Holiday Decorating Classics & Stylish European Inspired Entertaining
A steady flow of press releases in my inbox contain interior design projects and products branded with the oxymoronic “timeless trends.” Hahahaha. It’s silly. Why…
What are 3 Favorite Leanne Ford White Paints?
White paint color as a topic is a big yawn until it’s YOU choosing one for walls, trim, windows, doors, cabinets, ceilings, or exterior. Suddenly…
Cozy Warm Noël Blanc: Holiday Decorations
Counting down the days ’til Halloween? Then Cozy Warm Noël Blanc isn’t likely to tingle your jingles. (Does my Frenglish title sound like a yummy…
Decorating for Serenity & Reflections on Creating an Inner Landscape of …
Decorating for Serenity & Creating an Inner Landscape of Beauty is a tall order. Especially since I am a student of these disciplines more than…
Country French Inspired Christmas Decorating
Whenever I post a topic with “French” and “Christmas,” I inevitably hear from Parisian followers. “But Michele, we don’t decorate for the holidays as Americans…
Textural Beauty from BASKETS for Rustic Decor!
If you’re like me, you hardly need a nudge to spring for a beautiful basket when you see a well-made one to add texture. They’re…
Pre-Holiday Reflections With Calm & Gentle Holiday Decor
Happy Fall! In social media marketing internetland Fall can only mean one thing. The holidays must be near. And I resent being part of the…
Classic Gray Paint Colors (And a Few Whites Too!)
When you’re after a calm look for a room, no matter the style of the space, the paint color can set the tone. When you…
Fifi O’Neill & Serene SHADES OF WHITE
Her name is synonymous with romantic, white, ethereal, effortless beauty and style, and her lovely work empowers us to gaze at our own spaces with…
Southern Holidays & Christmas Decorating Tour Magic
The warmth and beauty of Southern Holidays, Thanksgiving and Christmas Splendor glowing in a traditional Southern home by James Farmer is instantly recognizable. Treat yourself…
When You Love a Rainbow of Whites (Plus Heartfelt Reflections)
I didn’t always live with a tone on tone palette celebrating a rainbow of whites at home. As newlyweds living in our first home (a…
Chantilly Lace (Benjamin Moore): The Right White for You?
We’ve all been there. You want to re-paint a room white and are suddenly confronted with the vast range of possibilities. Oh those undertones! Grey,…
