{Garden Inspiration} Vanderbilt Mansion & Garden
When I was in Hyde Park with a writer’s group in late May, my beloved tagged along and we happily toured some local treasures including…
Secrets, Migraines, and I’m Suddenly Fat {Personal Reflections}
Life has been moving fast, and it seemsI rarely come up for air to simply chat anymore.So today it’s just me and you on the…
Personal Reflections, DIY Limoncello and Random
Wake up and smell the Swedish vodka! It’s Monday, and I love ’em. Spring has been crazybusy as you will see in forthcoming posts…and first,…
Holly Irwin Interview {Artist Inspiration}
One cannot help but be moved and inspired uponlearning the dramatic history of celebrated artistHolly Irwin…she is indeed a treasure! Irwin’s paintings are magnificent by…
Paris Apartment Decor Inspiration in the Marais
Daydreaming about visiting Paris again on this overcast day, and I think I’d like to rent this apartment in the Marais offered by Apartments Actually. Founder Sarah Pank…
Brooke and Steve Giannetti Interview: Patina Farm
The Giannetti interview I have been waiting for! Their lovely new book Patina Farm tells the story of how Steve and Brooke Giannetti dreamed a…
WE FOUND A HOUSE & Tine K inspiration {Hello Lovely Fixer …
Our adventure in house hunting began five months ago while vacationing in Hawaii when we agreedto a one time showing of our home which we…
Decor Inspiration: Vintage Doors
My husband and I went shopping yesterdayin search of inspiration for decoratingour next home, and one of our favoritevendors has completely changed its waresfrom European…
Books: Threadbare Lovely {Mister Finch}
This textile artist has captured my imagination and thrilled my senses. Textile artist Mr. Finch loves sewing and stories. Rescuing scraps of thread, fabric, curtains,paper…
Holiday Inspiration {a wintry pub party}
Every year, we join close friends in their charmingEuropean style home decked out for the holidaysfor their annual W I N T R Y P…
Holiday Decor 2014: Passion for Pom Poms
Obsessed with tufted wool pom pom holiday wreathssince spying an Anthropologie one a few seasons back,I was determined to create my own this year. The…
The Laurent House: Frank Lloyd Wright, Midcentury Design & Accessibility
It has been many months since I last blogged about Frank Lloyd Wright’s “little gem” right here in my neighborhood of Rockford: THE LAURENT HOUSE.…
