I have been thinking a lot about how to destress your home lately, since the world seems to be more and more stressful these days. I have found that I was feeling very tense, and so I’ve really been personally on a mission to make our home a sanctuary that helps us to feel more […]
Guest Quarters Redo Plans
I haven’t posted photos of my guest quarters for a long time because I’ve been using the space for my podcast studio and for a warehouse while we had our online shop that we closed Sept 15. It was full of boxes, and packing peanuts, packing tape, and some products that we kept in stock. […]
Which coffee table is Best?
How much effort do you put into selecting a coffee table? It may seem like an afterthought to a room, but I think it’s much more than that. The coffee table or ottoman is very important in my mind because it sits front and center in the living room. It’s in front of your sofa, […]
Fresh Fall Table
It’s time for some fall inspiration, and I’m ready to add a touch of fall to my home. It’s still well into the upper 90’s, so I’m not going to go overboard. It won’t be cool here for weeks, so I just can’t add wool throws and furry pillows just yet. I like to dip […]
Small Floral Arrangements for Big Impact
I like things simple and not too complicated. That’s always been my approach, and if it’s too complicated, no one’s going to do it, or do it for long. I wanted to show you a little floral arrangement that is big on impact and it’s also very flexible. I used my little Eiffel tower on […]
The Argument for Simplicity in Design
I used to think that the prettiest things were the most expensive, the most ornate, and the over the top things, but I really don’t believe that any more. I was drawn to the heavy fabrics with loads of trim. The more the better. But as I’ve gotten older, my approach has changed. I’ve found […]
Design books I am Crushing on
I love design books. I really love them a lot. I’m always checking out the new ones and putting a wish list together. I love reading these books over and over again. I have many books that are over 10 years old that I still enjoy. Yes trends come and go, but there good design […]
Relaxing in the Mountains
I’ve just come back from a wonderful time in the North Carolina mountains. The air was fresh and cool. The breezes are spectacular. How can you be in a bad mood here? The house is actually in Black Mountain, 2 miles from town center, but there’s so much privacy here. Waking up to this view […]
