Last night we had a snow storm complete with thunder and lighting. I slept through most of it and woke up to the white again. I am not mad about the snow being back actually. I like the clean blanket that hides the ugly muddy mess underneath. I also love when the snow is here […]

So, now that I have told you that you can do without in my last post, I am going to tell you to shop…no, just to shop smart when you are ready to buy! I love a good deal and quality. The following stores have treated me well so far, or they are stores that […]

Me with one of my best creations. I have been thinking a lot about my purposes right now in my life. In the book The Nesting Place, which I recently bought, I came across a designer’s manifesto that really resonated with me. You can find the original here. I have created my own version of […]

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house of learning Although I love the visual aspects of a home, I also love what the spaces of a home facilitate…a place of learning. My home is where I am safe to be me, in all my complicated and rough-hewn glory. I am constantly learning and my home is where this all begins. When […]

A lot of natural light pouring into this space and plenty of light colors for the light to bounce off. Lighting: Ways to Get that Light and Inviting Look to a Room Throughout the day take note on how the light changes in the room. Is there a lot of windows that let in natural […]