Last Thursday, I had the pleasure of working with my local Habitat for Humanity(Fayetteville Area Habitat for Humanity) organization for Girls' Night out during Women Build week. The event was sponsored by Lowes. Fayetteville Area Habitat for Humanity gathered...
ElledecorTomorrow, the much anticipated and most exciting 142nd running of the Kentucky Derby will occur. These rooms were inspired by and I would dare say, Kentucky Derby approved. d. Before we giddy up to enjoy, you will need the quintessential Kentucky...
As Earth Day is being celebrated today, I thought it a great idea to look back at 3 of my projects that support the tenets of Earth Day; reuse/recycle/save the planet. Above is the piece I saved a few years ago. This is what it looked like before. You can read all...
Located in Africa in the central part of Kruger National Park, which in turn is nestled between the Limpopo and Mpumalanga provinces of South Africa, Singita Lebombo Lodge is paradise especially for the nature lover. Traveling to Africa is high on my wish list and it...
The other day, I posted my kitchen on Instagram and feared I might have been the only one left online with a kitchen that has walnut cabinets. I was pleasantly surprised when others chimed in that they too have walnut kitchens and that they too LOVE their kitchens...
"One good thing about music, when it hits you feel no pain."~ Bob Marley. It could be because I grew up listening to music in Jamaica, so I cannot live without it, but a day doesn't go by when there isn't music filling every nook and cranny in our home. We....
* *This post may contain affiliate links or products for review. The map wall in Zion's room is still a huge hit. For the many people who have asked where it's from, it is the York Wallcoverings MP4945M World Map, Mural. Map wallpapers are still very much on...
Yesterday I went searching for Spring via the interwebs because it decided to play a cruel prank and disappear. It was freezing! I happened up on this gem of market town called Taroudant, located in the the Southern part of Morocco. Unlike Marrakesh, Taroudant is...
If you’re looking for the perfect way to add beauty, warmth and character to your home, look no further than Saltillo tile. This authentic Mexican tile is created from durable clay that is only available in the tile’s place of origin: Saltillo, Coahuila, and Mexico....
Tis the season for entertaining and we're turning to H&M Home to help us to dress our tables. H&M Home offers affordable prices and beautiful pieces, thus making them one of my favorite places to shop. I am especially smitten with their Balearic...
I was invited to be a guest speaker at a local library next week and I will be speaking about how to design on a budget and save some money! Well, if you're no stranger to this blog, you know this is my area of expertise! The playroom is one of our most complimented...
Today is Dr. Seuss's birthday and we're serving up Green Eggs and Ham for breakfast in this beauty of a kitchen! Are you a Dr. Seuss fan? xx
Photo by Brian. W Ferry I know I've noted here before just how much I love this architectural feature. Beams are a great way to add elegance and charm to ones home and I've rounded up a couple that caught my eye. The space above and immediately below is a 19th century...
The Mellier by Studio Mackereth. Photo by James HarrisI've always loved the color green, but of late I find myself gravitating to all things emerald... Kai Newman for February 2016 Elle USA. Photographer: David Bellemere Happy Tuesday everyone!...
I recently styled and wrote a piece for the local paper, The Fayetteville Observer about skipping the madness at a restaurant on Valentine's Day and opting for a romantic dinner at home instead. I will a share what I did and a bit more details of how...