Commanding Ceilings

I have a favorite cafe and it’s not exactly for its food and drinks. The design of the space and the ceilings are magnificent. The ceilings are built of dark wood beams with perfect craftsmanship. Gorgeous lamps hang from the ceiling that could be mistaken for paper mache. Commanding ceilings impress me and this is […]

Chic and Elegant Stationery

One day I went a little overboard on The Stationery Studio’s website and bought a lot of personalized paper. That site is addictive and I love it! Beautiful stationery and cards bring elegance to a simple “Hello”. When I get a note on fine paper, it feels more special. It’s fun to see a letter […]

Cozy, Warm Fireplaces

It’s so cozy to sit back on a cold day and relax in front of the fire. All I need is to feel the warmth on my face. I’ve thought of putting the above fireplace in the master bedroom or in the breakfast nook. I already have two fireplaces in the house… do I need […]

Coffee Shops and Cafes

What is it about hanging out at a coffee shop with friends that makes me want to go home and write in a blog, or take photographs, or buy new fashions? Is it the conversation, the interior design, the caffeine, perhaps? Even without the conversation, I can sit in a coffee shop alone and people […]

Patterns, Patterns and Patterns… but mainly Damask

Aren’t these gorgeous?! I do love patterns… especially Damask! I always find myself gravitating to this particular pattern. It’s gorgeous! Perhaps it’s the luxurious look or its history or even just how the monochromatic colors intersect with one another. The pattern was used only for formal rooms’ furniture or formal occasions’ table linens. Now, it […]

Luxury vs Lifestyle

Carrera Marble?! Sure! Perfect! I love it! Oh wait… I have three kids under the age of 5. Grape juice, anyone? One of the biggest drawbacks with marble is the fact that it can stain because it’s very porous.  OK, I’ll rethink this one. Sure, there are different types of marble that are easier to […]