“Watercolor is like life. Better get it right the first time – you don’t get a second chance!” (Sergei Bongart). Starting in childhood, it is typically is the first set of paints one is allowed to experiment with. You mix, and blend, and play,…
I finally made it over to the San Francisco Decorator Showcase house about a week ago, as always the Decorator Showcase is something not to be missed. If you are like me, you will go more than once as you’re sure to want to…
Our recent move into a new home has created a welcome opportunity to bring in some new items that I’ve had my eye on. I’ve always loved canopy beds and dreamed of having one of my own, but it never was possible without it overwhelming…
With spring weather upon us, Brad and I quickly realized how our warmer weather wardrobes were in need of a revamp. We headed downtown over the weekend; one of my first stops is always Club Monaco (luckily there is also a Club Monaco Men…
New York City is one of those special places: styles and tastes blend; architecture stays the same yet is ever changing. When I first discovered this home, I couldn’t help but dive right in and imagine myself living there. Even at the front door…
When a Modern Industrial loft, such as this one, comes across my laptop screen, I stop, stare and then well, drool! This loft is complete with soaring ceilings, tons of natural light, mixed metals, and strategically placed focal points creating a warm and inviting home…
The other day I was sourcing tile for a few projects, and I spotted this gorgeous plaid tile just sitting in the corner (nobody puts baby in the corner)! It’s a stunning black and white pattern that can be used in small or large…
What a whirlwind of a week it’s been! There has been a baby shower for my sweetest of friends at her family home (beyond gorgeous), we hosted our first dinner in our new home with my family to celebrate the return of my little…
As a designer living in a 100-year-old home, I am well aware of the quirks and obstacles that come into play as part of a renovation. When the designer of this Brooklyn home first laid eyes on the abode, a dropped ceiling, scary looking…
One of the reasons I started My Manicured Life was to answer all the design related questions that I am flooded with from friends, family members, neighbors, etc. One popular question is, how do I hang a gallery wall? Tonight I went live on Facebook to…