photos via my iPhone …at night Just a few sprigs of new plant life in our master bedroom adding to the tropical feel. The last time I photographed & posted it, I used bright red flowers as a contrast but I really love the simplicity of the large leaves and palms. The first time …
Lake House Update: Nautical Beachy Guest Room Finished
LeRoy: Bellboy, Welcoming Committee, Breaker of Wind, Conversation StarterI was so excited to get to participate in this Sherwin-Williams makeover project because I really hadn’t planned on spending too much more time {or money} on this particular room. As far as I was concerned, it was done enough for a guest room {see the before …
Lake House Decor // Home Office Progression… Incomplete
Let me first begin by saying that if you take a look at my Office, Closet, Dressing Room Pinterest Board, you can get a feel for my overall inspiration on this room, which is the most feminine room in the entire house. Please note that this is the only room that looks like this and …
Lake House Update | Beachy Guest Room BEFORE and Choosing Paint Colors with Sherwin Williams…
Looks oddly similar to our old master bedroom, no? 😉I tend to be one of those people who doesn’t paint every room in her house a different color. I like neutrals, I like consistency, and I don’t like walking into a room of a house that doesn’t look like it fits with the rest of …
Lake House: Living Room, Kitchen, Great Room… Before
I’ve been dying to share photos of our new house with you but as you can imagine, we’re still unpacking and not even close to finished decorating. However, the living room is the closest space to looking livable at the moment, so I thought I’d start there. It’s a sort-of great room actually, where the …
Trying NOT to Visually Decorate our {Possible} New House is REALLY DIFFICULT, especially because that’s all I want to do
We are apparently in phase two of our loan process and in escrow on our house in Lake Arrowhead. Everything is looking good and technically, monetarily speaking, we should have no problems getting this house. However, in this market, with the ever-careful banks, who only a few years back were giving loans to deceased people …
It’s my Birthday… again.
Judging by the 2 candles on the cake, I’d say this was my second birthday, 1978 Today is my 36th birthday. Which means, I am now closer to 40 than I am to 30, and nowhere near 2 – – and that is a bit surreal. I often hear people say I don’t feel {insert …
White on White // My January Mantelscape
I wasn’t quite ready to box up all my pretty floral Christmas tree ornaments just yet, so I found a new home for them on the cow skull above the fireplace… the horns to be exact. The purple and blues actually work really well against the facing dark gray walls of my living room and …
she hears only whispers of some quiet conversation
What I’m Wearing* Vintage geo print blouse was my grandma’s {one of my faves} label says SAKS … last seen here with pink as well.* Miguelina pink swing tank worn under* Victoria’s Secret boyfriend jeans {actually the “Ultra Sexy Skinny Jean” which I bought a size too big so they’d fit like BF jeans} seen …
* Friday I’m In Love *
It seems that I share more personal things about my life, including silly photos of my dogs & daily pleasures, on Instagram & Twitter and less and less here. And since not everyone has Twitter or Instagram accounts or even follows me on Facebook, I thought I’d share a few new things I’m in love …
* She Dreams in Color, She Dreams in Red *
What I’m Wearing* Ari Dein silk pajamas in peacock from Faire Frou Frou …and now looking at their shop I want the boutique hotel chemise omg it’s so fabulous. * Fake glasses I’ve had forever and always want to wear but feel ridiculous wearing fake glasses. * Photos taken by the husband in our Master …
Fabulous Vintage & Antique Finds
1. Josef Frank fabric covered wingback chair $2000 I want this for our Master Bedroom!2. Wood Carved Deer head with real antlers $57503. Italian Lantern $1395 4. Branch Dining Table $44875. Hot Pink Greek Key Highback Chairs $64006. Hot Pink Vintage Bonnet Top Chair $36007. Hanging Glove Lamps $7000 8. M & M …
You don’t mind if I just . . .
. . . sleep in a little today, do you? I didn’t think so. See you tomorrow. 🙂 random images saved over the years. 1 & 4 are taken w/my iphone/latest Architectural Digest. Some via Pinterest. Last image is our very own bed in our master bedroom …please let me know if one …
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Rock n’ Roll Video Game Room …for adults
I’ve finally finished our Rock n’ Roll Video Game Room and I just love it. The catalyst {besides our upcoming Halloween party} was the hanging of the Union Jack Flag print {from Z Gallerie} last week on the wall where originally stood only two golden stumps. …and a bunch of fake plastic instruments {that you …
Currently Loving : 3-d Textured Wall Tiles
I really really REALLY am in love with these little 9×9 3-d textured wall sculptures from Etsy shop Element Clay Studio. While they’re not all inspired by items found under the sea …they look like it to me and would be a perfect addition to our brick & blue beach bathroom and/or our master bedroom. …