Get creative and organized with this fun project The holidays are over and the winter is well and truly here... for a while, a long while, if you live in New England - it will be here until May - ugh. It is the time of year when I inevitably wonder why I live in the Northeast? What is wrong with me? I think about moving from about January 15 until April 1. Then the spring arrives and all …
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Paris – baguette crumbs through the city of lights…
I am making the most of some rest and relaxation in my favorite city - Paris. Although I try and visit once a year to recharge the creative battery and touch base with new trends in the decorative world, foodie heaven and fashion mecca, I am by no means an expert. I am an expert wannabe. I envy francophiles who manage monthly visits or even a prolonged stint where they can …
Winter tea from Yvette
I recently bought myself a new cookbook. Home Made Winter by Yvette Van Boven. I do not have the first Home Made cookbook that she published but I certainly want it now. I was attracted to the fun cover - Yes, I do occasionally choose wine based on the adorable labels - and I was so happy to learn that sometimes you can judge a book by its cover. I have been having fun working my way through …
Pink Into Autumn
Pink Into Autumn by deliciousperspective featuring j crew jewelry As the leaves begin to fall in New England, wardrobe choices head down the brown path. I am a huge fan of brown - in fact I am just having some luscious brown velvet pillows made for the winter season - but I don't always want to have to go to the dark side for a favorite fall ensemble. The floral boots …
The Green Room
The Green Room, as I like to call it now, started with an inspiration board that looked something like this: The client wanted a fun and fairly traditional, timeless floral to get the ball rolling. It is always nice to have a jumping off point - a beloved rug or a particular fabric pattern, even a collection of artwork or antiques. This gives you a place to start, a …