It doesn't have to be perfect to be beautiful
I received the newest Ballard catalog today. About a year ago when I was in my design prime I got my biggest assignment to date. I was somehow entrusted with the redesign of a much loved local bakery that wanted to redefine it’s look and have a friendlier feel of a desert cafe. I already [...]
Yes, it’s the same one. I had to post it again because one, if you clicked on the finished photo to look at it closely it was very blurry, and two, I COULD NOT stand seeing the top photo on my blog all blurry and since I don’t have another post ready ASAP I had [...]
I have an empty place over our piano that I filled up with a wreath during the holidays. It’s a pretty wreath with acorns and pine cones. The photo is blurry but, you get the idea. I like to use Christmas wreaths for a base to add on to for every season. Lets see what [...]
If you’re like me, you have already taken your tree down and are ready to have a fresh looking nest. I know I always look forward to still having a wintery feel but, I can’t wait to clear out all the garland, extra pillows, tassels and wreaths that fill up my home. Let’s talk about [...]
I have no earthly idea how to do this. There’s a popular, well read blogger who is hosting a Christmas open house. Yesterday. So, I decided to do it, today. I threw in a few fun decorating ideas for those of you who aren’t as creative as moi. Here’s a great one. Hang a Christmas [...]
I hate banks. Why is it when you make a deposit at 2:04 on Friday you can’t touch that money until Tuesday morning after 9:00 am? Of course, any checks I write in those 5 days may or may not clear, it’s anyone’s guess. And the bank lady’s explanation is “ma’am, we present each item [...]
This is what my house looked like to me after I saw Oprah the other day. They had the design winners of every day non-design moms who made their home beautiful and were featured in O magazine. Their homes were fantastic. I mean really breathtaking and lovely. Then after it was over I looked around [...]
This is our room. We hadn’t ever had a nice bedroom in our 13 years of marriage until I decided to do something about it last year. My mother in law came down to teach me to use the sewing machine. She’s a really good sewer-she made my wedding gown. Of course, I am cheap. [...]
I've got a secret that will unlock creativity and hope for your home. Ready? Here it is:: It doesn't have to be perfect to be beautiful. Yep. That's it. All you have to do is believe it. Read More…
