I’ve been lucky enough to savor exquisite cuisines from my dining experiences in Paris. However, those experiences pale in comparison to what I could have on one of Paule Caillat’s( a Parisian cooking...
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Beauty in Purple.
A person who has good thoughts cannot ever be ugly. You can have a wonky nose and a crooked mouth and a double chin and stick-out teeth, but if you have good thoughts they will shine out of your face like sunbeams and you will always look lovely.— Roald Dahl I...
A Fabulous Modern Home.
Located in Sewall’s Point, Florida, this beautiful and absolutely fabulous modern home is more like an estate since it boasts square footage up to 12, 300. Humongous, right? The interior features enviable classical pieces and art, Mahogany, Minnesota Limestone, and...
Running Errands related to the New House.
Yesterday, we were holed up at the lighting store(the merchant used by the builder for the lighting) for quite awhile attempting to choose lighting for the house and staying within the budget. We are allotted $2500 as our building allowance and with my taste, it was a...
You Deserve It…
After a snowy start to the week(which most of us encountered), i think we all deserve a grand getaway(if only through images) to the fantastic Lily Beach Resort & Spa. It's designed with an exotic experience in mind and is sure to tantalize your...
A little Magic-Another CSN Giveaway!
Care for a little magic? New year, new stuff, right? Well, you’re in the right place. This CSN giveaway can get you your own little magic; be it a rug, new lighting, a round chair, you name it. CSN has over 200 sites and you’re bound to find...
A Beautiful Day.
Don’t you want to just dive into this picture? I long for a day like this. Please deliver me from the snow and cold! It’s really no fun being trapped inside one’s house for days because of treacherous weather. However, I know things could be worse, so I will not be...
Stalking Ligne Roset+ Thank Yous!
I have been enamored with Ligne Roset for ages. Though there isn’t a store less than 5hours away from me, that hasn’t stopped be from studying their catalogs(which I receive in the mail) and highlighting the pieces I love for the day when I am ready to...
It’s on and Popping: Exterior Colours of the House
(this view shows a straight shot of the back of the house) Yep, i think the colours i chose for the exterior are popping:-). I really do love the end result. I chose the colour, Benjamin Moore Mineral Alloy #1622 for the siding. Mineral Alloy is a...
Let’s Linger…
Schools are closed today because there’s bad weather in the forecast. Yes, we are getting snow; it’s always a mad frenzy when there is bad weather in the forecast. People go out and buy everything in the supermarket and whatever they think they need so that they...
From the ground up: The Makings of the New House…
(view of part of the backyard from the sunroom) Thank you for your lovely words of encouragement yesterday. I am exhausted and very excited at the same time. These are some pictures of the house. It's cocooned in a cul de sac with a wonderful backyard-the perfect...
Road to closing…
We close on our house tomorrow. I am thrilled that we were able to spend Christmas and usher in 2011 in our own home. However, the time has finally arrived to say our goodbyes. I can’t help but think of the phrase, “parting is such sweet sorrow.” It’s great that we...
Let your light shine brightly in 2011.
Welcome to 2011 my friends! I feel so blessed to be able to embrace a new year with good health and strength! Personally, I am not one for resolutions, however, I am always excited about the start of a new year because it represents an opportunity for me to let...
Escape to Jamaica: The Golden Eye Resort.
via Over the weekend, I was reading the December issue of InStyle magazine and saw a feature of Joy Bryant showing her being photographed at the famous Golden Eye Hotel and Resort in Oracabessa, Jamaica. I immediately went off into dreamland where I mentally...
Capturing Memories + Bellflowers Giveaway!
We do not remember days; we remember moments.~ Cesare Pavese These are pictures of a photo wall that I had created when we celebrated baby Z’s first birthday back in March of this year. There were at least eighty pictures that showed him from birth up until...