To tell the truth, I wasn’t super excited when Dan told me where he wanted us to travel on our next vacation. Iceland. Dan is the adventurer in our family, always game to zip off to a brand new place and explore. Any country with the word “ice” in its name made me dubious. To entice me to go, … [Read more...]
Mix Wood Furniture for an Evolved Look
Upholstered furniture pieces like sofas and chairs bring a lot of razzle-dazzle to our rooms, with their endless options to infuse our spaces with beautiful patterns and colors. But it’s their quieter siblings that provide the backbone to our interior spaces. Wood furniture may not always be as fun … [Read more...]
The Art of the Tabletop Tableau
I think the best interior spaces are the ones that tell the story of those who live there. Well-designed spaces are not just a collection of lovely furniture, artwork, lighting and accents. They are those that add a bit of magic, a mirror into the passions and pursuits of the home’s … [Read more...]
An Independence Day to Remember
Sometimes it’s not us who achieve our life dreams, it’s our descendants. In my case, it was my granddaughter Maeve, and the dream was to win the 4th of July pageant. Growing up in a small town in Kansas in the ‘60s, the 4th of July was a huge deal. One year, our swimming pool had an Independence Day … [Read more...]
My Fabric Market Report: Hot Trends and What I Loved
In my 30-plus years in retail, I’ve been to a zillion markets. It takes a lot to wow me anymore. But oh my, that’s exactly what happened at the June Showtime Market. Here’s the official description of this fabric market that is a dream-come-true for fabric fanatics like me: “The internationally … [Read more...]
The Art of Hospitality
When my sister, Judy, comes to visit us in a few weeks, she will be lucky if I have stocked the guest bath with toilet paper and put a few scraps of food in the fridge. But if Judy (or I!) had been lucky enough to have my friend Marsee as a sister, she would have had a different experience. Very, … [Read more...]
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