Balm-Scrolling, Soothing Interiors & Freaking Out
By now you probably know a little about how the brain responds neurochemically with dopamine and oxytocin to all those short-form videos of cute animals…
Gorgeous Summer Thornton Designed Interiors
FB followers always go cuckoo for any peeks at Summer Thornton’s own Lincoln Park home (below) with its chic outdoor patio. Can you even imagine…
QUIET RETREATS: Reflections + New Winter Finds!
Am I a broken record with appeals to slow down, find moments for stillness, and pursue opportunities for silence and rest? In this my 17th…
What Makes It CHIC and ELEGANT? Two Different Books Enlighten
Aspire to create a chic and elegant home layered with interest, soul, and creativity? Does the prospect feel out of reach as your eyes scan…
Gallery of Blue Kitchens: Design & Paint Color Inspo
Leave it to a therapist to be ever curious about what lies beneath the surface of aesthetics. We started with green kitchens and continue with…
Openhearted Quotes + Earthy Interiors
Earthy Decor Finds & Openhearted Quotes is part inspiration, part encouragement, part self-kindness, part humorfest (here’s a few more!), and part daydream. Hopefully this finds…
Springlike Green Kitchen Designs
Taking colorful risks in the kitchen? Not for the timid. Kitchens cost a fortune, and decisions to be smart and affordable. But most days feel…
Is This the Right Neutral Tone Color For Your Kitchen?
These lovely hues of mushroom, beige, putty, and limestone colors will help if you’re considering a warm white neutral color story. It can grow confusing…
Eye Candy For Design Savvy Bibliophiles & Aesthetes
Whether you consider yourself an aesthete or design savvy, I bet you recognize what a sublime time it is for collectors of beautiful design titles…
Hello Lovely Gentle Escapes
For no good reason, a mix of lovely gentle escapes to enjoy virtually. These caught my eye, soothed me, brought a sense of wonder, or…
For the Love of White Facades
Who can blame us for collecting more lovely white facades? They’re a perfect backdrop to lush green landscapes, blooming gardens, blue skies, and fluffy clouds.…
Old World, Patina, and Giannetti Timelessness
What makes timeless and tranquil interiors unforgettable? So often it is about what isn’t there. An absence of trends and the unnecessary. When natural elements…
