We are covered with snow and ice here. Schools have been closed. We are on day 3. I am not sure how much of this I can take. Here are some spaces that make me forget my reality albeit temporarily…. Stay warm if you’re experiencing this cold vortex. I hope I have...
When Dada is gone as often as he is, I felt the need to make sure that he didn’t become an abstract concept. Well, I just didn’t want him to fade in Zion’s mind. Communication via phone with Dada is not always reliable much less getting to see him via mediums like...
Do you visit friends on a Sunday evening, maybe after church? or just to stop by to say hello. We tend to do that often(though not of late). This home has that come visit me this Sunday vibe; it’s so warm and inviting! The natural light everywhere is so beautiful too!...
Sometime last year, I mentioned in a post that I wanted to carve out a creative space in my home. I also knew that having such a space would help me be more organized and productive. For what I do, I don’t need a whole room for my office space, so I chose this closet...
Today I’m taking a look at visual balance in interiors. I find though I am not formal, I do like some type of balance when I decorate. There’s something very unsettling about a lack of balance(at least for me). Symmetrical balance is like a mirror image and is...
Once more another Instagram chance encounter led to the discovery of a talented diy-er and blogger, Jennifer Stagg. Jennifer shares her insider secrets and videos of her latest projects on her blog, withheart.com. Today, we’re going to take a look at the amazing...
Since last year I have been enamored with blue in interior design. I just can’t seem to shake my fascination and I am certain that I will be painting a wall or walls either cobalt blue or a very dark navy blue very soon. I especially love the bue and brown...
I am that person you don’t want to talk before I’ve had my coffee. In fact, I am not a morning person and I am usually not happy about having to get up so early in the mornings. Coffee helps me to start my day in the right and thinking frame of mind. I must have my...
Kerry Steele should need no introduction. However, if you don’t know who she is, well, she is an AMAZING artist who weaves magic with her brush strokes. I am drawn to the fluidness in the lines of her works which range from bold to subtle. With such talent, it is no...
I mentioned recently that I have a couple projects to share with you. Well, this is the first one. In December, I re-styled the Master bedroom with the help of Pier1 Imports for a feature and article that I wrote for the local paper. The article was about...
When you have anything to do with styling, blogging, or interior design, it is within your best interest to put forward your best pictures. I know that first hand. Photography lessons are high on my list this year. I have a great camera and I still don’t know its...
I am a coffee and cocktail snob. I love a classy, sophisticated looking cocktail although ones behavior may be quite the opposite at the end of consumption( though we should always drink responsibly). I just love when things look pretty! This book overflows with hip,...
I snapped this with my phone the other day. He was searching for juice. Nowadays, he goes to the pantry to get food on his own. It’s just unbelievable to me how much he has grown! Happy Friday everyone! Oh and he’s responsible for those pics that are barely...
Here it is everyone, nothing extravagant, but there is lots of happy in our Christmas décor. I stayed up until about 1 am a few days ago cleaning the house and making things somewhat presentable.Lea Hartman flew in with her cape and performed her magic in capturing...
I recently found out that blogger extraordinaire, Mary Jo, had a store. Did you know that? Seriously, I am so behind the times. Anyway, I paired some of my favourite items from her store with rooms that match their personality . There is still time to do a little...