My obsession with unfinished tile edges is nothing new, and it’s not really that they are unfinished and raw but rather that the tile doesn’t end in one clean line. There is a balance to the “unfinished look,” however. You wouldn’t want the edge to look like a fence; in order to avoid this, the scale of the tile, the room, and each individual tile’s placement is key. You will see this concept a lot on backsplashes and, in…
Spending most of my childhood in California, outdoor living is part of the culture. In our family home, we have a beautiful deck right off of the kitchen that overlooks our backyard and a large blue swimming pool. Many nights we dined alfresco, and…
Currently Obsessing: A Refresh On Your Home For Spring
When seasons change it’s a perfect reminder to put a little love back into your home. It is the place, after all, that you count on to keep you calm and refreshed each day and to provide you with inspiration and love. With spring approaching,…
Anthropologie hits the nail on the head with their new house + home line. Is it a complete departure from what they have done in the past? No, but that’s okay because they are constantly turning out new items that I find myself drooling…
While I designed and had this sofa custom made for me, I get a lot of requests for something similar. Our blue velvet sofa has been around the internet a few times and back again. What I actually love most is that it’s one-of-a-kind yet…
If you just purchased a home, I advise you to try to live in it for one year prior to embarking on a remodel and for good reason! It allows you to feel out the home, you will see how it needs to work…
Currently Obsessing: Hooks and Racks – A Place to Hang Your Hat
Home is where you hang your hat, or so they say. So why not hang it somewhere stylish? A tiny detail that guests and yourself are sure to notice, especially as the temperature drops and the layers keep adding up. I love a good…
It’s been awhile since I’ve done a “currently obsessing” post, and I thought it was about time! I love the finish of gold and/or brass furniture and accessories anytime of the year but especially when the weather turns and the temps drop. What I…
Whenever I’m sitting down with a new or potential client for the first time, color is always a topic that they bring up first. Either they love a color, hate a color or want the home to have a single color choice – it is…
Maybe it’s the fact that I’m dreaming of a Mexican vacation; maybe it’s the bright colors and gorgeous prints; whatever it is, I’m obsessed with Mexican Falsa blankets. We were lucky to travel often growing up, and during our trips to Mexico, I loved…