Let's look at some Simple Ways to Create a Globally Inspired Den. Don't be afraid to mix the old and new, and the high and low. Use items you already own and combine them with elements from different countries and cultures. In my latest project (my den) I have decided to go for a more ethnic chic/globally inspired look. We have a lot of American antiques, but I like to combine them with a few modern items, accessories from native cultures, and raw, vintage, and reclaimed materials for a ...
How to Make the Most of Your Patio Space
One of the many things I love about this house is the wonderful outdoor spaces. However, the long covered porch area was a bit of a challenge to decorate. We have the major components but it is still a work in progress. Let's talk about How to Make the Most of Your Patio Space. Our pool area faces the direct hot sun. The former owners were very wise to cover the entire back area of the house. A lot of the covered area is quite high so decorating it has been a bit of a challenge. You can ...
What do you Love Most, Old Friends, Movies or Moving?
Happy Easter. I hope you will be enoying some special time with your families. We are in moving mode, and we are off to Hawaii for a wedding next week, so it is a little crazy around here. Let's talk about What do you love most, old friends, movies, or moving. I know tough question, right? DESIGNER MOLLY SINGER Molly Singer work is new to me. I found her when searching for banquette inspiration. That's what I love about research, it always leads me to a talented person I may have ...
Simple Changes to Make a Kitchen Personal
Happy Thursday. I have a busy week so I thought I would just pop in and share some ideas for the kitchen in our new home. The kitchen is already lovely but I thought I would just share my ideas for some simple changes to make a kitchen personal. Those of you who have been here long know that I am a big proponent of bringing the outside in so to speak. If you have a beautiful view, don't fight it. The former owners did a wonderful job of "tucking the home into the landscape". All of the ...
How to Achieve Your Own Personal Collected Style
Hi Everyone. Well, this has been a rough week. Our hearts go out to the Ukrainian people. I have to admit I knew very little about them until this crisis. They are us and we are them. I have so much respect for their leader and them as a people. They are in all of our thoughts and hearts. That being said, today is Sunday, and Annie, Mary Ann, and I try to bring you five things that made us happy our caught our eye this past week. Today my favorites are about How to Achieve Your Own ...
Think Pink-Do You Love it or Hate It?
It's Sunday so I am joining my friends Annie and Mary Ann for our Sunday favorites. I am not normally known for my love of pink, but for some reason everything I looked at this week had me seeing pink. How do you feel about pink? Do you love it or hate it? Let's explore Think Pink-Do You Love it or Hate It. EUROPEAN GARDEN DESIGNS ON INSTAGRAM If you love beautiful gardens, and can't wait to get your own hands in the dirt. European Garden Designs on Instagram might just be what the ...
Gifts and Toys Four Year Old Girls Will Love
Happy Sunday everyone! I hope you all had a wonderful Thanksgiving. We certainly did. Today I am joining my pals Annie and Mary Ann for our Sunday Fab Five Gifts and Toys Four-Year-Old Girls will Love and more. SUMMER'S GIFT GUIDE- GIFTS AND TOYS FOUR YEAR OLD GIRLS WILL LOVE I have to admit I cheated a bit on this guide it should say "Gaby approved" as well. I included a leopard vest, sweatshirt, and leggings from J Crew. Summe only likes "cozy clothes" meaning they have to be soft. J ...
Back Home Again in Indiana
Happy Sunday and welcome to our Sunday favorites. For those of you new here, every Sunday I join my pals Annie at Most Lovely Things, and Mary Ann of Classic Casual Home and we showcase some of our favorite things that caught our eyes in the past week. I am in Indiana (left my laptop on my kitchen counter), for my husband's 50th high school reunion. I thought it would be fun to feature all things Indiana today. My husband and I hail from a small town in Indiana called Monticello. We both ...
White Gardens, Lauren Liess, Outfit of the Week
Happy Sunday everyone, today I am joining Most Lovely Things, and Classic Casual Home for our Sunday favorites. I am featuring White Gardens, Lauren Liess, Outfit of the Week, and much more. We are heading down to Paso for a little warm weather and wine tasting. What are you up to? White Gardens, Lauren Liess, Outfit of the Week LAUREN LIESS LOVE I am constantly inspired by anything Lauren Liess does. This Florida project where she utilized antiques and artifacts for a totally ...
