There are several trees that line the street in front of my home, and from my home office I can see squirrels running up and down them, preparing for colder weather. Fall is in the air. There’s a big storm coming in this evening so in the mood to make a big pot of one…
I was invited to an Oktoberfest party in town this weekend and I was reminded how much fun I had in Munich in July. I ended my brief European tour there (after visting Paris and Salzburg), it was my second visit to the city and I loved it just as much as the first time. Munich’s…
Happy Friday friends! I’m excited to announce the new floors are finally installed in the studio above the garage, I’ll be sharing more details about that project early next week! I’ve turned my attention to refinishing the real wood floors inside my house, the polyurethane applied ten years ago has yellowed and it’s bugging me…
I’m looking to add more storage to a few spaces around the house and open shelving is on my mind. Floating shelves are lovely of course, they have appeal due to their clean lines. There is something equally as appealing as shelving with beautiful brass brackets, adding both support and a bit of bling. They…
Yesterday on the airplane ride home I was feeling rested and inspired. Taking a vacation has that effect :) I came up with a long To Do list of things I want to accomplish around the house this fall. Funny how when you live with so little while traveling you realize you really don’t need…
Hello friends, what are you up to this weekend? As I mentioned in my last post, I’m off to Hawaii for a week before the fall semester begins and the kids go back to school. I’ve written before about my Maui favorites and I’m excited to revisit them again. Below are some favorite links for you!…
This was my third time in Paris and by far my favorite visit. My first two trips were short, only 3 or 4 days and so I was only able to see the main tourist attractions and catch a mere glimpse of the life of Parisians. On this most recent trip I spent an entire week strolling…
I was catching up on blogs yesterday and browsing some lovely home tours. This one popped out at me (gorgeous tile throughout!) and then I noticed the lovely arrangement of plates on the wall. I’ve never arranged a group of dishes on a wall in my home, but I find the look so charming. Being…
Bonjour mes amis! I am sitting in the little Parisian apartment I rented and checking in with the world after a blissful few days of running around Paris with my travel companion, c’est magifique! The weather has been so fantastic which has kept me out and about exploring this extraordinary city, see a few snaps…
Two weeks ago I decided to upgrade the media console in the house in Las Vegas, I wanted something exactly four feet wide, wood and white, with a clean modern look. After looking around at IKEA I decided to piece together some of their products to create it and include some DIY leather pulls too.…
Today I’m off on a road trip to Vegas, we’re finishing up a few projects around the house and entertaining a crowd this weekend. I have a lot of cousins and family coming over to relax and celebrate the Fourth of July by the pool. It got me in the mood to fix some patriotic dishes…
Hey everyone! This week I’m working hard on the house we’re renovating, I’m also taking a few hours between jobs to soak up the sun since this is the official first week of summer for me. I’m making a list of future projects and one I’m dying to complete is to remove the carpet on the stairs in…
Weekend greetings friends! I know it’s been a slow week here on the blog, we had a death in the family. Matt’s dear Aunt Emily we adored, she was the most gregarious woman and lived a full life until she died at the age of 92, we certainly miss her laugh and her smile. I’m…
Happy weekend everyone! I meant to post yesterday but I was rushed off to a dinner with friends and kept up late playing Mexican Train, have you played it? It was my first time and so fun! Today I’m excited for the first game of the NBA playoffs, we’re big Warriors fans so we’re rooting…