HAPPY VALENTINES DAY! I am so excited to say that I got my first vaccine yesterday and Steve is getting his today. I cannot tell you how excited I am. I do not have any symptoms. I know some feel a little flueish (I think mainly with the second dose) or have a sore arm. I have neither so today is a great day. Have you had your shot (if you are old like me?). You know the drill if you have been here before, Sunday's Mary Ann, Annie, and I share fun finds that caught our eye this week. ...
Mark Sikes
2021 Design Trends What’s In and What’s Out
Every year at this time those in the know proclaim what is in and what is out. After this year, I think we will all will welcome change. Creating more of a haven for the year ahead is on all our minds. For fun this year, Mary Ann, Annie, and I asked our friends, Joni, from Cote de Texas, Sherry from Design Indulgence, and Carla from Aston from Carla Aston Designed to join us and share their thoughts. Let's take a look at 2021 Design Trends What's in and What's Out. Spoiler alert, when I asked ...
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- ...
Sunday Fun Stuff
How are you all weathering being couped up? Let's stay home, relax, reflect, admire some pretty feeds, and take advantage of some of the great buys at J Crew and Madewell. Check out my Sunday Fun Stuff. Design Chic featured this gorgeous home from Atlanta Homes and Lifestyles by Liz Williams. Doesn't this gorgeous room just lift your spirits? I don't know about you but I am getting tired of wearing work out clothes. I am looking forward to wearing linen and sandals . ...
Friday Fun Stuff-Colorful Spaces to Brighten Your Day
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 ...
The Spanish Colonial Redefined
California and Spanish Colonial Architecture go hand in hand. I have lived in a Monterey Style Spanish Colonial for over 30 years. I am still quite enamored of the overall style. I am always interested to see how other designers reinterpret the venerable style. Let's take a look at some modern interpretations of the Spanish Colonial, and how the designers have redefined the Spanish Colonial. Spanish Colonial Revival architecture is characterized by details from" several eras of Spanish ...
