I’ve been blogging for well over a year now, and in my quest to keep my toe in the know, I stumbled across ProBlogger a few months ago. I like to read ProBlogger’s daily tips because I am trying to learn everything that I might want to think about maybe, perhaps, considering or actually doing…
I often like to rearrange the furniture, and while I’m at it, just throw some new paint on the walls. It’s a very serious yet incurable condition ~ fortunately, my hub has adjusted to these sudden whims I have. A few months ago, I repainted the kids playroom a pale green color. It’s a combination…
I’m have a love of objects that project glamour, and lately white lacquer is on my mind. There’s something about the glossy smooth surface and clean lines that had me wanting to incorporate this very modern look in our bedroom. For example, this white Parsons desk had me thinking it was the perfect bedside table.…
I can’t quite put my finger on it. I think my love affair with all things French may have begun when I was younger when I watched Gene Kelly in ‘An American in Paris’. Perhaps it was when I lost myself in Peter Mayle’s novel ‘A Year in Provence’ that I devoured many years ago. …
Awhile back, it was my grand idea idea to spruce up the living room walls with some traditional panel and picture frame wainscoting – in fact, it was my specific “please, oh please, honey can we please” request for Mother’s Day. I managed to catch the Mister at a weak moment, and with a little…
A big thank you for all those who linked up to the Stars & Stripes Party this week, you all amazed me with your creativity ! I loved visiting your links and seeing how you style your homes, thank so much to all of you for sharing, it was a lot of fun ! Here’s…
Today I have another designer in the spotlight: New York based interior designer Doryn Wallach, a veteran of several design firms and also a contributor to ABC’s Extreme Makeover: Home Edition. Doryn’s goal in designing for her residential and commercial clients is to create a unique, beautiful and workable interior that improves their quality of…
Hey everyone – it has sure been a crazy week around here, with all the big projects on the back burner for the last few days. Ah, summer. It’s supposed to feel relaxing, but I’ve been busier than eeeeeeever. Between running the kids to their swim lessons each day, and the obligatory trips to the…
It’s the beginning of summer, and I feel the need to make everything around me light and bright, but I’m finding myself increasingly drawn to the drama of dark painted walls. When it comes to painting a room an intensely dark color like chocolate or charcoal, I confess I haven’t taken the plunge because I…
Hello everyone, I have another special guest visiting this week, Sarah of A Beach Cottage. I found Sarah last year, and I have been following her for many months. I adore Sarah’s beach style, her stunning photography, and magazine worthy mantel and tablescapes. You’ll love reading about her life story and how she and her…
For the longest time, I’ve been wanting to create a chess/checkerboard table for our own family room, so how excited was I to see one of my cousins actually take on this project herself ! I’m lucky to be Stephanie’s cousin by marriage, and I just love how with a little ingenuity, she transformed someone…
Happy Monday everyone, I hope you had a fantastic Father’s Day ! Our family spent the afternoon in Sonoma, lunching, sight seeing, and wine tasting – it was pure bliss ! Today I have a special guest, one of my new favorite blogs to read each day for inspiration. Some of you may know Marian…
Thank goodness my boy is a patient little fellow when it comes to the makeover in his room – cause good golly, I’ve sure been dragging my feet on this one. Actually, being four, I’m not sure the critter is really aware of what’s going on, he’s just happy to have his toys scattered all…
So as I was touring the backyard the other day, I realized there’s definitely some sprucing that needs to happen, especially with guests coming on the Fourth. As I meandered up the hill behind the grapevines, I was reminded of the thrift store bistro set I found a couple of years ago that I had…