Today Mary Ann and Cindy and I are joined by some friends to talk about spring fashion. We are all over the world and so spring means something quite different to each of us. For me here in the northeast, spring is sort of the time of year that I pretend I'm not cold. I so badly want to ditch my winter coats and boots that I end up being underdressed and cold for at least half of the ...
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it’s all about casual dining rooms and spaces
Dining Chair Options for Casual Spaces *This post has been updated! Many homeowners and designers have said goodbye to the formal dining spaces that were once the norm for most homes. People finally came to the conclusion that this formal space, which took up a good amount of square footage to be used maybe a few times a year, was just too valuable. I grew up with a formal dining room and an ...
7 console tables that could double as a desk
Working from home . . . all over the house, you too? I have always been practical about design and decor in our home. The one piece of furniture that is probably the most versatile is our console table. We bought it years ago from Room & Board. It went behind a sofa with a pair of lamps back then. We moved it to California where it again was placed behind a sofa in the living room. Then to ...
Christmas decor for bedrooms
Do you decorate your bedrooms for Christmas? I never did. The kids bedrooms when they were young, yes. Each had little trees with themed ornaments, twinkle lights and their holiday art over the years in frames, but never our bedroom. This year I was inspired by our cozy flannel sheets and our new bedding all from Garnet Hill. Our bedroom is already pretty cozy with our walls painted Benjamin Moore ...
4th of July brownies + Serena & Lily Sale
Happy 4th! A quick post to share my new favorite brownies from Pinch of Yum that I made for our neighborhood barbecue. I'm also sharing a few of my favorites that are on sale at Serena & Lily! (through July 8th) Making brownies this morning was a last minute decision and luckily I had everything on hand. The espresso powder and dark chocolate cocoa powder made them so rich and ...
Home Tour: Cindy Hattersley
Today I am sharing the beautiful home and gardens of my friend Cindy Hattersley. Cindy and I met through our mutual friend Mary Ann of Classic Casual Home a few years ago. Mary Ann is also sharing Cindy's home, so make sure you check out her post today! Cindy lives with her husband in a home in the Salinas Valley they built for their family over 35 years ago! Cindy and Steve met in college in ...