Vintage Luggage

Time for sharing another one of my collections. I love having collections that are as functional as they are aesthetically-pleasing. Vintage luggage can be found at yard sales, antique malls, and ebay. They come in beautiful vintage colors, instantly giving away the...

What’s Right About White

Not all whites are alike. Be careful about the undertones of whites. I prefer warm whites/off-whites with gray and yellow undertones. Pink and blue undertones can be a little cold and soulless. Use multiple tones of white and off-white. This gives more interest...

Creating a Photo Gallery

Creating a photo gallery is a great way to consolidate your family photos and make a statement. It can be a little daunting, however, when you don't know where to start. I have some simple pointers to help you make it happen. Choose a hallway or one wall over a sofa...

Ottoman Bed

This is so ingenious! At first glance, it's a slipcovered ottoman. Which is a versatile piece to begin with. It can be used to rest your feet, topped with a tray to convert it into a makeshift coffee table, or put into use as extra seating. The slipcover comes in...

Serving Hor D’oeuvres Elegantly

I love staging a party. And I love staging an hor d'oeuvres table. Rather than serving lunch or dinner, schedule your party for a time that assumes lunch or dinner has already been eaten. Then you are free to choose an assortment of prepackaged frozen appetizers...

Dressing Your Mantel

The mantel over your fireplace is a great place to create a focal point, display beloved items, and show your personality. The mantel itself can hold objects of all kinds: candlesticks, crystal, books, pottery, collections. Little children can't reach, so put out...

Kelly Wearstler

Kelly Wearstler ranks among the design industry's most influential new tastemakers. Acclaimed for trendsetting designs, Kelly is the founder and principal of the award-winning Los Angeles-based firm House of KWID (Kelly Wearstler Interior Design). She is well-known...

Peacock Blue

This gorgeous pair of Peacock Blue wedding shoes donned by my friend, Audrey Kidd, is the inspiration for this Color Therapy post. Peacock Blue is one of those old-school colors that make you think of grand hotels and beautifully appointed dining cars. It's...

New Rachel Ashwell Book!!!!!

THIS is the kind of thing I get excited about! Rachel Ashwell has a new book coming out September 1st: Rachel Ashwell's Shabby Chic Interiors - My Rooms, Treasures, and Trinkets. Rachel Ashwell is a self-made businesswoman who founded the iconic brand known as...

Living A Balanced Life in Your Home

You want to make your house a home? A place that soothes and comforts you and your family? A place of order, beauty, and wonder? I've got a few thoughts for you to ponder. You gotta live in your WHOLE house. There's nothing sadder than a lonely room. Spending...