The Perfect Reading Corner
In almost every home there is an opportunity to create a perfect reading corner. I like to start with an oversize comfortable chair. The chair needs to be large enough to curl up in. Adding smaller down filled pillows that can be adjusted helps for the long stretches of a book you just can’t put […]
Wallcoverings I love
I admit I grew up in a house with wallcovering and that fuels my obsession. I loved it and then I tired of it and then I loved it again. Today when I say wallcovering I am surprised at the resistance I get. Wallcovering is fabulous and there are no rules anymore. I love using […]
Fall
Fall is the perfect season to add pops of color to your front porch. A little love in early October can last through Thanksgiving. I like Mums, they are everywhere right now From Home Depot or Lowes to your local garden center. Even Costco near us has them. I think they are great for color […]
It’s the little things….
If you wander around my house you will see little things on display. To anyone else it’s just stuff but to me each collectable represents a memory. I collect lots of different things but you can always catch my eye with something with the number three. I like 3’s so much they are embroidered on […]
Giving into Temptation
Every day I shop for clients, it’s like taking someone on a diet to a gourmet bakery. There is temptation everywhere. Over the years I have seen the most beautiful things for homes. Some things I secretly covet for myself and lay in bed dreaming about and other things while perfect for my client don’t […]
My Garden
My garden is my happy place. I love the odd shaped vegetables and the small fruits. Nothing I have grown would catch your eye in a commercial grocery store. Living here in the Las Vegas desert and being able to grow these imperfect yet delicious fruits and vegetables is what gives me the most pleasure. […]
My Favorite Rugs
A good area rug can play many different roles in your home. Bold in color and pattern stealing all the attention or subtle toned and simply cozy under your feet. If you are thinking about an area rug here are a few things to consider. 1 Color Your area rug should have a color that […]
Visiting Magnolia Market
Watch any amount of HGTV and your sure to catch an episode of Fixer Upper. The husband and wife duo of Chip and Joanna Gaines are equal parts talent and humor. Magnolia Market is their newest project a remodeled grain silo turned retail store and so much more. On a recent trip to Austin I made the hour […]
Mix & Match
I always admire a great mix and match room. When the fabrics, colors, textures and styles live together in harmony despite each and every one being uniquely individual. The best examples look both interesting and effortless and yet getting mix and match right is far from easy. Here are my top tips to Mix and Match. Choose […]