I feel it, that soft and slow march toward the end of summer as the days are getting shorter. *Sigh* Summer is my favorite season so I’m doing my best to enjoy each day as much as possible. I’m committed to lazier days for just a few weeks more until the kids go back to…
My travel dreams are 100% virtual right now, with no plans to go anywhere until Covid isn’t a threat anymore. Still, I can vacation vicariously while staying put at home. I bookmarked these desert homes I found on Airbnb because they offer not only dreams of solitude, sunsets and serious stargazing, but also tons of…
Well with the number of coronavirus cases rising in our area here in the last few weeks, I’m committed to more days spent at home. I’m bracing myself mentally for a few more months of this but no complaints, the weather is nice and there is plenty to do around my county. Like everyone else,…
Hi everyone, hope you are all well! California is slowly opening up again and this week I was able to dine with friends inside a restaurant and allow our teens to ride their bikes to town as long as they continue to follow the safety precautions in place. It feels good to have life slowly…
I had one joyful moment this week watching my teens finish out their school year successfully, that was really nice, but the truth is I’ve had a very heavy heart. Not just from the latest challenges brought on by the coronavirus, but a broken heart felt from the death of George Floyd and our country’s…
The last time I ate at a restaurant was a week ago, before the Bay Area (and now all of California) went into full lockdown. Since then the world has dramatically changed. Everyone is staying a minimum of 6 feet apart. I’m only able to see friends and extended family via FaceTime or Zoom. This…
I’m working with a local client on a kitchen renovation as a design consultant, together we’ve come up with a plan to renovate her space. We’re replacing the cabinet doors and drawer fronts on her old 1990s oak cabinets, installing a new island, countertops, backsplash, and lighting to transform her kitchen and bring it into…
Earlier this month, I spent 48 hours in Palm Springs. I was there for two reasons, first, I was craving a quick getaway to somewhere sunny to escape winter. Also because I’ve always wanted to drive around and look at the architecture that Palm Springs is famous for and I finally had a chance to…
Art is one thing every home needs, and it’s one of the very best ways to personalize your space! Displaying meaningful paintings, prints, and photographs is an expression of your favorite things and clues visitors in to your unique aesthetic. Gallery walls have been popular for years, they always look great, but the art ledge…
Hi friends. I hope you had a lovely week. I spent mine indoors busily plugging away at a new website I’m designing. I’m excited it’s coming together but it’s taking up most of my time, and there is still so much to do. Not to worry, this blog is not going away! Pinky swear! The…
My friends, you are the best! Thank you so much for the heartfelt comments on my last personal post, how nice to read it resonated with many of you and how lovely some of you have been around since the beginning when I started writing this blog in 2009! I’m really excited for what 2020…
I love this week so much, the down time between Christmas and New Year’s Eve is when I get so much done. Today I cleaned my garage top to bottom, and while my back hurts from all the lifting and moving, organizing and sweeping, the space is clean and I can finally park my car…
Hello friends, hope you’re enjoying the holiday season! I took long detour last night to look at all the Christmas lights on neighbors houses, isn’t that one of the *best* things about this time of year? I so appreciate all the people who take the time to embellish their homes to bring cheer to their…
Mid November greetings to you all. I saw somewhere some quote labeling this month NO-vember and it made me smile because that’s become a mantra for me, saying no to the things I don’t want to do especially during the holidays. Last year, I radically purged all my holiday decor and reduced my collection to…