I promise I won't post anymore Christmas Decor ideas (fingers crossed). The night before last while lying awake visions of sugarplums were dancing in my head. Well not really, but ideas for next year's decor led me down a rabbit hole. I have written about my passion for the collected look and how to get it here, and the search page where you can find all of my related articles here. The same equation can apply to your Christmas decor. Let's take a look at Collected Christmas Decor you Can ...
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Sunday Fab Five-Gil Schafer Tory Burch and More
Happy Sunday Everyone! We are here at the lake with our family. Summer is busy entertaining us all. What are you up to this weekend? Welcome to my Sunday Fab five-Gil Schafer Tory Burch and More. As always I will be joining Annie and Mary Ann as well. The three of us really enjoy our Sunday shares. Let's take a look at what caught my eye this week, and don't forget to click over to Annie and Mary Ann at the bottom of the post for more fun. Tory Burch Home Collection ...
How to Create a Collected Fall Tablescape
Today Mary Ann, Annie, and I are joining some of our blogging buddies and we are sharing fall tablescapes. I know our thanksgiving gathering will be much smaller this year, only our immediate family. However, I still want to set a pretty table. How about you? If you have been reading this blog for long you know I am all about a collected look. When I am creating a tablescape it is no different. Fall is my absolute favorite time to decorate so here are my tips on how to create a collected fall ...
Sunday Fab Five-Mark Sikes, Studio McGee and More
Happy Sunday everyone. Yesterday we actually saw a little bit of sun which was lovely. Hopefully, the change in weather will aid the firefighters in their work to contain the fires that are ravaging the West Coast. On Sundays, Mary Ann, Annie, and I like to lighten things up with our Sunday Fab Five. We feature five things that caught our attention last week. Let's grab a cup of coffee and take a look at my Sunday Fab Five-Mark Sikes, Studio McGee and More. ONE- ...
Shops We Love-Patine
Since Covid hit I have been wanting to do something to support my favorite small boutiques. My friend Roxanne suggested I start a new series featuring the small boutiques that we love. Today I am featuring one of my very favorite shops in the Santa Cruz area Patine. Dani and Eric travel to Europe for the architectural, wine, garden, and textiles they sell. They combine handpicked gifts and bespoke accessories for a charming mix that you won't find anywhere else. Welcome to ...
Podcast Interview Outtakes-The Collected Look
Mary Ann, Annie and I are so excited to let you know that we are being interviewed on the fabulous podcast Decorating Tips and Tricks with Kelly Wilkness and Anita Joyce. We are big fans and are so honored! Today we thought it would be fun to answer the questions that we were unable to cover and let you know about the fabulous giveaway we are doing in honor of the podcast. Here is the link to the podcast. Enjoy! So let's take a look at the Podcast Interview Outtakes-The Collected ...
Five Favorite Finds on My Radar this Week
Happy Sunday Everyone and welcome to Five Favorite Finds on My Radar this week. Annie, Mary Ann and I are hoping this series will provide a little diversion during these trying times. Here is what caught my eye this week. #1-John Robshaw's Blog Doesn't this outdoor dining space just scream The Collected Look? You can see more of John's beautiful Connecticut home on his blog here. Speaking of the collected look, are you following our #thecollectedlook hashtag on Instagram? If ...
The Collected Look in My Garden-How you can Get It
We have all had more time to appreciate our Outdoor Spaces during this pandemic. Would you like a more personal, bespoke look for your garden? A Collected look has personality, interest, and history. Collecting and gathering things from your travels, flea markets, and or architectural salvage and antique shops add sense of history and character to your garden. The mixing and matching of outdoor furniture, finishes, and textures are one of the easiest ways to make your garden look as if ...
Sunday Fun Stuff-Pretty Decor & More
Thank you to all of you that bought the Target dress. You made my day. We are enjoying our time at the lake with our son and daughter in law. I hope you all are having a nice weekend as well. I wanted to pop in to say hello with a few things that caught my eye this week. Let's take a look at some Sunday Fun Stuff- Pretty Decore & More. If you follow me on Instagram you saw this gorgeous bouquet of David Austin roses from my garden. It is a mix of ...
