As most of the country is still reveling in spring, we are already in full-fledged summer here. And with Memorial Day right around the corner, I wanted to welcome the season with a lighter refresh in our bedroom. Not theme décor exactly, but something that still works with our neutral desert home. As summer approaches, […]
While we were out messing around on Sunday, we made the long trek to Pottery Barn Outlet. Honestly, if that place was closer, I would be there every week just checking to see what’s new. Dangerous! You know how much I love my outdoor drinking glasses and I’m always hoping to stumble across something good. […]
Spring arrived early here in the desert this year, and it had us wanting to spend as much time outdoors as possible. But as much as I loved the patio furniture we had purchased over the past couple of years, it just didn’t hold up to our harsh climate and was starting to look a […]
Easter comes a bit early this year – it’ll be here in just three weeks! In fact, the children in our community start their spring break this week. So I thought today I’d share my plans for a simple Easter tablescape using the bunny toile plates I’ve had for years. I’m using mostly things I […]
Except for a little wind and a few chilly nights, spring in Arizona has been spectacular this year. And it’s slowly popping up across the country too. Amongst a little decorating at home, beautiful flower photos from Julie in Oregon, a patio brunch with live music at a local café, and a few stolen hours […]
Okay, Christmas. Let’s do this, shall we? If the leftovers are all eaten and the Thanksgiving décor is stowed, we can finally let the Christmas season begin. But if you’re like me, you might want a gentle start. Just ease into it. And my guess is that most people do NOT want that. How do […]
I am finally allowing the Christmas season to creep in and nudge out November. Darn it. Am I the only person who doesn’t love Christmas? I cannot possibly be. But in the spirit of festivity, I like to do “Christmas Lite.” What’s the commercial? Great taste, less filling? Yes, that’s what I’m going for here. […]
Are you anything like me? I mean the part of me who is nowhere near ready for Christmas? The part who doesn’t want to hear any carols or see trees or buy stuff? I do have a bit of Grinch in me, but right now, I want to keep it slow and just enjoy autumn […]
A magical night of good friends, beautiful wine and delicious homemade soups! What could be better? Well, if I didn’t have to do any of the work would be better. But what would be worse? The worst would be that I wasn’t at the gathering! My friend Julie (who recently moved to Oregon) hosted her […]
Today I’m discussing high-end décor decisions I’ve made that don’t hold up as well as their less-expensive counterparts. If you have any upcoming design plans, these are decisions you might want to consider. I’ll give you the true 411, my thoughts about how I’d do things differently and let you decide! Marble Countertops It seems […]