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I am a wife, mother and decorator. Welcome to my blog, where I share my projects and design inspiration. I love finding vintage pieces to add character and sense of history to my designs. My other passions are family, cooking, gardening and traveling. Feel free to drop me a line or just say hello!
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Category Archives: Decorating
HomeGoods At Home
The snow and ice have me spending more time at home. The last few weeks I’ve been sharing my recipes and decorating ideas on the HomeGoods blog. In case you missed it, here’s what I’ve been doing at home. 10 Guilty Pleasures … Continue reading →
Posted in Decorating, Entertaining
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Tagged bathroom, decorating, Entertaining, HomeGoods, Kitchen, table setting
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Design Musing Guest Bedroom
The kids are all grown up and their bedrooms need a little updating. They don’t come home as often. However, every now and then friends and family members come to visit and I offer they stay overnight. Does this sound familiar? That’s … Continue reading →
Posted in Decorating, Project
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Tagged bed, bedroom, fabrics, furniture, linens, pillows
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Power Monday: Dressing for the Dream Job
Why are you going to choose failure when success is an option? -Jillian Michaels Today’s quote and tips are all about the powerful women. Dress for your dream job. The dress code varies depending on your industry. When it comes to … Continue reading →
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Tagged fashion, inspirational quotes, office chic, style, Successful women
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Easy At Home Ocar Soiree
Two days until Oscar Sunday with host Neil Patrick Harris. I’m getting excited to see the glamorous red carpet fashion. I have not seen all the Academy Awards nominations for best picture, but the buzz is, it’s a tight run between Birdman and … Continue reading →
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Tagged Academy Awards, appetizers, Oscars, party, party at home, Popcorn Recipes, small bites
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Transition From Winter to Spring
It’s Ash Wednesday today. Easter and spring will soon arrive. How do I transition from winter to spring? I add more color. These week I like coral. It comes in many shades. Coral is a color I find soothing and … Continue reading →
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Tagged accent color combinations, bookshelves, color, coral, Entertaining, Men's fashion, Spring
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The New York Botanical Garden Orchid Dinner
Happy Friday! You don’t have to wait for the weekend to have a little fun. On Tuesday, February 10th, guests gathered at the Mandarin Oriental Hotel for the New York Botanical Garden Annual Orchid Dinner, an elegant event benefiting the … Continue reading →
Posted in Decorating, Entertaining, Gardening
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Tagged NYB Gardens, Orchid Dinner 2015, orchids, tabletop, tabletop events, Veranda
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Better Homes and Gardens Reveals Color Palette of the Year
Better Homes and Gardens revealed its second annual Better Homes and Gardens® Color Palette of the Year in tandem with the magazine’s March Color Issue, hitting newsstands on February 17th. The collection of six colors highlights the most current trends … Continue reading →
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Tagged Better Homes and Gardens, fashion and decor, paint, trends
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Power Dress Monday: Pretty In Pink
Happy Monday! I’m changing things up today instead of a quote. The start of the week can have many of us feeling blue. But I have just the cure for that. A power dress to get motivated and look fabulous. Because … Continue reading →
My Week In Design
Time is moving fast this week. I’ve been out and about antiquing, sourcing furniture and picking up fabric samples. Connecting with vendors and building relationships with brands is important. Design is very personal. To be invited to a client’s home and supporting … Continue reading →
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Tagged Entertaining, fabrics, HomeGoods, Kitchen, Kravet, Out and About, thrifting, vintage
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10 Lessons Learned With Grace Bonney of Design Sponge
Hello February! As I set out to accomplish my goals, besides eating well and staying healthy, there is one thing I’ve learned that I can’t do it alone. One way I stay motivated is to seek wisdom from bloggers in the … Continue reading →
