Sometimes when I’m walking the aisles of home improvement stores I get creative ideas like these basket plant stands or these table leg candlesticks. Once more it happened. I was in the garden department and spotted some curved resin planters and thought if I put two together they’d form a nice base for an accent…
This week I finished up the Autumn Art Collection and next month I’ll be starting on another for the Christmas season. I love being creative in different ways from art to pottery to fabric design and DIY projects. Creativity is a major source of joy in my life and it’s so nice to have a…
September is here which means the trees will be giving us abundant leaves very soon. Bringing them indoors and decorating with them creates a cozy atmosphere in your home. I’m always drawn to projects that are simple and lovely. Below are a collection of creative DIY projects you can complete in a short amount of…
September greetings! Today I’m sharing the new art prints I added to my Etsy shop as a fall collection! I was in major creativity mode last week as I painted, edited, printed, and framed all of these autumn beauties! I was inspired by seasonal fall leaves, classic still life paintings, and modern pastel hues. Below…
I pulled this old book off the bookshelf and was thumbing through its text. Its title is Let’s Bring Back and it’s about all the delightful things from the past that we’ve forgotten in our push to become more modern. The book is an encyclopedia of memorabilia, things like grandfather clocks and fountain pens, model…
This week I started up a regular fitness routine again and I felt both energized and tired as a result. I’m also focused on making my diet mostly plant based in the present and future. I’m not a vegetarian, but I do notice that I feel really good when I eat mostly plant based foods…
In between major renovation projects here in Florida, I came up with an idea to create decorative hanging chimes with clay. I wasn’t sure if it would work, but I still gave it a go. I’m pleased to say it actually turned out pretty cool so I hung it outside over my vintage patio chairs…
This post is sponsored by KILZ® Brand but the content and opinions expressed here are my own. Friends, it’s June and the renovation of the Florida house has begun! When I last mentioned the house we bought in Florida and shared some ideas for the remodel, I mentioned the first thing I wanted to do was…
I made it to Florida, and the renovations have begun! I’m sharing on my Instagram stories if you’re interested in seeing the projects from start to finish. My electricians and plumbers have already started their work and my hall bathroom remodel starts next week. I’ll be replacing old 12×12″ porcelain tile with an updated marble…
Hola from Barcelona! Today I’m walking La Rambla and the Gothic Quarter and seeing all kinds of beautiful Spanish tile. There’s so much of Gaudi’s influence around me but also classic architecture in this region. I’m sharing images on my Instagram stories as I travel the east coast of Spain. In design, what we refer…
Regular readers and Instagram followers are aware that after a long search, we bought a house in Florida. There are several reasons why we’re making this move which I’ll go into in greater detail at a future date. Mostly it’s just a feeling that we need a change after 40+ years living in California. We’ve…
Hello everyone, greetings from Sarasota, Florida where I’ve already picked up the keys to our new home and I’m in the process of painting walls while I’m in town for just a few days. It’s very exciting to be sleeping in our new house and planning a new chapter completely different than the last. I…
This latest kitchen renovation is in a home located in the Sonoma Valley, surrounded by oak and olive trees, and rolling hills covered in vineyards. If you’ve ever considered a visit to the region, I recommend this article on the best of Sonoma County. I wanted this space to echo its surroundings so the colors…
I’m posting these links late on a Sunday evening because I’ve been staging all day. The flip house goes on the market this week and there were still some little projects to complete. You can look forward to a great space reveal coming up this week, I’ll be featuring the kitchen remodel, explaining the renovation…