Hey everyone, hope you had an enjoyable weekend! I went to a karaoke bar for the first time on Saturday night, it was hilarious, I can’t wait to do it again! I got sidetracked with a new show on Sunday, I’ve been screening Shades of Blue with Ray Liotta and Jennifer Lopez on Hulu, I’m…
It was one of those weekends that was so filled with activity I didn’t sit down. All of it was good, we had a lot of friends and family popping in and several family obligations to attend to, also I spent two nights out on the town, and with all the activity I could barely catch my…
Last year I painted my French doors, again. I chose black and I’ve loved the look ever since. Lately I’ve been adding even more black to my home, most recently some planters in the rear yard, I’ll share those later this week. Black windows and glass doors look especially modern with no window treatments, although…
I was looking through some favorite images on Pinterest and realized that one of the reasons I found them so captivating was the designer’s attention to negative space. When we decorate we’re so tempted to fill the emptiness with furniture, art, and accents, yet often less is so much more. Negative space is used in art…
Weekend greetings friends! I was so happy to read all your comments on my previous post, I so appreciate your kindness and support. I feel reenergized having stepped away for a few days. Last night I attended an event at Sunset Magazine, one of my favorite publications, and was happy to taste some wine and…
Weekend hellos! What’s up with all of you? I’m refinishing two dressers for my brother and his lady, taking them from plain ol’ pine to something more sophisticated, I’m thinking gray with brass or ORB pulls. And I’m so glad to have a few sunny weekend days before the rain returns next week. Favorite links:…
Hi friends! I hope you enjoyed your weekend, we had a blue sky Sunday so I sat outdoors for an hour, soaking up some rays, it’s amazing what a small amount of sunshine can do for the body and mind in the middle of winter. You may have spied the badge in my sidebar announcing this…
Yesterday I attended the International Builder Show (IBS) and National Kitchen & Bath Industry Show (KBIS) both taking place simultaneously during Design & Construction Week at the Las Vegas Convention Center, and let me tell you it’s HUGE. There are tens of thousands of people in the industry that attend. All the major brands you…
Weekend greetings! I’m finishing up some reorganization projects around the house, then I’m off to Las Vegas for a few days, I’m excited to attend the national Kitchen and Bath Industry Show next week, I’ll be visiting so many vendors to see the new design products on the market and I’ll be sure to share…
Last month I was hired by Blu Homes to photograph (for promotional materials) one of their latest construction and installation projects in St. Helena, a small town in the Napa Valley with world famous wineries. The home is located on a quaint street, and it was delightful once more to get a peek at another…
Post Christmas greetings everyone! This week I’m in Las Vegas staying at the house we remodeled, finishing up one last project. I’m also visiting with many family members and friends that live in the area. I hope you all had an enjoyable Christmas and are squeezing in some relaxing down time between now and New Year’s Eve. Today…
I’m not into elaborate holiday decor this year, for me simpler is better: natural evergreens with a bit of sparkle thrown in. Eucalyptus is having a moment right now, it’s everywhere in magazine and blog photos – funny how a simple floral filler found in bouquets (one many have tossed out when arranging flowers) can become de…
It’s the little things that matter most and this most recent mini fireplace makeover is making me very happy today. Friends, for years I lived with a fireplace I hated. I agonized what to do in this post, the three things that were bugging me about the fireplace in my family room were 1) the…
Hello! As promised today I’m featuring a tour of the studio above our two car garage. We added this space seven years ago, it has a kitchen, bathroom, laundry room, and walk in closet all contained within 600 square feet. It’s been rented to tenants in the past, used for storage, used for styling my…