Interior Design Inspiration: Dream Home Chicago {Michael del Piero}
My husband and I happily toured DREAM HOME, the design house at The Merchandise Mart in Chicago. (Open until Dec. 9, 2011.) Nine of Chicago’s…
Interior Design Inspiration: Dream HOME Chicago
I reallllllly wanted to title this post “Why I Went Straight Home and Blew Up My House,” but that sounded too shallow and ungrateful even for me.…
Personal Reflections 2011: Gratitude
“At times our own light goes out and is rekindled by a spark from another person. Each of us has cause to think with deep…
Interior Design Book: Patina Style by Steve and Brooke Giannetti
I’ll keep it short since my commentary simply cannot compete with the power of such brilliant spaces designed by Patina Style authorities… Brooke & Steve Giannetti! The…
My Art: Where my art lives {midwestern farmhouse}
Wanted to share a few snaps of a fabulous farmhouse where some of my art lives because not only is it architecturally magnificent, but soon they…
My Art: Where My Art Lives {Seattle}
Before telling you about this mixed media assemblage I created on a vintage book cover, hushing for a moment to quietly savor the thoughtful work of… Danish photographer…
DIY: Make Your Own LIMONCELLO!
Blogland can be dangerous. Just one fabulous image from someone else’s blog can trigger an obsession. I recently swooned over A Beach Cottage’s gorgeous tutorial…
Personal Reflections 2011: My Collections
Recently I discovered the beyond lovely and must read blog Privet and Holly where bloggers can share their collections. Alison over at The Polo House…
Personal Reflections 2011: My Beachy Palette
A mini mood board I assembled the other day as I daydreamed about decor plans for the living room. The palette is inspired primarily by a Meredith Pardue abstract (her…
Humor 2011: The Secret Life of Mrs. Clean
This morning I have an appointment.With my refrigerator. Please admire the host oflovely refrigeration as youare treated to a tasteof everyday humorI pen for parenting…
Interior Design Books: SOLIS BETANCOURT {essential elegance}
In the mood for a little romantic lovely? This home in Washington’s Rock Creek Park is one of my all time favorites! Remember it in Traditional…
Colors of Haliewa
Our family adores Haleiwa on Oahu’s North Shore. It’s old Hawaii so there’s not a single hotel and NO ONE rushes or worries about much…
