Friday Finds [nautical]

I’m excited to introduce a new weekly! It’s called Friday Finds where I will showcase stylish shopping discoveries. It’s a great way to begin the weekend. This week, I have been shopping for summer-themed accessories. I don’t have a boat, but it’s fun to dress as if I do during the summer months! The accessories […]

Parisian Dreams

As I scrolled down my Facebook news feed, a post from the lovely blog, Decor 8, jumped out at me. The post mentioned a blog named The Socialite Family which is a French/English site devoted to creative families. C’est chouette! It includes interviews with various stylish families and photos of their homes. Now I’m sitting here […]

A Sip of Coffee by the Shed

Sheds are usually hidden in a back corner of a yard to store away the lawnmower, children’s toys and other random yard tools. I’d like a shed for the storage but I certainly don’t want to keep it hidden as a square structure amongst overgrown bushes and trees. I look forward to landscaping around it […]

The Beauty of a Vintage Poster

Large, framed posters add great color to a wall. I love filling a space with such a large piece of art with colors that are usually vibrant and crisp. The poster image shows a modern and fun life of the times. One of the original poster/printmakers is a Frenchman by the name of Henri de […]

Comforting Built-Ins

What is it with built-in bookshelves that make me feel so cozy and at home? It would take me years to get through all the books in a bookshelf, but they are certainly inspiring to have by my side. Do you find it comforting to have gorgeous built-ins filled with your favorite books or the […]

Colorful Mondays {green}

Green is the color of nature and life. Green symbolizes well-being and is the color of balance, growth and harmony. I was out in the yard most of the day and it gets me thinking about all things green. Research shows that it’s a positive feeling. It will soon be time to plant the garden… […]

Decorating a Beach House

Thinking about a place by the ocean, I can smell the salty water and feel the warm breeze brushing my hair back. It’s inspiring for me to look at real estate listings of getaways. I imagine decorating each room in a splashy, summer-fun color. Is that why I want the beach house? Is it for […]

Chaise Lounge: To Relax or To Clutter

As it is, I have a glider between the nightstand and the closet with a window behind. The glider is very convenient with a baby but now that my baby is actually considered a toddler, I’m starting to rethink the space. I imagine having a pretty chaise lounge with a floor lamp behind. This would […]

A Navy Blue Home

The color of a home and the landscaping are the two most important elements for your home’s curb appeal. Yesterday, the weather was gorgeous so I spent some time outside working on the yard. It’s so great having that time in the dirt and sun after a snowy Winter and then a rainy Spring. It’s […]