I used to do a twice-monthly post called Friday Fun Stuff. I would post some favorite links or whatever "fun" stuff I had on my mind. If you seem to enjoy it I am going to give it another shot. Pinterest is a constant source of inspiration for me. I use it for client projects, and ideas and personal inspiration. We have had so much dreary weather here on the Central Coast I thought we could use a little Friday Fun Stuff, Colorful Spaces to brighten your ...
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Pretty Anthro Finds-It’s Anthro Day
I love Anthropologie for their interesting, artsy, outside of the box separates, shoes, and accessories. I find that some work for me and others don't it is hit or miss. However, Anthro days make me happy because I can give some of these things a try. Here are some of the Pretty Anthro Finds-It's Anthro Day and that means everything is 20% off (yippee!!) How do you feel about jumpsuits? They were in style when I was in high school. I have been a little late to jump on the ...
Currently Obsessed-Jeffrey Dungan The Nature of Home
I don't often dedicate an entire post to a book. I think I have only done it twice. Once when my design obsession Beth Webb came out with her book, An Eye For Beauty and the other when Howard Backen's inimitable book From the Land hit the shelves. I am currently obsessed with Jeffrey Dungan The Nature of Home. I seriously cannot put the book down. The house on the cover is a farmhouse in Alabama. When the clients contacted him all that stood on the property was the ...
Decorating a Difficult Space Part II
I am finally posting my game room update even though there are a couple of spaces that still need to be tweaked. Redecorating my own home never happens too quickly. You will notice I posted Part 1 of this back in September!! The room has been “pretty much complete for months but I am constantly tweaking. I finally decided to post some pictures before you all forgot about it in the first place. You might want to go back and read Part 1 here before continuing. Once our kids went ...
The Unparalled Camps at Londolozi
Is an African Photo Safari on your bucket list? If you could travel from compound to compound in Kruger National Park and stay in only the most beautifully appointed camps, Londolozi is for you. Londolozi’s history is entwined with the history of the Varty and Taylor families,” the conservation dynasties that have dedicated their lives to saving a small part of Africa’s Eden”. These great-grandfathers of the Varty and Taylor families established camps on the banks of the river in the ...
Weekend Getaway to Napa Valley & Beyond Part 1
If you follow me on Instagram you know that we recently got away for a long weekend. First of all thank you to my wonderful daughter and son in law for the lovely Christmas gift. Not only did they give us the weekend, they came down and babysat with my dad and the dog and cats. My sister lived in Napa Valley for about six years so we used to go all the time. Once she moved back East and we bought our place in Paso we rarely go anymore. We began our trip with a stop at one of ...
Project Design-Simple Ideas to Update Your Entry Roundup
Maryann and I were so pleased with this group. It has always been our goal with Project Design to feature a different group of bloggers each time. We feel it is important for our readers to see a fresh group each time and in turn reach out to more bloggers. These ladies were amazing. They showed us how to create a welcoming space regardless of size. They certainly illustrated my six steps and then some! Cassie Bustamante lives in a small cape (which she says are ...
Entryway Love
If you have been following me on Instagram you know that we have a brand new Project Design coming up next Thursday. Does your Entry need a little pick me up? It doesn’t matter how grand or simple your space, we will have a myriad of ideas for you. Once again Mary Ann (Classic Casual Home) and I have another fabulous group of bloggers lined up to give you all the inspiration you need. In the meantime here is some entryway love to inspire. “Simple Ideas to Update Your Entry” coming March ...
Friday Fun Stuff and a Thought Provoking Post
It has finally stopped raining here on the Central Coast and we are enjoying some sunshine! What is the weather like in your neck of the woods? Have you tried this soup? It is a new favorite of ours. If I made it again I would leave out the chicken. It doesn’t need it. If you are a mushroom fanatic like me substitute truffle oil (I know it is pricey) for the tablespoon of olive oil and add a little truffle salt in place of regular salt. It really intensifies the mushroom flavor. You can find ...
