Think about Spring and what comes to mind? Warm sunshine on your face. A breeze carrying that kiss of warmth and promise of summer. And gardens bursting into their own. This Spring is bringing me the most spectacular garden I’ve ever had. And it’s been such a rewarding lesson in ...
Read MoreImagination vs. Reality
I’m a dreamer. I see things and my mind just takes off, often spinning out of control, imagining what it could be. True confession: I mentally decorate nearly every interior space I enter. I mean wall treatments, furniture arrangements, lighting. The whole nine yards. I even do this in public ...
Read MoreThe Power of Paint
I’ve been a bit paint crazy lately. The barn, the girls’ apartment, my bedroom, my laundry room. Chip, my husband, just doesn’t get why I’m so into it (or see the value of $85/gallon paint vs. $30/gallon paint). But, frankly, I’ve become obsessed with the transformative power that gallon contains. ...
Read MoreInspired design
If you love the French aesthetic, take a look at this month’s Veranda magazine. Designer Charles Spada’s renovation of a spectacular house in Northern France is a must see. And a must read. His story is one of not settling, but holding out for the perfect fit. Inside and out, ...
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