Interior Design Books: Summers in France {Kathryn Ireland}
Near Toulouse, designer Kathryn Ireland brought a rural, rundown property back to life in Summers In France. (Have you seen her hilarious self on Million Dollar Decorators?…
Personal Reflections & My Photography
Today I feel so thankful the blog is growing and for new followers joining the lovely journey, and it seemed like the right time to…
My Art: Mixed Media Assemblage
A few weekends ago, my sister hosted a going away dinner for our sons before they headed to college, and these are pieces I created…
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…
