Painting Cabinets White…But Which White? Try These 5 First!
Painting Cabinets White (But Which White?) delivers an eclectic inspiration round up of white kitchens. While colorful kitchens are on the rise along with wood…
Cozy Country Interiors With Warmth & Timeless Gentility
In any season, it’s tough to beat TIMELESS. And when it’s chilly and grey outside and your taste leans toward gently cozy country interiors with…
Romantic Tranquil Bedrooms: Demystifying What Makes Them Stunning
Still on the fence about painting our bedroom and bath. While it’s a neutral, moody, dark-for-me color, it can feel sad when it’s gloomy outside…
Meditative Moments & Whispers Beneath Noise
Christmas is nearing, and trials and triumphs of 2023 may begin to wash over us when we reflect on the year. It can be a…
Permission to Chill This Christmas
Spoiler alert. You don’t need a permission slip from me to chill this Christmas, to tread more lightly this year. Are you kidding? I am…
Untangling Gratitude & Honoring Uncertainty Right Where I Am
Yes, it’s gonna get personal up in here. Are you new to the blog? Behind all of the pretty interiors is a fleshy woundable human…
Jamie Beck Honors THE FLOWERS OF PROVENCE
Wondering how Jamie Beck’s THE FLOWERS OF PROVENCE (Simon Element, 2023) could possibly compete with her bestselling An American in Provence? When the artist’s new…
A Rainy Autumn Afternoon With 4 Design Books
Even though attempts were made to pace myself yesterday, a bit too much stress, labor, and “unexpected adventure” have caught up with me this morning!…
South of France Beauty: Serene Color Stories Now
One of the reasons I never want to let go of summer is because everything around me seems to naturally slow down. Here in the…
Ways I Find Calm Living With Chronic Illness
Let’s get personal. And if I’m gonna be real, then you know it’s gonna get metaphysical. If you’re perfectly healthy, you may still score an…
Inspiring Artists on Etsy & Crafty DIY
Each year, the Etsy Design Awards celebrates the work of extraordinary creatives around the world and opens our eyes to loveliness. Inspiring Artists on Etsy…
Struggle Quotes & Helpful Books for Difficult Times
If you’re new to the blog, you may not know of my educational background as a professional counselor. It’s one of the reasons I feel…
