A soul soothing beauty spot on the Pacific Palisades foothills of LA has become home to an enviable 17,000 square foot contemporary residence, created ...
At the end of June 2022, the Saudi Architecture and Design Commission overseeing the development of the sector in Saudi Arabia traveled to Katowice in ...
Situated in Cape Town, South Africa, this industrial single family house was redesigned by Studio Swen Burgheim. Photography by Dean Log ...
Pile foundation recognize three main pile types. Cast-in-situ piles, driven piles and driven and cast-in-situ piles are the three types of constructio ...
I am wearing my heart on my sleeve, pulling that curtain asideand spilling some beans today. I have been working on a few fun things over here- an ...
Have I told you how much I love a good project" I love to tackle renovating a space and giving it a new look.Maybe it was because I grew up in a hou ...
It is all about 5 minute decorating over here today- and styling this mantel with just a few things you probably already have on hand.READ MORE... ...
You know that delicious barely blushing blush color" That soft pale shade of pink that doesn't shout 'pink' and that almost looks like a c ...
Do you love a good Cinderella story" A before and then a happily ever after complete with a wave of a magic wand" Oh good. Because I have a few that ...
Welcome the weekend view.It is a dreaming of fresh cut lilacs in the sink kind of weekend over here. Talking about gardens progress, wisteria and a Mo ...
When you just need a quick room update-it is all about simple tips.READ MORE... ...
Have you ever just wandered out to the garden or yard to see what inspires you"The other day I did just that. I needed something for our table... and ...
Home is our haven more than ever right now.And while a lot of us are shopping the house to see what inspires us instead of shopping the store- and rea ...
It is that time of the week again... French Country Friday time.This week is all simple spring vignettes- all the time.READ MORE... ...
Can I just say that I am SO excited about starting up this virtual book club with you all today"And I might have compiled a very *small* list of sugge ...
I have to be honest... I cannot believe it is already Easter time.Of course, with the current way of the world- this Easter Sunday will definitely be ...
Today it is all about a love story- about finding yourself exactly where you need to be.And taking something tarnished and polishing it up and why th ...
It is all about fabulous flowers over here today- and why there are particular ones that are some of my favorites.READ MORE... ...
Yesterday a bit of a shuffle -shuffle happened in the house.Ever get inspired to move things around to create a completely different look & feeling i ...
At home. We are hearing stay at home a lot lately. And with the way of the world as it is right now- staying at home is where we need to be and wha ...
Home is feeling a bit different these days isn't it"I mean it is the same of course, but even so, it feels different. This week - for French Coun ...
I have been longing to go junking recently.I am starting to think about getting in the car and driving by to wave at my favorite thrift stores.I imagi ...
This soup is one of our absolute favorites and we have been making it for probably about 20 years now. Though we have tweaked it to be our own and to ...
This weekend, I grabbed the trimmers and headed outside to wander our property to look for something to create a foraged arrangement.When it comes to ...
Today it is all about a little bit of spring.READ MORE... ...
Yesterday, I put on Christmas music... and yes, I know. It is March 19th. Christmas music and twinkle lights always makes it feel like something magi ...
The past week, I have gotten a lot of messages from many of you asking me to share some ideas for making being at home not feel so different right n ...
Spring flowers are some of my favorites- though I don't think I have met a flower I didn't like.Today is all about sprinkling joy and beauty a ...
Cabbages and flowers as centerpieces- a favorite simple look for spring tables.READ MORE... ...
Garden planning is in full swing over here. And today I am sharing a few peeks at the project as well as a bit more about the plants we are incorpora ...
Casual gatherings are some of my favorites.While I love the details and elements that go into setting a more formal table with pretty dishes & elega ...
It is all about wine country fun today.If you are looking for a few things to do that are free or inexpensive on your next trip I've got you cove ...
20 minute decorating is always one of my favorite posts each month.Because if you are like me- you love to decorate but sometimes don't have more ...
Today it is all about French market flowers and baskets full of pretty.READ MORE... ...
Spring is on the way- and that means spring entertaining ideas have been on my mind.READ MORE... ...
The kitchen... the heart of the home.Kitchens are where a lot of cooking magic happens & conversationstake place over coffee and fresh baked goodies.T ...
Blue and white can be bold and beautiful - and soft, elegant & charming at the same time.It is one of those combinations that is classic and is always ...
Vintage & Florals. Two of my favorite things.And when you put them both together- even better.Today it is all about these charming vintage floral pain ...
Ahhh Capri... such an absolutely beautiful place.READ MORE... ...
You probably already know how much I love styling a pretty table.Creating the ambiance with candles and twinkle lightsand playing with flowers for the ...
What is it about French style that we all love so much"The chandeliers dripping with crystals and romance"The painted furniture and gilded mirrors"The ...
What does your front door say about you" Bold and beautiful" Soft & muted" Traditional or on trend" Choosing the color for the front door is kind of ...
'Delicious dessert, a pretty table and date night at home for Valentine's Day" Yes, please.READ MORE... ...
Whenever I am getting ready to travel anywhere- I tend to do one thing. Which leads to about 27 other things that I didn't even think about doing ...
When it comes to shelves in magazines- have you ever noticed that they always look so perfectly polished, spaced just so and edited and curated to be ...
Creating a floral arrangement might look like it is hard to doand like it is expensive-but today is the start of a new series all about floral insider ...
A cauliflower pizza crust topped with sautéed veggies, fresh veggies, feta cheese & avocado" Yes, please.READ MORE... ...
Valentine's Day might make you think of little heart shaped boxes full of chocolate and roses-but this post is about a special Valentine gift with ...
There is just something about a dutch door that has a whole lot of charm and romance.READ MORE... ...
Have you ever traveled somewhere and instantly felt a shift inside"Like a deep breath in and out. Something that you maybe can't explain just exa ...
You already know that I am a huge fresh flowers kind of girl.Flowers just add that certain something and finishing touch to a room. Whether in a big ...
I am so excited about the Design Influencers Conference this year... are you planning to go"Today is the LAST DAY to register at the Early Bird Pricin ...
Simple winter decoratingAfter Christmas and the busy in the house- so many of use feel like we just want simple.Quiet. Less is more type feeling in ...
I have been un-decking the halls over here.Packaging up ornaments, trees and garlandsand doing a January refresh in the house.READ MORE... ...
Sharing a few ideas for warming up the living room in winter.READ MORE... ...
Something so simple as fresh flowers in a room cake make it feel completely different.And today I am talking about a simple bouquet that was under $20 ...
It is the start of the first full week of 2020.Which means new projects, new ideas and looking aheadand taking a look back at the year that was.READ M ...
Every year, I think of a word or a few words that I plan to focus on in the new year.Not as in every single thing has to revolve around that word- but ...
Welcome to the first French Country Fridays of 2020.I hope everyone has been enjoying the holiday season and a little time off.READ MORE... ...
There is nothing like those twinkling trees and magical ambiance of Christmas that the holiday season brings to the house.And after the holidays when ...
2019 home projects... there were a few for sure.When you live in an older house- there are always projects on the list- some bigger than others.READ ...
Bread and olive oil.Cheese platters and a delicious melted brie...so.much. goodness.READ MORE... ...
Happy weekend after Christmas all.READ MORE... ...
It is Christmas Eve.The house is bustling. The trees are twinkling. The kitchen is a little on the messy side and the oven has been working overtime b ...
Merry Christmas Eve eve all.I am baking away today over here - and figured you just might be doing the same. So I thought I would share a few tried a ...
It is one of my most favorite tours of the year...Christmas at night.READ MORE... ...
When I was a little girl Christmas was always a big event.All December long there were friends and family things on the calendar -and there was one pa ...
Can you believe that it is almost Christmas"It feels like the holiday season has zoomed on by this year.And it is the week before Christmas and the la ...
Welcome to the weekend view.All about the week that was, the week ahead and this & that & everything else in one post.This week it is all about spread ...
Oh those twinkling Christmas trees... how I love them.And sometimes- just the twinkle is all that a tree needs for the season.Today, I am sharing a co ...
Farmhouse Christmas style...It is welcoming and warm- and a bit nostalgic- and yes, you can get the look even if you don't live in a farmhouse. ...
Welcome to French Country Fridaystoday it is a look at Christmas in the little cottage bedroomREAD MORE... ...
All things Merry & Bright... and beyond beautiful at Hammersky Vineyards.I was in Paso Robles last week to do a little bit of decorating.We decked the ...
All things merry & bright... in the barn.READ MORE... ...
Welcome to French Country Fridays- where we share a post from the past each week. This week it is all about a wee dollhouse that my dad me when I was ...
It is that time of year again... the one with all the twinkles, Christmas trees and lots of merry & bright.And today I am sharing a tour of some of o ...
I have been feeling super simple this year when it comes to holiday decorbut even so, I always love to sprinkle that Christmas cheer all through the h ...
Ahh those twinkling Christmas trees this time of year...Christmas trees twinkling away in the house bring a sense of wonder and a whole lot of magic.A ...
I am all about simple and beautiful. Especially when it comes to the busy- busy of the holiday season.I am talking about simple and easy tips for set ...
Chocolate. Peanut butter. And a peanut butter cookie.ALL together in ONE DELICIOUS COOKIE.READ MORE... ...
The day after Thanksgiving usually involves sleeping in a bit, loose pants and lots of leftovers.And maybe doing a little bit of shopping for those Ch ...
Twinkles at night... one of my favorite things about the holiday season.READ MORE... ...
Can you believe that Thanksgiving is just a couple days away" READ MORE... ...
You know the story...that one about that Little Engine that Could...READ MORE... ...
The great tinsel debate, a wee frosted tree And a favorite story. READ MORE... ...
Simple. Natural. Elegant- yet with a touch of rustic. I am kind of a mix of all of the above with the mantel decor in the living room this year.READ ...
Sometimes a pile of fallen leaves is just a pile of fallen leaves... and sometimes it is the inspiration behind a simple Thanksgiving table setting. ...
A little sprinkle of Christmas magic on a tree touched with frosty snow.READ MORE... ...
When we first moved into our cottage- the living room was so dark and dreary- it felt like a cave.The dark knotty pine walls, unfinished ceiling and o ...
Welcome to French Country Fridays- this week it is all about the attic wearing a sprinkle of Christmas cheer.READ MORE... ...
You might have noticed that I am somewhat obsessed with this barn & with setting tables for all occasions all year long. READ MORE... ...
When it comes to Christmas trees- the more the merrier in my opinion.And when it comes to setting them up- I am all about different and unique ways ...
Love a delicious cake all.the.time. but during the holidays they can be that much more special. A few more layers, maybe a extra chocolate chips a ...
It is beginning to look a lot like Christmas over here...and today it is all about vintage White Christmas on the mantel.READ MORE... ...
