I am trying to work (a little bit) on the bedroom that we will call Summer's (even though others will sleep there we won't tell her) I will be using things I already own with perhaps a few new things. More on that later. Of course, I want the room to have a collected look without looking museum-like. Let's take a look at some beautiful examples on How to Get a Collected Look in a Twin Bedroom. I like the idea of two twins as opposed to a king (we have that in our other guest room). If ...
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How to Achieve a Collected Look on Your Patio
Hi everyone. If you have been reading this blog long you know I favor a collected look in my home, my garden, and even my own personal fashion style. Why? A collected look has personality, interest, and history. By choosing to avoid a matchy-matchy look you can infuse your own personality and individual style into your designs. You can read more about my philosophy in this post The Collected Look How to Get It. For now, let's chat about How to Achieve a Collected Look on Your Patio. Our new ...
Rooms that Beg for a Beautiful Banquette
As you know our new home has a banquette area. In trying to make it more our own, I am looking to Instagram and Pinterest for Inspiration. Let's take a look at Rooms that beg for a Beautiful Banquette. I have never lived in a home with a banquette. The beauty of a banquette is it can be tucked into a small space and there is no need for chairs. If you use a performance fabric it will survive the traffic and spills of children and adults while still serving as a comfy place to linger. ...
The Luxurious Fall Colors you will See Everywhere this Summer
Happy Sunday everyone! Today I am joining my pals Annie and Mary Ann for our Sunday favorites. Have you noticed how many designers are showing fall colors for Spring and Summer? I am sure all of the "autumns" are happy about that. Let's take a look at the luxurious fall colors you will see everywhere this summer in fashion and design, and much more. THOMAS CALLAWAY AND ASSOCIATES I have been following Thomas Callaway's work for years. I think some of his designs served as inspiration for ...
How to Select a Harmonious Color Palette for a Pool Area
Happy Tuesday everyone! I am babysitting Summer this week so this post will be a little short. I thought I would share with you some of my plans for the pool area of our new home. The great news is there is a lot of living area around the pool. The bad news is there is a lot of living area around the pool. If you know what I mean? Let's talk about how to select a harmonious color palette for a pool area. The first think I think about when I am designing an outdoor area is what are the ...
Things Your Kids Don’t Want When You Downsize
Happy Sunday! Today I am joining my pals Annie and Mary Ann for our Sunday fab five. Today let's talk about Things Your Kids Don't Want When You Downsize (can you guess what they are?) our outfit of the week, pretty Instagram and more. OUTFIT OF THE WEEK This week this shirt dress/tunic from Farm Rio was the foundation of this outfit. Isn't it so great? Denim leggings from Lyssee, a great bag and earrings from Etsy, sandals from the Sac and Rayban Sunnies. FYI the dress could be worn ...
Fun Resort Ready Over 50 Outfit you Need Now
Happy Sunday Everyone! Today I am joining my pals Annie and Mary Ann for our Sunday Fab Five. Today lets talk about a Fun Resort Ready Over 50 Outfit you Need Now, Nora Murphy, AARP fun, and a fascinating docuseries on Netflix. NORA MURPHY COUNTRY HOUSE ON INSTAGRAM Do you follow Nora Murphy on Instagram? Her Instagram account is filled with beautiful snippets of her home and garden. I think you will enjoy it if you aren't following her. Her home is in Connecticut. I love how she ...
Do you Love Charlotte Moss’s Collected Layered Style
It's Sunday so I am joining my pals Mary Ann and Annie for our Sunday faves. This week my faves are all about the uber-talented Charlotte Moss. I adore her gardens, her designs, and her signature personal style. She is known for her timeless, layered interiors, her philanthropy, and her flawless personal style. Let's take a look at Do you Love Charlotte Moss's Collected Layered Style. CHARLOTTE MOSS'S EAST HAMPTON HOME AND GARDENS I am completely smitten with Charlotte's gorgeous East ...
How to Get a Fresh Collected Look in your Home
A young couple shows you how. Today I am joining my pals Annie and Mary Ann and a group of talented bloggers and we are talking about a Spring Decor Refresh. Those of you who are regular readers know that we are getting ready to move so our house is definitely not ready for Spring. I have been meaning to share the home of my son and daughter-in-law. So let's take a look at How to Get a Fresh Collected Look in your Home. My son and daughter-in-law purchased a gorgeous 1930's home in ...
