Soft and Stable

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 […]

Classic White Subway Tile

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 […]

Je ne sais quoi

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 […]

Wallpaper

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 […]

My Dream Cottage in Maine

I found my dream cottage in Maine! It’s called Hunting Island Cottage  and it’s perched on a bluff overlooking the Atlantic Ocean. It is built with stones and a coziness that I would absolutely love to share with my family. Here are a few pictures of the cottage. Do you get inspired by looking at […]