Little Shifts to Lighten Up in New Year
Are you the type who waits until Spring to declutter? I like getting to it after the bustle of the holidays. But it’s cold so…
Look Closer: Lovely Vignettes
Professional designers and stylists spotlighted on this site seem to zhush and tweak lovely vignettes to perfection. Is there hope for amateurs seeking to create…
Rustic Chalet Chic Retreat Inspo
It’s all about the palm trees and tan lines at the moment. But soon I’ll return to the prairie for New Year’s shenanigans. The ground…
Is Timeless Design Trending in 2026?
How did culture and consciousness influence what interior design style will grow desirable in 2026? On Facebook, classic, heritage, traditional, and grandma-nostalgic inspiration still strike…
Let it Be Done to Me
Christmas is near. A pocket of December hours finds me pondering the year’s highs and lows. It was largely a series of pains that seemed…
Luxe Romance from Marie Flanigan
Tis the season where “more is more” and over the top holiday trappings are everywhere we turn. Who can blame creative Christmas romantics turning up…
White Paint Color Guide to Success
Let’s chat about how to pick white paint and sample the best white contenders. Call me design-freaky, but a white paint color guide is suddenly…
2 DIYs in Our Arizona Dining Room
No fantasy tour. Nothing to take your breath away (the nerve!). Just a peek into the snowbird home we’re customizing in Arizona with its open…
Gallery of Simply White Examples (Benjamin Moore)
It’s not surprising to see mixed reaction to Pantone’s 2026 pick of Cloud Dancer (see it here) since white is oft considered dull, unimaginative, lazy,…
Opening My Heart to Snowflake Miracles
You already know how a closer look at all things in nature reveals miracles. Oh, friends, move in closer. Snowflake miracles are a lovely example.…
Soothing & Serene Neutral Moods
At moments I find myself so immersed in trending interior design images shared on social media that I wonder if there are folks left who…
Lovely Pet Gifts & Ridiculous Tweets
Because Christmas is all about joy and giving and receiving and LOVE, and our pets are some of the best teachers of those things! Skip…
