquility while ‘sabi’ loosely translates to beauty achieved over time. The design philosophy reflects nature’s colors and textures and honors the beauty of imperfection. Modesty, simplicity, and handmade are prioritized, whereas…
I’ve seen a lot of botanical gardens in my life but none quite so enchanting as Claude Monet’s home and garden in Giverny. On my last visit to Paris in September, I set aside an afternoon to take the train to visit Monet’s home and it was worth the journey. These gardens served as a…
I learned a few years ago to not chase after happiness but to instead seek peace in my life, and that mindset has changed the way I decorate too. I just finished a refresh of a space in long need of one, the downstairs study which has felt very hodge podge for a long time.…
Today is the last day the holiday decorations stay up, then I’m packing them all away tomorrow. Just one more day to relax and look at the twinkle lights and ornaments before all the garlands and wreaths leave the house. I’m spending the day sipping tea while it rains all day outside. Later I’m making…
Holiday hellos from our house! I’ve been living in my coziest clothes all week, grateful that the gifts have all arrived, but I still need to wrap some more. I picked up a cold over the weekend at our big holiday market so I’ve been getting lots of rest to be well for all the…
Whenever I consider a dark tone paint color, my eye always goes straight to the olive green or slate blue families. Rarely do I consider a dark red or deep burgundy as a color to layer on walls, but that’s a personal preference. I will admit that wine and burgundy tones do have an allure,…
Wow it was a hard week of processing the news, it’s a heartbreaking situation happening in the middle east. It’s difficult to focus on decorating and blogging when so many people are suffering in that part of the world. What did make me feel good was a visit from my cousin who is the same…
I’m in Paris this week staying in a very small but very chic Parisian apartment filled with light and plants in the Latin Quarter. I haven’t been back in seven years so it’s lovely to be here in the fall running around town with my girlfriends. Parisian design has mastered the timeless yet contemporary mix…
In a natural response to changing seasons, we welcome darker colors in autumn and winter and opt for lighter colors in spring and summer. Not that fall is here, browner hues seem especially appealing. Earth tones are surging in popularity again, but I find it interesting when we say colors are “out” or “in”, especially…
I publish this article again because this time of year is so very special to me. Summer is my favorite season and as cozy as fall is, I hesitate to have it rush in because I love being outdoors and close to nature in warm weather. We’ve endured three weeks of having our indoor furniture…
We’ve been living mostly outdoors for the past few days as our floor renovation situation continues. Most of the downstairs furniture is either out in the rear yard or in the garage. We’ve turned it into an adventure eating al fresco meals and lounging on the upholstered sofas outside. Thankfully it’s August not winter so…
My house is upside down this week with painters inside giving the family room, dining room, and foyer a fresh coat of paint in lighter colors. If you saw my Instagram stories you saw the chaos. :) In two days a flooring crew is coming to rip out the damaged hardwood so we can replace…