With quite a few trips coming up, I can’t help but get excited about window shopping which will inevitably lead to quite a few treasures being taken home. Luckily for me, the Mr. is completely on board with this. Having accents from all of…
While I love a beach home, homes that lean away from the blue and white that one might expect of a beach home, sing to me every time. This coastal home is filled with natural elements but has unexpected touches and a nod towards…
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…
I am constantly drawn to homes that showcase a balance between masculine and feminine design — the deep rich colors, mixed with elegant metallics, and the contrast of a soft pastel. This week’s home tour is the perfect example; it’s bright and open in…
As busy as the holiday season is, I always enjoy seeing handmade gifts, & trust me I admire those who carve out the time to create them. Those who have made them and/or simply collected them over the years have memorable moments to reflect…
Now this is what I call a dreamy London home! Mixing high sheens with matte painted walls, antiques with modern elements, even varying metal finishes come together in what appears to me the most natural way. Isn’t that what’s great style is all about anyways –…
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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…
Dont’ you love it when your DIY turns out better than you could have hoped for? To be honest, I went into this project a little uneasy. But let’s start from the beginning – when we bought our home, we loved all the character,…
You don’t have to be familiar or even a fan of her original show, Laguna Beach, or the spin-off, The Hills, to know who Lauren Conrad is – a bonified style maker who has her hands on everything, including but not limited to her…
I was speaking with a friend recently who moved into her new place in LA; she had been experimenting with accessories, color, and furnishings. Through it all, she said she really struggled and didn’t enjoy the process. I explained that discovering those perfect pieces,…