The craftsmanship of a durable and strong wood frame wrapping itself around a soft and elegant upholstery is just what I’m after. I love how the two materials work together. Wanting to tie in the traditional and cozy with the rest of my more contemporary room with gray accents, I found a plethora of chairs […]
As I sit in my favorite chair in the living room, in my home of over 13 years, I’m suddenly completely bothered by the fact that the walls simply join with the ceiling with absolutely no finishing touches. The room feels incredibly unfinished! Why has this not been a problem until now? I’ve always thought […]
I have changed out my area rug in the formal living room several times in the last decade. My latest one is a keeper! Gray can be a tricky color with so many different shades. Sometimes the gray appears more blue or green. However, I found a real gray! It has a gorgeous pattern and […]
The classic white subway tile is simple yet there are so many options. A lot of thought goes into the final decision. Variation of size, material, coating, shade of white, grout color and pattern installation are all details to be considered. I recently renovated the kids’ bathroom with all of this in mind. What about […]
Let’s imagine plopping down a simple, fabric sling beach chair right here. Gazing out to sea with the sounds of the ocean waves. Do all your concerns melt away for these moments? Does the beach life inspire you?
When I think of relaxing summer dinners, I think of grilling cheeseburgers, french fries and corn on the cob. Potato and egg salad sides are also a favorite. However, color always inspires Ma so the other day we went against the usual and went for the unusual! Shish kebobs were in order with lots of […]
Every evening, I actually look forward to getting my comfy clothes on, relaxing under low light and reading a nice story. “Getting cozy” fills me with joy. This time of year, Spring, I should be embracing the longer days of sunlight and the outdoors. Instead, I am still as happy as can be quietly unwinding in the early […]
Do you ever walk into a room and it moves you but you just don’t know why? It’s hard to pinpoint what makes it so special and inviting. Sometimes you have to really look into the details; details such as the wall moldings. It’s a successful room when it grabs you but not for something […]
Victorian wallpaper Wallpaper?! Isn’t that what people are ripping off the walls of their newly bought homes? Their homes that were recently bought from the original owner of 50 years? I love the look of so many patterns. Damask, toile, floral and geometric shapes. I am very happy when looking at patterns whether for a pillow, bedding… or just […]
Bayeaux, France in Normandy looks like such a gorgeous town. It’s between the port city of Cherbourg and the university city of Caen. I’m now sitting here daydreaming about this place. I find this sort of thing so inspiring!! Do you? Well, I took it a step further and actually found the perfect rental. I […]
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