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Following trends has never been my thing, but these new paint colors for 2023 have changed my mind! Usually, if you give me a few good whites and creams and throw in some gray blues I believe any space can be elevated to casual elegance. But as we move out of living most of our […]

Where the heck did January go? Well, the hustle and bustle of the holidays are over, and it is time to enjoy some peace! But does anyone else feel like this time of year is a little ho-hum? Even though I enjoy the peace I always feel like I need a little visual uplift! Shifting […]

There is so much good in life – the task at hand is focusing on what is meaningful and essential. Due to the last year and a half of isolation from the pandemic, many of us have been provided the opportunity for change. A space to reconsider what we value. A time to reflect on […]

While 2020 seemed to crawl by slowly, 2021 seems to be returning to a pre-pandemic pace. The holidays are rapidly approaching, and there is excitement in the air with a large dose of expectation for interior seasonal gathering spaces. A Designer’s Quick Hosting Guide can help you confidently curate an evening, without compromising quality time […]

  When I speak about Mid-century Modern design style and interiors, I feel a great sense of nostalgia. Growing up my mom had a wonderful sense of style, and like many other homes in the fifties, she had Mid-century Modern decor. My earliest memories of this interior styling are from my childhood home during that […]

Nothing says summer better to me than the mountain lake house! That clean, crisp smell of the mountain air combined with the sun’s warmth and the crystal clear lake waters brimming with a touch of cool from the mountain stream all invoke dreams of lazy summer days.  The pure joy of jumping off the boathouse […]

Like most of you I am seriously missing travel both near and far right now. So much of my design inspiration comes from my experiences with other cultures and places. A few years ago, I visited Marrakech, Morocco for some design inspiration and life experience. This trip did not disappoint, and I came home with […]

Selectively Choosing your Ceramic Home Decor Previously, I highlighted small makers for Wabi Sabi spaces. However, these beautiful handmade vessels fit into many home stylings. That spirit of authenticity and pure artistry are welcomed additions to any space and are just the right elements needed to elevate your style. All of these artists and artisans are […]

Outdoor Boheme Getaway at Home During our social distance days, I longed for travel and the experience of a different culture, so I decided to recreate my Moroccan experience in my backyard with a couple of friends. Socially distanced, of course! I am a real textile freak, but my collection of fabrics and linens surprised […]

There is a romantic and nostalgic free spirit vibe to Bohemian interior design styling. That air within Bohemian interiors (often referred to as Boho) brings me back to my younger days of the 1970s when the gypsy bohemian styling made a huge comeback—life was immersed in singer-songwriter, southern California rock music and the artist way. […]