Interiors With Florals to Ignite Imaginations in Winter
Winter has a different flavor this year since I’m in the south where lushness blooms all year. Where is the grey and dormancy? Days are…
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…
Hello Lovely Snowbird Bedroom & Bath
Progress! Not a flashy reveal or completion because…tweaking. And mama takes her own sweet time. We are all spoiled for wicked fast before/after transformations and…
Tranquil New York Interiors With Cozy & Unfussy Sophistication
As the daylight shrinks from December days, and 6 p.m. begins to feel like midnight, a slower pace may feel like the most natural transition.…
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,…
Paint Colors in Quaint English Cottages
Winter is nearly here. No matter where you roam, you may feel drawn to slow down and to all things cozy, fleecy, warm, and extra…
My Favorite Coastal Home: Discover Timeless Tradition & Paint Colors!
It’s not just a favorite coastal home because of its stunning La Jolla location, it is the breathtaking interior design by Leslie Martin (M+M Interior…
Capturing Inner Sunlight in Winter
Do cold weather, holiday rushing, short days and sunlight deprivation affect you in December? While I’m in the Southwest this winter, there are still changes…
Tone on Tone Timeless Soothing Interiors
Did you notice in the post about SNUGS how white color stories were nowhere to be found? The goal for those ultra cozy English country…
Layering Wondrous Winter Whites
This year at Christmastime, I’m in the desert and far from the white snow blanketing our prairie acres. The rooms here are pale and layered…
Your Permission Slip to Chill in December Has Arrived!
Spoiler alert. You sure don’t need permission from me to chill in December this holiday season. Are you kidding? I am perhaps the most hopelessly…
