South of France Palette & Provence Beauty
It is raining and 62 degrees outside though it feels like 56. There’s no denying the season’s change where I live as autumn arrives with…
Paint Your Laundry Room Pretty
Ever lived with a scary dungeon-like basement laundry room like we did for years? Ooh the creepy cobwebbed goodness was not ideal. Back then, just…
Interiors From the Archives Worth a Peek
How are your last days of summer treating you? I cannot complain since even the extreme temperatures with humidity here are better for me than…
French and Modern Interiors With Oceanic Colors
Step inside a Texas home by Morningstar Builders with interiors by Ayca Stiffel (By Design Interiors.) Crisp white, blue, and green provide a late summer…
Love a Cozy Porch?
As summer stretches long, this collection of porch inspiration from an eclectic mix of homes has ideas for color palettes and decor. Cozy Porch moments…
4 August Lovely Finds + Revisit PATINA LIVING
A few eclectic late summer finds I’m enjoying as well as revisiting Giannetti PATINA LIVING book are pure pleasure to share. I hope you already…
When Unrefined Elegance is Harmonious
Typically on this blog, we explore how to achieve that lovely balance of European country style’s rustic elegance. Too rustic, and things can feel unromantic.…
Summer Over-60 Favs + Random Lovely Finds
Summer Over-60 Favs and random finds are here in their glory on this quarter millennium weekend. This summer, I’m thinking breezy comfy dresses with pockets,…
Here’s Why I Think GREY Gets Hate
Want the quick answer to why timeless grey paint colors often get the thumbs down these days (oh my stars, I want ANYTHING but gray!)?…
Perusing Peaceful Blue Paint Possibilities
While I won’t be painting either of our front porch ceilings blue (we have an Arizona getaway too), peaceful blue paint color possibilities suggested here…
Chalky Blue Fan? Paint Colors & Resources
Dusty blue gray and chalk blues are often reminiscent of winter, but I’m a fan in any season for its soothing ageless mood. I hope…
Modern Touches in European Country Designs
We’ll explore a few lovely modern touches in these European Country designs. The common denominator for these interior and exterior moments is architecture by Houston-based…
