Holiday Inspiration {a wintry pub party}
Every year, we join close friends in their charmingEuropean style home decked out for the holidaysfor their annual W I N T R Y P…
Holiday Decor 2014: Passion for Pom Poms
Obsessed with tufted wool pom pom holiday wreathssince spying an Anthropologie one a few seasons back,I was determined to create my own this year. The…
The Laurent House: Frank Lloyd Wright, Midcentury Design & Accessibility
It has been many months since I last blogged about Frank Lloyd Wright’s “little gem” right here in my neighborhood of Rockford: THE LAURENT HOUSE.…
Personal Reflections February 2014 & Farmhouse Style
I don’t know why I have been daydreaming about kitchen design (and Sarah Richardson’s aesthetic) so much lately…we creatives often feel the itch to change…
Paris Trip: Musee Carnavalet
How are things with you today?Me? Less than cheery as chilling temperaturesdo a number on ‘my nerves’ as gramma used to say.Still, the cold won’t stop…
DIY Boozy Pear Apple Crumble Recipe
I do love any baked fruit that ends in ‘crisp” or ‘crumble’, and for a little variation on old fashioned apple crisp, how about a…
2013 Interior Designer Interview: Rachel Ashwell
It was my pleasure the other day to speak with shabby chic stylemaker, interior designer, author, entrepreneur, and beautiful creative genius Rachel Ashwell of Shabby Chic Couture.…
Personal Reflections: Pale pink mood
When you walk into our home, little pale pink touches don’t jump out at you; they whisper. The Laduree box with macarons is from my…
DIY: Mini Coffee Cakes
My recipe for Mini Coffee Cakes is served up with a smile! I’m a girl who loves to eat. Especially breakfast. Also, I’m a girl…
BRCA Update April 2013
This is our living room sofa (above). I love the Belgian styleand linen slipcover.At 8 feet long,it’s easy to getcomfy even withmultiple loungerslounging. We upgraded…
Interior Design Books: Love Letter to Karin Meyn
Dear Karin, Your new styling book is so gorgeous it caused my eyes to pool with tears. I cherish it, am deeply inspired, and don’t care…
Personal Reflections Feb 2013: waiting for WHAT’S NEXT {BRCA}
The snowglobe is back with a fury.It’s truly gorgeous, yet today it’s moodyinside the globe due to cabin fever andgrief I feel for my mom…
