The Anantara Dhigu Resort & Spa, Maldives is the quintessential location to unwind and celebrate Valentine’s Day with that special someone. The setting and vistas are enough to place you in an immediate state of calm. Add the spa experience and your state of...
I went to Pittsboro and Sanford in North Carolina to hunt for hidden treasures this weekend. This post features a few of my lucky finds. Those two antique brass candle holders were scored for $5 each. I know-lucky me?? You know brass/gold is so hot right now too!!...
With Valentine’s Day just around the corner, many of us are probably planning our date nights; what outfits to wear, deciding on the perfect perfume, etc. Today’s giveaway is sure to make you smile sweetly as your scented options just got better! Yes, this beauty...
This home in Northern California is inspired by Mexican Modernism and boasts beautiful furniture pieces like the vintage Michael Taylor designed sofas(featured above). It’s awash in earth tones that have a cocoon like effect and one that is also quite welcoming. this...
That chair has led to the brewing of ideas in my head for the next upholstery project; sheer candy deliciousness… this shoot in Brazil makes my heart sing Can you a tell I’m in a great mood? Reason; 75 will be the high today and yesterday, I...
I’ve been having technical difficulties, so I am not able to launch the original post that I had planned. Lea, of Lea Hartman Photography had captured us last year and this is one of the pictures from the shoot. I am only just seeing this picture today...
Before we delve into today’s post, I noticed there was a question about spiky plants versus ones with rounded leaves(yesterday’s post). In the book, it’s noted that rounded plants are the best ones to use to uplift and harmonize energy in any room. They should also be...
via, first spotted on sfgirlbybay The art of feng shui has always appealed to me and I’ve always referred to its foundation/premises when I decorate my home. In fact, when I had Zion, I used the information I learned about feng shui to determine the placement of his...
Purchased for $20 at the thrift store, this book case was a sweet deal… Last weekend (with the perfect weather and all), I was busy working my diy magic on this beauty. I lightly sanded, primed and painted it in this Sherwin Williams Julep colour. I think...
All weekend, I was looking for butterflies and kept wondering why all the nurseries didn’t have flowers… Our 80 degree weather definitely played tricks on my mind and made me momentarily forget that we were still in Winter. Now, I can’t wait for Spring… Apologies to...
Almost all week, we’ve been basking in mid 60 degree weather. This weekend, it will feel like we’ve said aurevoir to Winter as we enjoy almost 80 degree weather here in North Carolina. Nowadays, because of the unpredictable nature of the weather, I check what it will...
Hi everyone! A very late Happy New Year. At the end of December, I signed up to participate in a green smoothie challenge for 30 days. The challenge began January 2nd and will continue until the end of January. I have been replacing my breakfast with a...
This year, I’m thrilled to not be the one hosting the New Year's Eve party, thus this post will not be filled with how to decorate your table, what to serve, etc. Instead, I want you to join me as I prepare for the evening; free of the responsibilities that come with...
A big Thank You to everyone who participated in the West Elm giveaway! The lucky person via random.org is the lovely Anita from Castles Crowns and Cottages! Congrats Anita! Whoo hoo!! I will email you shortly with the details! I hope everyone...
I had a small tree in Zion’s playroom but he kept moving it around, so I removed it and we made this one together. I had pom poms and glue dots laying around just waiting to be made into a tree. Thanks to my friend Will for posting these alternative...