Hello! If you celebrated Thanksgiving, I hope it was fabulous! Today, we're peeking inside a home full of flava! I met Suzy, a talented artist on Instagram and immediately fell in love with her style. It's one of a kind and she most certainly...
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Mad for Plaid.
Plaids are everywhere this season! I've always been a fan, and I have an array of plaids in my closet and a number of plaid blankets and throws. Plaids are not only for country interiors. In the bedroom above, the plaid comforter and pillow covers are right at...
A Warm Welcome for the Holidays with Air Wick.
I was invited by the lovely folks at Air Wick to share how I incorporate candles in my Holiday Decor. Well, it's no secret how much I LOVE Christmas and I am a candle fanatic, so this was right up my alley. Though I haven't started decorating for the Holidays, I can't...
Wide Open.
You know it's Fall when I have a blog post with the title "wide open". You see that's the position my doors and windows are in to facilitate optimal permeation of fall's fresh air throughout our home. What about you? Are your windows and door wide open during Fall?...
10 Spooktacular Halloween Porches.
The Halloween excitement is in the air here and on Saturday many porches will be filled with darling trick or treaters. Here is a round up of ten spooktacular Halloween porches that caught my eye. Have a great weekend everyone! If you're celebrating Halloween, Happy...
Our Design Sponge Home Tour.
It just dawned on me that I didn't share here on the blog that our home was featured on Design Sponge last week. I blab so much on Instagram that sometimes I forget to make sure I keep you all in the loop too since not everyone is on...
Checking In.
Blogging has slowed down a bit the past few weeks because well, life happens. Yesterday, we celebrated Ian's 4th birthday. Can you believe that? I feel like it was just yesterday that I was showing you my baby bump. Hopefully regular blogging...
A Modern Restoration in Vicenza, Italy.
This is such a delightful restoration. I love how bright and airy it is! Almost 1300 square feet, the home features, white exposed beams, bright white walls, and modern furniture. We used to live in Vicenza too and those floors are definitely very popular there. So...
Dark and Lovely: Inspired by Viola Davis.
Did you watch the Emmy's yesterday? I've always been a fan of Viola Davis and I am so thrilled that she won! She is an inspiration and this dark and lovely post was inspired by her... design4interior Congratulations Viola on your well deserved win!{images:...
Autumn is in the Air and a Winner.
First big congrats to HilLesha O'Nan is our giveaway winner! I will be in touch shortly. Thank you to everyone who entered!! Now about this overnight weather change...I went to bed and it was Summer and when I woke up, I was greeted with a...
The Quintessential French Home.
This home embodies the quintessential French essence. Located on the French island of Ré: it is the perfect getaway spot. Once a convent, this 17th century home was given a modern facelift on the inside. The homeowners kept the original facade to uphold its history....
I Love My Plants!
It's no secret that plants not only make a great addition to your home, but they are also great for the air! Plants are a great tool for interior designers and homeowners to use creatively and the fact that they are relatively inexpensive make them even more...
Decorating a Guest Bathroom.
Although a guest bathroom doesn't have to be as large as the main bathroom and may be used less often, doesn't mean that you are going to skimp on style. If you love color, continue the trend in your guest bathroom. That pop of pink in the above space makes all the...
Jessica Helgerson’s Tiny House.
Interior Designer, Jessica Helgerson has been living in this ingenious and sustainable tiny house with her family for the last several years. It sits on a five-acre property on Sauvie Island, an agricultural island on the Columbia River 15 minutes north of Portland,...
Ian’s Updated Bedroom.
Ian's room update took a back-burner for a while because he actually wasn't using it for sleep. a throwback picIn fact, once he figured out how to climb out the crib when he was younger, his sleep pattern deteriorated. He refused to take naps in and would just climb...