With one of the biggest TV days around the corner, I thought it was a good time to write about TVs and how to decorate with them. After searching through my inspirational picture files to find photos for this... Read More
My client said her bathroom went from “Motel 6 to 5 star!” This was a fun project that was a true collaborative effort to transform a master bathroom. As with all projects, they start with an interview to find out... Read More
So excited the second season of Downton Abbey is starting tonight. I’m a latecomer to the series but was able to catch up over the holidays by watching all the episodes from the first season. The costumes are amazing but... Read More
I enjoy reading tips on happiness. It’s a nice reminder on what’s important in life. So instead of posting resolutions this year I wanted to share the 12 Things that Happy People Do Differently to increase their level of happiness. This... Read More
About ten years ago I started collecting Department 56 buildings and figurines. I found them magical to look at during the holidays. After a few years and over ten buildings later, I stopped buying them but still enjoyed putting them... Read More
Congratulations to Sophie! My daughter, Kylie, picked her name out of a hat to win the book of her choice…The Home Within Us. An excellent choice…Bobby Alpine creates gorgeous homes that combine history with gracious modern living. Enjoy the book... Read More
I wanted to share a few projects that I’ve been working on. They all have very distinct personalities as you will see!! Updated Traditional Hallway For this project, my client asked me to update their hallway to make it more... Read More
I’ve admired the wishbone chair for some time now. Maybe it’s the name…I grew up making wishes with dried out chicken wishbones or maybe it’s the semester I spent in Denmark and my brief exposure to Danish design that draws... Read More
Pretty Inspirational is doing their very first ever Givaway! Here is what you need to do: 1. Click on “My Book Stack” on the left side of my blog web page (Pretty Inspirational). Looks like this: 2. Select a... Read More
I have twenty three coming for Thanksgiving next week! Reid and I have been hosting Thanksgiving for many years now so we pretty much have our routine down. Reid smokes a turkey, I roast a turkey (yes, it’s a... Read More